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3 DaysNyerere National Park, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

3-Day Nyerere NP (Game Drive, Boat and Walking Safari)

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Duration
3 Days
Destination
Nyerere National Park, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tour type
Budget Safari
Starts
Dar Es Salaam (Day 1)
Ends
Dar es Salaam (Day 3)

THE JOURNEY

Overview

Nyerere National Park is the largest national park in Tanzania and one of the largest reserved parks in Africa. Previously known as the Selous Game Reserve, Nyerere National Park provides shelter for a large number of elephants, lions, and big populations of buffaloes, wild dogs, crocodiles, and hippopotamuses Rufiji River also has a lot of bird life. The reserve is named after the one of famous British. But nowadays Selous Game Reserves is called Nyerere National Park.
Numbered route map showing Dar es Salaam, Nyerere National Park and Boating Safari, Guided Game Drive in Nyerere National Park /Selous, Walking Safari, Nyerere National Park

ROUTE MAP

Your journey at a glance

A day-by-day route drawn directly from this itinerary.

Nyerere National Park, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  1. 1

    Day 1

    Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park and Boating Safari

  2. 2

    Day 2

    Guided Game Drive in Nyerere National Park /Selous

  3. 3

    Day 3

    Walking Safari, Nyerere National Park to Dar es Salaam

DAY BY DAY

Expedition journey

01

Day 1

Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park and Boating Safari

Dar to Selous, you will be picked up by a guide at your hotel, airport, or ferry for a safari briefing and then drive south to Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park) which is approximately five and half hour's drive from Dar es Salaam. On arrival, you will get lunch and start with afternoon boat safaris in the Rufiji River. On a boating safari, you will be able to see aquatic animals such as hippos, crocodiles, a vast number of birds, and animals like elephants, giraffes, and many others drinking on the Rufiji River. You will end your day by watching a stunning sunset as you enjoy the beautiful sands of the river-flooding plains. Your overnight stay will be at Selous Mloka Safaris Lodge on a full-board basis.
Meals
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Accommodation
Mloka Safari Lodge Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Nyerere NP
02

Day 2

Guided Game Drive in Nyerere National Park /Selous

After breakfast, you'll go for full-day game drives with packed lunch boxes in Selous game reserve. During lunchtime, you enjoy a picnic lunch at the picnic site the guide will select for you. After your picnic lunch and some relaxation, you will continue with the game drive until the evening. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Mloka Safaris Lodge.
Meals
All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Accommodation
Mloka Safari Lodge Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Nyerere NP
03

Day 3

Walking Safari, Nyerere National Park to Dar es Salaam

You will start the day with a morning walking safari. After the walking safari that takes around two and a half hours, you will return to your lodge shower, and have your breakfast. After breakfast, you'll drive back to Dar es Salaam with packed lunch boxes. On arrival in Dar es Salaam, you'll dropped at the airport for your flight back home or at the hotel /ferry to Zanzibar, Mafia Island.
Meals
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Accommodation
No accommodation (End of tour)

PLAN YOUR SAFARI

Rates per person

EUR · Per person · Price depends on your group size

2 people
€450
per person
4 people
€416
per person
6 people
€410
per person
  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
  • This tour is offered in Euros (EUR). The USD rates shown are converted for information purposes only. How do I pay in EUR?
  • This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older. Children under 16 receive a discount and children under 6 are free.

TRIP DETAILS

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer

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.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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