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Nyerere National Park (Selous)
Boat safaris on the mighty Rufiji
- Size
- ≈ 30,000 km²
- Formerly
- Part of Selous Game Reserve
- From Dar es Salaam
- ≈ 4–5 hrs drive · 45 min flight
- Known for
- Boat safaris, wild dog
- River
- Rufiji
- Best for
- Water & walking safaris
About Nyerere
Nyerere was created from the northern part of the old Selous Game Reserve. It is the largest national park in Africa, a wild network of rivers, lakes and miombo woodland centred on the Rufiji River.
This is one of the few parks where you can explore by boat, gliding past hippos, crocodiles and elephants drinking on the banks. It is also a stronghold for the endangered African wild dog.
Things to do
Boat safari
Cruise the Rufiji and its lakes for hippos, crocodiles, elephants and countless waterbirds.
Game drives
Look for lions, wild dogs, buffalo and sable antelope across vast, empty country.
Walking safaris
Walk with an armed ranger, a highlight of southern Tanzania.
Gallery
Selous aerial photo: Wikimedia Commons (source & licence).
Getting there
Drive from Dar es Salaam in about 4–5 hours, or take a short scheduled flight to the park's airstrips. It combines easily with Mikumi, Ruaha and Zanzibar.
When to go
June to October is the classic dry season. Many camps close in April and May during the long rains.
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