Reviews of safaris to Nyerere National Park
744 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Nyerere.
Mr R.A.Stringe
Oldham
"My Jun 2025 trip"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 4 Jun 2025 and 21 Jun 2025
"I had visited the wildlife areas of both countries previously and chose parks that were on the whole less visited
I was very satisfied and thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Amboseli and Meru in Kenya, and Nyerere and Ruaha in Tanzania
Amboseli exceeded expectations and is much more than a relative haven for elephants in view of Kilimanjaro - in particular there were multiple cheetah sightings, including one where a group of 5 sub-adults were seen, whilst their mother was away, presumably hunting. They were approached by a coalition of 3 males who tried to drive them away, presumably to bring the mother back into oestrus. The sub-adults initially retreated, but then held their ground, and the coalition moved on.
There was also a rare sighting of a pair of mating puff adders
Meru was very good, but could not quite compete with the nearby Samburu, which I had previously visited, in terms of wildlife sightings and the beauty of the environment
The rhino sanctuary was excellent
The trips on The Rufiji River in Nyerere came up to my very high expectations, with excellent close encounters with hippo, crocodiles, different species of kingfishers, bee-eaters, herons and baboons, although the sightings in the park itself were not as good as the other parks visited, and the roads were the worst that I have encountered in Africa
Ruaha was excellent in terms of both the wildlife, especially multiple leopard and lion sightings
Also the scenery and topography was unique and beautiful, with vast numbers of baobabs , giant euphorbias, palms and tamarind trees" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
I was very satisfied and thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Amboseli and Meru in Kenya, and Nyerere and Ruaha in Tanzania
Amboseli exceeded expectations and is much more than a relative haven for elephants in view of Kilimanjaro - in particular there were multiple cheetah sightings, including one where a group of 5 sub-adults were seen, whilst their mother was away, presumably hunting. They were approached by a coalition of 3 males who tried to drive them away, presumably to bring the mother back into oestrus. The sub-adults initially retreated, but then held their ground, and the coalition moved on.
There was also a rare sighting of a pair of mating puff adders
Meru was very good, but could not quite compete with the nearby Samburu, which I had previously visited, in terms of wildlife sightings and the beauty of the environment
The rhino sanctuary was excellent
The trips on The Rufiji River in Nyerere came up to my very high expectations, with excellent close encounters with hippo, crocodiles, different species of kingfishers, bee-eaters, herons and baboons, although the sightings in the park itself were not as good as the other parks visited, and the roads were the worst that I have encountered in Africa
Ruaha was excellent in terms of both the wildlife, especially multiple leopard and lion sightings
Also the scenery and topography was unique and beautiful, with vast numbers of baobabs , giant euphorbias, palms and tamarind trees" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr T
london
"My Feb 2025 trip"
I visited Tanzania between 5 Feb 2025 and 18 Feb 2025
"Overall great ….
Tam, from enquiry to amending the draft plan to booking to documentation as good as any (quality rather than too much quantity info)
Accommodation in Dar Sheraton (very good) both camps (wonderful!) and Pemba (palatial villa) outstanding.
Flights/transfers all punctual
Game drives/walks excellent guiding, flora, fauna, birds. Both camp teams brilliant.
Tam, your responsiveness to Elaine’s health issue was top class with help from Mollie in Kichaka and Abeid in Pemba
But….
Advance info on page 15 of the travel document on suitcase dimensions sizes is incorrect for Auric Air (a full size case is fine)
No confirmation in Dar hotel of pick up time, especially because on arrival our driver thought we were staying at the Hyatt. To ensure we’d be collected next morning at the Sheraton we repeatedly phoned (with the help of the hotel) the local agent (Kearsley?) but it just rang out. We tried again 3 hours later and confirmed.
No prior info regarding Zanzibar/Pemba ‘mandatory travel insurance’ of $88 on arrival. It’s superfluous as it duplicates our worldwide insurance, just a disguised government tax.
Africa Assist was like talking to a US hospital! First question - what’s your insurance policy number, they didn’t recognise it or listen. It took another 2 hours before they contacted us and then only after Expert Africa’s intervention. They then followed up (unnecessarily) in the following days maybe to try to make up for their initial unhelpfulness? Lucky it wasn’t an emergency." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
Tam, from enquiry to amending the draft plan to booking to documentation as good as any (quality rather than too much quantity info)
Accommodation in Dar Sheraton (very good) both camps (wonderful!) and Pemba (palatial villa) outstanding.
Flights/transfers all punctual
Game drives/walks excellent guiding, flora, fauna, birds. Both camp teams brilliant.
Tam, your responsiveness to Elaine’s health issue was top class with help from Mollie in Kichaka and Abeid in Pemba
But….
