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:
6-8 hours. Not to be attempted without a 4WD vehicle.
Many Tour Operators run tours to the Selous, but if
you prefer to be independent, we recommend a hire-car.
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Rent a Car
Travel
Mate
By Plane:
Daily scheduled flights from Dar es Salaam/Zanzibar
to Mtemere Airstrip - only a short distance from Selous
River Camp. For further details and up to date flight
schedules visit either the
Coastal Aviation or Zanair
websites.
By Bus:
For intrepid adventurers only!
By far the cheapest option, there are various bus companies
operating routes from Temeke-Sudani in Dar es Salaam
to Mloka village (3kms from camp) though of these, Akida
is by far the most reliable. Timetables are subject
to changes so please contact us for the current schedule.
SELOUS
GAME RESERVE INFORMATION
- Entry Permits for the Reserve are US$50 per person
per day.
- The Selous has two official entry points; Matambwe
and Mtemere Gates. Selous River Camp is located just
outside Mtemere Gate.
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.
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