Nyerere National Park

Characterised by the iconic cry of fish eagles, the Great Rufiji River’s lakes and waterways home hippos and crocodiles, weaving life through the vast expanse of the park and contributing to its stunning diversity. This wilderness contains over a million head of game, including increasing numbers of wild dog — and the birdlife is just spectacular, making it an impressively rich family safari holiday destination.

Lovely lodges and camps perch on the water’s edge, perfect for a Tanzania luxury safari — and while most accommodation is inside the park, we’re fond of some of the outside options too.

July to November is the dry season, when mammal and predator sightings really come into their own — but the bird viewing as the reserve gets greener between November and March is absolutely world class. In April and May, the rains render it inaccessible.

What makes Nyerere an especially excellent Tanzania family safari destination is its wealth of activities: the river lends itself to boating safaris and fishing forays. Exploring on foot and fly-camping will appeal to the adventure-spirited. You can even visit the grave of Selous to give a nod to the man who started it all.