Safari Overview
Nyerere National Park, covering 50,000 square km, is among the largest protected area in Africa and relatively undisturbed by humans. Nyerere is rich in elephant, cheetah, giraffe, hippo’s crocodile, lions and many other species. The park also has an exceptionally high variety of habitats including Miombo woodlands. Enjoy game drive and boat trip to Rufiji River
The Rufiji River Boat Safari - Nyerere's Defining Experience
The evening boat safari on the Rufiji River is unlike anything available on a land-based game drive. Floating silently past hippo pods at arm's length, watching crocodiles slide off sandbanks, and observing elephants drinking at the river's edge from water level creates a completely different dimension to the safari experience. No other southern Tanzania park offers this activity.
Daily Itinerary
Morning pickup from hotel or airport in Dar es Salaam at 8:00 am and drive to Nyerere National Park 4 hours drive with lunches stop at restaurant in Kibiti, take a short break then proceed with the drive, arrive in afternoon and check in at the lodge, then leave for evening boat drive at Rufiji river. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Selous Safari Lodge
After breakfast from the camp with packed lunches enjoys game drive inside the park expect to see large number of animals like lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra, hyena and etc. You will also see a large variety of birds, wonderful scenery with varied topography including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest and higher ground with vast views of far-off mountains. During afternoon you will take your lunch and have some rest before proceeds with the game drive and overnight at the lodge.
After breakfast you will leave the lodge with a packed lunch in hand to enjoy a full day game drive in the Nyerere National Park by modified safari vehicle with a professional guide. Nyerere is well known for its animals and boat safaris. Great animals sightings including all the great favorites lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebras, elephants and all the other major species including the now rare African hunting dog. Dinner and your overnight stay at Selous Safari Lodge
Leave for early morning walking safari in Selous Forest accompanied by our guide then return for breakfast and get prepared for returning to Dar es Salaam with packed lunches in which you’ll be dropped off at the hotel/ ferry/airport
Nyerere Wildlife - Africa's Largest Protected Wilderness
Africa's Premier Wild Dog Sanctuary & Boat Safari Destination
Nyerere National Park is in a class of its own among Tanzania's southern parks - not only for its extraordinary scale, but for the combination of activities it offers. Game drives, boat safaris, and walking safaris in a single itinerary means guests experience the ecosystem from every possible angle. With the lowest visitor density of any major Tanzania park, encounters feel genuinely private.
| Zone / Activity | Key Habitat | Priority Species | When in 4-Day Safari |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rufiji River Boat Safari | Rufiji River & permanent channels | Hippopotamus, Nile crocodile, African fish eagle, waterbirds | Day 1 evening - signature highlight |
| Open Grassland | Short-grass savannah and floodplain | Lion, wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, cheetah, elephant | Day 2 & 3 - morning game drives |
| Miombo Woodland | Brachystegia woodland and acacia | African wild dog, sable antelope, elephant, impala, leopard | Day 2 & 3 - full day zones |
| Selous Forest Walk | Dense riparian forest | Birds, tracking signs, smaller species, plants | Day 4 - early morning walking safari |
Wildlife regularly encountered in Nyerere National Park:
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Minimum price only, based on 2 people sharing. Final pricing depends on season, availability and requested customizations.
| Package | From Price |
|---|---|
| Price for 2 People | From $950.00 per person |
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Best Time to Visit
Nyerere National Park offers rewarding game viewing year-round, but the dry season (June - October) is the peak period - wildlife concentrates around the Rufiji River and permanent water sources, making game drives and boat safaris especially productive. The green season (November - May) brings lush scenery and exceptional birding with hundreds of migratory species. The boat safari is enjoyable in all seasons, but the dry season produces the most dramatic hippo and crocodile concentrations.