Wildlife
Nyerere (Selous) National Park has the finest collection of wildlife. It is an excellent destination for wildlife viewing. It is among the places that host the Big Five in Africa. You can spot elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos, and rhinos. It is home to the Big Nine. This means you can also spot hippos, zebras, giraffes, and cheetahs. Other diverse species in the park are wild dogs, bushbucks, elands, crocodiles, hyenas, vervet monkeys, and wildebeests among others. The dry season is the best time to spot these animals in the park. This is usually between June and October.

Birdlife
Birdlife is a key attraction in Nyerere National Park. It has over 445 species. Different species are spotted in different habitats in the park. African skimmers, pink-backed pelicans, and giant kingfishers are found along the lakes. Palm-nut vultures, fish eagles, bee-eater, and ibises are found along the sandbanks. Other common species are trumpeter hornbill, purple-crested turaco, kingfishers, and yellow-billed stork. Boat safaris in the park are the best for viewing water birds. Resident birds are present across the year. But the best time for watching birds is between November and April. Migratory birds from northern Africa and Europe are many in this season.

Scenery
River Rufiji is a beautiful attraction found in Nyerere National Park. It runs through the park. Areas that surround or touch the river are stunning. They are identified as photographic zones. They are also great spots for viewing hippos and other wild animals.

Climate
The park is mostly hot. Temperatures don’t vary as much. November is the warmest month. Daytime temperatures are around 33.3°C. They drop at night to around 21.4°C. Short rains are experienced between November and December. Long rains are between March and May. The dry season is between June and October. Daytime temperatures are around 28°C. They drop at night to 19°C.