Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Game drive in Nyerere National Park to spot zebras, giraffes, elephants, hippos, buffaloes, and even lions
02 Boat safari on the mighty Rufiji River with a sundowner experience
03 Village tour to mingle with local villagers and learn about their history, culture, traditions, and way of life
04 Explore one of Africa's most authentic national parks, the largest in East Africa

Experience a safari at one of Africa's most authentic national parks in Nyerere National Park, the largest national park in East Africa. Enjoy a game drive that takes you closer to nature and wild animals such as zebras, giraffes, elephants, hyenas, wild dogs, hippos, buffaloes, and even lions. This 3-day adventure also includes a boat safari on the mighty Rufiji River and a village tour to learn about local history, culture, traditions, and way of life.

Experience a safari at one of Africa's most authentic national parks in Nyerere National Park, the largest national park in East Africa.

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

Cities Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Rufiji River Boat Safari

This budget safari adventure will start with Duteni Tours picking you up from the Dar Es Salaam Ferry (if coming from Zanzibar), Dar Es Salaam International Airport, or a Dar Es Salaam area hotel.
You will then be transferred to Nyerere National Park, approximately a 5-hour drive.
Arrive and check in at a hotel/camp for lunch and rest.
You will then go on a boat safari on the largest river in Tanzania, the mighty Rufiji River, at around 4 pm, with a sundowner around 6:15 pm.
We will then drive you back to the hotel/camp for dinner, rest, and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in the Bush

You will depart early in the morning for an exciting full-day safari with a packed lunch out in the bush.
This is your chance to get closer to nature and the majestic wild animals. You have a good chance of seeing giraffes, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, impalas, warthogs, zebras, cape buffaloes, kudus, and countless other wild animals and birds. With a bit of luck, you might also encounter lions, leopards, African-painted dogs, and more.
Your game drive will end in the early evening. You may see more animals as you return to your hotel/camp.

Day 03

Village Tour and Cultural Experiences

The day will start early in the morning. It will be another day of exciting experiences. You will have an early morning pick-up for a village tour. A Duteni-organized village tour will offer you an amazing opportunity to mingle with the villagers and learn about their history, culture, traditions, and way of life.
Alternatively, rather than doing a village tour, you could go for one or more of our other popular activities, if time allows, such as visiting a local school, participating in a local cooking class, visiting a local market, trying your hand at wood carving, or "competing" with the local Maasais in spear throwing or traditional dances. A small surcharge may apply.
You will thereafter depart in the late afternoon to Dar Es Salaam or Zanzibar by private transportation.