Dar es Salaam: 3-Day Nyerere National Park Safari

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ID: GYG1013995-1568085
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Country: Tanzania

Duration: 3 days


Description

Embark on a 3-day safari from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park. Enjoy a boat safari, fishing on the Rufiji River, a game drive, and a visit to a Maasai village.
Begin your adventure with a pickup from your hotel, airport, or ferry in Dar es Salaam. After a safari briefing, drive south to Nyerere National Park, formerly known as Selous Game Reserve. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before embarking on an afternoon boat safari and fishing trip on the Rufiji River. Try your hand at catching tiger fish and catfish, which can weigh between 15 to 40 kilograms. End the day with dinner and an overnight stay at Selous Mloka Safaris Lodge.

On the second day, set out on a full-day game drive in Nyerere National Park. With packed lunch boxes in tow, explore the park’s diverse landscapes and wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot chosen by your guide. After lunch, continue your game drive until the evening. Return to Mloka Lodge for dinner and another overnight stay.

On the final day, visit a Maasai village to learn about their traditional way of life. After the village visit, return to your lodge for breakfast. Then, drive back to Dar es Salaam with packed lunch boxes. Upon arrival, be dropped off at the airport for your flight back home or at your hotel/ferry to Zanzibar or Mafia Island.

Highlights

  • Feel the thrill of a game drive in Nyerere National Park
  • Visit a Maasai village and learn about their culture and traditions
  • Enjoy a boat safari and fishing on the Rufiji River
  • Spot hippos and rhinos in their natural habitat
  • Relax with full-board accommodation at Selous Mloka Safaris Lodge

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The safari involves long hours of driving.
The itinerary may change due to weather conditions.
Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
You will be picked up by a guide from Kihindo Tours and Safaris at your hotel, airport, or ferry in Dar for the safari briefing. Then, you'll drive south to Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere NP) which is approximately 4 hours drive from Dar es Salaam.
INCLUDED
  • Pick-up and drop-off from Dar es Salaam
  • Safari briefing
  • Boat safari and fishing in Rufiji River
  • Full-day game drive in Nyerere National Park
  • Visit to Maasai village
  • Lunch and dinner at Selous Mloka Safaris Lodge
  • Overnight stay at Selous Mloka Safaris Lodge
NOT INCLUDED
  • Flights to and from Dar es Salaam
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.