Camping completely wild can be arranged in the area between Mtemere gate and Lake Manze (northeast of Lake Tagalala). You will need to be self-sufficient, including bringing all food and drink plus a large container to fill up for bathing and cleaning water at one of the entry gates.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
29.85 MILES
The Selous is Africa's largest wildlife reserve, and Tanzania’s most extensive protected area. It’s home to large herds of elephants, plus buffaloes,…
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24.13 MILES
Stiegler’s Gorge, which averages 100m in depth, is named after a Swiss explorer who was killed here by an elephant in 1907. It has more recently gained…
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14.12 MILES
Here lies buried Frederick Courteney Selous, the British explorer and conservationist who was killed in the Selous during WWI, and after whom Selous Game…
Nearby Selous Game Reserve attractions
14.12 MILES
Here lies buried Frederick Courteney Selous, the British explorer and conservationist who was killed in the Selous during WWI, and after whom Selous Game…
24.13 MILES
Stiegler’s Gorge, which averages 100m in depth, is named after a Swiss explorer who was killed here by an elephant in 1907. It has more recently gained…
29.85 MILES
The Selous is Africa's largest wildlife reserve, and Tanzania’s most extensive protected area. It’s home to large herds of elephants, plus buffaloes,…