Southern Circuit · National Park (formerly part of Selous Game Reserve)

Nyerere National Park

Boat safaris on the Rufiji River in one of Africa’s largest protected areas.

June–October (dry season)
approx. 30,900 km²

Nyerere National Park

Type: National Park (formerly part of Selous Game Reserve)
Region: Southern Circuit
Area: approx. 30,900 km²
Established: 2019
Best time: June–October (dry season)
Access: Approx. 5 h by road or a short flight from Dar es Salaam

Overview

Formerly part of the Selous Game Reserve, Nyerere is a hidden gem of rivers, lakes and woodland where game drives, walks and boat safaris all come together.

Nyerere National Park, carved from the northern part of the former Selous Game Reserve, is a less crowded wilderness centred on the Rufiji River and its network of lakes and channels. It is one of the few parks where you can combine game drives with boat safaris and guided walks with a ranger.

On the water you will see hippos, basking crocodiles and abundant birdlife such as the African skimmer, fish eagle and giant kingfisher. On land, look for elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, impala, lion and one of Africa’s most important populations of wild dogs.