Advance info on page 15 of the travel document on suitcase dimensions sizes is incorrect for Auric Air (a full size case is fine)
No confirmation in Dar hotel of pick up time, especially because on arrival our driver thought we were staying at the Hyatt. To ensure we’d be collected next morning at the Sheraton we repeatedly phoned (with the help of the hotel) the local agent (Kearsley?) but it just rang out. We tried again 3 hours later and confirmed.
No prior info regarding Zanzibar/Pemba ‘mandatory travel insurance’ of $88 on arrival. It’s superfluous as it duplicates our worldwide insurance, just a disguised government tax.
Africa Assist was like talking to a US hospital! First question - what’s your insurance policy number, they didn’t recognise it or listen. It took another 2 hours before they contacted us and then only after Expert Africa’s intervention. They then followed up (unnecessarily) in the following days maybe to try to make up for their initial unhelpfulness? Lucky it wasn’t an emergency." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
J&JP
Oxfordshire
"My Jan 2025 trip"
I visited Tanzania between 12 Jan 2025 and 28 Jan 2025
"We had a great trip, particularly the wildlife parts and our visit to Kichaka and Beho Beho.
Fundu Lagoon was disappointing." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 15 on a Tanzania safari
Fundu Lagoon was disappointing." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 15 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Hanne
Norway
"My Nov 2024 trip"
I visited Tanzania between 4 Nov 2024 and 6 Nov 2024
"Fantastic stay in all ways.
There were some animals we did not see, due to the dry time of the year.
The staff did everything to help us to see as much as possible.
We felt very well taken care of." Read full review: 2 nights in Africa; 2 on a Tanzania safari
There were some animals we did not see, due to the dry time of the year.
The staff did everything to help us to see as much as possible.
We felt very well taken care of." Read full review: 2 nights in Africa; 2 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs D
London
"Tanzania Walking Safaris Oct/Nov 2024 "
I visited Tanzania between 28 Oct 2024 and 7 Nov 2024
"Very happy with how Tamara guided us through the options for Walking safaris and organised the trip.
One small gripe the EA are aware of - we had quite a long lay over on arrival and time would have been better split 50/50 between Terminal 3 (International) and Terminal 1 (light aircraft). Terminal 1 was relatively basic and Terminal 3 would have afforded more and better eating options after 20 hours of travelling. Feedback on this was very quickly and sensitively handled.
We expect to use Expert Africa again !" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
One small gripe the EA are aware of - we had quite a long lay over on arrival and time would have been better split 50/50 between Terminal 3 (International) and Terminal 1 (light aircraft). Terminal 1 was relatively basic and Terminal 3 would have afforded more and better eating options after 20 hours of travelling. Feedback on this was very quickly and sensitively handled.
We expect to use Expert Africa again !" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr&Mrs Jones
Europe
"My Oct 2024 trip"
I visited Tanzania between 23 Oct 2024 and 4 Nov 2024
"Overall we had a great experience, Ruaha NP is extraordinary and together with our stay at Mwagusi camp it made good for everything what was disapointing or frustrating (i.e. guides at Impala and Kigelia)."
Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs J
Henley
"My Oct 2024 trip"
I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 21 Oct 2024 and 2 Nov 2024
"This was our first safari, and overall the trip exceeded expectations. Jessica really took the time to understand the kind of thing we were looking for and her recommendations and advice were spot on.
It was nice to bump into Chris (the boss) on our trip - once on one of the flights and again at Mdonya. He's clearly extremely knowledgeable and passionate about all things safari.
We loved the two camps, and it was great to visit two different areas as the experience was different at each. In particular we loved the fact that both parks were relatively quiet and on the game drives we rarely saw other people.
We expected both of the camps to be quite basic in terms of facilities, but we felt really spoilt at both, the tents were lovely and the food was excellent. Probably because of this, the time in Zanzibar, which we were anticipating being a bit of luxury at the end, fell a bit short in comparison (although Jessica's first recommendation wasn't available).
Overall, I'd highly recommend Expert Africa and we hope to be able to book another trip with them one day!" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
It was nice to bump into Chris (the boss) on our trip - once on one of the flights and again at Mdonya. He's clearly extremely knowledgeable and passionate about all things safari.
We loved the two camps, and it was great to visit two different areas as the experience was different at each. In particular we loved the fact that both parks were relatively quiet and on the game drives we rarely saw other people.
We expected both of the camps to be quite basic in terms of facilities, but we felt really spoilt at both, the tents were lovely and the food was excellent. Probably because of this, the time in Zanzibar, which we were anticipating being a bit of luxury at the end, fell a bit short in comparison (although Jessica's first recommendation wasn't available).
