Nyerere National Park – Tanzania’s Untamed Southern Wilderness
Nyerere National Park is a place where nature remains raw, wild, and wonderfully untouched.
Formerly part of the vast Selous Game Reserve, it is now one of Africa’s largest protected areas, covering more than 30,000 square kilometers of pure wilderness.
This southern gem offers a safari experience that feels truly remote, far from the crowds of the northern parks.
The park’s landscapes are breathtakingly diverse.
Wide grasslands, dense woodlands, palm-fringed rivers, and shimmering lakes form a mosaic of beauty and life.
At the heart of it all flows the mighty Rufiji River, the lifeblood of Nyerere.
Its slow, winding waters nourish the land and attract incredible concentrations of wildlife, especially during the dry season.
Here, the game-viewing is spectacular.
Large herds of elephants, buffaloes, and zebras roam freely, while lions, leopards, and wild dogs move silently through the bush.
Hippos and crocodiles fill the river channels, and birdlife is astonishing — with more than 440 recorded species decorating the skies and wetlands.
Nyerere offers more than traditional game drives.
Visitors can explore its waterways on boat safaris, gliding past hippos and elephants in their natural habitat.
Walking safaris with experienced rangers reveal the park’s smaller wonders — animal tracks, rare plants, and the sounds of the wild up close.
This variety makes every safari here feel deeply personal and unforgettable.
Accommodation within Nyerere is intimate and immersive.
Guests can choose from luxury tented lodges, mid-range camps, or eco-retreats hidden along the Rufiji River.
Each property is designed to blend with nature, offering open views, peaceful comfort, and the warmth of authentic Tanzanian hospitality.
Whether you’re watching elephants at the riverbank, cruising through sunset reflections, or listening to the call of fish eagles at dawn, Nyerere National Park delivers a safari experience that feels timeless — wild, serene, and full of life.