Trip Overview
Nyerere National Park is the largest national park in Tanzania and one of the largest reserved parks in Africa. Previously known as the Selous Game Reserve, Nyerere National Park provides shelter for a large number of elephants and lions and large populations of buffalo, wild dogs, crocodiles, and hippos. The Rufiji River also has a lot of birdlife. The reserve is named after one of the famous British. But nowadays, the Selous Game Reserve is called Nyerere National Park.
Trip-Highlights
Trip Duration
3 Days, 2 Nights
Tour Start
On Any Date
Physical Rating
Easy
Accommodation
Budget/Luxury/Mid-Range
Day-to-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park and Boating Safari
From Dar to Selous, you will be picked up by a guide at your hotel, airport, or ferry for a safari briefing and then drive south to Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park), which is approximately a five-and-a-half-hour drive from Dar es Salaam.
On arrival, you will get lunch and start with afternoon boat safaris on the Rufiji River. On a boating safari, you will be able to see aquatic animals such as hippos, crocodiles, a vast number of birds, and animals like elephants, giraffes, and many others drinking on the Rufiji River. You will end your day by watching a stunning sunset as you enjoy the beautiful sands of the river-flooded plains.
Day 2: Guided Game Drive in Nyerere National Park /Selous
After breakfast, you’ll go for full-day game drives with packed lunch boxes in the Selous Game Reserve. During lunchtime, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch at the picnic site the guide will select for you. After your picnic lunch and some relaxation, you will continue with the game drive until the evening.
Day 3: Walking Safari, Nyerere National Park to Dar es Salaam
You will start the day with a morning walking safari. After the walking safari, which takes around two and a half hours, you will return to your lodge, shower, and have your breakfast. After breakfast, you’ll drive back to Dar es Salaam with packed lunchboxes. On arrival in Dar es Salaam, you’ll be dropped at the airport for your flight back home or at the hotel /ferry to Zanzibar or Mafia Island.
DISCLAIMER
Please note that all trip prices are based on our own company costs, fees, and supplier prices in effect at the time of booking. We reserve the right to alter trip prices should inflation, the cost of fuel, labor, materials, or exchange rates change. If the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) raises park fees, or any hotel, lodge, camp, or any other service provider raises their rates, we reserve the right to require additional payment from the client.
Detailed Breakdown
Safari Cost Includes
- All park fees, entrance fees, and Government Taxes;
- Pick-up at the Airport;
- Comfortable Land Cruiser 4x4s with pop-up roof;
- Experienced English-speaking safari guide;
- 24/7 phone support;
- All accommodations under your program;
- Three meals per day on safari;
- Bottled water and soft drinks throughout the tour;
Safari Cost Excludes
- Air tickets;
- Visa fee;
- Tips for your safari guide.
- Lunch and dinner in hotel (only before and after safari);
