Nyerere National Park

This is Africa’s Largest National Park! The Park, with a staggering size of 30,893km2 hosts one of the world’s largest concentrations of wildlife. The diversity and abundance of wildlife are remarkable. Visitors to this vast sanctuary will see an astounding array of wildlife, including both rare and common species.

The park hosts the famous ‘’Big Five’’ and some rare species of antelopes like the Roan Antelope, Brindled Gnu, Lichtenstein hartebeest, roan, and sable antelopes, Kudu, etc.

Climate

The Park experiences a bimodal rainfall season, with short rains in November and December, followed by partial drying in January and February. Thereafter, the long rains follow, ending in early May.

How to get there

The Park can be accessed by road or air.

By road. From Dar es Salaam to Nyerere National Park is about 250km via Kibiti.

By air. There are regular flights from Dar-es-salaam, Kilimanjaro, and Arusha to several small airstrips in the Park.

The attractions found in Nyerere National Park

Nyerere National Park offers numerous attractions for visitors. Some of the best attractions in the Park include seeing the Big Five, large concentrations of elephants, and Hippos. The Rufiji River is home to abundant wildlife, including the largest population of African wild dogs. The Park is also endowed with scenic landscapes that enhance its majesty.

The Rufiji River, Myriad oxbows, delta, and Lakes

The Rufiji is East Africa’s largest river. It flows through the northern part of the Park. This slow-moving, wide river has created several oxbow lakes in its north floodplains, creating a beautiful landscape of grasslands and woodlands interspersed with expanses of water.

The mighty Rufiji, with its renowned population of hippos and crocodiles, flows to the Indian Ocean. The river has been designated as a photographic zone and is popular with tourists.

Large Populations of African Wild Dogs

In Nyerere Africa, Hunting Dogs are thriving, unlike most of those elsewhere on the continent. The park is the last true stronghold for African hunting dogs. Although this species is highly endangered and occurs in only a few areas, Nyerere offers visitors the opportunity to see it.

Highest Concentration of Hippos and Crocodiles

The Rufiji River in Nyerere National Park is home to plenty of hippos and Nile crocodiles.

Diverse birdlife

In Nyerere National Park, birdlife is diverse and abundant. More than 440 species of birds have been recorded! These species are found in sandbanks, oxbow lakes, and channels. The rare species of Pel’s fishing owls and white-backed heron live in the wooded section of the riverbank.

Continent with the Largest Population of Elephants

The largest concentration of elephants on the continent is found in this park.

Rare Species of Antelopes

Apart from being very famous for elephants, rhinos, and hippopotamus, Nyerere also has a vast range of game, including brindled gnu, Nyasaland gnu, sable antelope, eland, greater kudu, waterbuck, hartebeest, zebras, giraffe, reedbuck, warthog, spotted hyena, lion, leopard, hunting dog, in addition to the largest populations of buffalo in Africa.

Tourism Activities

Nyerere National Park has some activities that give visitors opportunities to enjoy its beauty. The Park will offer walking safaris, Game Viewing by vehicle, and unforgettable boat trips along the mighty Rufiji.

Boating

Watching wildlife from the water is a beautiful and unique way to view wildlife. Crocodiles and hippos abound, and elephants, waterbuck, and buffalo spend a lot of time near the water, but a mass of other game, including birds, will be seen.

Game Drives

Game driving along the numerous small tracks is a popular way to enjoy wildlife.

Walking safaris and flying camping

Guided walking safaris with overnight stays in lightweight fly camps are popular.

Bush meals

Nyerere National Park’s facilities and beautiful wilderness offer an excellent opportunity to enjoy meals in the bush.

Accommodations in the park
Every type and quality of accommodation is available from lightweight fly camps to high-end lodges.

Seasonal Campsites. The park offers several seasonal campsites for guests to book and stay, allowing them to enjoy the park’s unspoiled beauty.

Permanent Tented Camp.

There are several luxurious tented camps in Nyerere where visitors can choose, depending on their preferences

Tanzania Travel Tips

Our team carefully researched and focused on trips that attract people with the same interests and naturally get on well with each other through their shared interests.

Once you confirm your booking on a tour you will be sent further practical information – packing tips, detailed itineraries, including advice on health, passport and visa requirements, and minimum and maximum numbers of guests on tours.

Memorable meals are a hallmark of an excellent holiday. With the support of the best cooks, the quality of food and drink service is guaranteed.

Depending on the service level or tour type you have chosen, a pre-discussion with your tour planner is a win-win for an enjoyable trip.

Our cook accompanies other tours, and other services are included with our accommodation partners, including hotels, private camps, and luxury lodges.

The answer is absolute yes! The areas where safaris are organized are safe and free of political chaos.

We conduct safaris in politically stable regions to ensure our clients’ safety and enjoyment.

Our Professional Safari Guides are well-trained about wild animal behaviors, and they have enough experience to lead our clients in the wilderness.

Our vehicles are 4×4 Toyota Land Cruisers and Land Rovers with a hatched roof to give maximum visibility of the game.

African safaris offer unlimited sightseeing; millions of animals, birds, and plant life are the defining features of the African savanna. You roam across the countryside in search of Elephants, Lions, Rhinos, Cape buffalo, and Leopards (the so-called “Big Five”).

On any given day, you will encounter Blue Wildebeests, Zebras, a large variety of antelope species, Gazelles, Giraffes, Baboons, and Hippos. The birdlife is fantastic – in some areas, up to 400 bird species have been identified!

Think of the majestic Baobab tree (some tribes believe that the tree was indeed planted upside-down!), and there are hundreds of varieties of thorn trees! You will also see the acacia-dotted landscape, endless plains, majestic mountains, and the most beautiful sunsets and sunrises imaginable! Think of a late afternoon thunderstorm, short but violent, and then the beautiful rainbow.

Tanzania’s destinations are accessible year-round, but we recommend scheduling your safari during the dry season for the best sightings, as grasses and bush are at their least dense—July to October and December through February. The green session includes March through June. Discuss with us for the best option if you have also a plan to coincide with the Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti National Park.

(We suggest you remember) insect repellent (the best way to prevent malaria and other insect-borne diseases), sunscreen, cap or hat, sunglasses, binoculars, detergent powder if you want to wash some clothes yourself, hand-wipes small flashlight, aspirin, diarrhea medicine, rain jacket, poncho, or collapsible umbrella, plastic bags (for wet clothes, swimsuit and for keeping dust away from camera equipment), Kleenex/toilet tissue a neck chain for eyeglasses if you take them off to use binoculars and cameras, any medical prescription you need, masking tape or labels for marking exposed films cans, film, extra camera batteries.

Although more than 200 languages and dialects are spoken across Africa, this is not a problem, as English is widely spoken in East and Southern Africa. In addition to English, all our professional guides are multilingual, so we have you covered.

African safaris offer unlimited sightseeing; millions of animals, birds, and plant life are the defining features of the African savanna. You roam across the countryside in search of Elephants, Lions, Rhinos, Cape buffalo, and Leopards (the so-called “Big Five”).

On any given day, you will encounter Blue Wildebeests, Zebras, a large variety of antelope species, Gazelles, Giraffes, Baboons, and Hippos. The birdlife is fantastic – in some areas, up to 400 bird species have been identified!

Think of the majestic Baobab tree (some tribes believe that the tree was indeed planted upside-down!), and there are hundreds of varieties of thorn trees! You will also see the acacia-dotted landscape, endless plains, majestic mountains, and the most beautiful sunsets and sunrises imaginable! Think of a late afternoon thunderstorm, short but violent, and then the beautiful rainbow.