Nyerere National Park Two-Day Safari with Boat Cruise

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What makes the night special

Africa Safari Selous sits on the edge of the park. After a full day on game drive, you return to the lodge for dinner surrounded by the sounds of the bush. Nyerere’s remoteness means no light pollution and no road noise. You're sleeping in one of Africa's largest wild areas, with the Rufiji River nearby and wildlife active around the lodge through the night.

Why you’ll love this…

The adventure begins with a shared wildlife safari in Nyerere National Park, guided by experienced drivers
You'll have the opportunity to savour a cup of coffee or tea during a mid-morning break inside the park
A safari bush lunch served in the wilderness immerses you further into Tanzania's diverse landscapes
There will be an unparalleled wildlife encounter during a scenic boat safari on the Rufiji River
This is followed by a guided bush walk, allowing for an even closer interaction with nature

Important to know

Not allowed:

Children under the age of 2 years

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Please note that a tourist tax of USD 2.50 per person, per night is not included in your ticket and will be payable upon check-in at the lodge

Know in advance:

This is a shared tour and other guests might join your group
The prices are per unit/room
After booking, please send a copy of your passport by email and confirm your pick-up location and time with the local operator. Contact details will be found on your voucher
Day one includes lunch and dinner, day two includes breakfast and a lunchbox. Drinking water is provided in the safari vehicle
The safari includes a full day game drive on day one, and a bush walk and a boat cruise on day two
The duration of the tour may vary due to weather and traffic conditions, the location of your hotel, and the flight operation
The local operator acknowledges the EU Air Safety List update restricting Tanzanian-registered air carriers from operating within EU airspace. This restriction is based on oversight concerns with the Tanzanian civil aviation authority, not necessarily the individual carriers' operational safety records. For their operations within Tanzanian airspace, selected Tanzanian partner carriers go through an internal safety risk assessment and audit process. Their established in-house oversight includes regular audits, operator performance reviews, and continuous monitoring to ensure compliance with their safety management system

Remember to bring:

Your passport

Location

Meeting point:

You will be picked up from your hotel in Zanzibar. Please provide your accommodation address at checkout and contact your local operator for exact location and pick-up time with the contact details on your voucher. Kindly be ready at the reception of your hotel 5 minutes before departure time.

What people say about this experience

4.5/5

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Based on 17 reviews

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5/5

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3.8/5

Staff

4.6/5

Value for money

3.4/5

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Mia Chambers
Traveled with family
October 1, 2026
5
United Kingdom
Our game driver William was an absolute amazing driver and he was so friendly and made sure we felt safe and comfortable and our guide Fabian was so knowledgeable and also very lovely. Whoever has them on there game drives are very lucky! Love Anita and Mia
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Family of Four (UK)
Traveled with family
August 3, 2026
5
United Kingdom
Excellent customer service by Beach & Safari tour operator. The package is extreemly well run and organised. The safari itself was incredible - and we saw so much. Guides were fantastic.
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Craig wilde
Traveled as a couple
September 12, 2026
4.2
United Kingdom
The overall experience on the safari was fantastic thanks to the brilliant guides,but this was ruined by the very disappointing and disorganised chaos that went on at the airport we were told to be reception at 4 am but did not get picked up until 4 30am then when we arrived at the airport we had to wait until 7.50 until we fly to Tanzania airport then it was great so maybe a later start would be better as this was expensive experience
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Stef Venlo
Traveled as a couple
October 6, 2026
3.8
Netherlands
A very enjoyable 2‑day safari with a knowledgeable guide and an authentic African overnight stay by Beach & Safari. Meals were good, though drinks were not included and quite expensive. The bush walk requires long clothing and sturdy shoes, but this wasn’t mentioned, so we couldn’t join. The boat trip was rather minimal. Overall a good experience with clear points for improvement.
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smithers
Traveled as a couple
August 26, 2026
4.2
United Kingdom
Admin from the minute we paid was really poor Had to rebook as I was getting e mails meant for someone in Italy and sent passports twice and still had stress of sending them again a day.before we went. Once we got there it was brilliant fantastic and knowledgeable guides and great jeeps ect. Hotel was perfect and bushwalk in the morning was a unforgettable experience. Water safari was weakest part of the trip. Would recommend to anyone and animals and guides were amazing 👏 Well done to all 🤌
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Steini
Traveled as a couple
June 28, 2026
5
Germany
Alles super organisiert.fühlten uns sicher aufgehoben

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. This safari is operated by Beach & Safari Aviation Ltd. Game drives are led by experienced drivers familiar with Nyerere National Park. The bush walk is guided. The boat safari follows established routes on the Rufiji River. Flights are operated by Tanzanian carriers that go through internal safety assessments and audits. Children under two are not permitted.

You'll be away from your hotel for one night (the night at Africa Safari Selous bordering the park). Let your hotel reception know in advance. You do not need to cancel your booking. Simply inform them you'll be away for one night. Your room and belongings stay as normal.

The price includes: hotel pick-up and drop-off in Zanzibar, return flights between Zanzibar and Nyerere National Park, park entrance fees, shared wildlife safari with experienced driver-guide, coffee/tea break, bush lunch (Day 1), dinner at Africa Safari Selous (Day 1), breakfast (Day 2), lunchbox (Day 2), drinking water in the vehicle, boat safari on the Rufiji River, and a guided bush walk. Not included: alcoholic drinks, tourist tax per person per night (payable at check-in).

Tanzania's dry season runs from June to October, when vegetation thins out and wildlife gathers around the Rufiji River, making animals easier to spot. January and February are also dry and good for game viewing. The wet season (March to May) brings heavier rain, though the park remains open year-round.

A moderate level of fitness is helpful. The safari includes a guided bush walk on foot through the park, which involves walking on uneven terrain. The game drives and boat safari are seated. If you're comfortable walking for an hour or so on flat-to-undulating ground, you'll be fine.