​Getting There – Nyerere (Selous) NP

Philip Briggs
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By Philip Briggs

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Bradt guide to Tanzania.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Bradt guidebook to Tanzania.

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Tanzania.

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Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam is the main international airport and entry to the country. In most cases, your tour operator will pick you up and handle all further arrangements.

Many people fly to Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve), but a road safari is also a good option. The 230km/143mi drive from Dar es Salaam to Mtemere Gate takes about 5 hours*.

*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.

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Airlines & Ticket Prices

Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), and what tickets would cost.

Domestic Flights

There are daily scheduled flights from Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park. Flights from Arusha town, the base for the Northern safari circuit, are also available.

Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements

Please check our Getting There – Tanzania page to learn more about passport, visa, COVID-19 and other entry requirements.

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