OUR STORIES

About to go on your first Tanzania safari? Practical, opinionated answers from someone who runs a camp in Nyerere National Park: what to expect, what to ignore, what nobody else tells you.

Why was the Selous Game Reserve renamed Nyerere National Park in 2019? What changed for visitors, conservation, and the future of southern Tanzania safaris? The full story.

A private-use safari camp built for the family that travels together: grandparents, parents and children all under one roof, with no other guests, your own guide and a flexible schedule.

Six species of kingfisher, African skimmers ploughing the Rufiji, lilac-breasted rollers in the open bush – a serious birder's guide to Nyerere National Park, with month-by-month recommendations.

What does a Tanzania safari really cost? An honest, line-by-line breakdown of accommodation, flights, fees and add-ons – plus how a private-use camp like Porini compares with shared-vehicle alternatives.

Tanzania's newest fishing frontier: tiger fish, vundu catfish and tilapia across the Julius Nyerere Reservoir, Lake Tagalala and the Rufiji River. The complete guide for anglers.

The classic East African combination: an authentic private safari in Nyerere National Park followed by the white sands of Zanzibar. How to plan it right, with sample itineraries for 10 and 14 days.

From the dawn light over the Rufiji to a wild dog pack at the den site: a working photographer's guide to Nyerere National Park, with practical advice on gear, timing and access.

Packing for a Tanzania safari? Our practical guide covers the right clothing, colors, footwear, gear and health essentials – written from years of hosting guests at Porini Camp.

African wild dogs are one of the continent's most endangered large predators — and Nyerere National Park is home to one of the largest remaining populations. Here is where, when and how to see them.

When is the best time for a safari in Nyerere National Park? Our month-by-month guide covers weather, wildlife, water levels and pricing so you can plan the perfect trip.

Private safari or shared vehicle? The two Tanzania safari experiences could not be more different. Here is an honest comparison of cost, experience and when the private option truly justifies itself.

A honeymoon safari in Tanzania redefined: exclusive-use Porini Camp in Nyerere National Park offers total privacy, romantic sundowners on the Rufiji, and a safari experience designed for two.

Africa's newest inland lake has quietly emerged inside Nyerere National Park. The Julius Nyerere Reservoir at Stiegler's Gorge is opening up boat safaris, world-class tiger fishing and extraordinary birding — and almost nobody knows it yet.

A classic fly camp on the sandy banks of the Beho Beho River: Porini Camp by Wanyamapori offers an exclusive, private safari experience for up to 6 guests in the untouched wilderness of Nyerere National Park, Tanzania.

No engine, no metal roof, no glass between you and the bush. A walking safari in Nyerere National Park is one of Africa's most immersive wildlife experiences – here is what to expect, how it works, and why it changes the way you see the wild.

It is early afternoon. The heat of the day hangs motionless over the water. Our boat glides slowly up a side channel of the Rufiji, the engine throttled down, the only sound the gentle lapping against the hull. Then we see him: a full-grown bull elephant standing knee-deep in the river, spraying water into his mouth with his trunk. He glances at us briefly, uninterested, and keeps drinking. Twenty metres separate us. No fence, no vehicle, no barrier. Only us, the water, and t

The Serengeti is a legend. Everyone has heard of it, everyone wants to see it – and that is exactly the problem. Travel to the northern Serengeti during the Great Migration today, and you will often share your kill sighting with a dozen other safari vehicles. The images in your mind no longer match the reality on the ground. There is an alternative. It is larger than the Serengeti. It is wilder. And most travellers have never heard of it: Nyerere National Park, formerly known

Nyerere National Park is the largest national park in Tanzania and is roughly the size of Switzerland Nyerere National Park is one of the most remarkable safari destinations in Tanzania and among the best places in Africa for an authentic wildlife safari experience . Located in southern Tanzania and forming part of the historic Selous ecosystem, Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) is the largest national park in Africa , offering vast, untouched wilderness