Nyerere
Where rivers shape
the wilderness.
Wildness
on a different
scale.
Nyerere is a wilderness of immense scale, shaped by rivers, lakes, woodland and open plains across southern Tanzania.
Formerly known as the Selous Game Reserve, this extraordinary landscape offers a distinctly different safari experience.
It is slower, quieter and deeply connected to the waterways that sustain its wildlife.
Follow
the water.
The Rufiji River is the beating heart of the Nyerere ecosystem, creating channels, lakes and wetlands that draw wildlife together.
A safari
shaped by
water.
Nyerere's waterways change the rhythm of safari. Instead of simply travelling across the landscape, you can experience wildlife from the water itself.
Hippos, crocodiles and birdlife become part of a completely different perspective on the wilderness.
See the
wilderness
differently.
A boat safari transforms the experience. Wildlife can be observed from the river while the surrounding landscape moves quietly around you.
It is one of the defining experiences of southern Tanzania.
Wildlife
without the
rush.
Nyerere supports an impressive variety of wildlife across its vast ecosystem.
Elephants, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, buffalo, wild dogs and numerous other species inhabit the park.
The scale of the wilderness allows encounters to feel natural and unhurried.
A rare
encounter
with wildness.
Nyerere is one of the important landscapes for African wild dogs, making it a particularly compelling destination for travellers interested in this endangered predator.
Seeing them in their natural environment is one of the most memorable experiences the southern circuit can offer.
A deeper
kind of safari.
Nyerere rewards travellers who choose to slow down and experience the landscape from different perspectives.
Boat Safaris
Follow the waterways and experience wildlife from a completely different perspective.
Game Drives
Explore the park's immense wilderness with experienced guides.
Walking Safaris
Experience the landscape at a slower pace and discover details that are easy to miss from a vehicle.
Wildlife Photography
Rivers, reflections, wildlife and dramatic southern light create exceptional photographic opportunities.
Far from
the ordinary.
Nyerere is for travellers looking beyond the familiar safari route — for space, solitude and a stronger connection with the landscape.
Sleep closer
to the wild.
Intimate camps and carefully selected wilderness lodges make it possible to experience Nyerere without compromising comfort or connection to nature.
EXPLORE STAYS ↗
Protecting
the places
that keep
wildlife wild.
Conservation is at the heart of meaningful wilderness travel.
Our work extends beyond tourism through a broader commitment to wildlife protection, habitat conservation and the long-term future of Tanzania's wild places.
DISCOVER OUR CONSERVATION WORK ↗
Follow the
river into the wild.
Discover southern Tanzania differently.
PLAN YOUR JOURNEY ↗Visit Nyerere
with us.
Private journeys that include Nyerere — prices shown per person, sharing with two travellers. Larger groups pay less.
Design your
Nyerere journey.
Choose your dates, comfort level and pace — our team will shape the details.