Southern & western wilderness
8-Day Nyerere & Ruaha Wilderness Safari
Quieter parks in the south: boat safaris on the Rufiji River and remote game drives in Ruaha.
From $2,450 per person sharing View safari
National Park · Southern Tanzania
Nyerere National Park
Boat safaris and a quieter side of Tanzania.
About Nyerere National Park
Nyerere National Park, created in 2019 from the northern part of the former Selous Game Reserve, protects a vast area of woodland, grassland and river systems in southern Tanzania. The Rufiji River and its lakes are the heart of the park.
Boat safaris offer a very different perspective, bringing you close to hippos, crocodiles, elephants coming to drink and a rich variety of water birds. Walking safaris and game drives are also possible.
Nyerere feels remote and uncrowded, which makes it a good choice for repeat visitors or anyone looking for a quieter experience.
Highlights & attractions
- Rufiji River boat safaris
- Walking safaris
- Hippo and crocodile viewing
- Waterbirds and kingfishers
- Quiet, uncrowded game drives
Wildlife you may see
Things to do
Best time to visit
Peak season: Jun to Oct
June to October is the dry season, when animals concentrate along the river and the vegetation thins out. The wet season, from December to April, is hot and humid and some camps close.
Travel information
- Reached by scheduled or charter flight from Dar es Salaam, or by a long drive.
- Take sun protection and insect repellent for boat trips.
- Often combined with Ruaha or with Zanzibar.
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