3-Day Nyerere National Park Safari – Boat & Walking Experience

3-Day Nyerere National Park Safari – Boat & Walking Experience

This 3-day adventure to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) offers a unique combination of water-based, walking, and traditional vehicle safaris. Discover one of Africa’s largest and most pristine wilderness areas as you explore the Rufiji River by boat, roam the savannah on game drives, and experience the bush up close on a walking safari. This safari is ideal for travelers seeking a more secluded, off-the-beaten-path experience just a few hours from Dar es Salaam.

Itinerary Summary

Day 1
Dar es Salaam – Nyerere National Park & Boat Safari
Day 2
Full-Day Game Drive in Nyerere National Park
Day 3
Walking Safari & Return to Dar es Salaam

Price Rates

2 persons
4 persons
6+ persons
$1045.00
$770.00
$678.00

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Tour
  • STEP 1
  • STEP 2
Day 1
Dar es Salaam – Nyerere National Park & Boat Safari

Depart early in the morning from Dar es Salaam and enjoy a scenic road journey to Nyerere National Park. Upon arrival, check into your midrange lodge or tented camp and settle in for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a boat safari on the Rufiji River, where you’ll see crocodiles, hippos, and a variety of bird species up close. The riverbanks are a hub of wildlife activity, offering a fantastic introduction to the park. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Meals Plan:

Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Africa Safari Selous Safari Lodge

Day 2
Full-Day Game Drive in Nyerere National Park

After breakfast, head out for a full-day game drive in Nyerere. The park is teeming with wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, African wild dogs, and countless bird species. With its mix of open plains, woodlands, and river systems, Nyerere offers a diverse and scenic safari experience. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue exploring in the afternoon. Return to your lodge or tented camp for dinner. Optional night game drives may be available, offering a glimpse into the park’s nocturnal life.

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Africa Safari Selous Safari Lodge

Day 3
Walking Safari & Return to Dar es Salaam

Begin the day with a guided walking safari, accompanied by an armed ranger. This experience allows you to see the wilderness from a new perspective—focusing on animal tracks, insects, birds, and the ecosystem that supports the larger wildlife. Return to your lodge for breakfast, pack up, and begin the drive back to Dar es Salaam. You’ll arrive in the late afternoon with drop-off at your hotel or the airport.

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodations:

Lemala Ngorongoro Camp

Included

Park entrance fees to Nyerere National Park

2 nights’ accommodation in midrange lodge or tented camp

Activities: Boat safari, full-day game drive, walking safari

Ground transportation to/from Dar es Salaam in private 4x4 safari vehicle

All meals as specified (B/L/D)

Drinking water and soft drinks during meals

Services of a professional English-speaking guide

All government taxes and VAT

Excluded

International flights

Accommodation before/after the tour

Tips for guide and staff (recommended $20 per person/day)

Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

Government-imposed tax/fee increases

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