​User Reviews – Nyerere (Selous) NP

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Lorraine   –  
Canada CA
Visited: June 2024 Reviewed: Jul 16, 2024

Email Lorraine  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

The review below is the personal opinion of Lorraine and not that of SafariBookings.
Overall rating
3/5

All tour operators harassing the wildlife, likely because we saw very few animals and they wanted to make tourists happy but it was wrong.

Anil Kumar (India)   –  
India IN
Visited: June 2024 Reviewed: Jul 5, 2024

Email Anil Kumar (India)  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

The review below is the personal opinion of Anil Kumar (India) and not that of SafariBookings.
Missed Lions & Hyenas
Overall rating
3/5

Was so excited to visit Nyerere NP Tanzania, but was a bit disappointed as we could not spot even a single Lion, Leopard or Hyena in 3 day safari. I was surprised to find a fresh dead deer, with no vultures in sight. Although, there were a lot of Hippos & elephants, but even Zebras & wild beast were not easily spotted, adding further to disappointment. Yes we saw a lot of Giraffe, baboons & impala. Keeping in view the history, reports & size of Nyerere NP, it was just an average visit. No lions, no tourists attraction.

Harald Schulz   –  
Germany DE
Visited: February 2024 Reviewed: Mar 18, 2024

Email Harald Schulz  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
4/5

It were not the big five but maybe in the other national parks. We were in the wrong national park to see them.
This were the first safari and visit in Tansania .It was a great visit in this national park and we saw many another animals.
Our expectations were perhaps too high because we didn't get proper information before the tour.
The animals do what they want and not what we want.

Alessandro   –  
Spain ES
Visited: January 2024 Reviewed: Feb 29, 2024

Email Alessandro  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

The review below is the personal opinion of Alessandro and not that of SafariBookings.
Overall rating
2/5

Just avoid this park (at least in rainy season). I don't know how it is in dry season. No animals, terrible roads , and 7 hours drive from Dar Es Salaam. A proper nightmare.

David Jackson   –  
Sweden SE
Visited: January 2024 Reviewed: Feb 15, 2024

Email David Jackson  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
4/5

Great place. Harder to spot some animals because of the jungle and bushes in the area but such a cool place to have visited.

Stein K. T. Sørensen   –  
Norway NO
Visited: November 2023 Reviewed: Dec 21, 2023

Email Stein K. T. Sørensen  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Overall rating
4/5

We didn’t see any lions. We had 3 days of rain before we arrived. We were told that the lions lay low during raining spells. Otherwise we would have given 5 stars.

Danielle   –  
Israel IL
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Oct 7, 2023

Email Danielle  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

Not every animal chose to appear for us, but we were able to get close to an incredibly diverse range of animals and birds. Our guide was highly professional and knowledgeable and really enhanced our understanding of what we were seeing.

Belinda Aldridge   –  
Australia AU
Visited: September 2023 Reviewed: Oct 5, 2023

Email Belinda Aldridge  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
5/5

So large and at times we felt like we were the only people in the world (along with all the animals)

Gabriel Rehle   –  
Germany DE
Visited: August 2023 Reviewed: Sep 14, 2023

Email Gabriel Rehle  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
5/5

Just as good as Serengeti, just cheaper. Great guide, great walking safari and boat safari. Just perfect!

(automatic translation from German)

Andros Belfonte   –  
Trinidad and Tobago TT
Visited: June 2023 Reviewed: Jul 14, 2023

Email Andros Belfonte  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
5/5

I was able to see 3 of the Big 5. Elephant, Buffalo and Leopard. Didn't see any lions on the day but they are around sometimes. No rhinos on this park. It was a magnificent 3 day experience with a lot of wildlife. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and went above and beyond to ensure we saw the most. The 4hr drive to the park from Dar es Salaam was very scenic also. Never a dull moment.

Average User Rating

  • 4.6/5
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