Nyerere National Park
Tanzania
Nyerere National Park covers the northern part of the former Selous Game Reserve. Its main attraction is the Rufiji River and a network of lakes, where you can safari by boat and on foot as well as by vehicle.
- Location
- Morogoro and Lindi regions, southern Tanzania
- Best time
- Jun to Oct
- Known for
- Boat safaris on the Rufiji River
Wildlife & Animals
Boat safaris on the Rufiji River bring you close to hippos, crocodiles and elephants coming down to drink. On land you can look for lions, giraffe, buffalo, wild dog and many antelope species.
Birds
The river and its lakes are a good place for water birds such as herons, kingfishers and African fish eagles.
Best Time To Visit
The dry season from June to October is the best time for wildlife. The wetter months from November to May are good for birding but some tracks can be hard to use.
Getting There
Nyerere is about an hour by light aircraft from Dar es Salaam. A long road transfer is also possible, but most visitors choose to fly.
