Nyerere National Park is Tanzania's largest national park and one of Africa's last great wilderness areas. Covering over 30,000 km², the park was established in 2019 from part of the historic Selous Game Reserve and is n…
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Nyerere National Park is Tanzania's largest national park and one of Africa's last great wilderness areas. Covering over 30,000 km², the park was established in 2019 from part of the historic Selous Game Reserve and is named after Tanzania's founding father, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere. The park offers an authentic safari experience with fewer crowds, abundant wildlife, and unique activities such as boat safaris and walking safaris.
Tanzania's largest national park
One of Africa's largest protected wilderness areas
Exceptional wildlife viewing with fewer tourists
Famous Rufiji River boat safaris
Excellent destination for walking safaris
Home to one of Africa's largest populations of African wild dogs
Game drives
Boat safaris on the Rufiji River
Guided walking safaris
Fly camping experiences
Birdwatching
Photographic safaris
June – October: Excellent wildlife viewing during the dry season.
November – May: Green season with beautiful landscapes, birdlife, and fewer visitors.
Approximately 5–6 hours by road from Dar es Salaam.
Daily scheduled flights are available from Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.
Covers approximately 30,893 km².
Formed from the former Selous Game Reserve in 2019.
The Rufiji River, Tanzania's largest river, flows through the park.
One of the best places in Africa to see Big game and endangered African wild dogs.
Why Visit Nyerere National Park?
Tanzania's largest national parkOne of Africa's largest
Signature Activities
Game drivesBoat safaris on the Rufiji RiverGuided walki
Best Time to Visit and How to Get There
June – October: Excellent wildlife viewing during the d
Interesting Facts
Covers approximately 30,893 km².Formed from the former
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