Beach & Safari Holiday

10 Days Starting and ending in Zanzibar, Tanzania

Visiting: Zanzibar, Stone Town, Selous Game Reserve HQ

Tour operator:

Beach and Safari Holidays

Tour code:

BS712B

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 8

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

4WD, Swimming

From: $1548 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 28-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Start and end in Zanzibar! With the Explorer tour Beach & Safari Holiday, you have a 10 days tour package taking you through Zanzibar, Tanzania and 2 other destinations in Tanzania. Beach & Safari Holiday includes accommodation in a hotel as well as flights, an expert guide, meals, transport and more. 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!

Highlights

  • Zanzibar, the jewel of the Indian Ocean

  • Bush Walk, explore the Tanzanian Bush by foot!

  • Boat Safari on the Rufiji River, the largest and longest river in Tanzania and one of the few places where it is possible to see wildlife from the water.

  • Selous Game Reserve, the largest protected game reserve on the African continent.

Places You'll See

Stone Town Ocean View

Stone Town Ocean View

The Rock Restaurant Zanzibar

The Rock Restaurant Zanzibar

Sunset Dhow Cruise, Zanzibar

Sunset Dhow Cruise, Zanzibar

Guests on Boat Excursion in Zanzibar

Guests on Boat Excursion in Zanzibar

Dolphin tour Zanzibar

Dolphin tour Zanzibar

Guest on Sandbank at Pungume Island, Zanzibar

Guest on Sandbank at Pungume Island, Zanzibar

Dolphin tour Zanzibar

Dolphin tour Zanzibar

Giraffe in Selous/Nyerere National Park

Giraffe in Selous/Nyerere National Park

Hippopotamus in hippo pool in Nyerere National Park

Hippopotamus in hippo pool in Nyerere National Park

African Bird in Selous/Nyerere National Park

African Bird in Selous/Nyerere National Park

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Stone Town - Immersing in the Enchanting Streets

Shaba Boutique Hotel balcony
Stone town View

Location: Zanzibar, Stone Town

Accommodation: Hotel, Resort, ResortResort

Accommodation Name: Shaba Boutique Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

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

Stone town Street
Guests with our Stone town experienced guide
Stone town experienced guide
Guests with our Stone town experienced guide

Location: Stone Town

Accommodation: Hotel, Shaba Boutique

Accommodation Name: Shaba Boutique Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

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

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

Location: Stone Town, Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Selous Game Reserve HQ

Accommodation: Lodge, LodgeLodgeLodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Selous

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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

Guests on Boat Safari, Rufiji River
Guests on Boat Safari, Rufiji River
Guests with Sylvester, our experienced guide during the Bush Walk around Africa Safari Selous

Location: Selous Game Reserve HQ

Accommodation: Lodge, LodgeLodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Selous

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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.

Day 5 - 9 : Return to Paradise - Back to Zanzibar

Zanzibar Airport van transfer
Zanzibar Bay Resort swimming pool
Dream Of Zanzibar Ocean view bedroom

Location: Selous Game Reserve HQ, Zanzibar

Accommodation: Resort, ResortResort

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

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

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

Zanzibar airport van transfer with Shamee , Guests relation coordinator
Breakfast at the restaurant
Zanzibar airport van transfer with the guest

Location: Zanzibar

Accommodation: Resort, ResortResort

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

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

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!

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Africa Safari Selous / Shaba Boutique Hotel / Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

  • Fully Guided

    Fully Guided

  • Meals

    Bed & Breakfast Full board All inclusive

  • Transport

    Airport pickup and drop-off van, jeep

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    Domestic flights only

  • other included

    Park fees Tour guide Entry tickets to national parks accommodation with all meals Domestic flight

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

  • Insurance

  • International Travel

  • Optional

    Tips

  • other excluded

    Tourist tax payment

  • 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

Mode of Transport

Hotel Pick up and drop off
Domestic flights only
Van, Jeep

Accommodation

Day 1 - 2: Shaba Boutique Hotel

Day 3- 4: Africa Safari Selous

Day 5 - 9: Paradise Beach Resort / Comfort= Zanzibar Bay Resort / Luxury= Dream of Zanzibar

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Check out our Q&As

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Optional

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

    Yes

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    USD

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the 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!

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.

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.

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

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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Mar 31, 2025 - Apr 09, 2025
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    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.

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