Day Trip To Nyerere National Park From Dar es Salaam
This full-day safari takes you from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most unspoiled wilderness. Travellers can choose between a 45-minute flight or a scenic 3–4 hour road journey to the park. The adventure includes thrilling game drives along the vast savannah and the Rufiji River, home to elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and over 400 bird species. With expert guiding and a bush lunch served in the wild, this trip delivers an authentic safari experience in just one day. No overnight accommodation is required; however, extensions can be arranged at lodges or tented camps near the park.
Detailed Itinerary
The day begins with an early pick-up from your hotel in Dar es Salaam, followed by either a scheduled flight or a road transfer to Nyerere National Park. Upon arrival, you’ll meet your safari guide and set off on a morning game drive to explore the park’s diverse habitats, searching for elephants, lions, zebras, and wild dogs. Around midday, you’ll stop for a bush lunch in a scenic spot or at a lodge area. The afternoon continues with a game drive along the Rufiji River, famous for hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife. As the day winds down, you’ll return to the airstrip for your flight back or begin your road journey, arriving in Dar es Salaam by evening, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or airport.
We handle all logistics, including transfers, accommodations, park fees, and guided tours. Our reviews highlight our reliability, knowledgeable guides, and ability to cater to special needs (e.g., vegan diets). Find out more about us here.
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Day Trips: From Arusha or Dar es Salaam, visit parks like Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Saadani, or Mikumi.
Multi-Day Adventures: Options include 3-day Saadani or Mkomazi trips, 5-day Usambara Mountains tours, or 7-day Western Tanzania adventures.
Custom Safaris: Tailored to your preferences, including Serengeti’s Great Migration, Zanzibar extensions, or Kilimanjaro treks.
Daigle Tours, a family-owned company since 2010, specialises in customizable safaris across Tanzania’s Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Circuits. Based in Dar es Salaam, we excel in Southern Tanzania’s less-crowded parks like Nyerere and Ruaha. Our exclusive lodge near Nyerere National Park offers unique wildlife experiences. With experienced guides, top-tier vehicles, and personalised service, we ensure a memorable safari.
Daigle Tours is the first choice for the Southern Circuit because:
- We’re based here – Our head office is in Dar es Salaam so we can easily access the best parks in the region, and we know them inside out.
- Exclusive Safari Lodge in Nyerere National Park (formerly known as Selous) – We own and operate a lodge on the border of Nyerere National Park, so you can enjoy the whole Daigle Tours experience when you stay with us there.
- True Experts – We can’t think of any other safari companies of our size who share our vast knowledge of the region. We can’t wait to show you around our homeland.
Day Trip To Nyerere National Park From Dar es Salaam
STARTING FROM (per person, in USD)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Experience the thrill of a full-day safari from the city to the wild, spotting incredible wildlife in Tanzania's largest national park.
INCLUSIONS: Park Fees
All Activities (Unless labelled as optional)
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day program)
Drinking Water (On all days)
All Accommodation (during the safari)
One-way Airport Transfer
Professional Driver/Guide
All Transportation (Unless labelled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
EXCLUSIONS: International Flights (From/to home)
Additional Accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping Guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.)
Government Imposed Increase of Taxes and/or Park Fees
* Indicative costs per person
Why Choose Southern Tanzania?
Why Southern Tanzania?
Southern Tanzania is Tanzania’s best-kept secret, offering unrivaled wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and authentic cultural encounters with fewer visitors. Explore Nyerere National Park’s vast wilderness, cruise the rivers of Selous Game Reserve, and connect with local communities—all with the expertise of Daigle Tours, your local safari specialists.
Why Southern Tanzania Stands Out:
