4-Day Nyerere Wilderness Experience from Dar Es Salaam

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

Transfer to Selous & Sunset Boat Safari

Your adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel, airport or ferry in Dar es Salaam at around 8:00 AM. Drive through the scenic countryside and rural villages toward Nyerere National Park, arriving around midday. Upon arrival, enjoy a hot lunch at your camp or lodge before heading out for an afternoon boat safari along the Rufiji River. Glide past hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of colorful birds while watching the sunset over the water. Return to your camp for dinner and overnight stay under the African stars.

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:

Selous Mapumziko Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park)

After an early breakfast at around 6:00 Am, head out for a full-day game drive in Nyerere National Park with a packed lunch. Explore the park’s rich wildlife habitats, from open grasslands to riverine forests. Keep your eyes peeled for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, wild dogs, zebras, and hippos. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic spot within the park before continuing your exploration in the afternoon. Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Selous Mapumziko Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Game Drive in Selous Game Reserve and visit to Chemka Hotspring

Start the day with an early morning game drive to catch predators returning from their nightly hunts and herbivores grazing in the cool morning light. After breakfast, depart Nyerere and drive toward the famous Chemka Hot Springs. Upon arrival, enjoy a relaxing swim in the crystal-clear turquoise waters surrounded by lush vegetation a perfect way to unwind after your safari adventures. Spend the afternoon soaking, relaxing, and taking photos before continuing to your lodge near the area for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Selous Mapumziko Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Walking Safri & Departure to Dar es salaam

Begin your final day with an early morning walking safari led by an armed ranger. This intimate experience allows you to learn about animal footprints, plants, and smaller wildlife up close. After breakfast, check out and begin your drive back to Dar es Salaam. Stop for lunch along the way before arriving in the city by late afternoon, marking the end of your memorable Nyerere budget safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Dar Es Salaam (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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