Welcome to Tanzania! After breakfast our safari vehicle will pick you up from your Dar Es Salaam hotel. Enjoy a delicious packed lunch for the 6-hour journey to Nyerere National Park, one of Africa's largest and oldest game reserves. This hidden gem boasts diverse wildlife, preserved habitats, and tranquility. A National Heritage Site for almost 50 years.

Upon reaching on camp, Rufiji River Camp, in the afternoon, you can settle in and relax. Experience your first wildlife encounter during an afternoon game drive in an open-sided 4x4 safari vehicle. Witness elephants, buffaloes, and other wildlife roaming Nyerere's vast grasslands. After this exhilarating adventure, return to camp to unwind and enjoy a satisfying dinner. Immerse yourself in the captivating sounds of African wildlife during the night.

Accommodation-: Rufiji River Camp (or similar)

Meal Plan-: Packed Lunch & Dinner

Today is all about exploring the vast plains of Selous Game Reserve, named after the explorer Fredrick Selous. After an early lodge breakfast, your safari guide will accompany you on game drives in a four-wheel drive vehicle. This reserve covers 54,600 sq km, making it one of Africa's largest untouched wilderness areas. Its immense size led to its UNESCO World Heritage Site designation in 1982.

In 1982, Selous (now Nyerere National Park) became a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its immense size and nearly untouched wilderness. It's considered one of the largest pristine areas in Africa, featuring expansive plains, forests, rivers, and lakes that provide habitats for wildlife.

While on the game drives, you'll explore diverse wildlife habitats, including grassland plains, woodlands, and rocky outcrops formed by the Rufiji River. Search for Africa's Big Five and other species such as lions, zebras, elephants, impalas, and more. Your guide will stop for photos whenever you like. Look out for leopards, hyenas, and the endangered wild dogs. Southern areas have rhinos. Bird enthusiasts will also be thrilled by the forest, riverbank, and swampy area species. In the evening, return to Rufiji River Camp where a mouth-watering meal and a comfortable, relaxing evening await us

During the game drives, you'll explore these habitats while seeking Africa's Big Five and other wildlife like lions, zebras, elephants, and more. Look out for leopards, hyenas, and the endangered wild dogs. Rhinos are mainly in the southern part of the reserve. Your guide will stop for photos, so bring your camera!

If you're into bird watching, Selous Game Rerseve is a paradise. Many bird species live in the forest, along river banks, and in swampy areas. After your day's adventure in Selous Game Rerseve, return to the lodge for a refreshing swim in the pool and sundowners by River Rufiji. Stay overnight at Selous Game Rerseve.

Accommodation-: Rufiji River Camp (or similar)

Meal Plan-: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we'll depart Nyerere National Park for Dar Es Salaam. It's time to bid farewell to this extraordinary wilderness, one of Tanzania's largest parks. Enjoy a pleasant drive with delicious packed lunches. Later, your driver will take you back to Dar Es Salaam for your continued journey. You can be dropped off either at your hotel in Dar es Salaam's city center or at the Dar es Salaam International Airport if you're flying to Zanzibar or returning home, hoping for your return to Tanzania.

Meal Plan-: Breakfast & Packed Lunch