Nyerere National Park

Nyerere National Park, now the largest national park in Africa, is a recently established park that forms a part of the renowned Selous Game Reserve.

The park was named in honor of the late Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, the founder of the nation.

Established in 2019, the park spans over 30,000 square kilometers, making it a significant expanse of wilderness.

Nyerere National Park boasts an undisturbed ecological and biological environment, showcasing a diverse range of wildlife and a notable predator-prey relationship.

The renowned Rufiji River, home to a thriving population of hippopotamus and rhinoceros, gracefully flows into the Indian Ocean. This river has been designated as a photographic zone and is a popular destination for tourists.

The abundance of game within Nyerere National Park is truly remarkable. The park is home to a substantial number of elephants, buffalos, and lions. Additionally, it serves as the last true stronghold for African wild dogs, alongside the remaining portion of the Selous Game Reserve.

Visitors to this expansive park will have the opportunity to partake in a wide array of safari activities, including boating safaris, standard game drives, walking safaris, and the legendary fly camping trips.

Getting there

The Park can be accessed by road or air.

By road:

Direct route from Dar es Salaam is a journey of 240 km / 149 miles, the drive is bumpy and long taking you 6 to 7 hours which is nearly half a day’s drive.

By Air:

Flying to Nyerere National Park is the most popular and convenient option, being only about a 1 hour flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam to a variety of different airstrips in Nyerere.