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Nyerere (Selous)

Tanzania Morogoro, Lindi, Mtwara, Ruvuma National Park Big Five-Reservat

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About Nyerere (Selous)

The Nyerere (Selous) is a National Park in Tanzania in the provinces of Morogoro, Lindi, Mtwara, Ruvuma. The park was established on 01.01.2019 and covers an area of 30.893 km². The Nyerere (Selous) is a Big Five reserve and offers the possibility of self-drive safaris.

The former Selous Game Reserve is located in the south of Tanzania and is one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in the world. The area is largely in a natural state. The lifeblood of this wilderness is the mighty Rufiji River and a network of interconnected lakes. This abundance of water attracts a lot of wildlife in the dry season. Game drives are most rewarding for predator sightings, but boat and foot safaris are also recommended.

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Biodiversity	Sighting conditions
Very high	High

440Bird species

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Official Name

Nyerere (Selous)

Provinces

Morogoro, Lindi, Mtwara, Ruvuma

Area

30.893 km²

Foundation

2019-01-01

Vegetation

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Habitats

Savannah,Forest

Big Five-reserves

Yes

Self-drive-reserve

Yes

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Landscape

The main habitat of the Nyerere (Selous) is the Savannah.

The landscape is mainly characterised by the Rufiji River. This flows through the park and empties into the Indian Ocean. Its water nourishes many lakes, which is essential for the survival of plants and animals. The Rufiji is one of the largest rivers in Africa, with palm-fringed channels and marshy islands. Only here can visitors combine wildlife viewing in jeeps, boat trips and excursions. The area around Lake Tagalala is one of the most beautiful places in the entire park.

Entrance gate

Name	Location
Mtemere	North East
Matembwe	North West

General information

Biodiversity	Sighting conditions
Very high	High

440Bird species

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June (Beginning) - October (End)

Dry time

June (Beginning) - October (End)

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mild-hot

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November (Beginning) - May (End)

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warm-hot

High season

June (End) - October (End)

Low season

June (End) - October (End)

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The climate in Nyerere (Selous) is warm. The rainy season takes place from Beginning November to End May The dry season first extended over the months from Beginning June to End October inclusive. The best time to tour is Beginning June End October.

The climate can be described as warm to hot and humid. Due to its equatorial location, temperatures are consistent throughout the year. The period from October to March consists of the warmer months, while June to August are cooler. The rainy season falls between November and May. It rarely rains all day long.

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The Nyerere (Selous) is home to 0 mammals such as African Wild Dog, Big Five, Black rhinocerus, Cheetah, Crocodile as well as 440 bird species, 0 reptile species, 0 fish species and 0 amphibian species. The Nyerere (Selous) provides Very high conditions for wildlife viewing. The National Park offers a wide variety of species, including the "Big Five".