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2 days Experience at Nyerere National Park

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Overview

2 days Experience at Nyerere National Park

Seven days through Tanzania's crown jewel — Nyerere National Park.

Experience the untamed grandeur of Nyerere National Park former Selous game reserve Swith this curated two-day Tanzanite Signature Safaris retreat. Departing from Dar es Salaam, this journey centers on the life-giving Rufiji River, offering both sunset and dawn boat safaris to witness hippos, crocodiles, and exotic bird life in their natural habitat. Combining an authentic wilderness atmosphere with the refined comfort of Selous Safari Lodge, this itinerary provides a swift yet profound immersion into one of Africa’s most pristine ecosystems.
Boat Safari Game Drives
Day by Day

Your Itinerary

1

Dat es salaam-Nyerere NP (6)

Dat es salaam-Nyerere NP (6)

In the morning, you will be picked up at Julius Nyerere International Airport or at your, a 6 hours drive to Nyerere National Park, you will arrive at the camp for a hot lunch and brief. Then, you will embark along the Rufiji River, which offering a prime opportunity to view hippos, crocodiles, and more than 430 recorded bird species, such as the African Skimmer and Giant Kingfisher. In the evening, you will be arrived at Selous Safari Lodge or similar hotel for dinner and overnight.

Destinations
Accommodation
2

Drive back to Dar es salaam

Drive back to Dar es salaam

In the morning after breakfast, commence your final day with a 06:30 AM sunrise boat safari along the Rufiji River, providing an ideal opportunity to observe hippos, crocodiles, and diverse avian species in their most active state. Following the excursion, you will return to the camp for breakfast before beginning the return journey to Dar es Salaam.

Destinations
What's Covered

Includes & Excludes

Included

  • Transfers listed in the program
  • AMREF Flying Doctors Insurance
  • Professional guide English
  • Safari 4x4 jeep Toyota Land Cruiser
  • Mineral water in all safari
  • Single entry parks fees valid 24 hrs
  • Activities listed in the program

Not Included

  • International flights
  • VISA
  • Drinks at hotels/lodges/tented camps
  • Laundry service
  • Tipping and personal expenses
  • All what is not explicitly included
Good to Know

Travel Information

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry into Tanzania if arriving from a yellow fever endemic country. The Serengeti can be cold at night year-round — pack warm layers for early morning game drives. The rainy season (March–May) brings fewer visitors and lush green landscapes but some roads may be impassable.
Lightweight layers, fleece or light jacket, sun hat, sunscreen SPF 50+, insect repellent, binoculars, camera with zoom lens, comfortable walking shoes, neutral-coloured clothing
Dar es salaam
A 30% deposit is required to secure your booking, with the balance due 60 days before departure. We accept bank transfer and major credit cards. Bookings within 60 days of departure require full payment at time of booking.
Cancellations more than 60 days before departure: deposit forfeited. 30–60 days: 50% of total cost. Less than 30 days: 100% of total cost. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance.
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Nyerere National Park — formerly the Selous Game Reserve — is Africa's largest national park and one of its wildest, most remote safari destinations. Covering over 30,000 square kilometers of miombo woodland, floodplains, and waterways, it supports extraordinary concentrations of elephants, hippos, crocodiles, wild dogs, and lions. Unlike the northern circuit parks, Nyerere remains largely free of tourist crowds, offering a genuinely off-the-beaten-path experience. Boat safaris along the Rufiji River are among the most distinctive wildlife experiences in East Africa.

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