3 Days Safari in Nyerere National Park (Boat Safari And Walking Safari)

This safari is exclusive and begins and ends in Dar es Salaam. You will visit Nyerere National Park, which is fantastic for people who want to go on a walk, boat, or game drive safari.  You will be able to witness many wild animals, and flora, and hear birds chirping as you move closer to nature.

Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve).

Nyerere National Park in Tanzania is a well-known safari destination. It is one of Africa’s biggest game reserves, and a variety of creatures live there, including elephants, lions, hippos, crocodiles, and many kinds of birds.

There are a few things to think about if you’re organizing a safari in Selous Game Reserve. The following advice can help you organize your safari:

Choose the right time of year: The best time to visit Selous Game Reserve is during the dry season, which runs from June to October. During this time, the wildlife congregates around the water sources, making it easier to spot them.

Choose the safari you want to go on: The Selous Game Reserve offers a variety of safaris, including walking safaris, boat safaris, and game drives. Before making a safari reservation, think about what you want to see and do because each safari offers a different experience.

When organizing your safari activities in the Selous Game Reserve, Connect African Safaris offers a variety of choices and advice. Additionally, by providing you with a range of possibilities, we enable you to participate in the planning process. You may then select the solution that best suits your needs.

 Booking your safari with a reputed company that has knowledgeable guides and a solid safety record is crucial. In order to select the best operator, look for evaluations and suggestions from other passengers.

Connect African Safaris is an established company that specializes in planning safaris in the Southern circuits. We have knowledgeable, experienced, professional tour guides who specialize in handling and serving foreign tourists.They have more than 10 years experience of guiding customers in Selous game reserves, Mikumi national park, and Ruaha national park. They will ensure that our customers will see all animals because of their knowledge and experience of guiding in Nyerere national park. We also have guides who can speak different languages; English, french, German, and French.

What to include in your bag when travelling to Selous Game Reserve:

It’s crucial to pack correctly for the safari’s surroundings. This includes breathable, light clothing in muted colors, cozy walking shoes, a cap, sunscreen, bug repellent, and a camera with many storage.

 What Connect Safari provides.

Binoculars, insect repellent, and hand sanitizer are available from Connect African Safaris as necessities. We also provide charging system in our safari vehicles

Additionally, we offer bag storage throughout the safari and pick-up after the trip. 

Respect the rules:

 It’s crucial to respect the guidelines set forth by your guide or the reserve while you’re on safari. Respecting these guidelines is necessary because they were put in place to safeguard both you and the wildlife.

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Nyerere NP

Your driver will pick you up in Dar es Salaam and take you to Nyerere National Park. The estimated arrival time is 5 to 6 hours. We’ll drop you off at the lodge so you can check in and eat lunch there. You will depart for a boat safari along the powerful Rufiji River in the late afternoon. Numerous animal species, including hippos, crocodiles, elephants, giraffes, and several bird species, may be found in the Rufiji River. Other large cats including lions, leopards, and others may be seen drinking from the river. You will also observe some of the nearly 350 wildlife species that have been spotted in this park. Overall, this is a wonderful way to appreciate Tanzania’s wildlife and scenery.

• Accommodation: Selous River Camp/ Kinga Lodge/ Africa Safari Lodge
• Meal: Full Board

Day 2: Game Drive

Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation and take you to the park for a full day of game viewing. This will provide you the chance to see and appreciate the authentic beauty of African wildlife.

Lions, wild dogs, buffaloes, bush buck, impalas, elands, baboons, zebras, and bigger kudus are among the animals you’ll see. You may visit several areas of the park and get amazing photos on our 4×4 safari land cruiser.

You will take a picnic lunch break at midday where your guide will choose a spot with shade and water nearby to observe animals come to drink. This spot will have a clear view of everything so that no predator may approach silently.

You will be dropped off at the lodge for dinner and sleep around 6:30 p.m.

• Accommodation: Selous River Camp/ Kinga Lodge/ Africa Safari Lodge
• Meal: Full Board

Day 3: Walking Safari. Dar es Salaam

You will be picked up from the accommodation at 6:00 am and driven to the park’s entrance gate for a walking safari. You will meet the armed ranger, your tour guide, who will be your tour guide during the walking safari. While out on a walk, you’ll get up close to nature and discover more about the bush and its tiny species. The armed ranger will respond to all of your inquiries and has in-depth knowledge of the park. Walking into such a huge, uninhabited section of the natural reserve is breathtaking. While you might glimpse a few giraffes or follow in the footsteps of some elephants, our walking safaris are designed to help you notice things that you would miss on a game drive or boat. You will gain greater knowledge about the ecology in which the creatures are found.  Additionally, you will learn amazing facts about insects, forests, and the diverse bird life, as well as how to recognize animal footprints and other indicators.The walks are slow-paced and takes almost 2 to 3 hrs.

You will return to the lodge after the hike, pack your belongings, and travel back to Dar es Salaam.

INCLUDED

• A professional English-Speaking Driver/Guide
• All Taxes/VAT
• All park entrance fees.
• Transport based on excellent 4*4 Vehicle rebuilt for safari to give nice game viewing
• Driver’s Salary and allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
• Game drives as per the Itinerary
• Complementary unlimited drinking water during safari plus sodas.
• Accommodation

 EXCLUDED

• International flights
• Additional accommodation at the end of the tour
• Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
• Extras at the lodges i.e., Alcoholic and soft drinks, telephone, laundry, Internet etc.
• Tips to drivers and Guides (highly recommended)
• Visa, Travel Insurance
• Medical and luggage insurance
• Zanzibar Ferry fees
• Other personal expenses