3-Day Nyerere NP (Game Drive, Boat and Walking Safari)
Tour Overview
Nyerere National Park is the largest national park in Tanzania and one of the largest reserved parks in Africa. Previously known as the Selous Game Reserve, Nyerere National Park provides shelter for a large number of elephants, lions, and big populations of buffaloes, wild dogs, crocodiles, and hippopotamuses Rufiji River also has a lot of bird life. The reserve is named after the one of famous British. But nowadays Selous Game Reserves is called Nyerere National Park.
Sunset Boat Excursion
Armed Ranger Eco-Walk
Unrestricted 360° Open 4x4s
Itinerary
Safari Checklist
The Complete Nyerere Trilogy
- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
"Waterways and Wildlife Welcomes"
Dar to Selous, you will be picked up by a My Trip Adventure;s guide at your hotel, airport, or ferry for a safari briefing and then drive south to Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park) which is approximately five and half hour's drive from Dar es Salaam. On arrival, you will get lunch and start with afternoon boat safaris in the Rufiji River. On a boating safari, you will be able to see aquatic animals such as hippos, crocodiles, a vast number of birds, and animals like elephants, giraffes, and many others drinking on the Rufiji River. You will end your day by watching a stunning sunset as you enjoy the beautiful sands of the river-flooding plains. Your overnight stay will be at Selous Mloka Safaris Lodge on a full-board basis.
Accommodation:
Premium Mid-Range Wilderness Camp / Eco-Lodge (e.g., Africa Safari Nyerere, Mloka Safari Lodge or similar)
Meals & Drinks:
- Lunch & Dinner included (Breakfast not included)
- Mineral water provided during activities
"Chasing Big Cats and Wild Dog Packs"
After breakfast, you'll go for full-day game drives with packed lunch boxes in Selous game reserve. During lunchtime, you enjoy a picnic lunch at the picnic site the guide will select for you. After your picnic lunch and some relaxation, you will continue with the game drive until the evening.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Mloka Safaris Lodge.
Accommodation:
Wilderness Camp / Eco-Lodge (Same location)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
- Purified drinking water provided all day inside the vehicle
Footsteps in the Wilderness
Experience the bush come alive on a crisp morning walking safari. Accompanied by an armed, expert national park ranger and your guide, you will venture past the vehicle tracks to focus on the intricate details of the ecosystem. Learn to read fresh predator footprints, identify medicinal plants used by local tribes, and discover how rangers track big game via droppings and broken brush. Feel the unique thrill of standing out in the open savanna as the morning sun casts long shadows over the plains. Return to the lodge for a full, warm breakfast and pack your bags. Check out and embark on a final brief tracking loop as you exit the park gates, commencing your journey back to your drop-off hub, arriving late in the afternoon.
Accommodation:
End of Safari, Drop-off Transfer Included
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & Lunch included (Dinner not included)
- Bottled water provided for the return transit
End of Nyerere adventure
- Drop-off at your designated hotel, airport terminal, or residential address.
- All elements (Boat, Walk, and 4x4 Drives) are fully guided by certified conservation professionals.
Package Details
Includes
- Private 4x4 Open Safari Cruiser with Pop-up Roof
- All Nyerere National Park Conservation Fees
- Rufiji River Sunset Boat Safari Excursion
- Guided Bush Walking Safari with an Armed Ranger
- 2 Nights Accommodation at Premium Riverfront Camp
- Full Board Meals as indicated (2x B, 3x L, 2x D)
- Services of a Senior English-Speaking Safari Expert
Excludes
- Tips and gratuities for safari guides and camp crew
- Alcoholic drinks, soft sodas, and personal bar tabs
- Travel insurance, medical cover, or evacuation options
- Souvenirs, laundry services, and items of a personal nature