Overview
Escape into the wild heart of southern Tanzania with a 3-day adventure in Nyerere National Park. This short but immersive safari combines a scenic boat safari along the Rufiji River, a full-day game drive through the park’s untamed wilderness, and an early-morning walking safari for a closer connection with nature.
From the waterways and wildlife-rich plains to the sounds of the African bush on foot, this experience is designed for travelers seeking an authentic wilderness escape close to Dar es Salaam.
Highlights
- 🐘 Nyerere National Park
- 🚤 Rufiji River Boat Safari
- 🦁 Full-Day Game Drive
- 🌅 Untamed Wilderness
Itinerary
Your adventure begins with a morning transfer from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park. Upon arrival, check in and settle into your accommodation before preparing for your first wildlife experience.
In the late afternoon, embark on a boat safari along the Rufiji River, one of the highlights of Nyerere. Cruise through tranquil waterways while observing hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds, and other wildlife gathering around the river.
As the sun begins to set, enjoy the beautiful African landscape from the water before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Activities: Transfer to Nyerere National Park, evening boat safari
Accommodation: Seleous Safari Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive across the vast wilderness of Nyerere National Park.
The park offers excellent opportunities to encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, lions, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous species of antelope and birds. Your experienced safari guide will navigate the park in search of wildlife while sharing insights into the ecosystem and the animals you encounter.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the day comes to an end, return to the lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.
Activities: Full-day game drive
Accommodation: Seleous Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Rise early for an unforgettable walking safari through the Nyerere wilderness.
Accompanied by a trained walking safari guide, explore the African bush on foot and discover the smaller details that are often missed from a safari vehicle. Learn about animal tracks, plants, insects, birds, and signs of wildlife while experiencing the wilderness at ground level.
After the walking safari, return for breakfast and prepare for your transfer back to Dar es Salaam, bringing your short but memorable Nyerere wilderness adventure to an end.
Activities: Morning walking safari, transfer to Dar es Salaam
Meals: Breakfast
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
FAQs
General
It is a short and immersive safari to Nyerere National Park combining a boat safari, full-day game drive, and morning walking safari.
The itinerary includes:
- Rufiji River boat safari
- Full-day game drive
- Morning walking safari
- Transfers between Dar es Salaam and Nyerere National Park
Nyerere is home to elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, and a wide variety of bird species.
The boat safari offers a different perspective of the park. You can observe hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds, and other wildlife along the Rufiji River while enjoying the surrounding wilderness.
A walking safari allows you to explore the bush on foot with a trained guide. Instead of focusing only on large animals, you learn to identify animal tracks, plants, birds, insects, and other signs of wildlife.
