Nyerere National Park, formerly the Selous Game Reserve, covers 30,000 square kilometres of wild southern Tanzania along the Rufiji River, with a boat safari component that no northern circuit park can match. This 3-day road-based itinerary connects Zanzibar via the Dar es Salaam ferry, keeping costs lower than a fly-in while still giving two full days in the park.
For a fly-in version, see the existing 3-Day Nyerere Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar. For a 4-day road version with more time in the park, see our 4-Day Nyerere Safari from Zanzibar.
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A morning ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam is followed by a drive to Nyerere National Park, arriving in time for a late-afternoon boat safari on the Rufiji River.
Distance: Ferry Zanzibar to Dar, approximately 4-5 hours drive to the park
Activity: Ferry transfer, drive to park, afternoon boat safari
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Nyerere National Park
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
A full day combining morning and afternoon game drives across the woodland and open plain habitats with a Rufiji River boat safari. Nyerere holds one of Africa's largest wild dog populations alongside lion, elephant, buffalo, hippo, crocodile and over 440 bird species.
Distance: Game drives and boat safari within the park
Activity: Morning game drive, boat safari, afternoon game drive
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Nyerere National Park (second night)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
A morning game drive before the drive back to Dar es Salaam and the afternoon ferry to Zanzibar.
Distance: Drive to Dar, ferry to Zanzibar
Activity: Morning game drive, then return transfer
Accommodation: N/A, end of safari
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
The fly-in version (tour 149) saves approximately 4 to 5 hours of travel each way and is more comfortable, while this road version via the Dar ferry is a lower-cost alternative that adds travel time but still delivers the full park experience.
The Rufiji is one of East Africa's great rivers, and the boat safari brings you into close contact with hippo pods, crocodiles, and a wide range of waterbirds at very close range in a way that a vehicle game drive cannot replicate.
Return ferry between Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam, all road transfers, 2 nights accommodation on full board, all park fees, boat safari fees, and a private vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide.
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