Nyerere (Selous) National Park
Africa's Largest Game Reserve
About Nyerere (Selous) National Park
Nyerere National Park — formerly Selous — is the largest protected area in Africa, covering 54,600 km². A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers diverse safari activities beyond the typical game drive: boat safaris on the Rufiji River, walking safaris, and fly-camping. This is Tanzania's ultimate off-the-beaten-path adventure.
Highlights
- Boat safaris on the Rufiji River
- Walking safaris in genuine wilderness
- Africa's largest wild dog population
- Hippo and crocodile-lined channels
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Wildlife You May See
Wild DogLionLeopardElephantHippoCrocodileBuffaloSable Antelope
Key Facts
Park Size
54,600 km²
From Arusha
580 km
Best Months
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
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Safari Packages Including Nyerere
7 Days Southern Circuit — Ruaha & Nyerere
7 nights · nights · from $3,500/per person
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10 Days Southern Tanzania Secrets
10 nights · nights · from $5,200/per person
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11 Days Southern Wildlife & Spice Isles
11 nights · nights · from $6,100/per person
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12 Days The Grand Safari
12 nights · nights · from $7,800/per person
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