Nyerere Safari – 4-Day Southern Circuit Adventure

Upon your arrival at Nyerere International Airport (time to be advised), you will be warmly welcomed by your guide, who will assist you with your luggage and ensure a smooth transfer to your accommodation. As you settle in, you will have the opportunity to relax after your journey and take in the surroundings. In the evening, a delicious dinner will be served, allowing you to savor local flavors and prepare for the exciting days ahead. After dinner, you can unwind and rest comfortably, enjoying a peaceful overnight stay in preparation for the adventures to come.

We begin our adventure with an early morning departure from Dar es Salaam, heading southwest to Nyerere National Park, formerly known as the Selous Game Reserve. The journey spans about 230 kilometers and takes approximately 6 to 7 hours, including time for stops and park entrance formalities. Upon arrival, we enter the park and begin our first exciting game drive, exploring the diverse habitats ranging from woodlands and grasslands to the river systems of the mighty Rufiji River. Nyerere is one of Africa’s richest ecosystems and home to the Big Five, including the elusive black rhino. We enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park to maximize our time in the wild. In the late afternoon, we head to our lodge or tented camp within the park for dinner and an overnight stay, immersed in the untouched beauty of Tanzania’s wilderness.

We spend the entire day immersed in further game drives and exploration within the vast expanse of Nyerere National Park. This park, with its rich network of rivers, open plains, and dense woodlands, offers some of the most diverse wildlife sightings in Tanzania. As we continue our search for the Big Five, including the elusive black rhino, we also have the chance to encounter wild dogs, hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of bird species, particularly around the Rufiji River. The day includes a picnic lunch in one of the designated areas, allowing us to remain deep in the bush without returning to camp. After an exciting day of wildlife encounters and scenic landscapes, we return to our accommodation within the park for a well-earned dinner and overnight stay, enjoying the serenity of the African wilderness.

After an early breakfast, the day begins with a final morning game drive in Nyerere National Park, offering a last chance to witness the park’s rich wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, lions, and possibly even wild dogs. You’ll explore various areas of the park’s diverse terrain as the early light brings the bush to life. Following the game drive, you will enjoy a packed bush lunch in a scenic spot within the park. In the early afternoon, you will begin your drive back to Dar es Salaam, covering approximately 230 kilometers, which typically takes about 4 to 5 hours, depending on road and traffic conditions. The journey passes through rural villages and savannah landscapes, offering glimpses of daily Tanzanian life along the way. You are expected to arrive in Dar es Salaam in the early evening, in time to catch your international flight onward.

* All Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
* Bottled drinking water

* Services of various local guides
* All National Park entrance and camp site fees
* All food - breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals
* Donations and payments to local community projects