2-Day Nyerere Safari & Rufiji Boat Safari

Tanzania 2 Days / 1 Night Mid-Range Private

Offered by Alute Safaris

5.0/5 2 reviews

From $600 per person

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Tour Overview

What Makes This Safari Stand Out

Discover the beauty of Nyerere National Park on a 2-day safari from Dar es Salaam. Enjoy an exciting game drive, a scenic boat safari on the Rufiji River, and the chance to see elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and other incredible wildlife in Africa's largest national park.

Duration2 Days
Tour StartDar Es Salaam
Tour EndDar Es Salaam
TransportOpen Safari Vehicle
Travel StylePrivate
Tour ComfortMid-Range

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Included Safari Activities

Boat Safaris

Game Drive

Pricing

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Group Size	Adult (per person)	Child (per person)
1 Person	$600	N/A (solo)
2 People	$600	$400
3 People	$600	$400
4 People	$600	$400
5 People	$600	$400
6+ People	$600	$400

Age Policy: Adult: 16+ years Child: 6-15 years Free Child: 0-5 years

Day By Day

2 Day Itinerary

Day 1 Dar Es Salaam to Nyerere National Park Main Destination: Nyerere (Selous) National Park

Pickup at your hotel, airport or ferry station in Dar es salaam drive to Nyerere National Park, you will spend 4 hours’ drive to the destination. On arrival you get lunch and short relaxation, and then drive guide will take you head out for a boat safari along Rufiji River it will take maximum 3hours, here you will encounter hippos and crocodiles in large numbers. Also, you will have a chance to enjoy some of 350 bird species that have been recorded in this park. Dinner and overnight your lodge.

Day Activity 1 activity

Boat Safaris Cruise rivers and lakes to experience wildlife from a unique water-based perspective.

Accommodation

Selous River View Lodge Lodge Mid-range

Outside Park Mloka Village

Meals LunchDinner Drinks Soft Drinks

Day 2 Nyerere National Park to Dar Es Salaam Main Destination: Nyerere (Selous) National Park

this day you will spent on game drive and transfer to Dar es salaam. Immediately after breakfast. with packed lunch box, drive guide will take you straight in the park for fully day game drive, during the game expect to see large number of animals like lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra, hyena and more others. You will also see wonderful scenery with varied topography including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest and higher ground with vast views of far-off mountains. After lunch and relaxation in picnic site, we drive you back to Dar es salaam, where upon arrival you will drop off at your hotel.

Day Activity 1 activity

Game Drive Explore national parks on guided game drives to spot wildlife in their natural habitat.

Accommodation No overnight accommodation for this day.

Meals LunchBreakfast Drinks Soft Drinks

What Is Covered

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's included

Park Fees

All Shown Activities

Meals & Drinks As Specified Day By Day

Accommodation During Safari

Professional Guide/Driver

All Listed Transport

All Taxes/VAT

Hotel Transfers

Not included

International Flights

Accommodation Before/After Safari

Staff Tips

Personal Expenses (Travel Insurance, Visa Fees Etc.)

Government Tax/Fee Increases

Domestic Flights

From

$600

per person

Duration 2 Days

Tour style Mid-Range

Operator Alute Safaris

Travel date

Adults (16+)

Children

Estimated package total $600

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Tour Operator

Alute Safaris

5.0/5 (2)

Safari TypesPrivate + Shared/Group + Self Drive

Offices InKivule

Team Size4

Member ofTala

Destinations Tanzania

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Recent Reviews

5.0/5

An Unforgettable Private Safari With Outstanding Personal Care

Reviewed Nov 8, 2026 Traveled Oct 2026

I can say without hesitation that it was the best decision to choose alute. From the very beginning, everything was personal and completely tailored to us. What made the experience particularly special was that daudi, th... I can say without hesitation that it was the best decision to choose alute. From the very beginning, everything was personal and completely tailored to us. What made the experience particularly special was that daudi, the owner of alute safaris, accompanied us throughout the entire journey himself. This made a huge difference. We were never simply following a fixed programme – the itinerary was adjusted continuously according to what we wanted to see, how we felt and what made sense on each particular day. The wildlife experience was fantastic. We saw virtually every animal we had hoped for, we never felt that we were being rushed from one place to another just to complete an itinerary. But for us the most memorable part was the adventure in the mountains and rainforest. We camped in an excellent tent in the middle of an extraordinary natural environment and completed a demanding hike to around 2,500 metres. The expedition was extremely well organised. We had five porters, a cook, a guide and an armed ranger, and at every moment we felt that safety and organisation were taken seriously. The atmosphere was relaxed, warm and genuinely personal. The meals during the expedition were impressive, and the accommodation before and after camping was also excellent. One of the things i was most careful about when choosing a safari company was the final price. With alute safaris, there were absolutely no hidden costs. Everything that had been agreed was delivered, and often more. Daudi listened to every request and adapted the trip along the way whenever necessary. That flexibility, together with his knowledge, kindness and personal commitment, turned a safari into something much more than a normal organised tour. If you want a genuinely private, flexible and personal experience with someone who takes responsibility for your trip fromto end, i can wholeheartedly recommend alute safaris and daudi. We arrived as clients and left feeling that we had travelled with a friend.

Slovenia

5.0/5

Good Services

Reviewed Nov 7, 2026 Traveled Nov 2026

An unforgettable 3-day safari with alute safaris. We had an amazing 3-day safari exploring mikumi and nyerere national parks with alute safaris. The experience was truly unforgettable! From the exciting wildlife game dri... An unforgettable 3-day safari with alute safaris. We had an amazing 3-day safari exploring mikumi and nyerere national parks with alute safaris. The experience was truly unforgettable! From the exciting wildlife game drives in mikumi to the beautiful boat safari along the rufiji river in nyerere national park, every moment was special. We enjoyed seeing elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, hippos, crocodiles, and many other amazing animals in their natural habitats. Our guide daudi was knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and always ready to make sure we had the best experience. Everything was well organized, and the hospitality made us feel comfortable throughout the trip. We highly recommend alute safaris to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable tanzania safari experience. Thank you, alute safaris, for making our adventure unforgettable.

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