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Nyerere National Park
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Nyerere National Park
Tanzania|Africa
89
Wildlife
46
Access
70
Stay
64
Safety
90
Photo
90
Crowds
44
Cost
87
Birding
Nyerere National Park is Tanzania's great southern wilderness safari, centered on the Rufiji system and a huge mosaic of river channels, lakes, woodland, and remote plains. It is strongest for travelers who want boat safaris, wild-dog country, lower crowd pressure, and a more expansive riverine alternative to the northern circuit.
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Wildlife Species
African Wild Dog
RareMammal · Best time: Dry season
Elephant, buffalo, and hippo
CommonMammal · Best time: Dry season
Lion and leopard
UncommonMammal · Best time: Morning and evening
Waterbirds and fish eagles
CommonBird · Best time: River trips
Geography
- Terrain
- River channels, oxbow lakes, woodland, floodplain, bush country
- Elevation
- Lowland river basin
- Climate
- Tropical savanna and riverine
- Area
- Immense national park across former Selous core sectors
Weather
- Best Months
- JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
- Avg. Temperature
- 18-36°C
- Rainfall
- Dry season is the defining safari period
- Humidity
- 30-80%
Getting There
Nearest Airport
Dar es Salaam with domestic fly-in access or long overland route
Usually used as a fly-in or dedicated southern-circuit safari destination
Transport
- Boat safari on Rufiji channels
- Game drives in southern Tanzania camps
- Combined Nyerere and Ruaha route
Where to Stay
Fly-in safari lodges and camps
PremiumSafari Camp · Inside core wildlife sectors
River camps and classic bush lodges
Mid-range to PremiumCamp or Lodge · Near game-drive and boat areas
Location
-8.8500, 37.8500View larger map
