Africa’s largest game reserve — over 50,000 square kilometres of wild miombo woodland, rivers, lakes and floodplains. Named after Tanzania’s first president, Nyerere (formerly Selous) hosts Africa’s largest wild dog population and some of the finest boat safaris on the continent along the Rufiji River. The scale and wildness here are extraordinary. Access is by fly-in from Dar es Salaam, and visitor numbers remain low relative to the size.
Ratings
Wildlife Density: ★★★★★ Infrastructure: ★★☆☆☆ Photography: ★★★★★
Adventure: ★★★★★ Exclusivity: ★★★★☆ Value for Money: ★★★☆☆ Scenery: ★★★★★
Key wildlife: Wild dog (Africa’s largest population), lion, leopard, elephant (recovering from poaching), buffalo, hippo, Nile crocodile, giraffe, zebra, impala, waterbuck, sable antelope, 440+ birds
Best for: Wild dog, boat safaris, walking safaris, fly camping, largest wilderness in Africa
Best time: June–October (dry season, best game viewing and boat safaris)
More about this reserve will be added here over time.
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