About This Journey
The 5 Day Nyerere Walking Boat and Game Drive Safari 2026-2027 combines three rewarding safari experiences: traditional game drives, a guided walking safari and a boat safari along the Rufiji River.
Nyerere National Park is one of Tanzania's major southern safari destinations, featuring open plains, woodland, wetlands, lakes and river environments that support elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes and many bird species.
Your safari begins in Dar es Salaam before travelling to the Nyerere area. During five days, you will explore the park by safari vehicle, experience wildlife and nature on foot with a professional guide, and enjoy a boat safari along the Rufiji River.
The itinerary provides enough time to explore different habitats while enjoying a relaxed southern Tanzania safari experience.
What Makes This Trip Special
Explore Nyerere National Park
Rufiji River boat safari
Guided walking safari
Full day wildlife game drives
Search for elephants, lions and buffalo
Opportunities to see African wild dogs
Observe hippos and crocodiles
Excellent birdwatching opportunities
Explore woodland, plains and river habitats
Professional safari driver guide
Guided walking experience
Comfortable safari accommodation
Meals and drinking water included
Transfers from and back to Dar es Salaam
A Look at the Journey
Itinerary
Your 5 Day Nyerere Walking Boat and Game Drive Safari begins with morning pickup from your hotel or agreed location in Dar es Salaam.
Drive south toward the Nyerere National Park area, passing local villages and rural landscapes along the way.
After arriving, check into your lodge or tented camp and enjoy lunch.
Later in the afternoon, depart for a boat safari on the Rufiji River.
The boat safari offers opportunities to observe hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds and other wildlife around the riverbanks.
Enjoy the scenery as the sun begins to set before returning to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, depart for your first full day game drive in Nyerere National Park.
Explore different wildlife areas with your professional safari driver guide.
Possible wildlife sightings include elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, impala, zebra, wildebeest, waterbuck, hippos and many other animals.
Nyerere is also known as an important habitat for the African wild dog, although sightings depend on wildlife movements.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the safari area before continuing your game drive during the afternoon.
Return to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight..
Begin the day with an early morning guided walking safari.
Accompanied by an authorized guide or ranger, explore the natural environment on foot and learn more about animal tracks, plants, insects, birds and the smaller details that are often missed during vehicle based safaris.
The walking safari provides a different perspective on the Nyerere ecosystem and allows you to experience the African wilderness at a slower pace.
After the walk, return to your accommodation for breakfast or refreshments depending on the arranged schedule.
Later, enjoy lunch before departing for an afternoon game drive.
Search for elephants, giraffes, buffalo, antelopes, predators and other wildlife before returning to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, depart for another full day of wildlife exploration in Nyerere National Park.
Your guide can explore different areas from the previous game drives according to current wildlife movements and road conditions.
Look for elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, hippos, hyenas, antelopes and, with luck, leopards or African wild dogs.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during the safari.
Continue exploring until late afternoon before returning to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and your final overnight stay near Nyerere.
After breakfast, check out from your lodge or tented camp and begin the journey back to Dar es Salaam.
Travel through the countryside and local communities while enjoying the changing landscapes of southern Tanzania.
Lunch will be provided during the journey or arranged according to your travel schedule.
Arrive in Dar es Salaam in the afternoon or early evening.
You will be dropped off at your hotel, airport or agreed location, marking the end of your 5 Day Nyerere Walking Boat and Game Drive Safari 2026-2027.
Included & Excluded
Included
- Nyerere National Park entrance fees
- Professional safari driver guide
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- Rufiji River boat safari
- Guided walking safari
- Full day game drives
- Safari accommodation
- Meals during the safari
- Drinking water
- Dar es Salaam pickup
- Dar es Salaam drop off
- Government taxes
- Safari vehicle fees
- Activities mentioned in the itinerary
Excluded
- International flights
- Domestic flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Soft drinks unless included by accommodation
- Tips for guides and safari staff
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Additional accommodation
- Laundry services
- Personal travel items
- Services not mentioned under inclusions
Frequently Asked Questions
The safari normally begins in Dar es Salaam with pickup from your hotel, airport or agreed location.
The safari includes four nights of accommodation near Nyerere National Park.
Yes. A Rufiji River boat safari is included in the itinerary.
The walking safari normally lasts approximately 2–4 hours, depending on the route and local conditions.
The walking distance is normally approximately 3–6 km, depending on the selected route and conditions.
No technical hiking experience is normally required, but guests should be comfortable walking outdoors for several hours.
Wear comfortable closed walking shoes, neutral colored clothing, a sun hat and lightweight long trousers.
Possible sightings include elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, zebras, antelopes, hyenas and African wild dogs.
Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed because animals move freely in their natural environment.
Nyerere is known for African wild dogs, but sightings depend on their location and movements during your safari.
The itinerary includes two full game drive days plus an additional afternoon game drive following the walking safari.
Yes. Meals are included from lunch on Day 1 through lunch on Day 5 according to the itinerary.
Yes. Drinking water is provided during safari activities and transfers.
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan and other dietary requirements can normally be arranged when communicated before the safari.
Yes. The combination of boat safari, walking safari and game drives provides varied opportunities for wildlife and landscape photography.
Yes. A private safari can be arranged depending on your preferred dates and group size.
