3-Day Nyerere National Park Private Safari from Dar es Salaam

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Private 3-day safari from Dar es Salaam
• 02 Afternoon, full-day, and morning game drives in Nyerere National Park
• 03 Explore the Rufiji River country, home to hippo and crocodile
• 04 Chance to see one of Africa's important populations of African wild dogs
• 05 Two nights at a mid-range lodge near the park

Nyerere National Park, created in 2019 from the northern part of the former Selous Game Reserve, covers about 30,900 km² and is crossed by the Rufiji River. Known for elephant, lion, giraffe, hippo, crocodile, and one of Africa's important populations of African wild dogs, it offers a rewarding safari escape from Dar es Salaam. This private 3-day safari includes two nights at a mid-range lodge near the park, travel in a private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof and an English-speaking driver-guide, plus an afternoon game drive on arrival, a full day in the park, and a final morning drive before returning.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Dar es Salaam

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park

Early pickup in Dar es Salaam and a scenic drive south to Nyerere National Park. Enter the park for an afternoon game drive, then continue to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay near the park.

2

Day 02

Full-Day Safari in Nyerere National Park

Spend the day exploring Nyerere National Park on a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch. Travel through the park's plains, woodland, and river country before returning for an overnight stay near Nyerere.

3

Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Return to Dar es Salaam

Enjoy a morning game drive and breakfast before beginning the drive back to Dar es Salaam. Arrival is in the afternoon or evening.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
• Professional English-speaking driver-guide
• Pickup and return transfer in Dar es Salaam
• Nyerere National Park entry and conservation fees
• Game drives as scheduled in the itinerary
• 2 nights' accommodation, full board or the meal plan confirmed in your quotation
• Bottled drinking water during game drives
• Government taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

• International flights to and from Tanzania
• Visa fees and travel insurance
• Personal expenses, tips, and alcoholic drinks
• Laundry and other hotel extras
• Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
• Any increase in park fees, taxes, flight costs, or accommodation rates introduced after quotation and before final confirmation
• Boat trips and other water-based activities

What to bring

• Valid passport
• Travel insurance
• Comfortable neutral-coloured clothing
• Closed walking shoes
• Sun protection, a hat, and insect repellent
• Reusable water bottle
• Binoculars and camera

Know before you go

• The exact lodge or camp is confirmed after we check availability for your dates.
• Meals follow the confirmed accommodation plan. Full-day game drives include a picnic lunch.
• Wildlife sightings vary and cannot be guaranteed.
• Child ages and child prices are confirmed before a family booking is accepted.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Early pickup from your hotel or the airport in Dar es Salaam.

Tour start

Your hotel in Dar es Salaam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.