October 3, 2025
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Africa’s Largest Wildlife Sanctuary
The most varied safari experience in the south and in the country, is in the enormous, 50,000 square-kilometre Selous Game Reserve, which has been renamed Nyerere National Park (almost twice the size of Belgium and two and a half larger than the famous Serengeti in the North), making it the largest game reserves and one of the largest remaining wilderness areas in Africa.
Our Tours In Nyerere National Park
Explore our customised tours, crafted to showcase the region's iconic wildlife and breathtaking landscape.
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Activity
Style
Price
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Tanzania – 8-day Deluxe Selous & Ruaha Safari – Private Fly-in
Africa
8 days
Tanzania – 8-day Selous & Ruaha Discoverer Safari – Private fly-in
Africa
8 days
Tanzania – 4-day Selous Safari with Siwandu Camp – Private Fly-in
Africa
4 days
Tanzania – 4-day Selous Safari with Selous Wilderness Camp – Private fly-in
Africa
3 days
Tanzania – 4-day Selous Safari with Rufiji River Camp – Private Fly-in
Africa
4 days
Tanzania – 7-day Selous & Ruaha Foxes Safari – Private Fly-in
Africa
7 days
Tanzania – 4-day Nyerere Fly-in Safari with Selous Kinga Camp – Private fly-in
Africa
4 days
Tanzania – 4-day Nyerere Safari with Selous Kinga Camp – Private accommodated
Africa
4 days
Tanzania – 3-day Nyerere Fly-in Safari with Selous Kinga Camp – Private fly-in
Africa
3 days
Tanzania – 3-day Nyerere Safari with Selous Kinga Camp – Private accommodated
Africa
3 days
Tanzania – 7-day Selous & Ruaha Vintage Safari – Private Fly-in
Africa
7 days
Tanzania – 7-day Southern Tanzania Rustic Safari – Private fly-in
Africa
7 days
Why Visit Nyerere National Park?
Untamed Wilderness and Rich Biodiversity
About 10% of the northern part of the reserve is used for photographic safari and hence where our focus is, as the rest of the reserve is occupied by hunting safari operators, which we do not engage with. The landscape here has remained almost as it was before tourism began and the massive park has only a few accommodation options and low visitor numbers, which creates a more authentic experience than safaris in the northern circuit.
The reserve protects an impressive large mammal fauna; it contains globally significant populations of African elephant, black rhinoceros, and an estimated 1,300 of the worlds’ roughly 4,000 remaining rare wild dogs, giving guests an opportunity to glimpse all of these exotic animals in true unspoilt wilderness. It also includes one of the world's largest known populations of hippopotamus and buffalo. There are also important populations of ungulates including sable antelope, Lichtenstein's hartebeest, greater kudu, eland and Nyassa wildebeest. In addition, there is a large number of Nile crocodile and 350 species of birds, including the endemic Udzungwa forest partridge and the rufous winged sunbird.
The extremely varied landscapes offer a greater range of ways to enjoy the wildlife than any other area in Tanzania, with walking safaris, vehicle safaris and boat safaris.
Best Times to Visit Nyerere National Park
When to Experience the Magic of Nyerere
Nyerere’s climate and wildlife movements vary with the seasons, making the timing of your visit an important part of the experience.
- 🌀 June to October (Dry Season)
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Best for game viewing as wildlife gathers around rivers and waterholes; excellent for predators and large mammals.
- 🌀 November to March (Green Season)
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Lush landscapes, birdwatching at its peak with migratory species; dramatic skies and fewer visitors.
- 🌀 April to May (Rainy Season)
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Heavy rains make many roads impassable; lodges often close, but scenery is at its most vibrant.
Request a Custom Itinerary featuring Nyerere National Park
Whether you dream of drifting along the Rufiji River, tracking wild dogs on the savannah, or exploring on foot with expert guides, Nyerere offers a safari unlike any other. Start planning your personalised trip with Indigo Safaris now and experience Tanzania’s wild south.
