3-Day Nyerere River & Wildlife Safari

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

Dar Es Salaam - Selous Game Reserve

Leave Dar es Salaam early with your driver-guide for the road journey to Nyerere National Park, formerly part of Selous Game Reserve. Allow time for traffic and changing road conditions, with lunch along the way. Settle into Rufiji River Camp and take an included afternoon boat safari on the Rufiji River, subject to safe operating conditions. Look for hippos, crocodiles and birds before returning for dinner.

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

Show more

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Activities:

• Afternoon boat trip

Accommodation:

Rufiji River Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Nyerere NP

+4 Photos

+3 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

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

Selous Game Reserve

After breakfast, explore Nyerere National Park on a full day of game drives. Your guide will follow suitable tracks through woodland, open areas and river habitats, looking for elephants, giraffes, buffalo and predators. Sightings depend on animal movements and are not guaranteed. Stop for lunch during the day, then return to Rufiji River Camp for dinner and your second night.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Rufiji River Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Dar Es Salaam

Enjoy breakfast at Rufiji River Camp, then check out for the road transfer back to Dar es Salaam. A picnic lunch is included along the way. No wildlife-viewing activity is scheduled today, and the return time depends on traffic and road conditions. Arrange onward flights with a generous buffer or stay in Dar es Salaam overnight. The tour ends at your agreed hotel or airport drop-off.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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.