Safari Details
3-Day Nyerere NP Wildlife Adventure from Dar Es Salaam
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Escape the city and dive into the wild with this 3-day safari adventure from Dar Es Salaam to the legendary Selous Game Reserve. Perfect for nature lovers and thrill-seekers, this journey offers a unique blend of experiences from a cultural village tour and a relaxing boat safari along the Rufiji River to an action-...
Route At A Glance
A polished route framework, refined around your dates.
Over 3 Days, this route follows Dar Es Salaam ➝ Nyerere NP ➝ Dar Es Salaam, styled as private dar es salaam departure with a fast, high-impact safari rhythm. The final version can still shift lodge level, flight timing, activity rhythm, and beach or city connections.
Trip Overview
Best suited to private tour, mid-range.
Escape the city and dive into the wild with this 3-day safari adventure from Dar Es Salaam to the legendary Selous Game Reserve. Perfect for nature lovers and thrill-seekers, this journey offers a unique blend of experiences from a cultural village tour and a relaxing boat safari along the Rufiji River to an action-... Uwanda can adjust accommodation, activity rhythm, and transfer style around your dates and budget.
Human planning note
This route is best treated as a starting design, not a fixed bus tour. Tell Uwanda your arrival point, travel month, and comfort level so the team can tune the route before quoting.
Included And Excluded
Know what's included on this route before you request a quote.
Included On This Safari
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Round Trip Hotel Transfer
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Usually Excluded
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Optional Add-Ons
Extra activities you can add to this safari.
These are optional and not included in the base price shown above — you'll be able to choose the ones you want when you confirm your booking, or add them later with the team.
Night Game Drive
Night game drive at Nyerere NP done from 06PM to 11PM
Itinerary Flow
Your safari, one remarkable day at a time.
Explore the daily rhythm, places, meals, and overnight stays. Every detail can still be refined around your dates.
Day
01
Nyerere National Park
Dar Es Salaam to Selous – Village Tour & Boat Safari
Today's Experience
Depart early morning 07:30AM from Dar Es Salaam where driver will pick up at your Hotel/Aiport on arrival/ any location and drive to Selous Game Reserve, a journey of about 4–5 hours through beautiful countryside. Upon arrival, settle into your lodge or camp and enjoy lunch before visiting a nearby village to experience the rich culture and traditional life of the local people. Later in the afternoon, embark on a scenic boat safari along the Rufiji River, where you can spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a vibrant array of birdlife. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day
02
Nyerere National Park
Full Day Game Drive in Selous
Today's Experience
After breakfast, head out for a full-day game drive in the vast Selous Game Reserve, exploring its diverse landscapes ranging from open savannahs to dense forests and lakes. The reserve is home to an incredible variety of wildlife including lions, elephants, wild dogs, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and more. Enjoy a packed picnic lunch in a shaded area inside the park, then continue your adventure through different parts of the reserve before returning to your lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and rest.
Day
03
Nyerere National Park
Walking Safari & Return to Dar Es Salaam
Today's Experience
Start the day early morning 06:30AM with a guided walking safari led by an experienced local guide, giving you a chance to explore the bush up close, learn about animal tracks, plants, and the smaller wonders of the wild. This will be done outside the park for almost 1 hour and half, After the walk, return to the lodge for breakfast, then check out and begin the drive back to Dar Es Salaam, arriving in the afternoon with memories of a truly wild adventure.
Activities
Real experiences included on this route.
Boat Safari
Explore the Wild From the Water. When most people think of a safari, they imagine bumpy rides through dusty roads, looking out for lions, elephants, and giraffes. But there’s another side of Tanzania’s wilderness...
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Walking Safari
A True Adventure on Foot. When you think of a safari in Tanzania, you probably imagine driving through endless plains in a 4x4, spotting lions, elephants, and giraffes from the safety of a vehicle. That’s an amazing...
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Game Drive
An Unforgettable Adventure. When you think about visiting Tanzania, one thing you should not miss is going on a game drive. It’s one of the best ways to experience the beauty of African wildlife up close and trust m...
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Village Tour
A Real Taste of Local Life. When you think of Tanzania, you probably picture safaris, lions, and Mount Kilimanjaro. But there’s another side to Tanzania that’s just as special the everyday life of its people. Taki...
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Starting price guide before your custom quote.
Travelers
Adult pp
Child pp
1
$1,040
N/A
2
$580
$394
3
$575
$391
4
$570
$388
5
$560
$381
6+
$550
$374
Children are priced using this safari age policy: 5-12 years. Younger infants can be confirmed by Uwanda during final quoting.
- Rates shown on this website are starting points and may change by season, lodge availability, routing, and flight cost.
- Final quotes should confirm accommodation names, room type, inclusions, park fees, transfers, and payment timing.
- Luxury, honeymoon, family, and private fly-in versions can be priced separately on request.
Your Ride
Transport on this route.
A private vehicle for your group — no sharing with strangers, and your driver-guide sets the pace around what you want to see.
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Private vehicle with professional English-speaking driver-guide, game-drive ready.
Booking Confidence
What to confirm before you secure the safari.
Before You Book
Uwanda can confirm the best travel sequence, realistic transfer time, and whether road or flight routing suits your dates better.
Upgrade Possibilities
Ask about luxury lodges, private fly-in links, honeymoon touches, photography pacing, or extra nights in Zanzibar or Arusha.
Quote Clarity
Share your budget direction early so the team can recommend the right accommodation level instead of overselling the route.
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