Park guide · Southern circuit
Nyerere National Park
Boat safaris on the Rufiji River, in the former Selous Game Reserve.
- Size
- about 30,900 km²
- Getting there
- fly from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar
- Stay
- 3 nights
Created in 2019 from the northern Selous Game Reserve, Nyerere is Tanzania’s largest national park. Its lakes and channels on the Rufiji River make it the place for boat safaris among hippo, crocodile and elephants coming down to drink, and it is one of Africa’s strongholds of the African wild dog.
Nyerere is usually reached by a short flight from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar, which makes it a good pairing with the beach.
When to go
June to October.
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When is the best time to visit Nyerere?
June to October.
How long should I spend in Nyerere?
We recommend 3 nights. Travel time: fly from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar.
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