Budget 4-Day Nyerere National Park Safari from Dar es Salaam

4 Day Nyerere safari Highlight

The Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) is an easy park to reach from Dar es Salaam. You will enjoy and experience the following highlights.

  • Wildlife Safaris: Encounter diverse wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, and buffalo, in their natural habitat during guided game drives.
  • Scenic Landscapes: Experience breathtaking views of rivers, wetlands, and savannahs that showcase the park’s rich ecosystems.
  • Bird watching: Spot hundreds of bird species, from colourful kingfishers to majestic raptors, ideal for nature enthusiasts.
  • Cultural Encounters: Visit local communities to learn about the traditions and lifestyles of the Maasai and other indigenous groups.
  • Nature Walks and Boat Cruises: Enjoy immersive experiences like guided walks through nature and boat safaris along the Rufiji River.
  • Photography Opportunities: Capture stunning images of wildlife and landscapes in their pristine environment.
  • Budget  Safari Lodges: Stay in Nyerere Green Lodge the comfortable lodges and blend budget with an authentic safari  experience.

Activities: Game Drives, Boat Safari, Walking Safari

1- Person: $1,730

2 People: $ 1,120 Per Person

3–5 People: $ 820 Per Person

6 – 7 People: $ 780 Per Person

Itineraries

Day 1:Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park

You will  have an early start from the agreed pick-up point in Dar and drive to Nyerere National Park. We packed lunch on the way to the reserve in the afternoon. You then embark on a boat safari on the amazing Rufiji River, where you will see hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat

Main Destination : Mloka Village

Accommodation : Nyerere Green Lodge

Meal Plan : Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Full Day Game Drive at Nyerere national Park

After breakfast, we set off for a full-day game drive in the Park. We take a picnic lunch to reach out further into the reserve without returning for lunch. So we can cover much ground, opening up the possibilities of seeing many of the following: elephants (the largest population in Tanzania), buffalos (also a large population), African wild dogs, lions, leopards, elands, bushbucks, giraffes, impalas, baboons, zebras, crocodiles, the greater kudus, and the rare Sable antelopes.

Main Destination : Nyerere National Park

Accommodation :Nyerere Green Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Another Full Day Game Drive in Nyerere Park

Leave early for an extended game drive into different sectors of the park to vary sightings. Enjoy a bush breakfast during the morning drive while focusing on species not yet seen or following up on previous sightings. Return for lunch and downtime at camp, then take a late-afternoon drive to explore riverine areas, floodplains and woodlands with a sundowner stop. Dinner and a wildlife debrief; prepare for the walking safari the next day. Overnight at the same camp or lodge.

Main Destination : Nyerere National Park

Accommodation : Nyerere Green Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Wilderness Walking Safari, Maasai Visit, Return to Dar es Salaam

Begin with a guided wilderness walking safari with an armed ranger to learn about tracks, plants, birds and smaller wildlife. Return to camp for a shower, late breakfast and packing. Visit a local Maasai/Mbunga community for a short village walk, cultural exchange and handicraft browsing with respectful photography guidelines. Depart Nyerere for Dar es Salaam by road transfer or transfer to the airstrip for a charter flight back and arrive in Dar es Salaam in the evening. End of safari.

Main Destination : Dar es Salaam

Accommodation : no accommodation on this day.

Meal plan: Breakfast

Included in Price:

  • All activities as per the itinerary
  • All Accommodation as per itinerary – N.B. accommodation mentioned in the itinerary is dependent on availability at the time of booking; alternatives of a similar class may be booked instead
  • All meals as per itinerary (3 a day unless otherwise stated)
  • All transfers to and from agreed pick up and drop off points (e.g. Airport, Bus Station or hotel in town etc.)
  • All camping gear (if you are camping)
  • Service of an English speaking driver/guide
  • Safari base 4×4 Vehicle with open roof for game viewing (sometimes a saloon car or other SUV for excursions in town etc.)
  • Driver’s salary and allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
  • 1 River Boat Safari
  • Bottled mineral water daily
  • All Government taxes
  • All National Park and Game Reserve Fees
  • If included in your itinerary: foot safaris, boat safaris
  • TANAPA armed ranger (where needed, e.g., on foot safaris, some boat safaris etc.)
  • Crater service fees (if visiting Ngorongoro Crater)

Exluded in Price:

  • Extras, personal expenses i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
  • Optional activities not outlined on the itinerary
  • International flights & corresponding taxes
  • Visa
  • Flying doctors rescue services
  • Travel, medical, injury and luggage insurances
  • Tips to the driver & guides
  • Anything else not mentioned in the inclusions (above)
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