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How to get to Selous Game Reserve
Holidaymakers when planning to visit the Selous game reserve ask themselves how to get to Selous game reserve, so there three different ways including road, railway, or flight. Adventure guests looking out to visit the bushland heading to Selous Game Reserve has three modes of transport options from which to choose, that is to say, flight, road and rail. There are a number of departure flights from Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Zanzibar, and landing a different accommodation or even public access airstrips. Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) can is used as the entry point for the country. As a safari development to a beach holiday on Zanzibar Island or one of the other beached around Dar es Salaam. There are usually scheduled departure flights to welcome this to both Selous and Ruaha. Even if it is the most expensive; an air safari is the quickest way to the reserve. It stands as the largest Game reserve in Africa and the most popular as one of the game viewing areas in Africa. Though hidden, the Selous Game Reserve is located in Southern Tanzania. One may choose to take a road trip from Dar es Salaam that involves taking a normal circuit route which would involve a trip to the Mikumi National Park heading through and entering the Matambwe gate. It is such a great experience to take the road from Morogoro as it gives the visitors the chance to go driving through the Morogoro town and the chance to view the town that perfectly backdrops Ulugulu mountains. It is such an alluring experience more so in the morning. As one goes through heading out of the Morogoro town, you will have the chance to see the way how people live and work within the rural villages in Tanzania. In these areas, the urban famous culture has not yet washed away their upheld way of life living alone a few stores that may be retailing soft drinks that are packaged by international brand names. A market day would give you such a unique experience as you move towards the Selous driving from the hilly pathways of the mountainous region. Another exciting and adventurous way to get to Selous Game Reserve is through the Tanzania Zambia Railway (TAZARA). This begins in Dar es Salaam, taking you through the bush-routes to the rail stop found in Matambwe. This takes approximately 5 hours.
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Trips that visit Selous Game Reserve
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Where to stay
Lodges and camps near Selous Game Reserve
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Planning a trip to Selous Game Reserve
When is the best time to visit Selous Game Reserve?
June to October is the core dry season, with a second good window from January to February. The reserve is hot and wet from March to May, and many camps close.
How many days do you need for Selous Game Reserve?
Safaris featuring Selous Game Reserve typically run about 6 days. Every itinerary is private, so we tailor the length to you.
How much does a safari to Selous Game Reserve cost?
Private, guided safaris that include Selous Game Reserve start from around $2,504 per person. The final price depends on your travel dates, choice of lodges, and group size, and we quote every itinerary individually.
How do I get to Selous Game Reserve?
Fly into Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, then take a short light-aircraft flight to the airstrip serving your camp. Your Enclose Africa Safaris guide handles every transfer from arrival to departure.
Plan your trip to Selous Game Reserve
Tell us your dates and what you would love to see. A real person from our Arusha, Tanzania office replies within one business day with a tailor-made itinerary, no obligation.