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Nyerere National Park

National Park

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 essentials

Address: Nyerere National Park (formerly part of the Selous), southern Tanzania
Website: 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
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When to Go

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.

Dry season
June-October · 18-30°C (64-86°F)
Best for game viewing on land as animals congregate near permanent water; dusty but excellent visibility.
Short rains / lush season
November-December · 20-32°C (68-90°F)
Birdlife peaks and the Rufiji River swells; boat safaris and birding are especially rewarding.

Weather & Climate near Nyerere National Park

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 53 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 23° - 30° 26° 220 mm overcast 81% 1.7 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.5h
February Good 23° - 30° 26° 199 mm overcast 83% 1.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.3h
March Good 23° - 29° 26° 237 mm overcast 85% 1.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
April Good 22° - 29° 25° 202 mm partly cloudy 84% 1.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.8h
May Excellent 20° - 28° 24° 45 mm partly cloudy 77% 1.8 m/s 1.9 very high 11.6h
June Ideal 18° - 28° 23° 5 mm partly cloudy 68% 2.1 m/s 1.7 very high 11.5h
July Ideal 18° - 27° 22° 3 mm partly cloudy 62% 2.0 m/s 1.7 very high 11.5h
August Excellent 19° - 28° 23° 2 mm partly cloudy 59% 1.6 m/s 1.8 very high 11.7h
September Excellent 20° - 29° 25° 6 mm partly cloudy 56% 2.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.9h
October Excellent 22° - 30° 26° 20 mm partly cloudy 57% 2.4 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.2h
November Very Good 23° - 31° 28° 68 mm partly cloudy 61% 1.9 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.4h
December Good 23° - 31° 27° 165 mm overcast 72% 1.9 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.5h
Getting There & Around

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.