1-Day Nyerere (Selous) Safari

$380 / person

Description

This 1-Day Nyerere (Selous) Safari from Dar es Salaam offers a thrilling introduction to one of Africa's largest and wildest protected areas — Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve). Enjoy a scenic boat safari on the mighty Rufiji River (hippos, crocodiles, elephants drinking, diverse birdlife) followed by a short game drive in the park (lions, giraffes, buffalo, antelopes). Perfect for travelers with only one day, this compact excursion includes private 4x4 transfers, expert guide, boat safari, picnic lunch, and return to Dar es Salaam — delivering authentic wilderness without multi-day commitment.

Departure	Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Departure Time	Early morning pickup (approx. 5:30–6:00 AM) for full-day excursion
Maximum travellers	6-7 per vehicle (private options available)
Languages	English, Swahili (expert guides)
Includes	All park fees & conservation charges Private 4x4 transfers Dar es Salaam ↔ Nyerere Professional English-speaking guide/driver Rufiji River boat safari + short game drive Picnic lunch, bottled water & flying doctors insurance
Excludes	International flights & visas Travel insurance (mandatory) Tips for guide & boat crew Drinks & personal expenses
Popular Places	Nyerere National Park (Selous) Rufiji River boat safari Hippo & crocodile pools

Tour Timeline

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Day 1: Dar es Salaam – Nyerere (Selous) – Dar es Salaam

Very early pickup from your Dar es Salaam hotel/airport (approx. 5:30–6:00 AM) and scenic drive (~5–6 hours) to Nyerere National Park. Arrive mid-morning for a thrilling Rufiji River boat safari — watch hippos, crocodiles, elephants drinking, buffalo, and abundant birdlife. Picnic lunch on the riverbank. Afternoon short game drive in the park — spot lions, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and more. Late afternoon return drive to Dar es Salaam (~5–6 hours), arriving by evening with hotel or airport drop-off. End of an exciting 1-Day Nyerere (Selous) Safari!

Comments

James K.

(March 2026) Reply

Travelled On : February 2026

Fantastic one-day adventure! Rufiji boat safari was magical — hippos, crocs, elephants everywhere. Short drive added lions & giraffes. Perfect from Dar.