Tanzania Safari location

Nyerere National Park
(formerly Selous)

Nyerere NP (formerly Selous) offers one of Africa’s largest and most diverse safari ecosystems, where rivers, lakes, and open landscapes combine into a multi-dimensional safari experience. This is a destination defined by scale, variety, and flexibility.

Located in southern Tanzania, Nyerere provides a less crowded and more adventurous alternative to northern parks, with unique activities not commonly found elsewhere.

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Activities

Multi-Experience Safari & River Exploration

Activities in Nyerere NP combine game drives, boat safaris, and walking safaris, creating a diverse and engaging safari experience.

Here are some notable options:

Boat Safaris

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Game Drives

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Walking Safaris

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Boat Safaris

Explore river systems with close wildlife encounters from the water.

Game Drives

Discover varied terrain with strong wildlife presence.

Walking Safaris

Experience the landscape on foot with expert guidance.

Nyerere NP: Diverse, Dynamic, Expansive

Nyerere NP offers a safari shaped by water and movement, where rivers and lakes define the rhythm of wildlife activity. Mornings may begin on land, while afternoons shift to the water.

This variety creates a layered and engaging experience, where each activity offers a new perspective. The result is a safari that feels dynamic and highly rewarding.

Itineraries and Packages

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Highlights

Wildlife

Wildlife in Nyerere NP is diverse and supported by abundant water sources. The park hosts elephants, lions, wild dogs, and large populations of hippos and crocodiles. River systems attract wildlife year-round. Birdlife is also strong, particularly in wetland areas. The combination of land and water ecosystems enhances overall biodiversity. Nyerere delivers a rich and varied safari experience.

African Elephant

Large populations across the park.

African Wild Dog

One of the best places to see this species.

Hippopotamus

Common in rivers and lakes.

Nile Crocodile

Found along water systems.

African Lion

Present across the ecosystem.

Giraffe

Seen across open landscapes.

Wetland Birdlife

High diversity across aquatic habitats.

Nyerere National Park

Safari Camps & Lodges

Nyerere NP offers a range of safari camps and lodges positioned along rivers and lakes, maximizing wildlife viewing opportunities. Many properties provide access to both land and water-based activities. The focus is on immersion, flexibility, and strong guiding. With fewer visitors and expansive landscapes, accommodation here delivers a high-quality and diverse safari stay.

Kiba Point Selous delivers a fully private safari with flexibility, comfort, and immersive wildlife encounters.