2-Day Beyond Game Drive; Nyerere National Park 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

We’ll pick you up from Dar es Salaam city center in the morning and drive to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve), enjoying a picnic lunch along the way. In the late afternoon, set out on a scenic boat safari along the Rufiji River, where you’ll encounter large pods of hippos, numerous crocodiles, and a wealth of birdlife. The park is home to over 350 recorded bird species, many typical of the miombo woodlands, while the Rufiji swamplands provide a unique haven for waterbirds and other fascinating species.

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:

Mloka Safari Lodge

• Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Nyerere NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive in Nyerere National Park

After an early breakfast, embark on a thrilling game drive across the vast wilderness of Nyerere National Park. With its diverse landscapes ranging from open savannahs to riverine forests, the park offers one of the richest wildlife-viewing experiences in Africa. Keep your eyes peeled for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and if luck is on your side, the elusive lion or African wild dog. The park’s birdlife is equally impressive, with colorful species flitting across the plains and waterways.
In the afternoon, begin your journey back to Dar es Salaam, arriving in the early evening with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s largest national park and its untamed beauty.

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.