Nyerere National Park (Selous)
Africa's Largest Protected Area
About Nyerere National Park (Selous)
Nyerere National Park, formerly the northern section of the Selous Game Reserve, is Africa's largest protected area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park offers a completely different safari experience from the crowded Northern Circuit — boat safaris on the Rufiji River, walking safaris through miombo woodlands, and some of the best wild dog sightings in Africa. Budget travellers benefit from significantly lower park fees than Serengeti or Ngorongoro, and the remote southern camps offer authentic bush camping at a fraction of northern prices. With vast elephant herds, one of Africa's largest wild dog populations, and huge concentrations of hippo and crocodile along the Rufiji, Nyerere delivers big wildlife without the big crowds.
Key Wildlife
Areas & Highlights
Rufiji River
Boat safaris past hippo pods and crocodile banks — the park's most iconic and affordable experience.
Stiegler's Gorge
A dramatic 100-metre-deep gorge carved by the Rufiji River, offering spectacular viewpoints.
Lakes
A chain of ox-bow lakes teeming with birdlife, hippos, and crocodiles. Excellent for photography.
Southern Woodlands
Remote miombo woodland with walking safari opportunities and the best wild dog encounter rates.
Budget Safari Deals
3-Day Group Joining Safari
3 Days / 2 Nights
$320 per person
3-Day Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Safari
3 Days / 2 Nights
$350 per person
3-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari
3 Days / 2 Nights
$380 per person
3-Day Budget Serengeti Safari
3 Days / 2 Nights
$450 per person
4-Day Mikumi National Park Safari
4 Days / 3 Nights
$480 per person
4-Day Camping & Cultural Safari
4 Days / 3 Nights
$500 per person