Hippos and birds along a river in Nyerere National Park

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Nyerere National Park.

Where Wilderness Meets Water.

Plan Your Nyerere Journey Experiences

Where Wilderness Meets Water.

Formerly known as the Selous Game Reserve, Nyerere offers a distinctive safari experience shaped by the Rufiji River and its surrounding wilderness.

Explore by vehicle, boat, or on foot where available.

Watch wildlife gather along the waterways, and experience Tanzania from a perspective that feels wonderfully removed from the traditional safari route.

Elephants in green woodland

Explore by vehicle, by boat, or on foot — where wilderness meets water.

Experiences in Nyerere

Moments that belong only here.

A few of the experiences we weave into Nyerere journeys. Every one is tailored to your season, pace and preferences.

  1. A hippo surfacing in the river
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    Boat safaris on the Rufiji

    Glide past hippos, crocodiles and elephants at the water's edge — safari from an entirely different perspective.

  2. A small group on a guided walk
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    Walking safaris

    Follow an expert guide on foot through riverine forest and open woodland, where available.

  3. A lilac-breasted roller on a branch
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    Lakes, lagoons & birdlife

    A paradise for birdlife among the oxbow lakes and channels of the Rufiji.

  4. An African wild dog in golden grass
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    African wild dogs

    Nyerere is one of the great strongholds of the painted wolf.

  5. Lions resting in the shade
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    Lions of the lakeshore

    Watch prides move through the woodlands and along the water.

  6. A canvas tent beneath acacia trees
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    Riverside nights

    Fall asleep to the distant sounds of the African night beside the river.

Crocodiles in the shallows
A giraffe among the trees
A hippo surfacing in the river

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