What is the difference between Nyerere and Selous?

Nyerere National Park was created in 2019 from the game-rich northern part of the former Selous Game Reserve, north of the Rufiji River, and is now a full national park run by TANAPA; the reduced Selous Game Reserve continues in the southern sectors.

What makes a safari here different?

Nyerere is famous for boat safaris on the Rufiji River, a rare experience in Tanzania, alongside walking safaris and fly-camping, all in a vast, uncrowded wilderness that feels wilder than the northern parks.

When should I visit Nyerere?

June to October is best for wildlife along the drying river; December to April is lush and excellent for birds, but heavy rains around March to May flood tracks and close many camps.

How do I get to Nyerere National Park?

Most visitors fly from Dar es Salaam to the park airstrips in under an hour, or take a road transfer of about five to six hours to the Mtemere or Matambwe gates.

Destination guide

Nyerere (Selous)

A vast wilderness of the Rufiji River's channels and lakes, Tanzania's finest boat safari and the heart of the former Selous.

Who runs the region

Local & official

Administration

Regional capital: Nyerere National Park (spanning Pwani, Morogoro, Lindi & Ruvuma regions)
Districts: Rufiji (Pwani), Kibiti (Pwani), Morogoro Rural, Kilombero, Liwale (Lindi)
Chief Park Warden: Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA), Nyerere National Park
Regional Commissioner: Office of the Regional Commissioner, Pwani (Coast)

Useful contacts

National emergency: 112
Ambulance: 114/115
TANAPA (Nyerere): Tanzania National Parks office