3-Day Nyerere National Park - (Selous) Budget 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 (Selous Game Reserve)

Experience the seamless beginning of your safari with a pick-up from either the airport or your Dar es Salaam hotel on the same day as your adventure commences. Setting off early, you'll journey from Dar es Salaam to the magnificent Nyerere National Park, formerly known as the Selous Game Reserve. Arriving around midday, you'll check in to your comfortable camp, ready for an afternoon boat ride along the enchanting Rufiji River. Watch in awe as crocodiles and hippos gather at its banks to quench their thirst, presenting captivating moments of nature's raw drama. As the sun sets, return to your lodge for a sumptuous dinner and a restful overnight stay, rejuvenating for more thrilling encounters on your safari ahead.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October

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

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Nyerere NP

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoAbundant

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ElephantOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

CheetahVery Rare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

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

Nyerere national Park

Embark on an exhilarating second day, entirely devoted to exploring the vast National Park through an immersive game drive. Seek out an array of fascinating wildlife, including majestic elephants, elegant zebras, graceful gazelles, and swift impalas. A highlight awaits as you keep your eyes peeled for the elusive African wild dogs, a captivating sighting not to be missed. This pristine African wilderness offers diverse landscapes, from rolling savannah grassland plains to enchanting savannah woodlands and rugged rocky outcrops, carved by the Rufiji River. Enjoy a delightful picnic lunch amid nature's splendor before resuming your adventure with an afternoon game drive. As the day winds down, return to your lodge for a delectable dinner and well-deserved relaxation.

Main Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Accommodation:

Selous Mapumziko Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Nyerere National Park to Dar es Salaam

Commence your day with an invigorating early morning nature walk, soaking in the last moments of Nyerere's enchanting wilderness. Then, begin your picturesque road journey back to Dar es Salaam, relishing scenic vistas along the way. As the afternoon sun graces the city, you'll arrive in Dar es Salaam and be comfortably transferred to your hotel, offering a moment of relaxation and reflection on your remarkable safari encounters.

Alternatively, for seamless travel to Zanzibar, opt for our flying safari from Nyerere National Park. Experience the convenience of swift aerial transfers, swiftly connecting you to Zanzibar's idyllic shores for your next chapter of exploration.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

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.