Game Drive
Destination Nyerere National Park
Vast, Untamed, Majestic
Where the Wild Still Rules
Covering an impressive 30,893 km², Nyerere National Park is Tanzania’s largest national park and one of Africa’s greatest wilderness areas. Formerly part of the Selous Game Reserve, this park offers an untouched landscape of rivers, lakes, floodplains, and woodlands, where wildlife roams freely in true natural balance.
Fed by the mighty Rufiji River, Nyerere’s ecosystem supports an astonishing variety of animals from large herds of elephants and buffaloes to predators like lions, leopards, and wild dogs.
Discover the Wild Beauty of
Rivers, Plains, Horizons
Activities
what to do
Boat Safari
Bird Watching
Walking Tour
Photography Safari
A Wilderness Experience
Nyerere National Park offers an authentic safari away from crowds raw, remote, and deeply rewarding. The Rufiji River is the park’s lifeline, where boat safaris bring you close to hippos, crocodiles, and a dazzling variety of birdlife.
On land, game drives reveal elephants crossing the open plains, lions resting in the shade, and African wild dogs hunting in packs one of the rarest sights in Africa.
The park’s vastness ensures a sense of true solitude. Here, you experience nature as it has been for centuries wild and unspoiled.
Month-by-month guide
When to visit
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep & Oct
Best
The dry season concentrates animals near rivers and lakes, making sightings frequent and dramatic.
Nov, Dec, Jan & Feb
Good
Birdlife flourishes, and the landscapes become beautifully photogenic ideal for photographers and birders.
Mar, Apr & May
Mixed
Mixed months to visit Nyerere due to heavier rains that can limit access, though the park remains peaceful, and full of life.
Iconic Wildlife in Nyerere
Explore the park’s diverse wildlife from the open savannahs to the life-filled waterways.
Elephant
Lion
Leopard
Hippo
African Wild Dog
Buffalo
Safari Experience in Park
Nyerere National Park is perfect for travelers seeking a deeper, quieter connection with nature. The mix of boat, walking, and driving safaris offers a complete perspective of Africa’s wild rhythms on water, on foot, and across the plains.
Game Drive Safari
Walking Safari
Boat Safari
Bird Watching
Accomodation Option in The Park
Nyerere offers a range of stays from luxury tented lodges overlooking the river to cozy camps nestled deep in the bush. Wake to the sounds of hippos, dine under starlit skies, and sleep surrounded by the pulse of nature.
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