Experience the diverse landscapes and wildlife of southern Tanzania on this 3-day Nyerere National Park safari from Dar es Salaam. Travel by road to Nyerere National Park, enjoy an evening bushwalk and boat safari, spend a full day exploring the park by safari vehicle, and return to Dar es Salaam through Kisarawe for a Maasai cultural visit and hot local lunch.

This itinerary combines wildlife, water, walking, culture and local food in one short Tanzania adventure.

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Starting point: Dar es Salaam
Ending point: Dar es Salaam
Destination: Nyerere National Park & Kisarawe
Tour type: Private safari
Accommodation: 2 nights

Highlights

Wildlife safari in Nyerere National Park
Evening guided bushwalk
Boat safari on the Rufiji River
Full-day game drive
Maasai Boma cultural experience
Hot local lunch in Kisarawe
Experience Tanzania's southern safari circuit
Private road safari from Dar es Salaam

Day 01 :

Dar es Salaam – Nyerere National Park – Bushwalk & Boat Safari

Early morning departure | Lunch box | Nyerere National Park | Bushwalk | Boat safari

Your adventure begins with an early morning departure from Dar es Salaam.

Travel towards Nyerere National Park with a packed lunch box for the journey. Enjoy the changing scenery as you leave the city and travel into Tanzania's southern safari landscapes.

Upon arrival at your accommodation, check in and take some time to refresh and relax.

Later in the afternoon, begin an evening guided bushwalk. Accompanied by an experienced guide, discover the smaller details of the ecosystem, including plants, tracks, insects and signs of wildlife.

Continue with an evening boat safari, offering a different perspective of the park and its waterways. Look out for hippos, crocodiles, birds and animals coming to the water to drink.

Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Budget / Midrange / Luxury
Meals: Lunch box, lunch/dinner depending on timing & dinner
Activities: Bushwalk + Boat Safari

Day 02 :

Full-Day Nyerere National Park Game Drive

Breakfast | Full-day game drive | Picnic lunch | Overnight

After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in Nyerere National Park.

Explore the park's diverse habitats with your safari guide while looking for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, antelopes and other wildlife.

Nyerere is particularly known for its large wilderness landscapes and the Rufiji River ecosystem, making a combination of land and water experiences a major feature of the park.

Enjoy a picnic lunch during the safari before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and your second overnight stay.

Accommodation: Budget / Midrange / Luxury
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Activity: Full-day game drive

Day 03 :

Nyerere – Maasai Boma – Kisarawe Local Lunch – Dar es Salaam

Breakfast | Maasai culture | Kisarawe local food | Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back towards Dar es Salaam.

Along the way, stop at a Maasai Boma for a cultural experience. Meet members of the community, learn about Maasai traditions and daily life, and experience elements of their cultural heritage.

Continue towards Kisarawe, where you will stop for a hot local lunch and experience some of the area's traditional food.

After lunch, continue the journey to Dar es Salaam.

Arrive in Dar es Salaam in the afternoon/evening, marking the end of your 3-day Nyerere adventure.

Meals: Breakfast & lunch
Tour ends: Dar es Salaam

Group size	Budget	Midrange	Luxury
2 pax	$975 pp	$1125 pp	$1450 pp
3–4 pax	$875 pp	$1025 pp	$1325 pp
5–6 pax	$695 pp	$950 pp	$1150 pp
7+ pax	$575 pp	$700 pp	$975 pp

Group size	Budget	Midrange	Luxury
2 pax	$1175 pp	$1350 pp	$1,570 pp
3–4 pax	$1025 pp	$1125 pp	$1350 pp
5–6 pax	$895 pp	$1025 pp	$1250 pp
7+ pax	$750 pp	$975 pp	$1075 pp

3-Day Nyerere National Park Safari, Boat & Maasai Culture

Highlights

HIGH SEASON

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