Nyerere National Park, originally known as the Selous Game Reserve, is Africa’s largest stand-alone national park spanning a vast area in southern Tanzania. Also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it usually features on a Southern Circuit safari. A massive wilderness area four times the size of the Serengeti, the Nyerere National Park supports some of the biggest herds left in Africa, an estimated 30,000 elephant and 200,000 buffalo, as well as large herds of plains game call the reserve home. There are plenty of hippo, crocodiles, zebras and giraffe and it is also a terrific area to see rare and endangered African wild dogs (also called painted wolf). A birder's paradise, expect to see a huge number of species, with around 450 birds having been recorded in the park.
Highlights
Discover one of the largest reserves in the world
Witness a huge elephant and buffalo concentration
Immersive boat trips along the Rufiji River
Sensational game viewing, including rare and endangered African wild dog
Home to renowned, ultra-luxury safari camps and lodges
Iconic Activities
4WD Safari
Boat Trip
Guided Walking Safari
Fly Camping
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Nyerere National Park Map
Enriching encounters
ICONIC WILDLIFE
Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect in the Nyerere National Park.
African Wilddog
Zebra
Wildebeest
Spotted Hyena
Maasai Giraffe
Lion
Leopard
Hippo
Elephant
Crocodile
Buffalo
African Fish Eagle
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TRIPS TO INSPIRE
From exhilarating wildlife encounters to out-of-this-world natural wonders, echoes of ancient empires, and rose-gold beaches, every bespoke Mahlatini journey is designed to immerse you in the extraordinary. Whether it’s a bucket-list trip, marking a milestone, or a soul-stirring retreat, let this handpicked selection inspire your next escape.
From remote safari camps to world-class resorts, our selected properties are hand-picked by our experts and endorsed by our guests. Often intimate, always exceptional, we'll choose the perfect lodges, hotels and villas to suit your personal style and interests.
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HOW TO BOOK
At Mahlatini, we believe in making your journey effortless. Browse our website for inspiration or get in touch with us directly. Whether you already have a dream destination in mind or need some inspiration, our travel experts are here to create your custom itinerary. Serial safari-goer, Indophile or first-time explorer, your adventure starts with a conversation.
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We routinely go the extra mile to ensure that we not only plan the perfect itinerary but ensure that you're in good hands at every stage of your journey. That's why we are especially proud to maintain an overall client satisfaction rating of 98%.
Whitney Chambers, 9th January 2025
Holiday to
Kenya & Tanzania
This trip far exceeded any expectations we had. We’ve been to 27 countries in our 9 years of marriage and this trip was by far the best thing we’ve ever done together. I don’t know how we will ever top it.
We had an amazing time overall! The game viewing was excellent and we saw just about everything we wanted to see. The camps and service throughout were also amazing.
We had the most amazing time on our honeymoon and we have returned home with special memories that will last a lifetime. We can’t thank Mahlatini, and specifically Donna our travel expert, enough for planning such an incredible holiday for us.
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4WD Safari
Boat Trip
Guided Walking Safari
Fly Camping
