Hippopotamus in Nyerere National Park
One of the world's largest wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.
Come see one of the most prolific African Wild dogs population in the world, alongside one of the largest mangrove forests in the world.
Trip Highlights
After arrival, you will be picked up by a driver/guide to your hotel in In Dar es Salaam, for relaxing and enjoy hot Dar es Salaam also you will have time to prepare yourself for the trip on the following day. The following day you will start your amazing trip. While on the way you will be stopping at the village according to the driver/guide. You will have a lot to see on the way, remember to take great pictures, so never miss a moment of it.
Trip at a Glance
Arriving in Dar es Salaam- Tanzania, Africa.
Drive to your hotel or start the transfer heading to the national park for the safari.
Drive back to Dar es Salaam or take the local flight to Zanzibar.
Detailed Description
The northern circuit of Tanzania is popular and also much advertised. But the Southern circuit of Tanzania has much to offer which can be also cheaper compared to the Northern circuit of Tanzania. In this circuit, you have a chance to visit the largest national park popular in Tanzania and the second in Africa which is Nyerere National Park.
This is a private 3-day Nyerere National Park budget safari that starts from Dar Es Salaam. This tour is ideal for budget travelers.
Nyerere National Park is well known as the host of a large number of Elephants in Tanzania; here you will come across Buffalos, Hippos, Crocodiles, and many other species and classified birds. Accommodation is offered in mid-range permanent tented camps.
Places Visited
Nyerere National Park is in Pwani, Morogoro, Lindi, and Ruvuma regions.
Departures Dates
Dates are flexible and customizable for private departures.
Itinerary
Day 0: ARRIVAL
After your arrival, you will be picked up by a driver/guide to your hotel, you may have a chance to visit the city, village museum, or the beach depending on your arrival timing.
DAY 1: DAR ES SALAAM TO NYERERE NATIONAL PARK
Meet your driver/guide in Dar Es Salaam and drive with a lunch box to Nyerere National Park. Normally the drive takes up to 3 hours (219km) both tarmac and off-road. On the first day normally we will have an evening boat trip. The boat safaris are conducted in sturdy metal boats with a powerful outboard motor on the back and a covered canopy. Each boat safari is guided by a boatman who has grown up on the river and knows all the little nooks and crannies where a boat can sneak through like the back of his hand. They are also well aware of hippo and crocodile behavior having spent so many years safely guiding people between them. The boat safaris provide some of the best water birding in Africa as well as getting up close and personal to hippos and cross with swarm through the river system and them wallowing in the water or basking on the banks.
DAY 2: FULL-DAY GAME DRIVE
After breakfast full day game drive in a specially modified safari vehicle with a professional guide, In which you should see and learn much about a large number of animals including all the favorites which are lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra, and all the other major species including the now rate African hunting dog. Great variety of bird species. Wonderful scenery with varied topography wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest, and higher ground with long views too far off mountains. Packed lunch and time to rest. Your guide will select a location with shade and water nearby to watch animals coming to drink a place with a clear view all around so that no predator can creep up unseen Back to the lodge by 6:00 for sunset and dinner when you’re ready.
DAY 3: WALKING SAFARI AND DRIVE TO DAR ES SALAAM
Walking safaris is a fantastic way to get close to nature and learn more about the smaller species and the bush itself. It’s an unforgettable experience to walk within such a vast and untamed area of natural reserve. Although you may spot some giraffes or walk in the footsteps of elephants, our walking safaris are tailored to give you the opportunity to learn about the things you miss from vehicles or boats, the eco-system that the animals live in, learn to identify animal tracks and signs and hear fascinating information about the insects, trees and colorful birdlife. Walks are slow-paced, accompanied by both an armed ranger and our expert guide, and are around 2-3 hours long leaving camp at around 6:30 am after a cup of tea or coffee and some home-made biscuits. One of our safari cars drives you a short distance to the entrance gate of the game reserve where you pick up your armed ranger before heading to the start of the walk.