3 Day Nyerere National Park Safari from Dar Es Salaam

Day 1: Dar - Mloka Stay & Rufiji River Boat Tour

1. Mloka
   2h
   Your boat safari begins with a short drive from Ngalawa Tented Camp to the Rufiji River in Mloka, where you’ll board a comfortable motorboat with an experienced local guide. As you cruise along Tanzania’s largest river, enjoy a peaceful journey through one of East Africa’s most diverse ecosystems. Watch for pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles basking on the banks, elephants coming to drink, monkeys in the riverside trees, and an incredible variety of birdlife, including African fish eagles, kingfishers, herons, and bee-eaters. Your guide will share fascinating insights about the river’s wildlife, ecosystem, and local culture while helping you spot animals hidden among the riverbanks. As the afternoon light turns golden, the Rufiji River offers spectacular scenery and exceptional photography opportunities, creating a truly unforgettable safari experience before returning to camp for dinner.

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Nyerere National Park

1. Nyerere National Park
   8h · Admission ticket not included
   After an early breakfast, depart with your professional safari guide for a full-day game drive in the vast wilderness of Nyerere National Park, one of Africa’s largest protected wildlife areas. Explore diverse landscapes of open savannah, acacia woodland, wetlands, and scenic lakes while searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, crocodiles, and an incredible variety of birdlife. Your guide will share fascinating insights into the park’s wildlife, ecology, and conservation. Around midday, enjoy a packed picnic lunch at a designated picnic site surrounded by nature before continuing your afternoon safari in search of more unforgettable wildlife encounters. As the sun begins to set, return to your lodge in Mloka Village for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay after an exciting day in the African bush.

Day 3: Guided Walking Safari in Nyerere National Park

1. Mloka
   3m
   Start your final day with an early morning guided walking safari led by a professional armed ranger, offering a unique opportunity to experience the African wilderness on foot. Unlike a game drive, this immersive adventure lets you discover the smaller wonders of the bush, including animal tracks, footprints, insects, medicinal plants, birds, and the signs left behind by wildlife. Your ranger will share fascinating insights into the park’s ecosystem, animal behavior, and traditional bush knowledge while ensuring your safety throughout the walk. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and fresh morning air as the wilderness comes alive around you. After returning to camp for breakfast and check-out, begin your scenic drive back to Dar es Salaam, bringing home unforgettable memories of an authentic safari in Nyerere National Park.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels