Fishing in Nyerere National park
Fishing in Nyerere National Park, Tanzania
Nyerere national park is listed among the best spots for spot fishing in Tanzania.
Nyerere national park previously known as Selous Game Reserve is a remote wildlife destination located in the southern part of Tanzania, the park was granted a status of a national park in 2019 getting a name of Nyerere in honor of the first president of Tanzania who is widely views as the father of the modern nation-state.
Nyerere national park is currently the largest national park in Tanzania and Africa as well covering an area of 30,000 square kilometers, the park could easily be described as the “Serengeti of Southern Tanzania” and together with Selous Game Reserve, they boast one of the world’s largest populations of elephants.
Location of Nyerere national park
Nyerere national park is a hidden gem in Tanzania located in the Southern region of Tanzania along the Southern Tanzania Safari Circuit offering the best escape from the normally crowded northern safari destinations such as Serengeti national park and Ngorongoro.
Nyerere National Park is situated approximately 219 kilometers from Dar es Salaam and it normally take about 4 hours’ drive.
The larger part of Nyerere national park experiences an arid climate, however other parts of the park consists of permanent water bodies with the Rufiji River with its tributaries being the main water source, other water bodies include Lake Siwandu, Lake Tagalala, Lake Mzizimia and Lake Manze.
Sport fishing in Nyerere national park
Sport fishing in Nyerere national park is majorly carried out River Rufiji the largest and longest river in Tanzania, the river is formed by the confluence of the Kilobero and Luwegu
The Rufiji River
The Rufiji River is the largest and longest river in Tanzania and it is entirely found within the country, this river was formed by the confluence of the Kilombero and Luwegu rivers. Rufiji River is approximately 600 kilometers long with its mouth on the Indian Ocean opposite the Mafia Island
Fishing in Nyerere national park is an exciting Tanzania safari experience anyone wouldn’t wish to miss, tourists visiting the park for fishing experience are advised to carry their own fishing equipments. You will need a rod, bait and a camera to capture this great experience.
Alternatively, travelers can also rent the equipments at a cheaper cost.
The main type of fish caught in Nyerere national park on fishing safari is the cat fish, the tiger fish is other fish to expect. This fish is a little bit heard to catch but with patience and guidance from a tour guide, you will be able to catch the tiger fish which is the most sought after fish species. Expect to catch up to 15 kilograms of both the cat fish and the Tiger fish.
Note: Tiger fish is found and caught in the River Rufiji and the catch fish is caught and found in the lakes.
Fishing can also be done outside of Nyerere national park.
Best time to fishing in Nyerere national park
The best time to go for a safari in Nyerere national park for fishing experience is from June to around mid- October and from December to February.
These periods of the year have accommodating weather conditions for fishing experience.
How to get to Nyerere national park
Nyerere national park can be reached using 3 modes of transport that is railway system, road transport and railway transport.
By railway – railway system is the cheapest mode of transport to get to Nyerere national park, the Tanzania Zambia Railway (TAZARA) is used to get to park and the ride takes about 4 to 5 hours from Dar es Salaam to Matabwe.
By road – both private and public means of transport can be used to get to Nyerere national park, from Dar es Salaam to Nyerere national park it is a drive of approximately 7 hours through Mloka and Kibiti t Mtemere gate.
By air – this is the easiest and most expensive way to get to Nyerere national park, flights are offered from Julius Nyerere International Airport to different airstrip in the park.
Where to stay in Nyerere national park
In Nyerere national park has a wide range of accommodation options from luxury camps, mid-range and budget.
Accommodations in Nyerere national park include
Luxury
- Beho Beho Camp
- Kiba Point Selous
- Sand Rivers Selous
- Siwandu Camp
- Raho ya Selous
- The Retreat Selous
Midrange
- Serena Mivumo River Lodge
- Selous Serena Camp
- Selous Impala Camo
- Lake Manze Camp
- Rufiji River Camp
- Selous River Camp
Budget
- Sable Mountain Lodge
- Selous Kulinda Camp
6 Days Nyerere National park sport fishing and wildlife safari
6 Days sport fishing and Nyerere National park safari (Selous game reserve)
This 6 Days Nyerere National park sport fishing and wildlife safari takes you to one of Tanzania’s best kept secrets Nyerere national park in Selous game reserve. You will take part in some of the most thrilling activities which includes fishing as the major activity, game drive and walking safari in the park.
Day 1: Pick from Dar-es-salaam and transfer to Nyerere National park (Selous game reserve).
Following your trip to Nyerere National park, you will be picked from your accommodation and later embark on safaris to Nyerere national park, you will have a picnic lunch, later arrive at park check in at the lodge. In the afternoon head to river Rufiji on a boat safari, with sightings of crocodiles, hippos and several animals and birds species on the shores.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 2: Game drive in Nyerere national park.
Get up early in the morning, have breakfasts and head out for a game drive in the park searching for wildlife, the park is home to African elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wild dogs, kudus, elands, warthogs, lions, baboons’ bushbucks, baboons along with several bird’s species. Explore the wildlife potentials. later head back for dinner and overnight in the lodge.
Day 3: Walking Safari whole Day.
Wake to another day filled with wildlife experience, have breakfast and later head out for a walking safari with an armed ranger guide to mingle with nature on foot, discover plans and view wildlife while on ground, later you will embark on a game drive in the park in search for wildlife with picnic lunch at any selected spot by the guide. Later after the game drive, head back to the lodge.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 4: Whole Day boat safari in Nyerere National park River Rufiji.
Get up in the morning, have breakfast and later you will later head for your fishing safari experience on Rufiji river for the entire day. You will have your picnic lunch at reserve.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 5: Whole sport fishing at the river Rufiji.
Wake to another day of fishing experience, you will have two sessions of boat trips while taking part in sport fishing, the morning boat cruise and afternoon boat. All the boat cruises will treat to your sport fishing experience with picnic lunch at the reserve.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 6: Transfer to Dar-es-salaam.
Wake to A relaxed breakfast, later check out of the lodge and transfer back to Dar-es-salaam you will have an Ent route picnic lunch on your way. Be dropped at the place of choice.
End on the 6 Days sport fishing and Nyerere National park safari
The safari includes
Transportation to and from the park.
English or Swahili speaking guide.
Accommodation on full board meal plan basis.
Park entry and activities.
Box of drinking water on board.
Walking safaris and sport fishing experience.
The park exclusives
Exclusive:
Fishing gears
Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
Medical and luggage insurance
Tips: we recommend US $ 20 per group per day
Dar es salaam airport transfers
Other personal expenses
Emergency evacuation insurance