Now the Largest National Park in Africa, Nyerere National Park is a newly established Park that is part of what is known as Selous Game Reserve. The name of the Park is given in honor of the founder of the Nation, the Late Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere.
The Park was established in year 2019 and covers an area of over 30,000 square kilometers. With its largest wilderness area in Africa, Nyerere National Park has relatively undisturbed ecological and biological processes, including a diverse range of wildlife with significant predator and prey relationships.
The mighty Rufiji River with its renowned population of hippos and rhinos flows to the Indian Ocean. The river has been designated as a photographic zone and is a popular tourist destination. The sheer volume of game in the Nyerere is just outstanding!
Elephants, buffalo, and lions are found in greater numbers, and the park, together with the remaining part of Selous has the last true stronghold for African wild dogs. Visitors to this vast park will be able to enjoy the widest diversity of safari activities in the country, like boating safaris as well as standard game drives, walking safaris, and legendary fly camping trips.
Why Go on safari in Nyerere National Park
With over 30,000 km2 of land to explore during your game drive you will have plenty of opportunity to search and enjoy a diverse range of species. You are bound to come across large herds of elephant and buffalo. A highlight of a visit to Nyerere will include meeting up with a pack of African Wild Dogs.
With over 440 species of birds recorded in this area, Nyerere will delight any ornithophile. The pel’s fishing owls and white backed heron are just a few of the rare species of birds that can be found amidst the staggering 2100 plant species.
