2-Day Nyerere National Park Safari with Rufiji River Boat Option

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 boat safaris along the Rufiji River
• 04 Visit a local village and learn about its history, culture, traditions, and way of life

Embark on a thrilling 2-day safari adventure to Nyerere National Park from Dar es Salaam. After a scenic 5-hour drive, enjoy your choice of an exciting game drive or a magical boat safari on the mighty Rufiji River, then relax at your hotel or camp with dinner. On the second day, head out on an early morning game drive for more wildlife viewing, with the option to visit a local village and learn about its history, culture, traditions, and way of life.

After a scenic 5-hour drive, enjoy your choice of an exciting game drive or a magical boat safari on the mighty Rufiji River, then relax at your hotel or camp with dinner.

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park Safari

• 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 can 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

• Park fees (for non-residents)
• All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation
• All taxes/VAT
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

What's Not Included

• International flights (from/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)
• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Any government-imposed increase in taxes and park fees
• Drinks

What to bring

• Binoculars and camera equipment:
  • A pair of binoculars for wildlife spotting and observing
  • A camera with extra batteries and memory cards to capture memorable moments
  • Telephoto lens for close-up shots of wildlife
• Protective gear:
  • Sunglasses with UV protection
  • Sunscreen with a high SPF

Know before you go

• All activities are included unless labelled as optional.
• All accommodation is included unless listed as an upgrade.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Client residence

Tour start

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.