3 Days Selous Game Reserve Wildlife Encounter Safari Destination Overview

Embark on a thrilling 3-day wildlife encounter in the Nyerere National Park, part of the famous Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania. Explore the park’s diverse wildlife and engage in exciting safari activities along the Great Rufiji River.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve - Sunset Boat ride

Selous Game Reserve - Pick up from Airport or Hotel in Dar es Salaam, and drive south of Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve; the drive shall take 5 hours.

Relax and immerse in your new surroundings before enjoying a delicious, fresh lunch in a beautiful shady spot your camp offers. There is time to relax for a couple of hours after lunch before departing on an afternoon boat safari.

What's Included
  • All activities specified in the itinerary
  • Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Complimentary water and thermos with hot beverages in the car
  • All necessary fees and taxes covered
  • Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
  • Evacuation insurance with AMREF Flying Doctors
What's Not Included
  • Government-imposed increase of taxes and park fees
  • Personal items - (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Tips - (Tipping guideline US$10+ pp per day)
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Flight during the tour
  • Drinks and beverages
Additional Information

Destination Overview

Nyerere National Park

A newly established Park is part of what is known as Selous Game Reserve. Founded in 2019 and covering over 30,000 square kilometres, now the largest National Park in Africa. The park boasts Tanzania’s largest elephant population and many lions, leopards, African hunting dogs, buffaloes, and hippos. Species commonly seen are bushbucks, red and blue duikers, elands, hartebeests, hyenas, giraffes, oryx, reedbucks, impalas, waterbucks and zebras.

The park has the most extensive range of safari activities, from Romantic Boat Safari along the Great Rufiji River, legendary fly camping trips, walking, and classic game driving in thriving wildlife areas.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Frederic
Sep 14, 2024
Safari at the top with Moussa - Great Safari with this company and a big thank you to our Guide Moussa who was super awesome with us. He explained us all about the park and he managed to show us all the animals. Very helpful and attentive really thank you. And thanks to Karine who accompanied her for her studies. I highly recommend if you want to spend an unforgettable Safari.
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Amandaop4109so
Sep 12, 2024
Great game drives with caring guides - Just returned from a fantastic 3 day safari, seeing amazing animals. Our experience was great thanks to our tour guide Hamza and driver Awamu. They were courteous, kind and full of information. They met us at the plane and were there to answer all questions accompanying us all the way right until we departed on day 3! They went the extra mile to find and share with us as much as possible whilst keeping us and the animals safe! Outstanding members of your team we were lucky to meet them. Many thanks Amanda & Pete
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768jeremiel
Sep 1, 2024
Amazing safari in Nyerere - Thanks so much to Hamza and Ali. - Amazing 3 days safari, very well organized ! Our guide Hamza and driver Ali were very kind and gentle. They gave us so much explaination and showed us a lot of ways and places in the national Park of Nyerere (previously Selous). They were very carina with us and took the time for some breaks and let us time to take pictures and enjoying views of animals and landscapes. We highly recommend Hamza and Ali as they were very concerned in the wellbeing of the wildlife as well. They didn't run after animals at any price, they respected comfort zones of animals, and we were able to see a lot of giraffes, elephants, impalas, buffalos, birds, baboons as well as lions, warthogs, kudus, crocodiles and hippos, eagles ... and other smaller animals (mangooses, squirrels, ...) We stopped for lunch and Coffee breaks in amazing places. Everything went perfect Thanks to them. Ali was a super driver, very safe and caring (he prevents us from acacia spines and other branches while driving and drove slow when needed) and Hamza was a super guide that knows very well the park very talkative and in love with nature. There is a very diversified wildlife, that needs to be seen and preserved. 5/5, ideal for couples, friends groups and families.
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Sophiekx1343vx
Aug 27, 2024
To do with Moussa!! - Thanks to Moussa who is a fabulous passionate Guide, who did everything to see all the animals possible and of an incredible kindness!! The reserve is beautiful , with extraordinary views!!
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964miros_awm
Aug 17, 2024
Incredible safari in Nyerere (formerly Selous) National Park. - Excellent safari with amazing views. Real wildlife experience. Convenient accomodation. The hotel staff was very helpful and polite. The guides were friendly and knew many interesting facts about the animals. Highly recommend.
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Sandrine
Aug 11, 2024
Super safari - Thanks to Moussa, our super Guide who gave all his efforts to show us all the species represented in this reserve. 2 beautiful days, we had plenty of eyes with adventure... with the driving of Moussa 😉and the search for the lioness...
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Fr-magny
Aug 5, 2024
Magic from start to finish! - Great safari! Our Guide Hamza and our driver Ali form a great team. Together they found us the “Big 5”. It was magical to see them so close. Our Guide gave us an explanation of each of them. Our driver guided us very well and brought us closer to animals. Thanks again Ali and Hamza for your kindness! We travelled with our two children, 12 and 15, they loved it! A great safari! Our Guide Hamza and our driver Ali form a great team. Together they unearthed the “Big 5” for us. It was magical to see them so close. Our Guide gave us explanations about each of them. Our driver guided us very well and brought us closer to the animals. Thank you again Ali and Hamza for your kindness! We traveled with our two children, 12 years old and 15 years old, they loved it!
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Marion
Jul 28, 2024
An extraordinary experience - We spent 2 full days on safari between 4×4 and boat. It was an unforgettable experience with total immersion in wildlife including 2 nights in lodge. Our guides in particular Felix are very attentive both on the supervision, friendliness and on the diligent search for animals. We leave with pictures full head and full camera thanks to him!! Thank you very much!!
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X1385qvkrisk
Jul 26, 2024
Fabulous Safari, Felix (guide) is amazing! - We got fantastic support and service from our guide Felix, he is real expert with huge passion to the nature and animals. He shared many super interesting stories and information, entertaining all family (including our teen-aging daughters 😉). We explored together the park and its neighborhood - the villages and riverside. Felix even joined me for evening runs to make sure I will come back safely what I am extremely thankful for. We fully recommend this amazing Safari.
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Paradise28804008362
Jul 19, 2024
A flawless stay!! - We spent 2 memorable days with Moussa who introduced us to this magnificent national park: he bent over backwards to show us a maximum of animals, grandiose landscapes and an organization with small onions 🤩. I advise without problems 😜 We were staying at Kinga LODGE where we had a very pleasant time: comfortable rooms, appreciable pool and very good dinners and friendly staff.
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