4-Day Exclusive Safari to Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park)

Overview

See the Wild, Feel the Heights, and Love the Coast

SAFARI INTRODUCTION & BRIEF

 

Itinerary 100% Tailor Made Itinerary
Destinations Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve), Dar es Salaam
Safari Type Private Safari.
Transportation Type Pop-up Roof 4×4 Safari Jeep
Tour Guide Driver Experienced, Professional, Multilingual, Fully Vaccinated

 

 

Days Destination Accommodation Basis Duration
Day-1 Dar es Salaam – Nyerere NP (Boat Safari) Mloka Safari Lodge FB 1 Night
Day-2 Full-Day Game Drive – Nyerere NP Mloka Safari Lodge FB 1 Night
Day-3 Walking Safari + Game Drive – Nyerere NP Mloka Safari Lodge FB 1 Night
Day-4 Nyerere NP – Dar es Salaam No Accommodation HB

KEY:

FB: Full Board. (Lunch, Breakfast, Bed & Dinner).
HB: Half Board. (Bed, Breakfast & Dinner or Bed, Breakfast & lunch)
NP: National Park
BB: Bed and Breakfast.

Covering nearly 50,000 sq km, Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park) is Africa's largest wildlife reserve and Tanzania's most extensive protected area. It hosts vast populations of elephants, buffaloes, lions, hippos, crocodiles, and over 350 bird species. The mighty Rufiji River and Miombo woodlands make this safari a perfect blend of boat excursions, game drives, and walking safaris.

ITINERARY

Day 1 – Dar es Salaam – Nyerere National Park (Boat Safari)

Depart Dar es Salaam for Nyerere National Park (approx. 4 hours). After lunch and relaxation at the lodge, embark on a late afternoon boat safari along the Rufiji River. Spot hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife as the sun sets over the water. Dinner and overnight at Mloka Safari Lodge.

Activities of the day

  • Scenic transfer, boat safari on Rufiji River

Accommodation

  • Mloka Safari Lodge

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

Spend the day exploring Selous Game Reserve by 4×4 vehicle. Covering 53,600 sq km, Selous is famous for elephants, lions, wild dogs, buffaloes, bushbucks, impalas, elands, baboons, zebras, and giraffes. Enjoy picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your adventure. Dinner and overnight at Mloka Safari Lodge.

Activities of the day

  • Full-day game drive, bush picnic

Accommodation

  • Mloka Safari Lodge

Day 3 – Walking Safari & Game Drive in Nyerere National Park

Begin with an early morning walking safari led by an armed ranger, offering an intimate experience of the African wilderness. Spot giraffes, zebras, elephants, and birdlife up close. Continue with a game drive and picnic lunch in the park. Dinner and overnight at Mloka Safari Lodge.

Activities of the day

  • Walking safari, game drive, birdwatching

Accommodation

  • Mloka Safari Lodge

Day 4 – Nyerere National Park – Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, depart Nyerere National Park with a picnic lunch. Arrive in Dar es Salaam in the afternoon, where your safari concludes.

Activities of the day

  • Return transfer to Dar es Salaam

Accommodation

  • No Accommodation

THIS TOUR INCLUDES

  • Park fees (for non-residents)

  • All activities (unless labeled optional)

  • All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)

  • Professional driver/guide

  • All transportation (unless labeled optional)

  • All taxes/VAT

  • Roundtrip airport transfer

  • Meals as specified in the itinerary

  • Drinks as specified in the itinerary

THIS TOUR EXCLUDES

  • International flights

  • Additional accommodation before/after the tour

  • Tips (USD 10 per person/day)

  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

  • Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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