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3 Day Nyerere National Park Safari (Selous)

Boat safari on the Rufiji River, full-day game drives and a guided bush walk in Tanzania's largest wilderness - easily reached from Dar es Salaam.

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3 Day Nyerere National Park Safari (Selous)

Tour Overview

Nyerere National Park, formerly part of the Selous Game Reserve, is one of the largest protected areas in Africa and feels genuinely remote. What sets it apart is the variety of ways to explore it: by boat along the Rufiji River among hippos and crocodiles, by 4x4 across open plains and palm-fringed lakes, and on foot with an armed ranger. It's the perfect safari to pair with a Dar es Salaam stay or a Zanzibar beach holiday.

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Safari Highlights

  • Boat safari on the Rufiji River among hippos and crocodiles

  • Full day of game drives in a vast, uncrowded wilderness

  • Guided bush walk with an armed ranger

  • Excellent birdlife and chances of wild dog

Day-by-Day Itinerary

D1 Dar es Salaam to Nyerere - River Safari Dar es Salaam → Nyerere National Park
Early pick-up from your Dar es Salaam hotel and a scenic drive south to Nyerere National Park. Check in at your lodge for lunch, then head out on an afternoon boat safari on the Rufiji River, watching hippos, crocodiles, elephants coming down to drink and colourful birdlife. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
D2 Full-Day Game Drive Nyerere National Park
A full day exploring the park by 4x4 with a packed lunch at a scenic spot. Search for elephant, lion, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and - with luck - African wild dog, one of Nyerere's special sightings. Return to the lodge for sunset.
D3 Bush Walk & Return to Dar es Salaam Nyerere National Park → Dar es Salaam
An early guided walk with an armed ranger, learning to read tracks and spotting birds and smaller wildlife up close. Return for breakfast, check out and drive back to Dar es Salaam for an afternoon hotel or airport drop-off.

What's Included

  • Return transport from Dar es Salaam with a driver-guide
  • 2 nights' accommodation on full board
  • Park entry fees
  • Boat safari, game drives and guided bush walk
  • Bottled drinking water

What's Excluded

  • Flights (fly-in upgrade available)
  • Visas and travel insurance
  • Drinks, tips and personal expenses

Accommodation & Safari Vehicle

Accommodation: Riverside safari lodge or tented camp, full board
Vehicle: 4x4 safari vehicle (fly-in option available)

Best Time to Visit

This itinerary can be booked year-round; get in touch and we'll give you current seasonal guidance for your specific travel dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I do this from Zanzibar?
Yes. You can take a short flight from Zanzibar directly to an airstrip in the park, which saves the road journey - ask us for the fly-in quote.
When is the best time to visit?
The dry season from June to October offers the best game viewing. Many lodges close during the long rains in April and May.
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