Lake Nzerakera
Ziwa Nzerakera
A quiet lake on the south bank of the Rufiji River, where crocodiles, hippos, and wading birds gather. It is a place to avoid traffic and quietly watch wildlife.
Ziwa Nzerakera is one of a chain of lakes on the Rufiji River's floodplain. It lies on the south side of the river, between Ziwa Siwandu and Ziwa Tagalala, and its shores are open floodplain grassland and palm groves. In the dry season, when water levels drop, large numbers of hippos and crocodiles gather along the shore, along with wading birds such as herons, storks, and spoonbills. Occasionally, lion prides can be seen ambushing antelope that come to drink. There is less traffic here than around the Manze Lake area, making it a good stop during a half-day game drive. A park conservation fee applies (foreign visitors about US$70 per person per day and up, plus VAT, subject to the Tanzania National Parks Authority's published rates).
Opening hours
Daytime (game drives 6:00 AM–6:30 PM)