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Private safari journey · Tanzania

3-Day Fly-In Safari in Tanzania’s Nyerere National Park

Spend two nights at Rufiji River Camp and take game drives through Nyerere National Park’s landscapes of lakes, open areas and woodland.

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Duration
3 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
Guide price
From US$2,264
per person
Best for
Mid-range tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

You will take a flight from Dar Es Salaam to Nyerere National Park, one of Tanzania’s largest national parks. The park is home to elephants, wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and many bird species. You may also have the chance to see wild dogs and, in some areas, black rhinos. During your stay, you will explore the park through game drives and boat activities, with opportunities to see wildlife along the Rufiji River and its surrounding areas.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & air transfer We can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Mid-range tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Suitable for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 6 years

Availability

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Check the listed stays for your travel dates. We’ll confirm the final arrangements before booking.

Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

Route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Flight to Nyerere National Park

You will take a flight from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park, with the journey offering views of the park’s rivers, forests, and wildlife areas. After arriving around lunchtime and having lunch, you will head out for an afternoon game drive. The drive may offer opportunities to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species. Later, you will return to Rufiji River Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Nyerere NP
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks
02Day 2

Day 2

Another incredible game viewing at Nyerere National park

You will spend the day exploring Nyerere National Park through game drives, with the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife in different areas of the park. Lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and wildebeests are among the animals you may encounter. Nyerere is also home to African wild dogs and leopards, although they can be more difficult to spot. The park’s landscape includes the Rufiji River, lakes, open areas, and wooded surroundings, creating a varied setting for your safari.
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Nyerere NP
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks
03Day 3

Day 3

Fly back to Dar es Salaam

Your safari has now come to an end. After breakfast, you will have a transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Dar Es Salaam.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

Rufiji River Camp Days 1 to 2 · 2 nights

Rufiji River Camp

Nyerere National Park

Mid-range tented bush camp inside Nyerere NP

2 nights Room confirmed with quote
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What’s included

The exact inclusion list is confirmed for your dates before you commit.

Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All flights during the tour
  7. All Taxes/VAT
  8. Roundtrip airport transfer
  9. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  10. Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Rates and dates

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From

US$2,264

per person

Guide price

US$2,487 per person

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Before you plan

Journey details

Best for

Mid-range tour

Private tour

Journey pace

1 stay

2 nights across 3 days.

Rooms

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

Rates, timing and lodge availability are checked again for your dates.

Experiences on this journey

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