3-Day Nyerere National Park Safari from Dar es Salaam

Nyerere National Park was established in 2019 from the majority of what was previously the Selous Game Reserve, so the landscape, wildlife and lodges you'll experience are largely the same area travelers may know by the older name. The new name honours Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, the founder of the Tanzanian nation.

The boat safari and game drives require no particular fitness, you'll be seated throughout. The Day 3 walking safari is a gentler, slower-paced activity accompanied by an armed ranger, typically suitable for most reasonably active travelers, though it does involve walking across uneven terrain for a couple of hours.

The dry season (June to October) offers the most concentrated wildlife viewing as animals gather near the Rufiji River and remaining water sources, and is generally considered the better window for this trip. The wetter months bring lush scenery and strong birdlife but can make some roads more difficult.

The price covers 2 nights of accommodation, all wildlife reserve or park entry fees, bottled drinking water during the safari, daily game drives, daily meals as per the itinerary, the riverboat safari and the walking safari, a professional safari guide, and transport in a 4WD vehicle with a pop-up roof. Airfare, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at lodges, optional activities and treatments, personal expenses, tips, travel insurance, and visa and passport fees are not included. See the full "What's included" and "Not included" sections on this page for the complete breakdown.

Elephant, buffalo and lion are found in significant numbers, and the park is one of the last true strongholds for the African wild dog. Hippo and crocodile are easily seen along the Rufiji River, and giraffe, zebra and a wide range of antelope species round out the game drives, alongside over 440 recorded bird species.

Yes, though the early starts and the walking safari may suit older children better than very young ones. The boat safari in particular tends to be a highlight for children, given the close-up views of hippo and crocodile from the water.

Most nationalities can obtain a Tanzania tourist visa online via the eTA system before travel, or on arrival. The visa costs USD 50 for most nationalities and USD 100 for US citizens. Comprehensive travel insurance covering medical evacuation is recommended for all safari travelers, and we can arrange membership with the Flying Doctors Service on request.

SafariBando coordinates this trip from our ground network covering the southern circuit. If a vehicle has an issue, our team can arrange a replacement, and all vehicles carry a means of emergency communication. The Flying Doctors Service covers medical evacuation from Nyerere National Park, and we can arrange membership as part of your booking on request.