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Nyerere National Park

On “first name terms” with elephants

Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) is East Africa’s largest national park. It is home to the largest elephant population in Tanzania. The Rufiji River characterizes the park with its picturesque tributaries and lakes and is home to hippos and crocodiles.

The Nyerere National Park is the first address for an elephant safari. It was established in 2019 from part of the Selous Game Reserve. With an area of over 30,000 square kilometers, it is twice the size of the Serengeti. Located in south-eastern Tanzania, wild and untouched, it is somewhat removed from the better-known safari parks in the north. However, it is easily accessible from the Tanzanian city of Morogoro.

Wildhunde im Nyerere Nationalpark in der Nähe des Ubuntu Migration Camp

Elefanten im Fluss des Nyerere Nationalparks

And it’s worth it. Nyerere National Park is home to the largest elephant population in the whole of Tanzania. On an elephant safari here, you can observe countless of the gray giants. You are also likely to spot lions, giraffes, zebras, baboons, impalas and some rhinos. In addition, around a third of the world’s wild dogs can be found in the forests and savannahs here.

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Rufiji River im Nyerere Nationalpark

Malerisch ist der Park auch landschaftlich. Dichte Miombo-Trockenwälder wechseln sich mit Gras- und Sumpflandschaften ab, durchbrochen teils von blankem Felsen: Hier hat sich der Rufiji River sein teils bis zu hundert Metern breites Bett gegraben. Seine Zuflüsse bilden ein Netzwerk von Seen, Lagunen und Kanälen und prägen die Szenerie. Wunderschön ist etwa der Lake Tagalala, an welchem sich Wasser-, Ried- und Buschböcke beobachten lassen.

The Rufiji River is also ideal for boat trips. You can get closer to hippos, crocodiles and numerous water birds than ever before. You will also gain a new perspective on the wildlife on the banks.

Nyerere National Park can be visited all year round. The dry season from June to September is particularly suitable, when many wild animals gather at the waterholes.

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