Selous River Camp Location
07°45'41.3"S 38°13'43.3"E
Selous River Camp is located on the very edge of the Nyerere National Park (part of the Selous Game Reserve).
Being the closest camp to the park boundary, means you avoid long drives to the entrance of the park and you save money on concession fees which you would have to pay if you stayed within the park boundary.
How to get to Camp
There are a number of different ways to get to camp to suit a variety of different budgets and time constraints.
Fly to the Selous
Flights can be booked online, several airlines fly to the Selous, including Coastal Aviation, Auric Air, and Safari Air Link. The closest airstrip to Selous River Camp is Mtemere. We can arrange collection from the airstrip, one way airstrip transfer is $55 per vehicle, a return is $90 per vehicle.
There are daily flights from Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. Expect to pay approximately $210 per person each way from Dar es Salaam or approximately $270 per person each way from Zanzibar.
The airstrip is inside the National Park, so entry fees do apply ($82.60 per adult, $23.60 per child), for arriving by plane. If you choose to fly in and out the park will waive the departure fees. We recommend arriving in the morning so you can make use of the valid entry permit.
Please contact us if you want assistance booking flights.
Drive to the Camp
Self-Drive
Dar es Salaam via Kisarawe - 200km driving time 3-4 hours - Dar es Salaam to Kisaarawe is tarmac, beyond that is a dirt road. At the T-junction at the end of the road, turn right. When you reach the National Park boundary, turn left down the Selous River Camp road.
Dar es Salaam via Kibiti - 235km driving time 5-6 hours - Dar es Salaam to Kibiti, at Kibiti you turn right (around 100km), pass through Mloka village and our camp is on the left at the park boundary.
It is also possible to reach us via Morogoro, Kisaki and Matambwe.
Transfer Car
If you want to come by road, we can help you arrange a road transfer from anywhere in Dar es Salaam between 6am and 12pm, including picking you up from Dar es Salaam airport. Please contact us for up to date details and pricing.
Bus
This option is for adventurous travelers, on a tight budget. There are several daily buses from Dar es Salaam to Mloka village. The drive takes 6-8 hours depending on the road. Please contact us if you’re interested in travelling by bus for the most up to date information.
