Park type
National Park
Region
Morogoro, Ruvuma, and Lindi
Size
30,893 km²
Elevation
100-1,300 meters
UNESCO World HeritageRufiji RiverWild DogsWildernessBoat SafariElephantsRemoteNyerere
Why visit Nyerere
Africa's largest game reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site, renamed in 2019 to honor President Julius Nyerere.
Ecosystem & vegetation
Miombo woodland, riverine forests, open grasslands, seasonal swamps, and the Rufiji River system. Miombo woodland, borassus palms along rivers, grasslands, and riverine forests with mahogany and ebony trees.
Best time to visit
June to October (dry season)
Getting there & practical
Access
Accessible by air to Mtemere, Kiba, or Siwandu airstrips. Road from Dar es Salaam (5-6 hours).
Opening hours
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily