Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Nyerere National Park Safari from Dar es Salaam with boat safari

3 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy an amazing boat safari on the Rufiji River
  • 02 Spot various species of birds and animals in Nyerere National Park
  • 03 Go on a walking safari to discover smaller animals and plants
  • 04 Explore the largest national park in Africa, part of the former Selous Game Reserve

Explore Nyerere National Park, the newly established park that forms part of the former Selous Game Reserve and now stands as the largest national park in Africa. This vast wilderness area offers relatively undisturbed ecological and biological processes, with a diverse range of wildlife and significant predator and prey relationships. From game drives to a boat safari on the Rufiji River and a walking safari, this tour offers a unique way to experience the park's remarkable wildlife and natural wonders.

Explore Nyerere National Park, the newly established park that forms part of the former Selous Game Reserve and now stands as the largest national park in Africa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Dar es Salaam
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Drive to Nyerere National Park and Sunset Boat Safari

  • Get picked up from your hotel or the airport and depart for Nyerere National Park on a 5 to 6-hour drive.

  • Enjoy lunch on the way or a hot lunch at the lodge.

  • Arrive in the late afternoon and head out for a late afternoon boat safari until sunset.

Overnight stay at a lodge on a full-board basis.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Nyerere National Park

  • Enjoy an early breakfast.

  • Depart for a full-day game drive in Nyerere National Park. Covering 30,893 sq km, the park supports enormous numbers of elephants, buffalos, zebras, and wildebeests. Other rare species include the African hunting dogs.

  • Have lunch under the shady trees, with a great view of one of the lakes inside the park.

  • Return to the lodge before sunset for an overnight stay on a full-board basis.

3
Day 03

Morning Walking Safari and Return to Dar es Salaam

  • Start the day with a walking safari as early as 06:30. This will bring you close to some of the smallest animals and plants that you would not see from a vehicle.

  • Return for breakfast.

  • Drive back to Dar es Salaam and get dropped off at your hotel or the airport.

Nyerere National Park, Rufiji River boat safari, Dar es Salaam

Where this trip takes you

Nyerere National Park, Rufiji River boat safari, Dar es Salaam

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dar es Salaam 1 city · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation on a double-occupancy basis (note that the lodge is located outside the reserve)

  • Pick-up and drop-off at an agreed meeting point on day 1 and day 3

  • Meals as mentioned above

  • 1 boat safari

  • 1 walking safari

  • 1 park entry

  • English-speaking local driver/guide

  • 4WD vehicle with pop-up roof, fuel, and all vehicle entry fees

  • Water during game drives

What's Not Included

  • Personal, medical, and travel insurance

  • Tips

  • Drinks

  • Any other activities not mentioned above

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tour start
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Dar es Salaam.

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