Scenic Wildlife with Luxury Comforts

This is a 3 day safari in Nyerere National Park one of the spectacular southern circuit game reserves in Tanzania. Almost all of Africa’s famous animals can be found in this old Selous Game Reserve northern section, including varieties of birds and reptiles. The population of African wild dogs is the largest on the entire continent with 1300 animals and there are approximately 3,700 lions – one of the largest populations in Africa and furthermore the park is home to more than half of Tanzania’s elephant population. Nyerere National Park has a great variety of habitats such as swamps, open grassland, riverine forests and the Miombo woodlands with impressive baobabs and acacia trees as well doum- and borassus palms up to 30 meters high and mango trees can also be found in well-watered places.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Fly-in To Nyerere National Park

After breakfast in the early morning, you take the morning flight from Dar es Salaam to the Mtemere airstrip. Pick up from the airstrip near the lodge. In the afternoon, after a short orientation briefing, you will embark on a boat safari along the mighty Rufiji River, which brings you into close contact with hippos, crocodiles, fantastic birdlife and other animals like elephants, lions, buffalos and other game that comes to the river. You will see plenty of hippos, crocodiles and bird life is prolific. 

Meal Plan; Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Selous River Camp.

Day 2: Full-day Game Drive

n the morning after breakfast, together with our expert driver guide, we are exploring the breathtaking nature during full day game drives with picnic lunch by our 4 × 4 safari vehicle with pop up roof. Mind you that Nyerere National Park is larger than Switzerland and half of Denmark. You will have the opportunity to enjoy a large number of elephants and lions, as well as buffalos, wild dogs, eland antelopes, bushbucks, giraffes, impalas, baboons, zebras, greater kudu and you have the chance to see the rare sable antelope.

Meal Plan; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Selous River Camp.

Day 3: Game Drive & Departure

After breakfast we start for a morning wilderness walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger. This is one of the most exciting experiences in Tanzania, because here you can experience the bush landscape with all your senses and animal observations become a very intimate experience. Back to the camp for lunch and for your flight to Dar es Salaam. 

Accommodation: details to be confirmed!

Price: From $ 2,120 pp

• Inclusions

  • Hot lunch & snacks
  • 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing
  • All sightseeing and game drives as specified
  • Park fee
  • Roundtrip flights
  • Bottled mineral water, soft drinks, beers during the safari
  • Private professional driver guide
  • Government taxes and unlimited mileage during game drives 

    Exclusions

    • International and domestic flights
    • Personal expenses (e.g., telephone, laundry, additional beverages)
    • Tips for the safari guide
    • Travel insurance
    • Visa fees
    • Optional activities beyond the safari.