4-Day Selous(Nyerere) Game Drive, Walking & Boat Safari

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

Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park

Your safari begins with a scenic drive from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park. The journey takes you through rural villages, lush forests, and open landscapes until you reach the gates of this vast wilderness. After checking in at your camp, head out for an evening game drive where you may spot elephants, giraffes, buffalos, wildebeest, and a variety of antelopes roaming freely. The serene natural environment offers the perfect introduction to Africa’s wild beauty. Return to camp for dinner and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere by the river.

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 River Camp

• Mid-range lodge bordering Nyerere NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full game drive Nyerere National Park

Start your morning with an early game drive when wildlife is most active. Venture deep into the park’s varied habitats, from open plains to woodlands, observing predators, grazing herbivores, and an impressive variety of birds. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your exploration in the afternoon. Nyerere is known for large populations of elephants, wild dogs, hippos, and crocodiles, making it one of Africa’s richest ecosystems. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Selous River Camp

• Mid-range lodge bordering Nyerere NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Walking safari and Boat safari

Begin the day with a guided walking safari led by an armed ranger. Experience the wilderness up close as you learn about tracks, vegetation, animal behavior, and smaller wildlife often missed during game drives. After lunch and some rest, head to the Rufiji River for an unforgettable boat safari. Glide along the water as you spot hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birds while enjoying the sunset over the water. Return to camp for dinner and a peaceful night.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Selous River Camp

• Mid-range lodge bordering Nyerere NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Return to Dar es salaam

Begin the day with a guided walking safari led by an armed ranger. Experience the wilderness up close as you learn about tracks, vegetation, animal behavior, and smaller wildlife often missed during game drives. After lunch and some rest, head to the Rufiji River for an unforgettable boat safari. Glide along the water as you spot hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birds while enjoying the sunset over the water. Return to camp for dinner and a peaceful night.

Main Destination:

Dar Es Salaam (City)

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.