Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere NP)
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Tanzania Southern Circuit 2 tours

Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere NP)

Africa's largest protected wildlife area — 50,000 km² of rivers, miombo woodland and boat safaris.

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Country

Tanzania

Region

Southern Circuit

Best time

June–October (dry season)

About Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere NP)

Selous was renamed Nyerere National Park in 2019 but is still widely known by its original name. At 50,000 km² it is bigger than Switzerland — four times the size of the Serengeti. Defining features: Rufiji River boat safaris, walking safaris, African wild dog sightings (one of the last strongholds), and almost zero vehicle traffic compared to the northern circuit.

Highlights

  • Rufiji River boat safaris
  • Walking safaris with armed rangers
  • African wild dog sightings
  • 40,000+ elephants
  • Exclusivity — vehicle density 1/10th of Serengeti

Best time to visit

June–October (dry season)

Itineraries

Tours that visit Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere NP)

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Selous / Nyerere Boat & Walking Safari — 4 Days
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4 days / 3 nights
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Selous / Nyerere Boat & Walking Safari — 4 Days

Africa's largest reserve — Rufiji River boat cruises, walking safaris, wild dogs.

  • ✓Return scheduled light-aircraft flights Dar es Salaam ↔ Selous/Nyerere airstrip
  • ✓3 nights accommodation in a full-board tented bush camp
  • ✓All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout)
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