4-Day Rivers & Roars Safari to Nyerere National Park

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Drive From Dar Es Salaam to Nyerere National Park (Arrival & Relaxation)

Your adventure begins in the morning with a scenic drive from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park (approx. 4–5 hours), passing local villages, rural farmlands, and coastal plains.
Arrive at your lodge/camp by early afternoon. Enjoy a warm welcome, a refreshing drink, and a leisurely lunch.
Spend the rest of the day relaxing either by the pool, enjoying nature from your veranda, or taking in the sounds of the wild as the sun sets.
Prepare for the adventures ahead as you fall asleep to the calls of hyenas and distant lions.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easiest wildlife viewing)

High Season June to October (The main tourist area gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Nyerere NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeAbundant

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoAbundant

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Selous (Pool Bungalow)

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Game Drive In Nyerere National Park

After an early breakfast, head out for a full-day game drive through one of Africa’s largest ecosystems. Covering woodlands, lakes, floodplains, and riverbanks, Nyerere offers unmatched wildlife diversity.
Search for iconic species like elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, leopards, crocodiles, and the rare African wild dog.
Visit key areas such as Lake Manze and Beho Beho Hills, with a picnic lunch inside the park.
Return in the late afternoon for dinner and a storytelling evening by the fire.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Selous (Pool Bungalow)

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bush Walking Safari & Sunset Boat Cruise along the Might Rufiji River

Begin your day with an early morning walking safari around the park boundaries with an escort from your local guide and Maasai guide.
Learn about animal tracks, medicinal plants, insects, and the smaller details of the ecosystem that you don’t see from a vehicle.
Return to camp for a hearty breakfast and some downtime.
In the late afternoon, enjoy a sunset boat safari along the Rufiji River an unforgettable way to see crocodiles, hippos, and aquatic birds under glowing skies.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Selous (Pool Bungalow)

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Village Visit & Return To Dar Es Salaam

After breakfast, take a guided cultural tour to a nearby village.
Meet local people, learn about traditional lifestyles, and experience the vibrant spirit of rural Tanzania.
Then, begin your return journey to Dar es Salaam, arriving in the afternoon.
This marks the end of your safari or the start of your Zanzibar beach extension or flight home.
And this will mark the end of your safari in Nyerere National Park.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Activity of the Day: Village tour and Departure

As we always say, Karibu Tena! – You are always welcome back!

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.