National park

Nyerere National Park

Rufiji waterways, lakes and wide southern wilderness with a different safari rhythm.
Nyerere National Park — Tanzania

A closer look

Nyerere National Park protects a vast part of the former Selous landscape. The Rufiji River, lakes and surrounding woodland create a varied setting for wildlife. The national park is distinct from the remaining Selous Game Reserve.

Combine game drives with river-based exploration where licensed operators and conditions allow. The balance of water and land makes Nyerere a rewarding contrast to northern Tanzania, or a natural partner to a coast or island stay.

Best time to visit

Rainfall affects roads and river activities. Plan the season with your selected camp and confirm which activities are operating.

Getting here

Connect from Dar es Salaam by road or light aircraft, with the final route and airstrip chosen around your camp.

Your kind of escape.

Your interests. Your companions. Your pace. Let us shape the details around you.

A few moments to look forward to

Rufiji River scenery

Discover the river landscapes that help give Nyerere its distinctive character.

Lakes and woodland

Explore the contrast between open water, wooded habitats and wildlife country.

Land and water perspectives

Combine game drives with licensed water-based outings where conditions and operations allow.

Journeys that take you here

A starting point for your own story. Each journey can be shaped around you.

Nyerere National Park — Tanzania
10 Days
9 nights

Southern Tanzania, Rivers to Highlands

Tanzania
A privately planned route through Nyerere, Mikumi, Udzungwa and Ruaha, with the stays and transfers shaped around your dates.
Guide price from
On request
Per person

Stay a little closer

Places to stay in or near this destination, selected to fit the route and rhythm of your journey.

Rufiji River Camp — Nyerere National Park
Nyerere National Park, Tanzania

Rufiji River Camp

Canvas tents on raised decks beside the Rufiji River, with a front-row view of Nyerere’s river landscape.

Let’s plan your time here.

Share your dates and what draws you here. We’ll help shape a visit around you.