This 3 days Flying Nyerere Safari is ideal for travelers intending on visiting Nyerere National Park while wanting to avoid the 5 to 6 hour road trip from Dar es Salaam. Instead we can offer a flight package Safari with a one hour flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam taking you to Nyerere. The flight is on a light aircraft ranging in seating from 15 to 40 passengers depending on the airline booked and passenger loads. Upon arrival in Nyerere National Park a Driver-Guide and vehicle are waiting to receive you for start of Safari. Passenger baggage is limited to 15 kilos per passenger. These fly - in Safaris in Tanzania are usually conducted as group tours meaning your Safari vehicle will not be on private basis unless we specially request for an exclusive vehicle at extra cost.
Fly back to Dar es Salaam after spending 2 nights / 3 days in Nyerere.
A typical Safari Itinerary is listed below. Note that prices are subject to change by season.
2 nights Nyerere
We will collect you from your hotel and transfer you to Julius Nyerere International Airport ( DAR ). There is a 1 hour reporting time. Your Flight Baggage is strictly limited to 15 kilograms. Board your flight to Nyerere National Park – flying time approx 1 hour: Upon arrival you will be received and transferred from the airstrip to your overnight Camp by the Camp’s Driver guide in a 4x4 safari vehicle. Your Camp is an acclaimed, luxury property which offers beautiful views of the park. Proceed for lunch [ in case of a morning flight arrival ] and enjoy some leisure time at the camp. Proceed for a Safari Gamedrive late afternoon [typically 3.30pm] during which you explore the surrounding parts of the park and see its amazing wildlife. (The safari vehicle may carry other guests from the camp).
Return to the camp by evening [ typically 6 to 6.30 pm] in time for dinner.
Overnight stay at Selous Serena Camp.
Today you have an early rise for your estimated 6.15am Safari game drive during which you will see more of the Nyerere’s great wildlife. Early morning, and late afternoon are considered the best times to spot animals at their most active. Return to the Camp for a relaxed breakfast – rest of the morning at leisure. The camp has a swimming pool but also offers a variety of add-on activities, everything from nature walks to boat ride safaris. After the sumptuous lunch, take a mid afternoon safari game drive to further explore the park or you can also opt for adventurous and romantic sunset boat safari along the great Rufiji River where you spot hippos, Crocodiles and birds, and enjoying the spectacular sundowner. Return to the Camp by evening [ typically 6pm] in time for a relaxed evening which may be enlivened by entertainment provided by the camp, followed by dinner.
Overnight stay at Selous Serena Camp.
Enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast. We can also organise a morning walking safari, which usually start at 6:30 Am after first-morning tea or coffee, accompanied by an armed ranger, and it will take around 2-3 hours long. Walking safari is a fantastic way to experience more of Nyerere bushes.
Return to the camp in time for a quick breakfast. Proceed to check out. You now bid Farewell to Nyerere as you will be transferred to the nearby airstrip for your return flight to Dar es Salaam [ flying time approx 1 hour].
Rates are per person sharing in US Dollars.
Travel Dates | Per Person Sharing (US $) | |||
01 Jan - 31 Mar 2023 | 1600 | |||
01 Jun - 31 Dec 2023 | 1600 |