Overview:

Nyerere National Park at 30,893 square kilometers is Africa's largest stand-alone National Park and one of the largest in the world. The park is in southeastern Tanzania, roughly 230 kilometers by road from Dar es Salaam city to Mtemere Gate, and was carved out from the Selous Game reserve, a huge wilderness area and safari destination in Southern Tanzania. Nyerere Park boasts of the largest concentration of wild animals and a rich collection of wildlife that is abundant and diverse and is one of the only 2 parks offering a boat safari.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Boat Safari

This morning after breakfast, you will be picked up by your driver and transferred to Selous(Nyerere National Park) through Kisarawe main road approx. 3-4 hours about 185kms. Arrive at Selous Jimbiza Camp for a hot lunch and some rest at the camp spotting the mongoose, yellow baboons, blue monkeys, vervet monkeys. At 16h00, head out for boat safari with your guide along the mighty Rufiji River watching for hippos, crocodiles, various birdlife as well as buffalos, zebras, giraffes, impalas and other different animals which drift down to the river for a drink till sunset. Dinner and overnight at the Selous Jimbiza Camp.

Meals: (Lunch and Dinner).

Day 2: Full Day Game Drive

After an early breakfast at 06h30, enter the park through the Mloka Gate for a full day game drive, exploring the abundant wildlife in Nyerere (formerly Selous Game Reserve) including lions, elephants, giraffes, African wild dogs, various antelope such as waterbucks, bushbucks, kudus and occasionally the sable before returning to your camp for dinner and overnight.

Meals: (Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner).

Day 3: Morning Foot Safari and Departure

At 06h30, after a cup of hot coffee/ tea or water, head out on a walking safari with an armed ranger and bushman for 2 hours. Experience the park on foot, sighting the smaller flora and fauna often missed on a game drive. Return to the camp for a full breakfast and later, drive back to Dar es Salaam.  

Meals: (Breakfast)

Price includes:

1. Accommodation as specified
2. Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners
3. Water during safari and activities
4. Guided Safaris and activities as mentioned
5. Return road transfers to Dar es Salaam
6. Park fees and other government fees

Price does not include:

1. Drinks
2. Laundry
3. Tip
4. Items of a personal nature