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5-Day Nyerere (Selous) Safari Tours
You’ll fall in love with Nyerere National Park (formerly the Selous Game Reserve) on your 5-day safari. It really is one of East Africa’s most rewarding parks. It has abundant water, picturesque landscapes and incredible wildlife, and 5 days here will allow you to get to know the park and its wildlife. You should also have plenty of time to relax, and there may even be enough time left over to visit another nearby park. Before you move on, there’s so much to enjoy in Nyerere itself, including fantastic game drives and excellent accommodation. And don’t miss the specialty of a trip here: a sunset boat ride out onto the waters of the Rufiji River.
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5-Day Safari to Nyerere and Mikumi National Parks
$1,132 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Bujo Tours
5.0/5 – 56 Reviews
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5-Day Nyerere National Park & Mikumi National Park
$1,188 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Morogoro (City), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Golden Trips Tanzania
4.8/5 – 52 Reviews
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5-Day Combined Selous Reserve - Mikumi National Park
$858 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Maasai Village (Cultural Village), Dar Es Salaam (End)
Selous Ngalawa Camp
4.9/5 – 97 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day 4 Nights Mikumi and Nyerere Adventure Safari
$1,021 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Kihindo Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 238 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Fly in Zanzibar, Selous and Mikumi National Park
$1,500 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge & Cottage
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Zanzibar (End)
Go Serengeti African Tours
4.9/5 – 199 Reviews
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5-Day Wonderful Safari Zanzibar to Nyerere NP by Flight
$1,518 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Nyerere NP, Zanzibar Airport (End)
Uwanda Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 158 Reviews
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5-Day Mikumi NP & Nyerere NP Budget Tour
$1,176 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Zepisa African Safaris
5.0/5 – 28 Reviews
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5-Day Mikumi NP' (Overnight in the Park) + Nyerere NP
$1,067 to $1,089 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Smile With Us Tours In Africa
4.8/5 – 159 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Safari to Selous Nyerere, Mikumi & Maasai Village
$1,089 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Going Green Safari Tours
5.0/5 – 165 Reviews
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5-Day Wonderful Mikumi N Park, Nyerere N Park & Zanzibar
$1,210 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge & Cottage
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Nyerere NP, Zanzibar (End)
Imara Tours Zanzibar
5.0/5 – 48 Reviews
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5-Day Budget Safari Nyerere and Mikumi National Park
$838 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Safari Moja Matata
4.8/5 – 40 Reviews
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5-Day South Tanzania Odyssey Safari (Mikumi & Selous NP)
$1,601 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Mikumi NP, Nyerere NP, Zanzibar (End)
Great Minds Tour & Safaris
5.0/5 – 9 Reviews
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5-Day Safari to Selous and Mikumi
$1,155 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge & Cottage
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Kitonga Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 25 Reviews
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5-Day Nyerere & Mikumi National Parks
$1,100 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Widman Tours & Safari
4.7/5 – 41 Reviews
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5-Day Mikumi NP & Nyerere NP Budget Safari
$1,683 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
WildReality Safari
5.0/5 – 21 Reviews
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5-Day Mikumi and Nyerere NP (Selous GR) Grand Tour
$1,353 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Kirenga Kilitrans Safari
5.0/5 – 1 Reviews
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5-Day Budget Safari to Nyerere and Mikumi National Parks
$1,179 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge & Cottage
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Fresh Mood Treks
5.0/5 – 8 Reviews
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5-Day Nyerere and Mikumi Park Wildlife Adventure Safari
$1,023 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Kima Safaris
4.8/5 – 79 Reviews
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5-Day Nyerere & Mikumi National Park Budget Lodge Safari
$1,056 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Golden Trips Tanzania
4.8/5 – 52 Reviews
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5-Day Mikumi National Park to Selous GR + Boat Safari
$915 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Uwanda Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 158 Reviews
5 Questions About 5-Day Nyerere (Selous) Safaris
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Anthony Ham
Anthony has written more than 150 Lonely Planet guidebooks, including ‘Kenya’, ‘Tanzania’ and ‘East Africa’. He writes for magazines and newspapers around the world, and is also the author of ‘The Last Lions of Africa’, which has a major section on the Nyerere National Park.› More about Anthony
5 Questions About 5-Day Nyerere (Selous) Safaris
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Which other parks can I visit on a 5-day Nyerere (Selous) safari?
“Many travelers are quite happy to spend 5 days in Nyerere without going anywhere else. The park certainly has enough to keep you busy and engaged for the whole time. But if you’re in the area, there are some other options to consider. Mikumi National Park is not far away from Nyerere, to the northwest, and it’s a brilliant park to visit. Its vast floodplains (low-lying grounds bordering bodies of water, which experience periods of flooding) and waterholes play host to big herds of elephant and buffalo, and predators such as big cats can possibly be seen. Another option is Udzungwa Mountains National Park, one of Tanzania’s greenest and most rewarding hiking and birding destinations. Given that it’s possible to fly from Nyerere to just about anywhere else in Tanzania and be there within a couple of hours, that may open up other possible parks farther afield. That said, it could mean rushing and trying to do too much in the short space of time you have available.”
