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3-Day Nyerere River & Wildlife Safari

Travel from Dar es Salaam to the Rufiji region for a boat safari and a full day of game drives. Two nights near Nyerere allow time for both activities without returning to the city each day.

Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Starts
Dar es Salaam
Finishes
Dar es Salaam
Travel style
Private road safari · tented camp

Destination and activity photographs. Credits: Richard Mortel from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia / CC BY 2.0 · Richard Mortel from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia / CC BY 2.0. Full sources & licences

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THE PLAN

Your itinerary

Dar es SalaamNyerere National ParkRufiji River
Day 1Dar es Salaam to the Rufiji region

Leave from the agreed Dar es Salaam pickup point in the morning. Road conditions and traffic affect the drive. Settle into the confirmed camp, then join the planned Rufiji boat activity if river levels and authorised operating conditions allow.

Day 2A full day in Nyerere

Explore permitted park tracks with your driver-guide and take a picnic break at a designated site. Return to camp after the game drive; sightings depend on the day’s wildlife movements.

Day 3Breakfast and the return journey

After breakfast, drive back to the agreed Dar es Salaam point. Do not plan a tight international departure the same afternoon; discuss a buffer or extra overnight.

YOUR TRIP ARRANGEMENTS

What’s included

The itinerary below is the starting plan. Your written quote confirms the services for your dates and group.

Planned inclusions

  • Private safari vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide for the listed road itinerary
  • 2 tented-camp nights, two adults sharing; named property in final quote
  • Meals from lunch on day 1 through breakfast on day 3; drinking water
  • Listed game drives, applicable park/vehicle/concession charges and one authorised boat safari with life jacket

Not included

  • International flights, visas and travel insurance
  • Unlisted meals, drinks, personal purchases and tips
  • Hotels and transfers before or after the listed itinerary
  • Flights or Zanzibar extension
  • Optional community visit or walking safari

GOOD TO KNOW

Practical details

The USD 1,160 estimate is based on four adults on a private road trip. Road access and boat schedules can change during heavy rain. Walking safaris require a separate permitted arrangement and are not included. Camps and boat providers are named before payment; wildlife is never guaranteed.

Tell me about food preferences, walking pace and access needs when you enquire. We’ll agree any changes to the route and price before you confirm.

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