Hidden Tanzania

Walk With Wild Africa

On foot in Nyerere, then the vehicle

5 days · 4 nights Nyerere National Park For Active travellers Starts Dar es Salaam From $510 pp / night From $2,040 pp (4 nights)

Ranger-led walks in Nyerere, game drives to cover distance, and a boat trip when the river is the better way to see the park.

Active travellers From $510 pp / night From $2,040 pp (4 nights)

The story of this trip

From a vehicle you see animals. On foot you see the country they live in. Nyerere licenses walking safaris with an armed ranger and a small group, and the pace is steady. We pair those mornings with game drives so that you still cover ground, and with a boat trip on the Rufiji so that the trip is not only dust and boots. It is not a trek, and it is not a short stroll around the lodge. Kilimanjaro is a different trip and is quoted separately.

What this safari is for

Ranger-led walking safaris
Game drives between walks
A morning boat trip on the Rufiji
A small group, with no convoy
Active days and proper camp nights

Route map

Route

From Dar es Salaam to Dar es Salaam.

Start: Dar es Salaam End: Dar es Salaam

Tracing safari roads…

Tanzania

Start Dar es Salaam (Start)
Nyerere National Park (Day 1) Flight
Rufiji River (Day 3) Land Cruiser
End Dar es Salaam (Day 5) Flight

Day by day

This is a working route. We confirm the camps and pace on your quote, within 24 hours.

Day 1

Fly to Nyerere, then a short afternoon walk

You fly from Dar es Salaam and settle into camp. In the late afternoon you take a walk near camp if the ranger agrees. This is an orientation, not a forced march. Dinner is early.

Day 2

Walk, then drive

You follow tracks, look for birds and perhaps see an elephant at a safe, respectful distance. Walking is not a chase. In the afternoon a game drive covers the ground that you cannot cover on foot in the heat.

Day 3

A boat morning on the Rufiji, then a walk or drive

A morning on the river means that the trip is not only boots. In the afternoon you go for a walk or a drive, depending on the heat and the sightings.

Day 4

A longer walk day

We start earlier, take a picnic and do a longer loop if your fitness and the wildlife allow. We turn back when the ranger says so. That is good practice, not a cancelled activity.

Day 5

A dawn walk or drive, then fly to Dar es Salaam

Keep the morning free. If you have an international connection the same evening, leave some time to spare. Most guests sleep in Dar es Salaam.

What’s included

Park and conservation fees, as set out on your quote
Private 4×4 with pop-up roof and driver-guide
Lodges or camps in your chosen class, named on your written quote
Meals on safari, as provided by the camp or lodge
Bottled water in the vehicle
Meet-and-greet in Dar es Salaam
Scheduled flight from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere, as quoted
Walking safaris with an armed ranger
Boat safari as water allows

What’s not included

International flights
Tanzania visa
Drinks at lodges and camps
Hot-air balloon safari
Tips for guides and camp staff
Travel insurance (you arrange it; we recommend it on every safari, and it is required for Kilimanjaro). We can add a medical policy to your quote on request
Laundry
Personal items
Optional night drives, where the park allows them
Personal trekking kit beyond what the camp provides

When to travel

June to October, when walking is comfortable. You should be able to walk for a few hours in the heat with a daypack. We do not sell a walking week during the long rains.