Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Nyerere Wildlife Safari with Rufiji River Boat Safari

3 Days Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Capture the landscapes and wildlife of the Southern Circuit
02 Dive into the vast wilderness of the Selous Game Reserve, the largest protected area in Africa
03 Embark on thrilling game drives and a boat safari along the Rufiji River
04 Look out for lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and countless bird species

Embark on a journey to 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 different species of birds. This 3-day safari combines classic wildlife viewing with a boat safari in the Southern Circuit's vast wilderness.

Embark on a journey to Nyerere, the largest national park in Tanzania, and head out on game drives to spot wildlife such as lions and leopards.

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

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Rufiji River Boat Safari

This safari experience will start with your tour guide 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 drive you back to the hotel/camp for dinner, rest, and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Nyerere National Park

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 and our guide's expertise, you might also encounter lions, leopards, and more.
Your game drive will end in the early evening. You may see more wild animals as you head back to your hotel/camp.

Day 03

Half-Day Safari and Return to Dar Es Salaam

Let the fun continue! You will depart early in the morning from your hotel for another exciting half-day safari.
Keep your eyes open and perhaps even use binoculars (provided) to spot these amazing wild animals.
You will stop for lunch in the afternoon.
You will thereafter depart for Dar Es Salaam by private transportation.