Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Africa’s last great wilderness with Tanzania Songbirds Safaris as we guide you through the awe-inspiring Nyerere National Park. Formerly part of the famous Selous Game Reserve, Nyerere is now the largest national park in Tanzania—and all of East Africa—spanning over 30,000 square kilometers. This vast, untamed paradise is a sanctuary of pristine rivers, open savannahs, dense miombo woodlands, and seasonal wetlands, offering an authentic safari experience far from the crowds of more well-known parks.

What makes Nyerere National Park truly unique is its combination of traditional game viewing and thrilling boat safaris, making it one of the only parks in Africa where you can experience wildlife both on land and on water. Guests can access the park via a short one-hour flight from Dar es Salaam to airstrips such as Mtemere, Siwandu, or Beho Beho. Alternatively, adventurous travelers can take a road-and-boat combination, beginning with a 6–7-hour drive from Dar es Salaam followed by a scenic boat transfer across the Rufiji River, the park’s lifeblood and one of the largest river systems in East Africa.

Due to its size and diversity, exploring Nyerere National Park fully requires at least 3 to 4 days, allowing guests to enjoy a rich blend of safari experiences including game drives, walking safaris, boat safaris, and cultural visits to nearby villages. The park is teeming with iconic African wildlife—home to elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, wild dogs, hippos, crocodiles, and a vibrant population of over 440 bird species including fish eagles, bee-eaters, and kingfishers. The Rufiji River also supports a dense network of lagoons and channels where hippos wallow and crocodiles bask, offering photographers and birdwatchers breathtaking moments in nature.

The best time to visit Nyerere National Park is during the dry season from June to October, when wildlife gathers around remaining water sources, the roads are easier to navigate, and visibility is ideal for spotting big game. This season is particularly perfect for boat safaris, as animals come to the riverbanks to drink, offering up-close encounters from the safety and serenity of a drifting boat.

However, the green season from November to May has its own magic, with lush landscapes, dramatic skies, and excellent birdwatching as migratory species arrive.
With its remote beauty, low visitor numbers, and wide range of safari activities, Nyerere National Park delivers one of the most diverse and rewarding wilderness experiences in Africa. Whether you’re seeking raw adventure, photography, birdwatching, or peaceful immersion in nature, Tanzania Songbirds Safaris invites you to discover the wild soul of Tanzania in a place where nature still rules and time stands still.