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Tour Overview

There is no better holiday option than combining the best of both. Start with a few days in Zanzibar and feel the relaxation set in. Let go of your worries and tension as you enjoy the exotic island's pristine beaches. After you've rested, it's time for adventure and new input; travel to Tanzania's mainland and be enchanted by what nature has to offer. Explore one of Tanzania's largest national parks and meet its inhabitants. After these very exciting days, spend a few lazy days along vast white sandy beaches in Zanzibar, take a dip in the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean, or explore the underwater world around the island by trying out a diving or snorkeling tour. Allow yourself some time to rest before returning to everyday life. Day 1 - Stone Town - Immersing in the Enchanting Streets Upon your arrival at Zanzibar Airport, your driver will transfer you to Shaba Boutique Hotel, where you'll check in to your room. Spend the day exploring the enchanting streets and rich history of Stone Town, soaking in the local culture. Spend the night at the Shaba Boutique Hotel. Day 2 - Further Exploration of Stone Town Today, continue your exploration of the captivating streets and history of Stone Town. Delve deeper into the unique charm of this destination. Spend another night at the Shaba Boutique Hotel. Day 3 - Discover Selous Game Reserve/ Nyerere National Park After an early breakfast, you'll be escorted to the airport for a flight to Selous in a sturdy bush plane. Upon arrival, our experienced driver guide will take you along on a full day game drive in Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park). This expansive reserve is one of the largest remaining wilderness areas in Africa and is home to over 350 species of birds and reptiles. Spend the night at Africa Safari Selous. Day 4 - Selous - A Magical Experience in Southern Tanzania Today, after breakfast, join our knowledgeable guide for an insightful Bush Walk, where you'll learn about the natural surroundings. Later, enjoy a unique Boat Safari on the Rufiji River, offering you the chance to view wildlife from a different perspective. Spend another night at Africa Safari Selous. Days 5 - 9 - Return to Paradise - Back to Zanzibar Following breakfast, you'll journey to Selous Airport, where you'll catch a flight to the tropical paradise of Zanzibar. Upon arrival, our driver will transfer you to your beachfront resort. Over the next three days, enjoy the ocean, relax, or consider booking optional excursions to explore this tropical island. Day 10 - Departure Today marks the conclusion of your Beach & Safari Holiday. Our driver will escort you to Zanzibar Airport for your return flight home. Reflect on the new and exciting memories you've created as you bid farewell to Paradise! ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Combine best of both worlds with a Beach & Safari Holiday

  • Enjoy a Fly-in safari to Selous Game Reserve (the biggest in Africa!)

  • Enjoy the adventure of a Walking Safari and Boat Safari

  • Discover Tanzanians Nature and Wildlife with a Full-day Safari Game Drive

  • Overnight stays in unique accommodations

Places You'll See

African Lion

African Lion

African Giraffe

African Giraffe

African Bird

African Bird

Monkeys at Selous/Nyerere National Park

Monkeys at Selous/Nyerere National Park

Wild-Dog Selous/Nyerere National Park

Wild-Dog Selous/Nyerere National Park

Hippopotamus in hippo pool in Nyerere National Park

Hippopotamus in hippo pool in Nyerere National Park

Itinerary

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Day 1 - 2 : Let’s go!

Paradise Beach Resort swimming pool
Zanzibar Bay Resort swimming pool
Dream Of Zanzibar Garden View

Location: Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa

Accommodation: Resort

Accommodation Name: Zanzibar Bay Resort

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Arrive in Zanzibar and spend the first two nights of your holiday in our Zanzibar Bay Resort. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the beauty of the island. Optional activities can be booked at the resort.

Day 3 : Selous - Located in the magical south of Tanzania

Guests on Boat Safari, Rufiji River
Guests on Boat Safari, Rufiji River
Guests on Boat Safari, Rufiji River

Location: Africa Safari Selous

Accommodation: Camp, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Selous

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On day three you will be picked up early in the morning by our driver, who will bring you to the airport of Zanzibar. From here you will take a short flight right in the middle of the game-rich environment of Selous Game Reserve, Nyerere National Park. On this day you will enjoy a guided walking safari and a boat safari on the Rufiji River.

Day 4 : Full-day safari game drive Selous Game Reserve

African Lion
Guests in the safari jeep watching the Lion during the game drive in Selous/Nyerere National Park
Guests in the safari jeep during the game drive in Selous/Nyerere National Park

Location: Nyerere National Park ( Selous Game Reserve )

Accommodation: Camp, Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Selous

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The following day you will discover the beauty of Tanzanians Nature and Wildlife during a full-day game drive, so keep your camera handy! During your stay in Selous, you will stay overnight in our Africa Safari Selous accommodation in a banda bungalow. This accommodation is very close to the National Park and has many many wildlife walking around such as monkeys and elephants.

Day 5 - 8 : Transfer to airstrip

Sunset Dhow, Zanzibar
Guest swimming with Turtles in Nungwi Aquarium
Guests swimming in Swimming pool at Zanzibar Bay Resort

Location: Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa

Accommodation: Resort, Resort

Accommodation Name: Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

On the fifth day, it is time to return to Zanzibar in the Zanzibar Bay Resort, to continue your relaxing holiday. During your 4-night stay, you have enough time to come to rest or discover the many activities we offer on the beautiful island of Zanzibar. You can for example explore the underwater world of the Indian Ocean by going snorkeling, visit the capital, Stone Town, and learn everything about its interesting culture and history, visit a spice farm, and many more!

