Africa's biggest protected wilderness, by road
A game drive among the palms in Nyerere.
Nyerere, the old Selous, is wild, green and quiet, with a river at its heart. This trip drives you there from Dar es Salaam for two nights of game drives and a boat safari.
The road is long, about 300 km and 6 to 7 hours with stops, the last part on gravel. In return you pay much less than flying, and you have a private vehicle and guide in the park.
The highlight is the afternoon on the water: hippos, crocodiles and water birds along the Rufiji or one of its lakes until sunset. Nyerere is also one of the strongholds of the African wild dog, though they are only seen now and then.
Much cheaper than flying
Boat safari among hippos and crocodiles
A chance of wild dogs
Private vehicle and guide
Dar es Salaam → Nyerere National Park
We collect you from your hotel early. About 300 km and 6 to 7 hours with stops, the last stretch on gravel. After lunch, a game drive on the way to camp.
Nyerere National Park
A morning game drive, lunch and a rest at camp, then out by boat on the Rufiji River or one of its lakes until sunset, among hippos, crocodiles and water birds.
Nyerere National Park → Dar es Salaam
An early game drive on the way out of the park, then the drive back to Dar es Salaam, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening.
Long drives on days 1 and 3. Camp named when we confirm availability. A walking safari can be added; ask us.
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| Season | 1 Person | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High SeasonJune – October · 20 Dec – February | $1,700 | $1,340 | $1,220 | $1,160 | $1,125 | $1,100 |
| Low SeasonMarch – May · 1 Nov – 19 Dec | $1,590 | $1,230 | $1,110 | $1,050 | $1,015 | $990 |
High Season: June to October and 20 December to the end of February. Low Season: March to May and 1 November to 19 December.
Private trip for your group only: the more of you share the vehicle and guide, the lower the price per person. For 7 or more people we send a quote.
How booking works: a 30% deposit confirms your trip and the balance is paid on arrival in Tanzania, before the trip starts. We reply within 3 hours. Booking terms
Driving costs much less but takes 6 to 7 hours each way. Flying from Zanzibar or Dar takes about an hour; see our fly-in Selous trips.
Yes. Most of the former Selous Game Reserve became Nyerere National Park in 2019; many people still call it Selous.
June to October, the dry season. Many camps close or reduce for the long rains, around April and May.
Mikumi's plains and a Rufiji boat safari in one trip.
Nyerere, Mikumi and three nights in remote Ruaha.
Train to Morogoro, two game drives and a night near the park.
Tell us your dates, where you are staying and how many of you are travelling. We reply within 3 hours.
