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3DAYS/2NIGHTS NYERERE NATIONAL PARK

The 3 days Nyerere National Park safari is the ultimate wildlife adventure and an incredible introduction to unspoiled Africa can be found at Nyerere National Park, a stunning, distinctive, and unspoiled safari location. Game drives, bird viewing, walking safaris, and boat safaris are just a few of the diverse safari pursuits available in the park. Particularly, the boat safari distinguishes this park from the others.

Boat safaris are a great opportunity to view large animals and observe birds because of the park’s numerous canals. It has some of the most abundant animals and reptiles in Africa, including buffalo, elephants, lion prides, leopards, hyenas, eland, impala, bush deer, and giant Nile crocodiles in the river and lakes. Its fauna is very beautiful. With almost 400 species identified, the birdlife in this area is likewise extraordinary.

DURATION

2 Day(s)

PLACES TO VISIT

Nyerere National Park

Arrive at Julias Nyerere international Airport
Nyerere National Park – Full Day Game Drive

ITINERARY

Day 1

NYERERE NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, drive to Nyerere National Park, Nyerere is the largest game park in Africa – 4 times the size of the Serengeti. It possesses a diverse landscape from hot volcanic springs, sporadic lakes, and channels from the Great Ruaha and Rufiji rivers.

Nyerere National Park is Africa’s greatest conservation area and covers a wide variety of wildlife habitats including Lakes, open grassland, Acacia, Miombo woodland and riverine forests. The topography of the park varies from rolling savannah woodland, grassland plains and rocky outcrops cut by the Rufiji River and its tributaries. The Kilombero and Luwegu which together cover the greatest catchment area in East Africa, which flows from north to south provides the life-blood of the Park. Sailing or Rafting down the Rufiji River is a superb way of seeing game. Nyerere National Park as the largest protected wildlife area in Africa, due to its unique ecological importance this pristine uninhabited area was declared as “World Heritage Site” by United Nations in 1981.Nyerere is bigger than Switzerland or Denmark covering an area of about 54’600sq km. The Park boasts Tanzania’s largest and most important populations of Elephant, Buffalo and Wild dog in Africa. Almost 60’000 of Tanzania’s Elephants are found there as well as large numbers of Hippo; other species commonly seen are Lions, Bushbuck, Impala, Giraffe, Eland, Baboon, Zebra, Greater Kudu, etc. Waterbuck, Reedbuck gathers at the water edge of Lake Tagalala linked to the Rufiji River. Selous is also a prime destination for Bird-watchers; more than 420 endemic species have been recorded, evening drive back to the camp for overnight.

Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Lodge – FB

Day 2

Wake up very early in the morning, after a cup of tea/coffee transfer to Mtemere gate for Walking inside the Park with the escort of an armed ranger, the journey takes about 2 to 3hours, on arrival to your pick up point you will be transferred back to the Lodge for Breakfast. Thereafter proceed with short game drives till lunch which will be served at the lodge.

Boat Safari in the afternoon is another way of game viewing on the Rufiji River; it offers a unique experience as Nyerere is the only Park in Tanzania and East Africa where this option is available. Rufiji River is one of the most dramatic rivers in Tanzania’s and National Parks which is navigable all year round. The chance to get out of the vehicle and view the game from a boat is one of the things which make Nyerere such a great place to visit.

Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Lodge – FB

Day 3

Nyerere National Park is the largest protected wildlife area in Africa, due to the unique ecological importance this pristine uninhabited area was declared as “World Heritage Site” by the United Nations in 1981. Nyerere is bigger than Switzerland or Denmark covering an area of about 54’600sq km. Nyerere boasts Tanzania’s largest and most important populations of Elephant, Buffalo and Wild dog in Africa. Almost 60’000 of Tanzania’s Elephants are found there as well as large numbers of Hippo; other species commonly seen are Lions, Bushbuck, Impala, Giraffe, Eland, Baboon, Zebra, Greater Kudu, etc. Waterbuck, Reedbuck gathers at the water edge of Lake Tagalala linked to the Rufiji River. Selous is also a prime destination for Bird-watchers; more than 420 endemic species have been recorded, drive back to the camp for check out and drive back to Dar es Salaam for your flight back home.

Meals and Overnight Not Applicable

End of Service

Inclusions

AMREF Flying Doctor Insurance (This service is only available before its dark and can only transfer you to the nearest airstrip to hospital during Emergency)
Unlimited bottled drinking water during game viewing
Unlimited game mileage
Park entry fees and Crater fees (24hrs single entry)
Professional English-Speaking Driver guide
– A Friendly, Experienced and Passionate Driver Guide expert at a wide variety of skills: Flora and Fauna, Tanzania’s cultural and natural history
4X4 Custom built – Toyota Land cruiser
– Pop-up Roof, Opening Sliding windows, Seat Belts, Heavy duty wheels, and Extra Fuel tanks
– Refrigerator for cooling drinks, one pair of binoculars per couple, Eco friendly Trash Bag,
– Wi-Fi on board during safari, Charging Outlets type Plug G for charging Cameras and smart phones

Exclusions

International flights (from/to home)
Additional accommodation before and after safari
Tips (Tipping guidance US$20 per person per day
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees,etc)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Alcohol drinks
Travel insurance and medical repatriation
Beverage in the accommodation you will be staying