Day 9 : All good things end

Zanzibar airport van transfer with Shamee , Guests relation coordinator
Drivers with Van

Location: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

Accommodation Name: Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

Meals Included: Breakfast

On the ninth day, our driver will be ready to bring you to the Airport of Zanzibar.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Africa Safari Selous/ Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • Meals

    All Inclusive Full board

  • Fully Guided

    Fully Guided

  • Transport

    Pick up and drop off van

  • other included

    Park fees Overnight Stays in unique accommodations based on Full Board Transport and driver guide

What's Not Included

  • International Travel

  • Additional Services

  • Optional

    Tip

  • other excluded

    Other activities and services are not included. Tourism Development Levy of $1.50 pp/pn and village tax of $1.00 pp/pn, to be paid at check-in All personal expenses, drinks and tips (optional) All Zanzibar extra charges collected at property : Resort fee USD 12.50 per person per stay and City tax USD 5 per person per night.

  • Zanzibar travel insurance. More information : https://visitzanzibar.go.tz

    Kindly note that there is a Travel Insurance Required for All Tourists in Zanzibar from the Governement . Inbound Travel insurance is a mandatory requirement for all travellers, regardless of their existing medical or travel insurance covers, and can be purchased online via a QR code before arrival at USD 44 per person.Visit the official Zanzibar tourism website ...more ...less

Accommodation

Paradise Beach Resort /Zanzibar Bay Resort /Dream of Zanzibar
Africa Safari Selous

Mode of Transport

Hotel Pick up and drop off
Domestic Flight
Van, Jeep

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Check out our Q&As

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    USD

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    yes

  • What is the tipping policy?

    optional

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    yes

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    yes

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    yes

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    All our tours are private, which means your travelling companions will be the people you have booked the tour with together with our driver guide.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    When you book a tour including flight tickets, you will receive the flight tickets before you travel.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Unfortunately it is not possible to join the tour once it has already departed. But, our tours depart every single day!

  • What is the best time to travel to Tanzania and Zanzibar?

    Tanzania and Zanzibar know dry and rainy seasons. Each season knows its own beauty, making travelling to Tanzania and Zanzibar suitable all year round.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    When the date of the tour needs to be modified, kindly send us a message.

Reviews of this operator

Roro  

A great first safari experience!

11-Apr-2023

Great 8 days safari experience, saw all big 5s and some bonuses (3 cheetah encounters) in the rain season! Our guide Khalid is experienced and very knowledgeable, he answered all our questions about the animals and knows about the route very well, we can't imagine having this trip without him. I would highly recommend having a safari with Khalid. For accommodations, we stayed at 3 locations of the Africa Safari lodges, Lake Manyara, South Serengeti, and Serengeti Ikoma. All the staffs we have encountered were super nice and helpful and tried their best to meet our needs, kudos to the Africa Safari lodge staffs! ...more ...less

Ruth  

Invest in your memories

02-Apr-2023

We are now enjoying the second phase of our holiday, relaxing in Zanzibar for 7 nights after an 8 night safari on the mainland. We are a group of 6 friends and have all had the most wonderful time. Our special holiday was made even more special by our guide, Christopher. He looked after us like friends and made sure each one of us had the experience of a lifetime. We have felt thoroughly spoiled and cannot recommend Christopher highly enough. Wonderful. ...more ...less

Maureen T  

The best safari guide ever...

02-Apr-2023

Safari followed by beach resort. Personalised itinerary to suit our group of friends. Amazing staff at the lodges. Excellent food in all of them. One amazing safari guide...CHRISTOPHER! This is my 6th safari and 3rd one in Tanzania. We visited lake Maynara, Ngorongo crate, lake Natron and Serengeti. Without doubt Christopher is the best guide I've had the pleasure of meeting. His knowledge of wildlife and flora is outstanding. He made sure we saw the big 5 and so much more! Over 70 different bird species and even a Caracal, one of the rarest cats living in the Serengeti. Thank you Christopher. This is a trip I will always remember because of you. ...more ...less

Stuart E  

Amazing 8 day Safari… with an amazing guide

30-Mar-2023

My wife and I came with friends as a group of six. It was our first so we had no idea what to expect… Africa Safari was our chosen company for our tailor made Safari. They were excellent beforehand and throughout our whole trip. All the accommodation, staff and food has been fantastic. Our guide was Christopher… What an amazing guy and guide he is. I can honestly say that he really made the Safari something extra special for us. He looked after us so well and his knowledge of the areas, wildlife and flora is second to none. Thanks to Christopher we managed to see the top 5 as well as many, many other animals and around 100 species of birds. If we ever return to Tanzania for Safari, we will be requesting Christopher’s services. I can’t recommend him highly enough, he is a true asset to the company … we met as clients, but departed as friends. Thank you Africa Safari and massive thank you to Christopher…. Number 1 guide ...more ...less

Wouter  

Simply awesome

24-Apr-2023

Oh what a great experience did we have with our safari tour to Tarangire and Ngorongoro. We saw the big 5 in only two days and many more. Always helpfull and flexible guide who knows his stuff. Thankyou for the experience! Would definitely recommend.

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Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    Beach and Safari Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 28 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of beach and safari holidays charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

9 DAYS ZANZIBAR & SELOUS / NYERERE NP

9 Days Starting in zanzib and ending in Zanzibar Island, Tanzania

Visiting: Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa, Africa Safari Selous, Nyerere National Park ( Selous Game Reserve ) ...more ...less

Tour operator:

Beach and Safari Holidays

Tour code:

BS713.2

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 8

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Halal

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

From: $820 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 08-Apr-2025 but subject to change.

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