Safari Overview
- Nyerere National Park
- Accommodation : Camping | Mid Range | Luxury
- Duration: 3 Days, 2 Nights
Nyerere National Park, formally known as Selous Game Reserve, is one of Africa’s largest and oldest game reserves with the most scenic wildlife destinations. The Park’s beauty is matched by the quality of a safari with its widest diversity of activities. Nyerere Park covers 50,000 square Km, and it’s among the largest protected areas in Africa, rich in elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, hippos and crocodiles, and many other species. This safari is Scheduled
to start at 06:00 AM at Nyerere National Park.
Routine
Safari Itinerary
Day 1
Dar es Salaam – Nyerere National Park
Pick up at your hotel at 06:00 AM in Dar es Salaam and drive to Nyerere National Park for 4.5 hours, enjoy landscapes and features of the country while driving.
Upon arrival in the park, get some rest before a drive to the riverbank of the great Rufiji River for the late afternoon thrilling boat sunset cruise. You will see hippos, crocodiles and birds in their natural habitat from 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM, you’ll then go for lunch.
After lunch, you’ll start heading to the village tour, where you will find the lifestyle of the people in some villages along Nyerere National Park. Dinner and overnight will be at your mentioned accommodation.
Day 2
Game Drive at Nyerere National Park
After breakfast at 06:30 AM from the camp with packed lunches enjoy a game drive inside the park, expect to see a large number of animals like lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebra, hyenas and many others.
You will also see a large variety of birds, wonderful scenery with varied topography including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest, and higher ground with vast views of far-off mountains. During the afternoon at 01:30 PM, you will take your lunch and have some rest before proceeding with game drive. Your dinner and overnight will be at Selous Jimbiza Tented Camp.
Day 3
Tremendous Bush Walk then drive back to Dar es Salaam
Early in the morning after breakfast at the camp, start a walk in the bush at sunrise. Walking safaris are a fantastic way to get closer to nature and learn about the smaller species and the bush itself. It is an unforgettable experience to walk in such a vast and wild nature reserve area. Walks last about 2-3 hours. Usually, walks leave the camp at 6:00-6:30 after having a cup of tea and homemade cookies or donuts.
After a walking tour, you will return to your accommodation and prepare for the return to Dar es Salaam at 09:00 AM.
Price Includes:
- All Entrance fees and Government taxes
- Services of Professional multilingual driver-guide
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Enough litters of mineral water and soft drinks
- Safari jeep 4×4 with pop up roof suitable for game viewing
- Unlimited mileage on the safari
- Airport Transfers (upon Arrival and Departure)
- Full board accommodation on safari
Price Does not Include:
- International and local airfare.
- Optional tours example Maasai boma visiting
- Personal expenses example Laundry, beverages, etc.
- Tips for driver-guide
- Insurance Cover and Medical evacuation Cover