A wonderful cost saving possibility is to take the train down to Selous from Dar es Salaam then fly directly out to Zanzibar, thus avoiding returning to Dar to catch a ferry or another flight.

By Scheduled Train: For just $15 per person, this is a very affordable way to reach Selous.

The current schedule departing from TAZARA station Dar es Salaam is Monday 09.00, Tuesday 15.50 and Friday 15.50.

The closest station to the lodge is Kisaki, a 30 minute drive away, and the lodge offers free transfers.

The four and a half to five hour train journey shows an interesting view of rural Tanzanian life as well as two hours of free game viewing as the train passes through Selous Game Reserve.

Please note that First Class and Second Class compartments are very similar in standard and subject to availability. If we cannot secure a first or second class ticket/compartment at the time of booking, we will purchase tickets in the Super seat compartment. Super seats are set out in rows of four with two seats on either side of the aisle. The super seats are similar to long haul coach seats, they are comfortable and can recline whereas first and second class seating do not.

Whilst the train schedule into Selous is reliable, we do not recommend the train out of Selous due to the unpredictable schedule of the northbound train. It is better to fly out of Selous either to Dar or to Zanzibar.

The southbound train offers cost saving possibilities if intending to explore southern Tanzania. Mangula is a further 2 hours south from Kisaki and is the gateway to Udzungwa Mountains and Mikumi. Makambako is the gateway to the Iringa region and Ruaha whilst Mbeya offers a host of options in the southern highlands.
We can reserve tickets to all these regions from Dar es Salaam.

By Car: Journey time from Dar es Salaam is about seven hours. From Morogoro the massively improved road through Matombo to Selous passes through the spectacular scenery of the Uluguru Mountains with thick forest and vibrant villages and takes about four hours. The last 50km requires use of a 4x4 car. If intending to travel by car one possibility is to combine a visit to Mikumi National Park before travelling down to Selous.

A Tent with a View will organise all arrival and departure transport arrangements for you in advance.