Nyerere National Park Safari Guide
Formerly the Selous Game Reserve — Africa's largest protected area with boat safaris on the Rufiji River, walking safaris, and significant wild dog populations.
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Best Time to Visit Nyerere National Park
June to October. Most camps close during the wet season (March-May) when roads flood.
Nyerere National Park Safari Budget Guide
Park fees $60/adult/day. Mid-range camps $300-500/night. Luxury camps $600-1,500/night. Boat safaris and walking safaris usually included.
Getting to Nyerere National Park
Bush flights from Dar es Salaam (45min-1hr). Road access is possible but rough (5-6hrs from Dar). Most visitors fly in.
Nyerere National Park, renamed in 2019 from the famous Selous Game Reserve, is one of Africa's great wilderness areas. At over 50,000 square kilometres, it's Africa's largest protected area — yet the tourism zone in the north receives only a handful of visitors compared to the Serengeti.
The Rufiji River is the park's lifeline, and boat safaris along its channels offer a unique perspective on African wildlife — hippos, crocodiles, elephants bathing, and an extraordinary diversity of waterbirds. Walking safaris through the miombo woodland are another highlight, offering intimate encounters with the bush. The park supports significant populations of African wild dogs, lions, elephants, and buffalo.
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