AT ONE · Southern Tanzania · Selous Ecosystem
Nyerere National Park
Africa's largest national park — barely touched
54,000 km²
Park Area
Africa's
Largest National Park
Boat
Safari Available
Remote
Wilderness Experience
The Destination
Nyerere National Park
Nyerere National Park — formerly the northern block of the Selous Game Reserve — is one of Africa's last truly wild places. Covering 54,000 square kilometres, it is larger than Switzerland and home to one of the continent's largest concentrations of elephant, hippo, and crocodile.
What makes Nyerere unique is the diversity of activities available: game drives along the Rufiji River bank, boat safaris weaving through channels past hippo pods and crocodile, and walking safaris through terrain that has remained unchanged for millennia.
The park is best accessed by fly-in from Dar es Salaam or Arusha — a 45-minute flight that delivers guests immediately into the wilderness. AT ONE operates exclusively fly-in programmes here, with private camps in the most secluded areas.
Best Season
June – October
Peak Event
Boat safaris and wild dog sightings
Recommended Stay
3–4 nights
Safari Style
Boat Safari · Walking · Game Drive · Fly-In
"The Rufiji River is the artery of this wilderness — and from the boat, Africa unfolds on both banks simultaneously."
The Wildlife
What You Will
Encounter
African Wild Dog
Nyerere hosts one of Africa's largest wild dog populations — pack sightings are among the park's greatest highlights.
Hippo
Thousands of hippo crowd the Rufiji channels — best seen on boat safari at sunrise.
Crocodile
Nile crocodiles reach immense sizes in the Rufiji. Boat safari brings you within metres of these ancient reptiles.
Elephant
Large migratory herds move through seasonally. The southern circuit holds some of Tanzania's largest elephants.
Lion
Relaxed, undisturbed prides inhabit the open floodplains. Less vehicle traffic means more natural behaviour.
Sable Antelope
The magnificent sable — rare in northern Tanzania — is regularly seen in Nyerere's open woodlands.
Signature Experiences
What AT ONE
Arranges for You
Boat safaris on the Rufiji River at dawn — hippo pods and crocodile banks
Walking safaris with expert armed guides through pristine miombo woodland
Fly-in access from Arusha or Dar es Salaam for ultimate wilderness immersion
Wild dog tracking with AT ONE research-connected guides
Overnight boat camping on sand islands inside the park
Extend Your Journey
Ruaha National Park
Combine Nyerere with Ruaha for the ultimate Southern Circuit — two of Africa's most remote and rewarding parks in one journey.
Begin Your Journey
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Tailored Itinerary
Every AT ONE journey is designed from first principles around your dates, group, and preferences. Speak with our safari concierge to begin.