Nyerere National Park National Park
Tanzania's vast wildlife reserve protecting large savannah ecosystems
Area of protected wilderness along the Rufiji in southern Tanzania, formerly part of the Selous; visitors come for big-game safaris, boat trips and birdwatching.
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Nyerere National Park at a Glance#
Address: Nyerere National Park (formerly part of the Selous), southern Tanzania
Website: https://www.tanzaniaparks.go.tz/
Hours: Open year-round (park access governed by tour operators and park authorities)
Admission: Entry and fees vary; consult tour operator or Tanzania National Parks for current rates
How to Get to Nyerere National Park#
Access is typically by light aircraft from Dar es Salaam to park airstrips (Siwandu, Mtemere) operated by safari companies; alternatively arrange a 4x4 transfer from Dar es Salaam (road transfers can be long and depend on seasonal road conditions). Most visitors book packages through licensed tour operators that handle permits, transfers and guiding.
Tips for Visiting Nyerere National Park#
- If planning a photographic safari, book a light-air transfer to Siwandu or Mtemere airstrips to save long road travel.
- Combine a river-based boat safari on the Rufiji with game-drive days - the park's waterways reveal species that road safaris miss.
- Bring hard-cased luggage and insect protection; many operators impose weight limits on small aircraft.
Best Time to Visit Nyerere National Park#
The park is accessible year-round, but wildlife concentrations and accessibility vary with the seasons; most visitors travel during the dry months for predictable game viewing.
Weather & Climate near Nyerere National Park#
Nyerere National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 18°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1172 mm/year), wettest in March with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (220 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (199 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (237 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (202 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm) and mostly overcast skies.