3-Day Nyerere Safari + Boat & Walking Safari

Overview

This 3-day safari begins in Dar es Salaam and ends with a scenic flight to Zanzibar. Discover the beauty of Nyerere National Park, one of Africa’s largest protected areas, with activities like sunset boat safaris, game drives, and an optional walking safari. Stay at the cozy Africa Safari Selous Lodge, and enjoy personalized guiding, diverse wildlife, and seamless logistics. It’s the perfect short getaway that blends nature, comfort, and adventure.

Tour Plan

Day 1: Dar es Salaam → Nyerere | Boat Safari

Start your journey in Dar es Salaam with a drive to Nyerere National Park. Along the way, your guide will share information about the region's wildlife and conservation. Arrive at Africa Safari Selous Lodge in time for lunch, then head out for a scenic boat safari on the Rufiji River. Watch for hippos, crocodiles, and water birds as you cruise through the waterways. Return to the lodge for a relaxing evening, dinner, and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Selous Lodge

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Nyerere National Park

After breakfast, spend a full day exploring Nyerere’s vast landscapes. Set off early for the best chances to see wildlife such as elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, and more. Stop for a picnic lunch inside the park, then continue your game drive through open plains and wooded areas. Return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and a relaxing evening.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Selous Lodge

Day 3: Walking Safari → Fly to Zanzibar

Start your day with an optional morning walking safari. A park ranger will guide you through the bush, pointing out animal tracks, birds, plants, and smaller wildlife often missed in a vehicle. Afterward, return to the lodge for breakfast and time to pack. In the afternoon, transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar, where your safari ends and beach relaxation begins.