Overview
Nyerere is Africa’s largest protected wilderness. The Rufiji River and its lakes make it one of the few parks where you can combine game drives, boat safaris and walking.
Nyerere National Park was created in 2019 from the northern part of the Selous Game Reserve. The Rufiji River and its lakes and channels shape the park, so a safari here combines game drives with boat safaris among hippos, crocodiles and birdlife.
It is one of Africa’s largest national parks, and one of the few in Tanzania where walking safaris are a regular part of the stay. It is a short flight from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar.
Highlights
- Boat safaris on the Rufiji
- Wild dogs and lions
- Walking safaris
- Short flight from Zanzibar
Things to do here
Wildlife to look for
- Hippo
- Crocodile
- African wild dog
- Lion
- Elephant
Good to know
Best time to visit
June – October
Getting there
A short flight from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar, or by train on the TAZARA line.
Where to stay
Tented camps on the Rufiji River and its lakes.
How long to stay
3 nights
Key facts
- National park since
- 2019 (formerly part of the Selous Game Reserve)
- UNESCO
- Selous Game Reserve, World Heritage Site since 1982
- River
- The Rufiji River
- Activities
- Game drives, boat safaris, walking safaris
Seasons
Dry season (June – October)
The best time for game viewing and walking.
Green season
Hot and green; many camps close during the long rains in April and May.
Practical tips
- A natural combination with Zanzibar: fly in, then fly out to the beach.
Questions about Nyerere National Park (Selous)
June – October.
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