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Nyerere National Park, Africa’s largest protected wildlife reserve, offers a captivating three-day safari experience. Begin with a scenic drive from Dar Es Salaam to the picturesque Mloka Village, where you'll enjoy a boat safari on the Rufiji River, spotting hippos, elephants, and diverse birdlife. The second day features a full-day game drive, exploring diverse landscapes and searching for iconic wildlife like lions and giraffes. Conclude with an immersive walking safari led by an armed ranger, enhancing your connection to the African bush. This adventure is ideal for travelers seeking a unique and authentic safari experience without the crowds.
- Experience a boat safari, full-day game drive, and guided walking safari
- Explore the vast wilderness of Nyerere National Park
- Spot a variety of wildlife including elephants, lions, and hippos
- Led by professional local safari guides for an enriching experience
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Ticket Redemption Point
Itinerary
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1Mloka
Your boat safari begins with a short drive from Ngalawa Tented Camp to the Rufiji River in Mloka, where you’ll board a comfortable motorboat with an experienced local guide. As you cruise along Tanzania’s largest river, enjoy a peaceful journey through one of East Africa’s most diverse ecosystems. Watch for pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles basking on the banks, elephants coming to drink, monkeys in the riverside trees, and an incredible variety of birdlife, including African fish eagles, kingfishers, herons, and bee-eaters. Your guide will share fascinating insights about the river’s wildlife, ecosystem, and local culture while helping you spot animals hidden among the riverbanks. As the afternoon light turns golden, the Rufiji River offers spectacular scenery and exceptional photography opportunities, creating a truly unforgettable safari experience before returning to camp for dinner.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Nyerere National Park
After an early breakfast, depart with your professional safari guide for a full-day game drive in the vast wilderness of Nyerere National Park, one of Africa’s largest protected wildlife areas. Explore diverse landscapes of open savannah, acacia woodland, wetlands, and scenic lakes while searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, crocodiles, and an incredible variety of birdlife. Your guide will share fascinating insights into the park’s wildlife, ecology, and conservation. Around midday, enjoy a packed picnic lunch at a designated picnic site surrounded by nature before continuing your afternoon safari in search of more unforgettable wildlife encounters. As the sun begins to set, return to your lodge in Mloka Village for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay after an exciting day in the African bush.
8 hours • Admission ticket not included -
3Mloka
Start your final day with an early morning guided walking safari led by a professional armed ranger, offering a unique opportunity to experience the African wilderness on foot. Unlike a game drive, this immersive adventure lets you discover the smaller wonders of the bush, including animal tracks, footprints, insects, medicinal plants, birds, and the signs left behind by wildlife. Your ranger will share fascinating insights into the park’s ecosystem, animal behavior, and traditional bush knowledge while ensuring your safety throughout the walk. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and fresh morning air as the wilderness comes alive around you. After returning to camp for breakfast and check-out, begin your scenic drive back to Dar es Salaam, bringing home unforgettable memories of an authentic safari in Nyerere National Park.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free
Dar - Mloka Stay & Rufiji River Boat Tour
Full-Day Game Drive in Nyerere National Park
Guided Walking Safari in Nyerere National Park
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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