Nyerere National Park Safari

Join us for a safari in Southern Tanzania in the Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous). The Nyerere National Park is Africa's largest game reserve and offers a true wilderness experience . The more than 440 bird species can be observed in a variety of eye-catching habitats. They nest around islands, channels, sandbanks, lagoons and the mighty River Rufiji.

This Selous game reserve safari has been crafted with knowledge and insight, showcasing just a few of the experiences you can enjoy when visiting Tanzania. It is merely an example, and any element of this itinerary can be adjusted to suit your needs. Chat with one of our Destination Specialists, who will be able to help you to customise the ideal safari itinerary that you will cherish for years to come.

Located in south-eastern Tanzania in a remote and rarely visited part of the country, the Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous), is Africa’s largest protected wildlife reserve, covering more than 5% of Tanzania’s total area which makes it perfect for your plan to go on various Selous African safaris and tours. Due to its remoteness, it is mostly accessed only by small aircraft and the reserve has thus remained one of the untouched gems of Tanzania. 

The mighty Rufiji River, the largest river in East Africa , is home to the largest crocodile and hippo populations in Africa. It is one of the reserve’s major attractions as it is also swarming with fish, bringing about some of the world’s best birding opportunities. This wonderfully diverse, vast and well-watered habitat has the right ingredients to hold an unusually high number of animals of all shapes and sizes as well as sustain an extraordinary array of different vegetation types. Selous has an estimated 2 100 plant species, 350 bird species , 60 000 elephants , 100 000 Cape buffaloes and over a quarter of the worlds’ approximately 4 000 remaining rare wild dogs .