Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve): Nyerere National Park is the northeastern part of the huge Selous Game Reserve set aside for photographic safaris, which was upgraded to national park status in November 2019. The park was named after the first president of Tanzania, Mr. Julius Nyerere (late), in recognition for championing conservation and protection of wildlife in the country. Nyerere National Park is one of the most beautiful and game-rich areas in the ecosystem of Selous Game Reserve, spanning the Rufiji River basin in southeastern Tanzania.
With an area of about 30,893 sq km, Nyerere National Park is the largest national park in Africa. It is perhaps one of the most pristine wildernesses still remaining in Africa, with a wide variety of wildlife habitats, including open grasslands, Miombo woodlands, swamps, and riverine forests in the many tributaries of the mighty Rufiji River, which flows through the National Park to the Indian Ocean.
Its wildlife is spectacular, with some of the largest populations of mammals and reptiles in Africa, including buffaloes, elephants, hippos, and crocodiles, which can be seen here. Nyerere National Park, together with the remaining part of Selous Game Reserve, is considered to be the last stronghold of the African wild dog. Other common wildlife include the wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, eland, the greater kudu, sable antelopes, black rhino, waterbuck, impala, lion, leopard, the spotted hyena, cheetah, baboon, vervet and blue monkey, and the black and white colobus monkey, which can be viewed in riverine forests. About 440 species of birds, both resident and migratory, have been observed in the national park.
The park offers a wide variety of game viewing opportunities, including the thrilling experience of a walking safari in the company of an armed ranger. The many waterways in the park provide an excellent natural setting for boat safaris, both for big-game viewing and bird watching. This is in addition to the game drives in specially designed safari vehicles, which, combined with boat and walking safaris, offer an exciting and rich game viewing itinerary unique to Nyerere National Park. The best time to visit is from June to October. During the long rains between March and May, some parts of the park are temporarily closed for game drives due to poor accessibility.
The vast majority of Tanzania’s elephant herds live in one remote stretch of safari wilderness – the Selous Game Reserve. A feature of this safari is the opportunity to participate in classic style game drives as well as boat and walking safaris
| Price per person in USD | 1Pax | 2Pax | 3Pax | 4Pax | 5Pax | 6Pax | SRS | ||||||||
| 1-4 Jan 2024 | 3,427 | 2,720 | 2,484 | 2,367 | 2,296 | 2,249 | 320 | ||||||||
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| 05.01-31.03.23 | 3,283 | 2,576 | 2,340 | 2,223 | 2,152 | 2,105 | 240 | ||||||||
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| June, Nov. 1–23, 2024 | 3,303 | 2,596 | 2,360 | 2,243 | 2,172 | 2,125 | 400 | ||||||||
| Price per person in USD | 1Pax | 2Pax | 3Pax | 4Pax | 5Pax | 6Pax | SRS | ||||||||
| July to Oct, 24-31 Dec 2024 | 3,543 | 2,836 | 2,600 | 2,483 | 2,412 | 2,365 | 604 | ||||||||
Please note that:
- All rates are per person sharing a double or twin room. The single-room supplement (SRS) has been shown separately.
- Before selling or booking any tour from this manual, please read carefully all the details, i.e., inclusions, exclusions, holiday surcharges, closure dates, validity, booking terms & conditions, etc., shown in this manual.
- Some bookings might straddle between two seasons, making the following seasonal quotations on accommodation NOT APPLICABLE. In such cases, please contact us for tailor-made quotations cutting across seasons.
- These rates include the tourism development levy of 1% of room rate per day or night, as well as TANAPA and NCAA flat-rate concession fees.
- Rates include VAT on ground transport, park entry/camping fees, & and crater services fees only.
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Package Variation due to Government Taxes and Levies:
The contracted rates used in this Package are subject to change without prior notice; The rates above are inclusive of current levies & taxes as of August 2022, however should there be any new statutory taxes introduced and/or increase of any current levies by Government/statutory bodies the same shall be passed on to you
- Ngorongoro Entry Fee:
Ngorongoro Entry Fees are based on current tariff, should NGORONGORO increase the entry fees the same will be passed on to you. Currently Ngorongoro Conservation Authorities are allowing full day crater tour but they might restrict to half day in the future.
- Rooming Policy with Serena Lodges:
Serena Hotels will confirm up to a maximum of seven singles per group at single room rate as contract rate. Any additional single rooms will be charged at double room contract rate.
- Luggage space:
Soft-sided luggage or duffels are preferable to hard luggage for storage on safari vehicles within East Africa. Large suitcases of dimensions greater than 24″x 17″x 7″ are impossible to store in vehicles and on aircraft and should not be used. (Baggage and personal effects are at owner’s risk throughout the tour and baggage insurance for members is strongly advised).
- Re-routing of Itineraries due to limited space availability:
There may be some departures operated on a re-routed version depending on the status given, but reflecting same experience and number of game drives. Although every effort is made to adhere to schedules, it should be noted that the hoteliers in Tanzania may be obliged to occasionally change routes on safaris as dictated by changing conditions.
- Seasonal variations:
Some bookings might straddle between two seasons making the above seasonal quotations on accommodation NOT APPLICABLE. In such cases, supplements / reductions will be applicable for such bookings.
- Supplements and reductions
All supplements and reductions as well as scheduled flight fares are net and non-commissionable.
- Scheduled Flight Baggage Allowance:
Soft bags only 15 kgs per person (inclusive of hand luggage)
- Accommodation rates for children sharing with adults:
Child sharing rate is based on the general child policy of the accommodations. For any specific combination of child sharing with adults/children, we kindly ask you to get a quote from us depending on the child age and rooming arrangement.
- Children Policy: (not applicable to Camping Itineraries)
Children between the age of 3 and 12years
- Pays 60% of the adult rate if sharing a room with two adults
- Pays 80% of the adult rate if sharing a room with another child
- Pays 100% of the adult rates if sharing a room with one adult
- No discount on Holiday and other supplements
- Payment Policy
A deposit of 50% is required at the time of booking. The balance is due 45 days before commencement of the tour program. If the reservation is made within 45 days of departure the whole amount must be paid at the time of confirmation.
- Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be received in writing. As all suppliers charge cancellation fees, they are in turn passed on to us. Reservations that are cancelled, reduced in length of stay or reduced in number of occupancy are subject to cancellation and no-show fees. Following is the scale for cancellation charges:
- No cancellation charge if cancelled 61 days prior to arrival.
- 35% of booking value if cancelled between 60-44 days prior to arrival
- 50% of booking value if cancelled between 43-36 days prior to arrival
- 75% of booking value if cancelled between 35-21 days prior to arrival
- 100% of booking value if cancelled 21 days prior to arrival
PLEASE NOTE THAT:
- All rates are quoted based on per person sharing a double/twin room. Single room Supplement (SRS) has been shown separately.
- Before booking any tour from this Website, please read carefully all the details i.e. inclusions, exclusions, Holiday surcharges, closure dates, validity, booking terms & conditions etc. shown in this Website.
- Some bookings might straddle between two seasons making the following seasonal quotations on accommodation NOT APPLICABLE. In such cases, please contact us for TAILOR-MADE QUOTATIONS cutting across seasons.
- These rates include the tourism development levy of 1% of room rate per day/night as well as TANAPA & NCAA flat rate Concession fees.
- Rates include VAT on Ground Transport, Park Entry/Camping Fees/Concession & Crater Services Fees only.
