Nyerere National Park

Nyerere National Park spans 30,893 square kilometers across the Rufiji River basin, featuring grasslands, woodlands, swamps, and riverine forests.

The park emerged from a section of Selous Game Reserve in 2019, named after Julius Nyerere who led conservation efforts as Tanzania's first president.

Local communities participate in eco-tourism initiatives throughout the park, maintaining traditional practices while benefiting from sustainable tourism development.

Game viewing activities operate from June to October, while March to May experiences heavy rainfall that limits access to certain park areas.

The Rufiji River system within the park supports 440 bird species and maintains the largest population of African wild dogs in their natural habitat.

GPS coordinates: -9.00000,37.40000

Latest update: March 18, 2025 17:44