Nyerere for a first safari

Nyerere works for a first safari with some planning.

Suitability: ★★★★★

Nyerere National Park in southern Tanzania was created from part of the former Selous Game Reserve and centres on the Rufiji River system. It combines game drives, boat safaris and walking.

Why Nyerere for a first safari?

• 3–4 days are enough for a good experience.

What awaits you in Nyerere

• Boat safaris on the Rufiji River among hippos and crocodiles
• One of the better areas for African wild dog
• Ranger-guided walking safaris (pre-booked)
• More than 440 bird species
• One of Africa's largest parks, with few crowds

Wildlife you may encounter: lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and hippos.

Suggested time on the ground: 3 to 4 days. Most visitors fly from Dar es Salaam to airstrips such as Mtemere, Siwandu or Beho Beho; road access is possible but long.

Activities that fit

game drives, boat safaris and walking safaris.

When to go

The best period overall is August to October.

Dry season; sunny days with little rain, and wildlife gathers around the Rufiji River and lakes.

Other destinations for a first safari

• Masai Mara Kenya
• Merzouga Morocco
• Ngorongoro Tanzania
• Pilanesberg South Africa
• Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
• Kruger South Africa

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Sources: TANAPA - Nyerere National Park · SafariBookings - Nyerere climate · Weather2Travel - Selous climate
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.