4-Day Rufiji River Safari – Nyerere National Park
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Safari Type: Boat Safari + Game Drive
Destination: Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve)
Starting Point: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Ending Point: Dar es Salaam
Safari Highlights
Daily boat safaris along the Rufiji River—home to hippos, crocs, and thirsty wildlife
Game drives through Nyerere’s diverse landscapes: woodlands, lakes, and savannah
Sunset cruises and riverside sundowners
Guided bush walks with armed ranger (optional)
Stay in a luxury or eco-friendly riverside lodge or tented camp
Ideal for photographers, couples, and water-safari enthusiasts
🗓️ Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Dar es Salaam → Nyerere National Park
Morning pick-up from hotel or airport and drive (or optional flight) to Nyerere
Arrive in time for lunch and check-in at your riverside camp
Afternoon sunset boat safari on the Rufiji River
Spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and countless bird species
Accommodation: Tented camp or riverside lodge
Day 2: Full-Day Safari – Boat + Game Drive
Early morning game drive across open plains and miombo woodlands
Look for lions, giraffes, wild dogs, and herds of buffalo
Return to camp for lunch and rest
Evening boat safari or sundowner cruise with snacks and drinks
Accommodation: Same riverside lodge
Day 3: Optional Walking Safari + Relaxed Boat Excursion
Early optional guided walking safari with an armed ranger
Learn about animal tracks, bird calls, and medicinal plants
Afternoon at leisure or optional cultural visit to nearby village
Final evening boat safari or wildlife viewing from the deck
Accommodation: Same lodge or tented camp
Day 4: Return to Dar es Salaam
Breakfast at camp and transfer back to Dar es Salaam by road or air
Drop-off at hotel or Julius Nyerere International Airport
Optional: Extend to Zanzibar or Ruaha National Park
Safari Booking
✅ What’s Included
Round-trip transport from Dar es Salaam (road or air as selected)
All park entry and conservation fees
3 nights accommodation (full board)
Daily game drives and boat safaris
Bottled drinking water and all meals
Experienced English-speaking guide and boat captain
Optional walking safari (included at some camps)
❌ What’s Not Included
International flights and visas
Travel insurance (recommended)
Tips for guides, boat crew, and camp staff
Alcoholic beverages and sodas
Optional flight upgrade (Dar → Nyerere return)
Personal purchases or laundry services