Outside Selous, Mtemere Gate

There are several lodges and campsite just outside the Selous Game Reserve by Mtemere Gate. For those on a tighter budget this is a good place to spend the some time when visiting Selous. For those on long trips a compromise between some time outside and some inside is a good cost effective option. Here the lodges outside the Selous Game Reserve are located on the banks of the Rufiji River affording excellent birdwatching.

For those on a tight budget, it is possible to go on game walks and boat safaris outside the Selous Game Reserve and still have a rewarding experience. The further away you get from the reserve the fewer animals are seen.

The lodges and campsites just outside the Mtemere gate have their game drives in the Eastern Selous so this area tends to be a bit busier than the rest of the Selous. The Eastern Selous is a typical Savannah matrix of shrubs, lakes, Acacia and Miombo woodland. It is an excellent location for bush camping in the reserve with outstanding wilderness in all directions. Camping can be in an official camping spot, or more luxuriously, "special camping" exclusively at selected locations. We suggest combining a lodge stay outtside the reserve with a bush camping experience within the reserve.

to make the most of your time in Selous you should spend a minimum of 3 days.

For more information on visiting the Selous Game Reserve or staying in alodge just outside the Selous, please contact us.