Southern Circuit
Nyerere National Park (Selous)
A UNESCO wilderness of 30,000 km² where boat safaris on the Rufiji River replace the crowded game-drive circuit.
- Duration
- 3 – 4 days
- Best time to visit
- June – October and January – February
- Price from
- From USD 370 per person / day
- Getting there
- 45-minute flight from Dar es Salaam, or a scenic 5-hour drive / train ride via Mkata.
About Nyerere National Park (Selous)
Formerly the northern sector of the Selous Game Reserve, Nyerere National Park offers the widest range of safari activities in Tanzania — vehicle, boat and foot. The Rufiji is the largest river in East Africa and its ox-bow lakes create year-round wildlife theatre. Ideal as a 3-night add-on before flying to Zanzibar.
Highlights
- Boat safaris on the Rufiji River and its lake system
- Guided walking safaris through miombo woodland
- Large elephant, buffalo and hippo populations
- One of the best places in Africa for wild dog
- Fly-camping under the stars
Wildlife you may see
- Elephant
- Hippo
- Crocodile
- Wild dog
- Lion
- Giraffe
- Sable antelope
What's included
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof & window seat guarantee
- All park & conservation fees and government taxes
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Bottled drinking water throughout
- Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha, Moshi or Kilimanjaro Airport
Not included
- International flights and Tanzania visa (USD 50 – 100)
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic drinks and personal items
- Tips for guides, cooks and porters
- Optional activities (balloon safari, cultural add-ons)
Ready for your Tanzanian adventure?
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