4-Day Nyerere (Selous) Safari
A short, easy safari in Nyerere National Park (Selous). Enjoy open landscapes, a boat ride on the Rufiji River, and quiet game drives with fewer vehicles. Travel in a private 4×4 with an experienced guide. Start and finish in Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar. You can fly in and out to save time.
Itinerary
Day 1: Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar → Nyerere
Morning pickup. Fly or drive to Nyerere.
Check in and relax.
Afternoon boat safari on the Rufiji River for hippos, crocodiles, and birds.
Dinner and overnight in the park.
Day 2: Nyerere — game drives
Sunrise game drive for lions, elephants, giraffes, and more.
Lunch at camp or picnic in the bush.
Afternoon game drive.
Overnight in Nyerere.
Day 3: Nyerere — full day
Flexible day: full-day game drive or a mix of drive and a second boat ride.
Optional walking safari with an armed ranger (extra, subject to park rules).
Sunset and overnight in Nyerere.
Day 4: Nyerere → Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar
Short morning game drive if time allows.
Fly or drive back for drop-off at your hotel or airport.
Trip ends.
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up/open roof (camp style may vary)
English-speaking driver-guide
Park and conservation fees
One scheduled boat safari on the Rufiji River
3 nights in a mid-range lodge or tented camp (private ensuite)
Meals as per itinerary (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
Transfers to/from airstrips and in Dar/Zanzibar as needed
International flights
Domestic flights (can be arranged on request)
Visas and travel insurance
Optional activities (extra boat rides, walking safari), spa, and personal expenses
Drinks at lodges/camps other than drinking water
Tips for guide and lodge staff
Season note: Best wildlife viewing is June–October (dry season). Green season November–May is lush with great birding; some camps may close in April–May due to long rains.