Tanzania · Southern Tanzania
Nyerere National Park (Selous)
Boat safaris, walking and wild dog in a river-and-lake wilderness.
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Carved from the former Selous Game Reserve, Nyerere is built around the Rufiji river and a chain of lakes. It is one of the very few places in East Africa where you can game view from a boat in the morning, walk in the afternoon and drive at dusk.
It is also one of the best places on the continent for African wild dog, and the birdlife on the water is extraordinary.
Why Nyerere National Park (Selous) is unique
- Boat safaris on the Rufiji River
- Walking safaris in vast wilderness
- Wild dogs, elephants and abundant hippos
- A remote southern-circuit experience
Park, conservation & permit fees
Park entry fee
USD 90 per adult / 24 hrs
Children under 12 are charged at 50% in our costing engine.
Indicative non-resident rates; final charges depend on travel dates, age, residency and authority updates. Confirmed fees appear in your itinerary and proforma invoice.
What you can expect to see
- African wild dog packs
- Elephant, buffalo, lion and large hippo and crocodile populations
- Greater kudu and sable in the miombo woodland
- Skimmers, fish eagles and waders along the Rufiji
Things to do
- Boat safari on the Rufiji and the lakes
- Walking safaris with an armed guide
- Fly-camping overnight in the bush
- Catch-and-release tiger fishing
When to go
June – October
Dry season; the classic window for game and walking.
January – March
Green and hot, excellent birding, fewer guests.
Getting there
- Short flight from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar — the easiest safari-and-beach pairing in Tanzania.
Where to base yourself
- Camps along the Rufiji and around Lake Manze
- Pair with Zanzibar or Mafia for the second week
Planning notes from our team
- The most efficient safari-plus-beach combination in the country: fly in from Zanzibar in under an hour.
Common questions
Is a boat safari worth it?
It is the highlight for most guests — you get eye-level hippo, crocodile and birds, and a completely different perspective from a vehicle.
Why settle for a brochure safari
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