Safari Details
3-Day Nyerere NP Wildlife Adventure from Dar Es Salaam
Escape the city and dive into the wild with this 3-day safari adventure from Dar Es Salaam to the legendary Selous Game Reserve. Perfect for nature lovers and thrill-seekers, this journey offers a unique blend of experiences from a cultural village tour and a relaxing boat safari along the Rufiji River to an action-...
Route At A Glance
A polished route framework, refined around your dates.
Escape the city and dive into the wild with this 3-day safari adventure from Dar Es Salaam to the legendary Selous Game Reserve. Perfect for nature lovers and thrill-seekers, this journey offers a unique blend of experiences from a cultural village tour and a relaxing boat safari along the Rufiji River to an action-... The final version can shift lodge level, flight timing, activity rhythm, and beach or city connections.
Trip Overview
Best suited to private tour, mid-range.
Escape the city and dive into the wild with this 3-day safari adventure from Dar Es Salaam to the legendary Selous Game Reserve. Perfect for nature lovers and thrill-seekers, this journey offers a unique blend of experiences from a cultural village tour and a relaxing boat safari along the Rufiji River to an action-... Uwanda can adjust accommodation, activity rhythm, and transfer style around your dates and budget.
Human planning note
This route is best treated as a starting design, not a fixed bus tour. Tell Uwanda your arrival point, travel month, and comfort level so the team can tune the route before quoting.
Included And Excluded
Know what is usually included before you request a quote.
Included In Planning
- Private safari vehicle and professional driver-guide as agreed in the final quote.
- Park entry planning, route coordination, and activity timing support.
- Accommodation matching based on selected budget, mid-range, or luxury comfort level.
- Meals and drinking water during safari days according to the confirmed itinerary.
- Airport, hotel, or ferry pickup coordination where included in the agreed route.
Usually Excluded
- International flights, visas, travel insurance, and personal medical expenses.
- Tips, premium drinks, laundry, personal purchases, and optional upgrades.
- Domestic flights unless clearly included in the confirmed package quote.
- Extra hotel nights before or after safari unless requested and added to the quote.
Itinerary Flow
A day-by-day flow that can still be customized.
Each day shows the route focus, main destination, meal plan, and suggested accommodation from the imported Uwanda database.
DAY 1
Day 1
Dar Es Salaam to Selous – Village Tour & Boat Safari
Description
Depart early from Dar Es Salaam and drive to Selous Game Reserve, a journey of about 5–6 hours through beautiful countryside. Upon arrival, settle into your lodge or camp and enjoy lunch before visiting a nearby village to experience the rich culture and traditional life of the local people. Later in the afternoon, embark on a scenic boat safari along the Rufiji River, where you can spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a vibrant array of birdlife. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
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DAY 2
Day 2
Full Day Game Drive in Selous
Description
After breakfast, head out for a full-day game drive in the vast Selous Game Reserve, exploring its diverse landscapes ranging from open savannahs to dense forests and lakes. The reserve is home to an incredible variety of wildlife including lions, elephants, wild dogs, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and more. Enjoy a packed picnic lunch in a shaded area inside the park, then continue your adventure through different parts of the reserve before returning to your lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and rest.
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DAY 3
Day 3
Walking Safari & Return to Dar Es Salaam
Description
Start the day early with a guided walking safari led by an experienced armed ranger, giving you a chance to explore the bush up close, learn about animal tracks, plants, and the smaller wonders of the wild. After the walk, return to the lodge for breakfast, then check out and begin the drive back to Dar Es Salaam, arriving in the afternoon with memories of a truly wild adventure.
Safari Gallery
The landscapes and lodge mood behind this journey.
Experience Notes
What Uwanda can coordinate behind the scenes.
Park Fees
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All Taxes/VAT
Meals And Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
Roundtrip Hotel/Airport transfer
Activities
Experiences that can enrich this route.
Private Game Drives
Flexible wildlife viewing with a guide who can adjust pacing around sightings, photography light, and guest comfort.
Scenic Route Planning
Uwanda helps shape road, flight, and park sequencing so the journey feels practical rather than rushed.
Optional Add-Ons
Depending on the route, ask about boat safaris, walking safaris, hot springs, culture visits, Zanzibar extensions, or lodge upgrades.
Prices
Starting price guide before your custom quote.
Travelers
Adult pp
Child pp
1
$900
$612
2
$580
$394
3
$575
$391
4
$570
$388
5
$560
$381
6+
$550
$374
Children are priced using this safari age policy: 5-12 years. Younger infants can be confirmed by Uwanda during final quoting.
- Rates shown on this website are starting points and may change by season, lodge availability, routing, and flight cost.
- Final quotes should confirm accommodation names, room type, inclusions, park fees, transfers, and payment timing.
- Luxury, honeymoon, family, and private fly-in versions can be priced separately on request.
Booking Confidence
What to confirm before you secure the safari.
Before You Book
Uwanda can confirm the best travel sequence, realistic transfer time, and whether road or flight routing suits your dates better.
Upgrade Possibilities
Ask about luxury lodges, private fly-in links, honeymoon touches, photography pacing, or extra nights in Zanzibar or Arusha.
Quote Clarity
Share your budget direction early so the team can recommend the right accommodation level instead of overselling the route.
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