Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Nyerere National Park Safari with Rufiji River Boat Ride

3 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Take a boat ride on the Rufiji River
02 Embark on a game drive to spot wildlife
03 Spot over 400 species of birds
04 Go for a nature walk in the forest with armed rangers

Head to Nyerere, the largest national park in Tanzania, for a 3-day safari from Dar es Salaam. Enjoy game drives to spot wildlife such as lions and leopards, take a boat ride on the Rufiji River to find hippos and crocodiles, and look out for more than 400 species of birds. You will also explore the forest with experienced armed rangers before returning to Dar es Salaam.

Upon arrival, go boating on the Rufiji River, which flows through the park, and find hippos and crocodiles.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Dar es Salaam

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Nyerere and Rufiji River Boat Ride

Depart from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park.
Upon arrival, go boating on the Rufiji River, which flows through the park, and find hippos and crocodiles.
Check in to the campsite, lodge, or hotel for an overnight stay on a full-board basis.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Nyerere National Park

After breakfast, go on a full-day game drive with a packed lunch and spot elephants, rhinos, hippopotamus, brindled gnu, Nyasaland gnu, sable antelope, eland, greater kudu, waterbuck, hartebeest, zebras, giraffe, reedbuck, warthog, spotted hyena, lion, leopard, hunting dog, and buffaloes.

Overnight stay at the campsite, lodge, or hotel.

Day 03