1What type of accommodation is available on a Nyerere trip?
“Nyerere has terrific accommodation, some of which lies within the park boundaries, with even more just outside the park’s eastern Mtemere Gate. There’s plenty of choice both within and outside the park, with one exception: there’s very little for budget travelers inside the park. Most of the accommodation within the park is in the form of tented camps, which cater mostly to mid-range and luxury travelers. Most of these camps lie close to the water, either by the lakes for which Nyerere is famous or along the banks of the Rufiji River, and some have water views from the tents. The safari tents themselves are often large and luxurious, with mosquito nets, en suite bathrooms, writing desks, wooden floors and other furnishings, as well as ample private terraces from which to enjoy the view. The camps usually have a bar, restaurant, lounge area and possibly a swimming pool. Outside the park, there are numerous options in the forest along the banks of the Rufiji River. Many have fine sunset views, most have a bar, restaurant and swimming pool, and they’re only a short drive from the park entrance. These places have a mix of camping areas (with shared showers and toilets), rooms and safari tents. Keep an eye open for elephants, monkeys and African wild dogs wandering through camp.”
2What is the best time of the year for a Nyerere safari?
“The best time to go on a 5-day Nyerere safari is from June to October. Because this period coincides with the Dry season, you can look forward to fine weather and mild temperatures (if a little cool at night). As rains are unlikely, the park’s unpaved tracks have a higher chance of being in good condition, making getting around easier. Later in the Dry season, particularly in September and October, animals are also more likely to draw near to known water sources, making it easier for you to find them. If you’re traveling in November and December, these can also be good months. This is the time of the short rains, so brief, intense thunderstorms are possible, but they shouldn’t disrupt your safari too much. The same can’t be said for the long rains, which usually fall from March to May. If you’re here to see as many birds as possible (Nyerere has recorded more than 440 different kinds), migratory species arrive in large numbers from Europe, southern Asia and North Africa around November, and they usually stay until April.”
3Can I combine a 5-day Nyerere safari with a beach holiday?
“It is definitely possible to combine your 5-day Nyerere safari with time on the beach. Tanzania is one of Africa’s premier safari destinations, but it’s so much more than that. In fact combining beach and safari on one trip is one of the best things you can do in Tanzania, because it gives you a much broader experience of what this wonderful country has to offer. Logistically it’s as easy to do as asking your safari tour operator to make the arrangements. This is a common combination, and operators should be able to present you with a number of options. These might include Zanzibar, Pemba or any of the other beach areas along Tanzania’s Indian Ocean coastline. The journey will usually involve flying between the coast and the airstrip located just outside the eastern Mtemere Gate of Nyerere.”
4How much will this safari cost?
“No two safaris will ever cost the same, as there are so many variables to factor in. As a broad starting point, however, expect a budget camping safari (on which you might be expected to help with cooking, cleaning and setting up the tents) to start at around US$100 to US$150 per person per day. If you’re looking for a high-end luxury safari, the per-person-per-day cost could go beyond US$500. Accommodation is obviously a major variable: the more you’re willing to pay, the more comfort and luxury you’ll enjoy. When you go is another consideration. High season runs from June to October, and this is when expensive high-season prices apply. These can be double the low-season prices. Also part of the mix is the type of safari you go on. A private safari, where you have your own guide, driver and vehicles, is more expensive than a group or self-drive safari. Fixed costs that you will need to take into account include park entrance fees (US$50/25 per adult/child per day) and the cost of any air transfers (as high as US$300 per person return). These costs aren’t always included in the safari price quoted by some operators, so always ask.”
5Nyerere Reviews
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Gemma authored several Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guides to Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.
My Top Tip for Tanzania
Nyerere (Selous) National Park is my favourite game area in Tanzania, and possibly the whole of Africa. The landscape, with its emerald-green swamplands, dead trees submerged in water and shaggy-topped palms, is ravishingly beautiful. You...
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Sue is an award-winning writer who specializes in African travel and conservation. She writes for national newspapers, magazines, Rough Guides and Lonely Planet.
True Wilderness – and wild dogs
If you’re after a true wilderness sensation that goes beyond the confines of a Land Cruiser, then come to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve). A vast chunk of Nyerere, most of the land south of the Rufiji River, is sadly...
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Nyerere National Park is very large. Wildlife is very present there. You can see many animals (elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, etc.). However, the BIG 5 will be more difficult to see. Already because of the size of the park, so you...
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It were not the big five but maybe in the other national parks. We were in the wrong national park to see them. This were the first safari and visit in Tansania .It was a great visit in this national park and we saw many another animals. ...
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Not every animal chose to appear for us, but we were able to get close to an incredibly diverse range of animals and birds. Our guide was highly professional and knowledgeable and really enhanced our understanding of what we were seeing.
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I was able to see 3 of the Big 5. Elephant, Buffalo and Leopard. Didn't see any lions on the day but they are around sometimes. No rhinos on this park. It was a magnificent 3 day experience with a lot of wildlife. The tour guide was...