ravelling to the Selous

HOW TO GET THERE

By Car:
From Dar es Salaam: 235km, via Kibiti and Mloka - Tarmac to Kibiti, Rough Dirt Roads from there on. Driving time: 4-6 hours. Not advised without a 4WD vehicle.

Many Tour Operators run tours to the Selous, but if you prefer to be independent, we recommend a hire-car.
Xpress Rent a Car
Travel Mate

Tour Operators we recommend (and why):
Hippo Tours - Absolute experts on the Selous - probably because they've been specialising in Southern Circuit for years! Outstanding vehicles, great customer care and knowledgeable guides make for a high quality safari.

By Plane:
Daily scheduled flights from Dar es Salaam/Zanzibar to Mtemere Airstrip - only a short distance from Selous River Camp. We can arrange free pick up. For further details and up to date flight schedules visit either the Coastal Aviation Safari Air Link or Zanair websites.

By Bus:
For intrepid adventurers only! Ideal for backpackers.
By far the cheapest and (most uncomfortable!) option, Akida bus company runs down from Dar es Salaam every day except Thursday (and therefore no bus back to Dar every friday). Leaving at around 4-5am from Temeke-Sudani area of Dar es Salaam to Mloka village (3kms from camp) the bus ride can take anything from 8 hours onwards. Please let us know if you intend on getting to us by bus so that we can come and collect you from Mloka.

SELOUS GAME RESERVE INFORMATION
- Entry Permits for the Reserve are US$50 per person per day plus a $15 conservation fee - also per person. Entry permits last for 24hrs though the gate closes at 6pm and driving after dark is strictly forbidden.
- The Selous has two official entry points; Matambwe and Mtemere Gates. Selous River Camp is located just outside Mtemere Gate.


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CLIMATE
- Tanzania’s climate is predominantly tropical. There is a long dry season from June to October and two separate rainy seasons; the long, heavy one from Mid-March to late May and the short rains from November to December. For the whole country, the hottest months are from October to February. The coolest months are June to August when the nights and early mornings can be cold. We recommend June to October as the most pleasant time to visit the Selous. The cool climate and dry grass make for a better Safari. 

 



 
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR TANZANIA
- A valid passport. Your passport must be valid for a minimum of six months after your planned departure date from Tanzania.
- A valid visa is required by all visitors except citizens of the commonwealth (excluding the UK, Australia, Canada, India and Nigeria whose citizens do require visas), Iceland and the Republic of Ireland. Visas may be obtained from Tanzanian Embassies or at the point of entry (e.g. border crossing, airport). Visas are paid for in US$, are valid for 3 months and are set at $50.

HEALTH
- An International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever is required to enter Tanzania. Visitors are advised to contact their travel health advisor well in advance of their intended date of departure. Visitors from countries infected with Cholera and Yellow Fever must produce international certificates of vaccination.
- Malaria protection is essential. Please consult your doctor for advice on prophylactics prior to departure.
- Selous River Camp does not have medical facilities and our staff are not medically trained. Clients should bring their own necessary medications with them.

INSURANCE
- Comprehensive travel insurance is essential, including medical cover. We also recommend trip cancellation cover.
- Selous River Camp does not insure for medical evacuation.

WHAT TO BRING
- A torch/flashlight is absolutely ESSENTIAL.
- Shorts, lightweight trousers, short & long sleeved shirts in neutral, bush colours. Sweater or fleece for cooler evenings.
- Comfortable lightweight walking shoes or boots.
- Sun hat and sun glasses
- High factor sun lotion
- Camera (plus plenty of film) batteries can be charged from 6-10pm every evening at the bar.
- Insect Repellant