Nyerere National Park

Formerly part of the Selous Game Reserve, Nyerere National Park is one of the largest national parks in Africa and was renamed in honor of Julius Nyerere, the first president of Tanzania. The Park has been established in year 2019 and cover an area of over 30,000 square kilometers.

With its largest wilderness area in Africa, Nyerere National park has relatively undisturbed ecological and biological processes, including diverse range of wildlife with significant predator and prey relationship.

The might Rufiji with its renown population of hippo and Rhino flows to Indian ocean. The river has been designated as a photographic zone and is a popular tourist destination.

The sheer volume of game in the Nyerere National Park is just outstanding ! Elephant, buffalo and lion are found in greater numbers and the park, together with the remaining part of Selous has the last true stronghold for African wild dog

Visitor to this vast park will be able to enjoy the widest diversity of safari activities in the country, like boating safaris as well as standard game drives, walking safaris and legendary fly camping trips.

Here are some key features of Nyerere National Park:

• Wildlife: The park is home to diverse wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, hippos, giraffes, and various antelope species. It also has a large population of African wild dogs, one of the park’s highlights.
• Birdlife: Nyerere National Park is a paradise for birdwatchers, boasting over 440 bird species such as kingfishers, bee-eaters, storks, and herons.
• Rufiji River: The Rufiji River runs through the park, offering excellent boat safaris where visitors can spot hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of water birds. The river is a lifeline for the park’s ecosystem.
• Activities: Visitors can enjoy game drives, boat safaris, walking safaris, and fly camping for an immersive wilderness experience.
• Accessibility: Nyerere National Park is about a 45-minute flight from Dar es Salaam, making it relatively accessible for tourists.