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Destination Overview
Nyerere National Park – formally known as Selous Game Reserve
A newly established Park is part of what is known as Selous Game Reserve. Founded in 2019 and covering over 30,000 square kilometres, now the largest National Park in Africa. The park boasts Tanzania's largest elephant population and many lions, leopards, African hunting dogs, buffaloes, and hippos. Species commonly seen are bushbucks, red and blue duikers, elands, hartebeests, hyenas, giraffes, oryx, reedbucks, impalas, waterbucks and zebras.
The park has the most extensive range of safari activities, from Romantic Boat Safari along the Great Rufiji River, legendary fly camping trips, walking, and classic game driving in thriving wildlife areas.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
We offer complimentary pick-up and drop-off services from most hotels and tourist accommodation areas within Dar es Salaam city, including the city center, Masaki, Oysterbay, Mbezi Beach, Upanga, Kariakoo, and nearby surrounding areas.
Itinerary
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1Nyerere National Park
Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel or the airport in Dar es Salaam. You will drive approximately 4–5 hours to Nyerere National Park, formerly known as Selous Game Reserve. Upon entering the park, enjoy an en-route game drive while heading toward your accommodation inside the park. Wildlife sightings may include elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, impalas, and several species of antelope. After lunch and some time to relax, depart in the afternoon for a boat safari on the Rufiji River, where you may see hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of birdlife along the riverbanks. Later, return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
8 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Nyerere National Park
After breakfast, depart for a morning game drive in Nyerere National Park, formerly known as Selous Game Reserve. The park’s diverse landscapes of savannah, river systems, and miombo woodlands offer excellent opportunities to see elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, impalas, and various species of antelope. Late in the morning, return to the camp for a hot lunch and some time to relax. In the afternoon, head out for another game drive, exploring different areas of the park in search of wildlife while enjoying the beautiful scenery of this vast wilderness. Return to the camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
9 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Nyerere National Park
After breakfast, head out into Nyerere National Park, formerly Selous Game Reserve, for another rewarding morning game drive. With more time in the park, this day offers a deeper exploration of its vast wilderness and excellent chances to observe wildlife including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, impalas, and other antelope species. Late in the morning, return to the camp for a hot lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, continue your safari with another game drive, discovering new areas of the park while searching for wildlife and enjoying the scenery of this remarkable ecosystem. Return to the camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
9 hours • Admission ticket included -
4Nyerere National Park
After an early breakfast, begin your journey back to Dar es Salaam. While exiting Nyerere National Park, enjoy an en-route game drive, offering a final opportunity to spot wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and various antelope species. Continue the drive through the Tanzanian countryside, arriving in Dar es Salaam in the afternoon where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your safari.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Dar es Salaam – Nyerere National Park, Game Drive & Boat Safari
Nyerere National Park – Morning & Afternoon Game Drives
Exploring Nyerere National Park – Wildlife Game Drives
Nyerere National Park – Final Game Drive & Return to Dar es Salaam
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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