SOUTHERN TANZANIA · RUFIJI RIVER
Where the river runs through the wild.
A vast wilderness centred around the Rufiji River system.
Dry-season conditions bring wildlife closer to rivers, lakes and remaining water sources.
One of East Africa's important strongholds for African wild dogs.
Boat safaris through channels, lakes and wetlands alive with wildlife.
One great river. Endless wilderness. A different side of Tanzania.
THE NYERERE EXPERIENCE
Nyerere feels different from the moment you arrive. Vast miombo woodlands open into floodplains, wetlands and riverine forests, while the Rufiji River winds through the landscape, creating a network of channels and oxbow lakes that sustain an extraordinary diversity of life.
Here, safari is not confined to the road. Follow wildlife from the water on a quiet boat safari, track animals on foot with an experienced guide, or venture deep into the wilderness by vehicle in search of elephants, lions, buffalo and the elusive African wild dog.
CRATER
HIGHLANDS
WILDLIFE
MIGSAM SAFARIS
NYERERE IN FRAMES
From sweeping grasslands to intimate encounters with wildlife, the Nyerere reveals a different story around every corner.
THE RUFIJI RIVER
A labyrinth of channels, sandbanks and oxbow lakes winds through the heart of the park.
WILDLIFE BY WATER
Hippos, crocodiles, elephants and waterbirds gather along the river’s edge.
THE SOUTHERN WILD
Beyond the river, vast woodlands and open plains disappear towards the horizon.
Why NYERERE
Nyerere offers a more expansive and elemental style of safari. The Rufiji River brings water into the heart of the wilderness, while vast woodlands and floodplains create space for remarkable wildlife encounters. Here, the journey itself becomes part of the experience.
From dawn game drives to soaring above the plains, discover the experiences that make a Nyerere journey unforgettable.
Follow intimate tracks through woodland and open plains in search of elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffe, wild dogs and other wildlife.
Slow the pace and follow an experienced guide into the wilderness, reading tracks, discovering plants and experiencing the landscape from ground level.
Drift through the Rufiji’s channels and lakes as hippos surface, crocodiles bask on sandbanks and elephants gather along the water’s edge.
Venture into the woodland and open plains in search of African wild dogs, one of the park’s most remarkable and elusive predators.
Discover elevated viewpoints across the park and take in the immense relationship between river, woodland, floodplain and sky.
The park’s open landscapes, riverbanks and intimate tracks create exceptional opportunities for photographing wildlife, landscapes and changing light.
Cruise into the evening as the last light catches the river, palm-fringed islands and silhouettes of wildlife along the banks.
Fish eagles, kingfishers, bee-eaters and wetland species thrive around the Rufiji’s channels, lakes and floodplains.
Pause beneath the southern sky for an atmospheric bush meal, surrounded by the sounds and landscapes of Nyerere.
From classic game drives to quiet moments on foot, discover the experiences that make Tanzania unforgettable.
Some moments begin before sunrise.
A closer connection to the wild.
Drift through the Rufiji's channels and lakes as hippos surface.
Venture into the woodland and open plains in search of African wild dogs.
Discover elevated viewpoints across the park.
Capture the stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife.
Cruise into the evening as the last light catches the river
Spot nocturnal animals on an exciting evening safari.
See over 500 bird species in their natural habitat.
Enjoy lunch surrounded by the beauty of the wilderness.
Every time of year reveals a different rhythm, landscape and wildlife experience. Discover when the Nyerere feels right for your journey.
The landscape becomes lush and vibrant after the rains, with green woodland, flowing waterways and excellent opportunities for birdwatching.
The landscape is at its most intensely green, with dramatic skies and seasonal changes across the floodplains and woodlands. Travel conditions can be more challenging.
Wildlife becomes increasingly concentrated around rivers, lakes and remaining water sources, while drier vegetation opens up the landscape for game viewing.
The first rains begin to transform the landscape, bringing fresh growth, dramatic skies and renewed activity across the park.
Nyerere lies in southern Tanzania and is best experienced as part of a southern safari journey or combined with the coast and Zanzibar.
Leave the coast behind. Follow the river into the wild.
OUR SAFARI COLLECTION
