Nyerere (Selous)
Africa's Great Wilderness
One of the continent's largest reserves — boat safaris and raw, remote wild.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Nyerere (Selous).
Among the largest protected areas in Africa.
Boat safaris on the Rufiji River.
Wild dogs, elephants, hippos, and big cats.
Walking safaris and fly-camping.
Remote, uncrowded southern Tanzania.
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Nyerere (the former Selous) is raw, vast wilderness — boat safaris down the Rufiji, walking among big game, and barely another vehicle in sight. Southern Tanzania at its wildest.
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Nyerere (Selous)
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
If It’s Safe Travel… Travel Well.
Before You Travel
Five minutes of preparation means your whole group has emergency numbers, hospitals and your GPS location available offline — no WiFi needed when it matters most.
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