Fly from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Selous - Mtemere (SE40)
Whether you're travelling from Zanzibar to Selous - Mtemere for vacations, business or family visits its always a smart choice to compare prices and make sure you're getting the best deal before booking your travel. Travelling from the Selous River Camp of Tanzania to the East coast Islands can be quite the exhausting journey but as soon as you reach the beautiful beaches and see those stunning sun-kissed shores you'll feel the excitement generated by the hustle and bustle of Island life in Zanzibar.
There is a direct connection between Zanzibar and Selous - Mtemere. Use the box above to search flights for your specific dates and passenger numbers.
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Distance and Flight Time
There are a few direct flights servicing the Zanzibar to Selous - Mtemere route each week with flights available on this route from both Zan Air and Coastal Aviation. Flying time is around 2 hours and 30 minutes in order to cover the 210-kilometre distance. Alternatively, if there is no direct flight on the day you would like to travel you can book a flight to Dar es Salaam and catch a connecting flight to Selous - Mtemere.
If you prefer to get a better lay of the land you can also travel by road by hiring a car or booking a bus, travelling by road you will have to cover around 262 kilometres in total. You will need to grab a ferry from the Island of Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam and then travel by road from Dar Es Salaam to Selous - Mtemere and then. The entire trip will take you around 6 hours and 58 minutes to complete.
Not to Miss During Flights
After take off you will head in a South Westerly direction before you reach Pande Game Reserve on the outskirts of Dar Es Salaam. Once you've flown past the coast and you will travel until you reach the Rufiji River and begin your descent into the airport.
Airport & Layover Tips
Selous Mtemere Airport, also known as by its IATA Code SE4, is a regional airport located in the Selous Region in the Southern Circuit part of Tanzania. This landing strip is one of many airstrips servicing the Selous game reserve area. The Mtemere Airstrip is very loosely defined as an Airport as it is a rather informal setup as is the case with many airstrips in game reserves.