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Tanzania's largest national park — a wilderness of rivers, forests, and unparalleled wildlife.
Nyerere National Park, formerly part of the Selous Game Reserve, is Tanzania's largest national park, covering an expansive 30,893 square kilometres. Named after Tanzania's founding president, Julius Nyerere, this park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's most pristine wilderness areas.
The park is famous for its diverse landscapes, ranging from open grasslands and woodlands to riverine forests and wetlands. The mighty Rufiji River flows through the park, creating a lifeline for the abundant wildlife and offering spectacular boat safari opportunities.
Nyerere National Park is home to the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino — as well as large populations of hippos, crocodiles, and over 400 bird species. It's also one of the best places in Africa to see African wild dogs and offers some of the continent's most exclusive and off-the-beaten-path safari experiences.
Discover what makes Nyerere National Park a world-class safari destination.
Explore the Rufiji River on boat safaris, getting up close to hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of waterbirds. A unique perspective on African wildlife.
Nyerere is one of the best places in Africa to see the endangered African wild dog, with a healthy population thriving in this vast wilderness.
Experience the bush on foot with armed rangers. Walking safaris allow you to appreciate the smaller wonders of the African wilderness.
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At over 30,000 km², Nyerere is Tanzania's largest national park, offering truly remote and untouched wilderness experiences far from the crowds.
The Rufiji River and its surrounding wetlands create a lifeline for wildlife, offering exceptional boat safaris and spectacular concentrations of animals.
Nyerere is one of the few parks in Tanzania where you have an excellent chance of seeing all Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.
The best time for wildlife viewing as animals gather around water sources. The vegetation is thinner, making game spotting easier, and the Rufiji River attracts massive concentrations of wildlife.
Lush landscapes, excellent birdwatching with migratory species, and fewer visitors. The scenery is beautiful, and the park is at its most photogenic.
Heavy rains can make roads impassable. Many camps close, and wildlife is more dispersed. Not recommended for safari.