Nyerere National Park (Selous)
Tanzania

Nyerere National Park (Selous)

Africa's Largest Wilderness & Rufiji Boat Safaris

CountryTanzania
Recommended Stay3 to 4 Days
Best SeasonJune to October (Dry season when wildlife congregates along the Rufiji river and oxbow lakes)
Top SightingsAfrican Wild Dogs (Packs of Painted Wolves), Hippos & Crocodiles, Elephants

About Nyerere National Park (Selous)

Formerly known as the Selous Game Reserve, Nyerere National Park covers over 30,000 square kilometers, making it one of the largest protected wildlife areas in Africa. Traversed by the mighty Rufiji River, it offers exceptional boat safaris, walking expeditions, and one of Africa's largest populations of endangered wild dogs.

Wildlife & Iconic Species

🐾 African Wild Dogs (Packs of Painted Wolves)🐾 Hippos & Crocodiles🐾 Elephants🐾 Lions🐾 Sable Antelope

Key Sights & Must-Do Activities

  • ★Rufiji River Boat Safaris
  • ★Stiegler's Gorge
  • ★Walking Fly-Camping Safaris
  • ★Lake Tagalala

Featured Safaris Visiting Nyerere National Park (Selous)

Tanzania Northern Circuit: Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti⏱ 6 Days / 5 Nights

Tanzania Northern Circuit: Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti

Tanzania's Northern Circuit is celebrated as the premier safari route in all of Africa. From the giant baobab trees and thousands of elephants in Tarangire, across the sweeping endless plains of the Serengeti, to descending 600 meters onto the lush wildlife floor of Ngorongoro Crater.

Tanzania Bush to Beach: Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Zanzibar⏱ 8 Days / 7 Nights

Tanzania Bush to Beach: Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Zanzibar

The dream East African holiday combining Tanzania's premier wildlife theatres with the turquoise Indian Ocean paradise of Zanzibar. Spend four thrilling days tracking the Big Five and Great Migration in Serengeti and Ngorongoro, then fly directly to Zanzibar for tropical relaxation, spice tours, and dhow sunset sailing.

Safari Consultation

Plan Your Nyerere National Park (Selous) Safari

Our native Kenyan safari directors will build an itinerary matching your preferred lodge style, duration, and wildlife priorities.

✓ Guaranteed 4x4 Land Cruiser window seat
✓ No obligation 24-hr custom itinerary
✓ Direct local Kenyan operator pricing