Overall, I'd highly recommend Expert Africa and we hope to be able to book another trip with them one day!" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
J and C
Clayton
"Our Oct 2024 trip"
I visited Tanzania between 5 Oct 2024 and 19 Oct 2024
"Jessica Plumb is an outstanding professional who was always available to us, even with last minute changes. We have recommended her to others and we would certainly contact her again if we were ever to return to Africa.
The camps we visited both had excellent facilities and staff but Jongomero staff really stole our heart! What wonderful and authentic people!
We recognized real changes in Southern Tanzania that have occurred during the five years since we last visited. Climate change has affected the weather. We had three evenings of rain at Jongomero (one torrential) that surprised everyone since it was still the dry season. At Siwandu, the temperatures reached the high nineties.
Both changes impacted game viewing but our guides were great and went above and beyond to ensure great viewing opportunities. Another change that we noticed in the Selous was “progress” since the new dam was completed. The airstrip has been expanded and they are building yet a newer, bigger one. There is now miles of unpaved highway and lots of truck traffic. Of course, all of this has impacted wildlife. Lastly, we talked at length with many of the camp staff. They told us that cell phones and technology in general is changing life in their villages. Many young people are looking at other options rather than the traditional tribal ways." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 13 on a Tanzania safari
The camps we visited both had excellent facilities and staff but Jongomero staff really stole our heart! What wonderful and authentic people!
We recognized real changes in Southern Tanzania that have occurred during the five years since we last visited. Climate change has affected the weather. We had three evenings of rain at Jongomero (one torrential) that surprised everyone since it was still the dry season. At Siwandu, the temperatures reached the high nineties.
Both changes impacted game viewing but our guides were great and went above and beyond to ensure great viewing opportunities. Another change that we noticed in the Selous was “progress” since the new dam was completed. The airstrip has been expanded and they are building yet a newer, bigger one. There is now miles of unpaved highway and lots of truck traffic. Of course, all of this has impacted wildlife. Lastly, we talked at length with many of the camp staff. They told us that cell phones and technology in general is changing life in their villages. Many young people are looking at other options rather than the traditional tribal ways." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 13 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Charlie
DC
"My Sep 2024 trip"
I visited Tanzania between 24 Sep 2024 and 8 Oct 2024
"Our trip was a dream come true. It was clear from my first call to Expert Africa that you had a lot to offer.
You were smart listeners, patiently crafting a great trip that matched our best hopes." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
You were smart listeners, patiently crafting a great trip that matched our best hopes." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr B.
Bishop's Stortf
"My Sep 2024 trip"
I visited Tanzania between 23 Sep 2024 and 19 Oct 2024
"Lovely trip would maybe spend more time in Ruaha"
Read full review: 26 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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Our suggestions for safari camps in Nyerere National Park
Impala Camp
Impala Camp is a comfortable, excellent-value camp with colourful tented rooms raised on platforms, good guiding and tasty food.
Lake Manze Camp
Lake Manze Camp is a rustic, lakeside bushcamp in Nyerere National Park that offers a great wilderness experience and doesn’t cost the earth.
Beho Beho
Beho Beho is one of the best camps we work with in Africa, with gracious hosts, fantastic food and most importantly, excellent guiding.
Sand Rivers Camp
The stylishly put together Sand Rivers has an outstanding reputation, with a wonderful location on the Rufiji River and great guides.
Siwandu
Siwandu is a luxurious and smoothly run camp with beautiful rooms and superb service offering great views over Lake Nzerakera.
Beho Beho Tree-house
Beho Beho Treehouse is a satellite tree platform for just one couple, managed by Beho Beho and ideal as a one-night honeymoon retreat
Impala fly-camping
While you're staying at Impala Camp in Nyerere National Park, you can enjoy a few nights' fly-camping in the heart of the bush.
Rufiji River Camp
Rufiji River Camp has a lovely location right on the edge of the Rufiji River and while not luxurious, it is one of the lowest-cost camps in the park.
Sand Rivers fly-camp
Sand Rivers fly-camping safaris in Tanzania's Nyerere National Park operate out of Sand Rivers Camp, on the Rufiji River.
Roho ya Selous
Roho ya Selous is a smart tented camp on the west side of lake Nzerakera, close to the park’s best wildlife-viewing areas.
Beho Beho Bailey's Banda
Bailey's Banda at Beho Beho is a luxurious safari lodge in Nyerere National Park which can be booked exclusively for you and your party.
Rufiji River fly-camp
Fly-camping trips can be organised from Rufiji River Camp in Tanzania's Nyerere National Park
Kiba Point
Kiba Point is the private sister camp of Sand Rivers, available on an exclusive basis, with its own private drivers and staff.
Mivumo River Lodge
Mivumo River Lodge is Serena's main lodge in the Selous. Although comfortable, the windows and air-conditioning dispel any wilderness feel.
