2 Days Midrange Tanzania Boat Safari from Dar Es Salaam to Nyerere

Journey into Southern Tanzania

Your driver-guide will collect you from a confirmed location in Dar es Salaam before travelling south towards Nyerere. The route passes through communities, farmland and increasingly remote scenery, providing an introduction to mainland Tanzania beyond the city.

Stops for refreshments and personal comfort will be made at appropriate locations. On arrival, proceed to your midrange lodge or camp before preparing for the river activity.

Rufiji River Boat Safari

Board a guided safari boat and travel along an accessible part of the Rufiji River. The journey offers a low viewing perspective, making it possible to study hippos at the surface and crocodiles resting along exposed sections of the riverbank.

Remain attentive to animals approaching the water to drink. Depending on natural movement, elephants, monkeys or antelopes may appear near the shoreline. The boat guide will maintain a suitable distance and provide safety instructions throughout the excursion.

Birds and Evening Light

Examine waterside trees and sandbanks for African fish eagles, kingfishers, herons, storks, bee-eaters and other river-associated birds. The late-afternoon light may also create attractive reflections and silhouette photographs.

Return to your accommodation after the boat activity and spend the evening relaxing near the Nyerere ecosystem.

Main attractions: Rufiji River, hippos, crocodiles, river birds and evening photography.
Distance: Approximately 230–250 kilometres.
Road-transfer time: Approximately 5–7 hours.
Boat-safari duration: Approximately 2–3 hours.

Destination:

Nyerere National Park

Overnight:

Selous Kinga Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Morning Wildlife Drive

Explore grassland and woodland habitats in the morning while looking for elephants, African buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and different antelope species. Lions and African wild dogs may be present, but their movements are unpredictable.

Return to Dar

Complete the wildlife activity and begin the journey back to Dar es Salaam. Arrival is expected in the late afternoon or evening, depending on road and traffic conditions.

Main attractions: Elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, birds and possible predators.
Distance: Approximately 230–250 kilometres.
Game-drive duration: Approximately 3–4 hours.
Return-transfer time: Approximately 5–7 hours.