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Nyerere National Park
Nyerere National Park, previously known as Selous Game Reserve, is the largest national park in Africa.
Nyerere National Park, formerly known as the Selous Game Reserve, is a vast and diverse wildlife reserve located in the southern region of Tanzania. Covering approximately 30,000 square kilometers, it is one of the largest protected areas in Africa and was named in honor of Tanzania’s first President, Julius Nyerere. It was designated a UNESCOย World Heritage Siteย in 1982 due to its wildlife diversity and undisturbed nature.
Nyerere National Park is renowned for its remarkable wildlife diversity, making it aย top Tanzania Destinationย for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers.It plays home to a wide variety of wildlife and an array of bird species, while exciting activities allow for a different pace of safari as you explore waterways by boat, and seasonal wetlands on foot. The park is home to many species, including a good population of wild dogs and theย Big 5, whichย resideย in the Miombo woodlands and marshy floodplains.
Top Selous Activities
Boat Safaris
At Nyerere, unlike many Tanzanian safari destinations, you can enjoy relaxing boating safaris and, from a respectable distance, observe crocodile sunbathing on sandbanks, hippo splashing in the shallows, and elephant herds drinking at the waterโs edge.
Game Drives
Discover the wonders of Nyerere National Park and witness the majesty of its large herbivores and predators up close in our spacious seven-seater game vehicles with open sides.
Fishing Safaris
Experience a perfect combination of a boating safari and some fun catch-and-release fishing safari while exploring the rivers that provide a substantial population of tigerfish and catfish.
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