Nyerere (Selous) National Park
User Reviews (86)
Tanzania ParksCompletely different to the northern parks of Tanzania
Selous isnt a National Park like the famous Serengeti with all the almost tame animals, therefore its kind of boring or even un-expected in the beginning when you see shy Zebras or Giraffes running away from Safari visitiors even when they are fare away (like 100m and more). But then, you'll end up with a more natural feeling - it's interesting to see big groups of Giraffes running scared ... but the thing I liked at most was that in the Selous you can stop the car, get out, have a walk, picnic or whatever. The drivers go whereever the car is able to go through the bush - and that makes the experience, because you're much closer to animals like Elephants or even the Wild Dogs. In general its not really touristy, so everything feels more like an expected bush adventure. Ah, and for me the flight in small plane was an "adventure" as well. So i'll recommend the Selous (afterwards) in combination with e.g. the Serengeti.
Selous is awesome. You can drive off the road. During a safari day you bump into all vehicles in Selous. That is about 10 4x4's. Make sure you have an awesome driver / guide / tracker. We had the best, tracking down leopard trails as he drove. Few vast plains, more shrub and dense (and dry) vegetation and some lakes. Wildlife is not so much habituated to humans as in other parks. Selous makes Ngorongoro your local European drive through safari zoo. You really track down animals for a true bush vibe and wildlife experience. Unique wildlife as well: wild dogs. Lucky enough to see a rare event in Selous: a leopard with young walking around closeby. Less wildlife density you will observer, but compensated by the awesome experience and unique events.
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Email Danielle | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
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.
Email Belinda Aldridge | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
So large and at times we felt like we were the only people in the world (along with all the animals)
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Email Gabriel Rehle | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just as good as Serengeti, just cheaper. Great guide, great walking safari and boat safari. Just perfect!
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Email Andros Belfonte | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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.
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Email Jaroslav Karhánek | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
As I mentioned before in review for Tanzania, this park is emazing. Close to Dar es Salaam so if you do not have so much time this is the best option and you will not regret it. Many animals, great landscape, kind people and everything 5*. You will nejoy it.
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Email Ana Penavić | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We saw lots of animals and scenary was awesome
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Email Denis Karine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
So nice
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Email Marlene | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We went on a 2 day trip from Zanzibar.
Amazing experience. To see the animals in their own surondings were great. We were lucky to see a lot of animals, even the lepard
Safari Tours to Nyerere NP
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3-Day Safari to Nyerere National Park Safari
$715 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Bujo Tours
5.0/5 – 55 Reviews
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3-Day Wildlife Safari in Selous Game Reserve
$655 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Bungalow
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Wild Hello Tanzania Tours & Safaris
4.9/5 – 208 Reviews
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3-Day Safari Experience in Nyerere N Park
$528 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLodge
You Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Obag African Safaris
4.8/5 – 38 Reviews
