2-Day Nyerere National Park Wildlife Safari with Rufiji River Boat Ride

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Take a boat ride on the Rufiji River
• 02 Embark on a game drive to spot wildlife in Nyerere National Park
• 03 Look out for hippos and crocodiles along the mighty Rufiji River
• 04 Enjoy spotting over 400 species of birds

Travel across Nyerere, the largest national park in Tanzania, and head out on game drives to spot wildlife such as lions and leopards. Look for hippos and crocodiles along the mighty Rufiji River, and keep an eye out for more than 400 species of birds. You can also enjoy a magical boat safari on the river and experience the park's remarkable natural beauty before returning to Dar es Salaam.

Alternatively, you can experience a magical boat safari on the largest river in Tanzania, the mighty Rufiji River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Dar es Salaam

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park Safari

• You have the option to be picked up from the Dar es Salaam Ferry, if arriving from Zanzibar, or from Dar es Salaam International Airport or your hotel.
• Drive from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park, approximately 5 hours.
• Start your game drive as soon as you arrive at Nyerere National Park. Alternatively, you can experience a magical boat safari on the largest river in Tanzania, the mighty Rufiji River.
• Rest at the hotel or camp, where you will have a chance to freshen up, have dinner, and end your day.

2

Day 02

Morning Game Drive and Return to Dar es Salaam

• Today, you will start early with a morning game drive. You will have a chance to see different kinds of wild animals.
• Later in the day, you will have the option to do a village tour, where you will mingle with the villagers and learn about their history, culture, traditions, and ways of life.
• In the early evening, you will drive back to Dar es Salaam.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Accommodation and meals as provided in the itinerary
• Transportation in a well-maintained open 4x4 vehicle or one with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing and picture taking
• Meet and greet services
• 24-hour standby client support
• Services of an English-speaking driver-guide, game viewing drives, and park entrance fees as provided in the itinerary
• All government taxes and levies
• Drinks as stipulated in the itinerary
• Airport transfers as applicable
• On each safari vehicle: first-aid kits, binoculars, a cooler box, and a fire extinguisher

What's Not Included

• All items of a personal nature, e.g. telephone call bills, internet bills, etc.
• Gratuities and tips for hotel, lodge, or camp staff and the driver-guide(s)
• Travel, medical, and medical evacuation insurance: we highly recommend that you purchase insurance coverage
• Any local or international flights, departure taxes, and other taxes
• Any Covid-19-related fees
• Laundry services
• Concession fees, in case any new fees are introduced by parks without our knowledge
• Tanzania visa fees (currently USD 100 per person for American citizens and USD 50.00 per person for citizens of most other countries). We encourage you to apply for an e-visa in advance
• Any other item not included in the itinerary provided

Know before you go

• Important information with regard to your travel, experience, safari, and cultural orientation will be provided to you in advance once you book.

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.