Overview
Nyerere National Park is one of Africa’s largest and most spectacular wilderness areas. The park is home to diverse landscapes including open plains, miombo woodlands, lakes, and the famous Rufiji River which supports an incredible variety of wildlife.
A three-day safari allows visitors to explore deeper parts of the park while enjoying different safari activities including game drives and a scenic boat safari along the Rufiji River.
This safari is ideal for travelers who want a balanced safari experience with enough time to enjoy wildlife viewing and the unique river ecosystem that makes Nyerere National Park special.
A three-day safari allows visitors to explore deeper parts of the park while enjoying different safari activities including game drives and a scenic boat safari along the Rufiji River.
This safari is ideal for travelers who want a balanced safari experience with enough time to enjoy wildlife viewing and the unique river ecosystem that makes Nyerere National Park special.
Low season (April 1st – May 19th)
Mid season (May 20th – June 30th)
(October 1st – December 19th)
(January 11th – March 31st)
High season (July 1st – September 30th)
(December 20th – January 10th)
Highlights
Trip highlights
- Safari in Tanzania’s largest national park
- Wildlife viewing across vast savannah plains
- Chance to see elephants, lions, giraffes, and buffalo
- Scenic boat safari on the Rufiji River
- Peaceful and less crowded safari destination
Inclusions
What's included
- Park entrance fees
- Professional safari guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle
- Boat safari on Rufiji River
- Accommodation
- Meals during safari
- Drinking water
Days 1
Travel to Nyerere National Park
Depart early from Dar es Salaam and travel toward Nyerere National Park. Upon arrival and park entry, enjoy your first game drive where you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo.
Lunch will be served inside the park followed by an afternoon game drive before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Lunch will be served inside the park followed by an afternoon game drive before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations:
Selous Safari Lodge is a hidden gem nestled within the breathtaking landscape of Selous Conservation Area. Designed to provide a seamless blend of luxury and immersion in nature, our lodge offers a truly unforgettable African safari experience.
Rufiji River Camp offers front-row seats to everything that epitomises a safari in Tanzania – elephant cooling down in the water, hippo snorting, crocodile basking in the sun, and birds flitting through the trees.
Serena Mivumo River Lodge A World Heritage Site and the largest game reserve in Africa, Mikumi is four times the size of the Serengeti and larger than the entire nation of Switzerland. It is also home to the largest concentrations of elephants in the world.
Accommodations:
Selous Safari Lodge is a hidden gem nestled within the breathtaking landscape of Selous Conservation Area. Designed to provide a seamless blend of luxury and immersion in nature, our lodge offers a truly unforgettable African safari experience.
Rufiji River Camp offers front-row seats to everything that epitomises a safari in Tanzania – elephant cooling down in the water, hippo snorting, crocodile basking in the sun, and birds flitting through the trees.
Serena Mivumo River Lodge A World Heritage Site and the largest game reserve in Africa, Mikumi is four times the size of the Serengeti and larger than the entire nation of Switzerland. It is also home to the largest concentrations of elephants in the world.
Day 2
Game Drive and Rufiji River Boat Safari
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive exploring different parts of the park in search of wildlife.
In the afternoon, experience one of the highlights of Nyerere National Park — a boat safari along the Rufiji River. During the boat safari you can observe hippos, crocodiles, and many bird species while enjoying views of animals coming to the riverbanks to drink water.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the afternoon, experience one of the highlights of Nyerere National Park — a boat safari along the Rufiji River. During the boat safari you can observe hippos, crocodiles, and many bird species while enjoying views of animals coming to the riverbanks to drink water.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 3
Morning Game Drive and Departure
Begin the day with an early morning game drive when wildlife activity is highest.
After breakfast, check out from the lodge and begin the return journey to Dar es Salaam arriving in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, check out from the lodge and begin the return journey to Dar es Salaam arriving in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodations:
Selous Safari Lodge is a hidden gem nestled within the breathtaking landscape of Selous Conservation Area. Designed to provide a seamless blend of luxury and immersion in nature, our lodge offers a truly unforgettable African safari experience.
Rufiji River Camp offers front-row seats to everything that epitomises a safari in Tanzania – elephant cooling down in the water, hippo snorting, crocodile basking in the sun, and birds flitting through the trees.
Serena Mivumo River Lodge A World Heritage Site and the largest game reserve in Africa, Mikumi is four times the size of the Serengeti and larger than the entire nation of Switzerland. It is also home to the largest concentrations of elephants in the world.
FAQs
What our Clients Says
What animals can be seen in Nyerere National Park?
Visitors commonly see elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, zebras, and many antelope species.
What is the best time to visit Nyerere National Park?
The best time for wildlife viewing is during the dry season from June to October.
How far is Nyerere from Dar es Salaam?
The park is about 5–6 hours by road from Dar es Salaam.
Is the safari suitable for beginners?
Yes, it is perfect for first-time safari travelers.
What should I bring for the safari?
Comfortable clothing, sunscreen, camera, hat, and binoculars.
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