Nyerere National Park

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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The landscape of the park is also picturesque. Dense Miombo dry forests alternate with grass and marshland landscapes, sometimes interrupted by bare rock: this is where the Rufiji River has carved out its bed, which can be up to a hundred meters wide. Its tributaries form a network of lakes, lagoons and canals and characterize the scenery. Lake Tagalala, for example, is a beautiful spot where waterbuck, reedbuck and bushbuck can be observed.

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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