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: 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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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.


 
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. Therefore 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
- 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).
- Insect Repellant