3-Day Selous Safari Discover Nyerere National Park

Day 1 · Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park – Sunset Boat Safari

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   Nyerere National Park

   8 hours Admission included

   Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel or the airport in Dar es Salaam, followed by a scenic drive to Nyerere National Park, Africa’s largest protected wildlife area. Enjoy views of rural Tanzania, local villages, and beautiful countryside landscapes along the journey. Upon arrival at the lodge or camp, enjoy lunch and time to relax before your first safari activity.

   In the afternoon, depart for a sunset boat safari along the Rufiji River, one of the highlights of Nyerere National Park. Cruise through the river channels while spotting hippos, crocodiles, elephants along the banks, and a wide variety of birdlife, including African fish eagles and kingfishers. The experience becomes even more spectacular as the sun sets over the river, creating unforgettable views across the wilderness. Return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Selous Kinga Lodge - Mid-range Lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

Day 2 · Full-Day Game Drive in Nyerere National Park

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   Nyerere National Park

   10 hours Admission included

   After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive through the vast wilderness of Nyerere National Park, one of Africa’s most untouched safari destinations. Explore diverse landscapes ranging from open savannah and miombo woodlands to lakes and river channels, all of which support an incredible concentration of wildlife. Keep your camera ready for sightings of elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and perhaps even elusive leopards.

   Continue deeper into the park as your professional safari guide tracks wildlife across the famous plains and remote wilderness areas of Nyerere. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush surrounded by nature before continuing with afternoon game viewing and birdwatching near the park’s scenic lakes and wetlands. In the evening, return to the lodge or camp for dinner and your overnight stay in the heart of the African bush.

Selous Kinga Lodge - Mid-range Lodge located just outside Nyerere NP

Day 3 · Walking Safari & Return to Dar es Salaam

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   Nyerere National Park

   6 hours Admission included

   Begin your final day with an early-morning walking safari in the wilderness of Nyerere National Park, accompanied by an armed ranger and a professional guide. This immersive experience offers a unique opportunity to explore the African bush on foot while learning about animal tracks, native plants, birdlife, and the park’s diverse ecosystem from a completely different perspective.

   After the walking safari, return to the lodge or camp for breakfast before beginning your journey back to Dar es Salaam. Enjoy the scenic drive through the Tanzanian countryside before arriving in the city, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Nyerere safari adventure.