How to Get to Selous
By Road:
The Selous Game Reserve can be accessed on a road safari however, when traveling from Dar es Salaam, there is a direct route that covers a distance of 240 km / 149 miles following the eastern road. The drive is bumpy and long taking you 6 to 7 hours which is nearly half a day’s drive.
By Railroad System:
The other way to access the Selous Reserve is by using the TAZARA (Tanzania Zambia Railway). It begins in Dar es Salaam, and takes you on an adventure through the trails in Tanzania’s wilderness up to the Matambwe railway. On this journey, you will enjoy the attractiveness of the green countryside. The ride takes 4 to 5 hours.
By Air Transport:
The third alternative to get to Selous Game Reserve is by using a charter flight. There are numerous departure flights connecting from Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam and Arusha that land at different accommodations or public access airstrips.
This tour starts and ends in
Arusha
This operator can help select your international flights, but you’ll have to book them yoursel

Fly to/from
Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO
– Check price). Or fly to/from
Arusha Airport (ARK
– Check price) via Dar or Nairobi
A
transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost