Nyerere Safari Packages

Nyerere Safari Packages : Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) is Tanzania’s largest national park. The lifeblood of this vast wilderness is the mighty Rufiji River and a network of interconnected lakes. The abundant water supports huge numbers of crocodiles and hippos , which you’ll get scarily close to on boat trips, and also attracts plenty of elephants, buffalo and other wildlife. Early morning offer the best chance to see some lion action.

Nyerere National Park is a picturesque, unique and pristine safari destination that offers the best wildlife adventure and an amazing introduction to unspoilt Africa. The park has the greatest diversity of safari activities some of which include game drives, bird watching, walking safaris and boat safaris. The boat safari, in particular, really sets this park apart from the others. The many waterways in the park provide an excellent natural setting for boat safaris, both for big game viewing and bird watching.

Its wildlife is spectacular, with some of the largest population of mammals and reptiles in Africa, including buffaloes, elephants, lion prides, leopard, hyena, kudu, eland, impala, bush buck as well as hippo and huge Nile crocodiles in the river and lakes. The birdlife here is also phenomenal with over 400 recorded species. We are listing several 2022 and 2023 Nyerere Park safari packages below which range from budget road trips to luxury Fly-In Safaris staying at boutique Tented Camps.

Road Safaris: The most popular mode of getting to Nyerere National Park is by road, typically starting and ending either in Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar, with the choice of vehicles being a 4×4 Landcruiser Jeep or the less costly Safari Minibus (Tour Van). The trip from Dar es salaam to Nyerere Park typically takes 5 to 6 hours depending on which Camp has been booked for your stay. The benefit of a safari by road is the typically lower cost as well as getting to see the traditional way the native people live and work within the rural villages in Tanzania. The downside is that stretches of road on the route are in below average condition.

Flying Safaris: Flying Safaris offer the convenience of reaching Nyerere National Park within an hour from Dar es Salaam. There are numerous departure flights connecting from Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam and Arusha that land at different accommodations or public access airstrips in Nyerere National Park ( formerly known as Selous Game Reserve ). Upon arrival at the airstrip in the park, guests are received and transfered to their respective Camp or Lodge in time for lunch. Game drives are provided in 4×4 Safari Vehicles by the property.

Safari Vehicles : Safari Tour Minibus / Van and the 4×4 Toyota Landcruiser Jeeps are two basic types of Safari vehicles used in Tanzania for wildlife and adventure safaris. Both of these have game viewing roofs, UHF radio calls ( useful for locating game and for logistics) and are fully safari customized. Click this link for more on these tourist vehicles Safari Vehicles in Tanzania. Independent travelers who wish to book their own hotels and lodges while in Tanzania can also hire these vehicles with Driver ~ Guides for their local transport requirements.

Nyerere Safari information

Where is Nyerere National Park ?

Nyerere National Park is Africa’s largest stand alone National Park, and one of the largest in the world. The park is located in south Eastern Tanzania, roughly 230 kilometers by road from Dar es Salaam city to Mtemere Gate, and was carved out from the Selous Game reserve, a huge wilderness area and safari destination in Southern Tanzania.

What is the best time to visit Nyerere Na. Park ?

The dry season of July through October is the best time of year for the greatest overall concentrations of game in this park when wildlife congregates around the lakes. However, do not underestimate this park at any other time outside the rainy season of April & May as game viewing is very good in various areas throughout the year.

Is it safe to visit Nyerere National Park ?

Nyerere is quite safe to visit. Crime against visitors is rare in Tanzania and the little crime that does occur mostly happens in major urban centers, similar to the rest of the world.

See more here Is Nyerere National Park Safe. In terms of safety from Animals, incidents of wildlife attacks on visitors to the park are very rare.

Camps and Lodges in Nyerere National Park have night guards who patrol the property and keep the vicinity safe. During the day, your Safari Driver-Guides would typically guide you on how to approach the wildlife in the safest way, either on your game drive or your walking safari.

How much is the Park Entry Fees for Nyerere ?

The Park Entry Fees to Nyerere National Park for Non-Residents and Residents is USD 50 per adult per 24 hours and USD 30 per child under the age of 15 years old. Apart from the Park Fees there is also Concession Fees of USD 25 per adult applicable for people staying inside the park at any lodge, camp or hotel

Is there mobile network coverage in Nyerere ?

Yes, there is a wide mobile network coverage in the park (AIRTEL is the best network). Some lodges and Camps even have complimentary WI-FI and computers for guest’s use. Although there are some areas in the parks where there is no mobile coverage.

How many days do you need in Nyerere Na. Park?

Ideally, a minimum of 3 days and 2 nights is perfectly okay. This will give you enough time to explore and view the entire variety of wildlife and sceneries in the park.