National park
Nyerere National Park
Boat safaris on the Rufiji River in Africa's largest protected wilderness.
- Getting there
- Short flight from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar
- Best time
- Jun - Oct
- Size
- About 30,000 km²
Created in 2019 from the northern part of the former Selous Game Reserve, Nyerere National Park is vast. Boat safaris on the Rufiji River and its lakes are the highlight, alongside wild dog sightings and walking safaris.
Water and wild dogs
Gliding past hippos, crocodiles and elephants coming down to drink is a quieter, very different way to see wildlife. The park is also one of the best places in Africa to see African wild dogs.
Don't miss
- Boat safari on the Rufiji River
- African wild dogs
- Walking safaris with an armed ranger
Short flight from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar
