Overview
Explore Tanzania's largest game reserve — boat safaris on the Rufiji River, walking safaris through pristine wilderness, and incredible predator sightings.
Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) is Africa's largest protected area and one of its least visited. This 4-day safari takes you deep into the reserve for boat safaris on the Rufiji River, walking safaris through wild bushland, and game drives across open plains teeming with lions, wild dogs, elephants, and hippo pods. With just a fraction of the Serengeti's visitor numbers, this is raw, uncrowded Africa.
Highlights
Your Journey
Day 1
Arrival & Afternoon Game Drive
Transfer from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere (5 hours overland or 45-min flight). Settle into your luxury tented camp on the banks of the Rufiji River. Afternoon game drive through the northern sector — look for elephants, giraffes, and buffalo.
Overnight: Luxury Tented CampMeals: Lunch, DinnerDay 2
Boat Safari & Walking Safari
Morning boat safari along the Rufiji River — hippo pods, Nile crocodiles, and spectacular birdlife. Afternoon walking safari with an armed ranger through riverine forest. Evening sundowners on the camp deck.
Overnight: Luxury Tented CampMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 3
Full Day Game Drive
Full-day game drive with picnic lunch into the deeper southern sectors. Track wild dogs, lions, and leopards through open savanna and miombo woodland. This is one of Africa's great predator parks.
Overnight: Luxury Tented CampMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 4
Morning Drive & Departure
Early morning game drive for final wildlife encounters. Brunch at camp before transfer back to Dar es Salaam.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Included & Excluded
Included
- Dar es Salaam transfers
- All park fees
- Full-board luxury tented camp
- Game drives & boat safari
- Walking safari
- Professional guide
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Premium drinks
- Laundry
Price Per Person
Where to Stay
BEACH_RESORTRoyal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Nungwi
Palatial beachfront resort on Nungwi's legendary sunset shore with private pavilions, overwater spa, and white-glove service throughout.
from $600 / night
BEACH_RESORTMelia Zanzibar
Kiwengwa
All-inclusive beachfront elegance on Kiwengwa's turquoise shore with lush tropical gardens, two pools, and a world-class spa.
from $400 / night
BOUTIQUE_HOTELMatemwe Retreat
Matemwe
Four exclusive cliff-top villas with private plunge pools and butler service, perched above the reef with unbroken views to Mnemba Atoll.
from $700 / night
