Dar es Salaam: 2-Day Nyerere National Park Safari & Boat

Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania



Embark on a 2-day safari from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park. Enjoy a game drive, a boat safari on the Rufiji River, and an overnight stay at Mloka Safari Lodge.

Highlights

  • Feel the thrill of a game drive in Nyerere National Park
  • Spot elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, and more in their natural habitat
  • Enjoy a boat safari on the Rufiji River, Tanzania's longest river
  • Stay overnight at Mloka Safari Lodge and enjoy a delicious dinner
  • Travel in comfort with a professional driver from Dar es Salaam

Description

Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park Get picked up from Dar es Salaam in the morning and travel to Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve) via a short way of Kisarawe, taking about 3.5 hours to the destination. On arrival at Nyerere National Park, go on a game drive until sunset. Enjoy various tourist attractions like animals such as elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, antelopes and others. See birds and other landscape scenery with varied topography, including wetlands, dry grasslands, light acacia forest and higher ground with vast views of far-off mountains. Dinner and your overnight stay are at Mloka Safari Lodge. Day 2: Boat Safari and Drive Back to Dar es Salaam After breakfast, go on a boat safari on the biggest and longest river in Tanzania, the Rufiji River. It is approximately 600 kilometers (370 miles) long, with its source in southwestern Tanzania and its mouth in the Indian Ocean. The river has many attractions, including crocodiles, hippos, river cliffs, birds and more. After the boat tour, return to the lodge for breakfast. Prepare to return to Dar es Salaam, with lunch en route.

Includes

Professional driver Game drive Boat safari Dinner Overnight stay at Mloka Safari Lodge Breakfast Lunch en route

Excludes

Travel insurance Personal expenses Tips

Important Information

  • The tour involves long hours of travel. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. The itinerary may change due to weather conditions.

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