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Tour Overview

Start and end in Zanzibar! With the Explorer tour Island Dreams & Safari Adventure: Discover Zanzibar and Selous, you have a 8 days tour package taking you through Zanzibar, Tanzania and Selous Game Reserve,. Island Dreams & Safari Adventure: Discover Zanzibar and Selous includes accommodation, flights, an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Day 1-2 - Zanzibar - The Jewel of the Indian Ocean Upon arrival at the airport of Zanzibar, your driver will take you to your resort based on the room category, where you will check in to your room. Take your time enjoying the resort by having a drink at the Jetty Bar, sunbathing, or taking a cooling dive in the Indian Ocean or swimming pool. You can book excursions to explore Zanzibar even more! 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. Day 5 - 7 - Back to paradise! After breakfast, you take a short ride to the airstrip and a domestic flight back to Zanzibar Airport. After your flight, our driver will take you to your resort. In the coming days, you can enjoy the ocean and relax or you can book an optional excursion to explore this tropical island! Day 8 - Return home Today your Beach & Safari Holiday has come to an end. Our driver will bring you to the airport of Zanzibar, for your flight back home. Enjoy all the new exciting memories made, as you leave Paradise! ...more ...less

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

Sunset from Jetty Bar

Sunset from Jetty Bar

Fish at Mnemba Island

Fish at Mnemba Island

Guests Snorkeling at Mnemba Island

Guests Snorkeling at Mnemba Island

Corals and fish at Mnemba Island

Corals and fish at Mnemba Island

Pungume Island

Pungume Island

Guests at Pungume Island

Guests at Pungume Island

Guest swimming at Kuza Cave

Guest swimming at Kuza Cave

 Old fort - Stone Town, Zanzibar

Old fort - Stone Town, Zanzibar

Guest swimming at Nungwi Aquarium

Guest swimming at Nungwi Aquarium

Monkeys at Nyerere National park

Monkeys at Nyerere National park

Antelopes at  Nyerere National park

Antelopes at Nyerere National park

The lilac-breasted roller bird at Nyerere National park

The lilac-breasted roller bird at Nyerere National park

Guide and the guests in the safari jeep at Nyerere National Park

Guide and the guests in the safari jeep at Nyerere National Park

Safari jeeps and the Guides at Nyerere National Park

Safari jeeps and the Guides at Nyerere National Park

 Wilddog at Nyerere National Park

Wilddog at Nyerere National Park

Safari jeeps and guides at Nyerere National Park

Safari jeeps and guides at Nyerere National Park

Hippo in their pool at Nyerere National Park

Hippo in their pool at Nyerere National Park

Safari jeep at Nyerere National Park

Safari jeep at Nyerere National Park

The lilac-breasted roller bird at Nyerere National Park

The lilac-breasted roller bird at Nyerere National Park

Buffalo in the Nyerere National Park

Buffalo in the Nyerere National Park

Maasai Giraffe in the Nyerere National Park

Maasai Giraffe in the Nyerere National Park

Hornbill birds at Nyerere National Park

Hornbill birds at Nyerere National Park

Guests and guide in the safari jeep during gamedr Nyerere National Parkive at Nyerere National Park

Guests and guide in the safari jeep during gamedr Nyerere National Parkive at Nyerere National Park

Guests and the guide at the picnic area during lunch time in the Nyerere National Park

Guests and the guide at the picnic area during lunch time in the Nyerere National Park

Itinerary

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Day 1 - 2 : Zanzibar - The Jewel of the Indian Ocean

Sunset at the Zanzibar Beach
Jetty Bar
Sunset at the Zanzibar Beach

Location: Zanzibar

Accommodation: Resort, Resort

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

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

Upon arrival at the airport of Zanzibar, your driver will take you to your resort based on the room category, where you will check in to your room. Take your time enjoying the resort by having a drink at the Jetty Bar, sunbathing, or taking a cooling dive in the Indian Ocean or swimming pool. You can book excursions to explore Zanzibar even more! ...more ...less

Day 3 : Discover Selous Game Reserve/ Nyerere National Park

Plane and the guests at Mtemere airstrip in the Nyerere National Park
Guests and the guide in the safari jeep at Nyerere National Park
Maasai Girafe in the Nyerere National Park

Location: 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 in the boat at Rufiji river in Selous
Guests, guide and the Maasai in the bush walk at Africa Safari Selous
Guests in the boat at Rufiji river in 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 - 7 : Back to paradise!

Unity airplane at Mtemere airstrip in Nyerere national park
Drivers and vans at Zanzibar airport ready for pick up
Shaame, guest relation staff is assisting guests entering thevan at Zanzibar airport

Location: Zanzibar

Accommodation: Resort, ResortResort

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

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

After breakfast, you take a short ride to the airstrip and a domestic flight back to Zanzibar Airport. After your flight,our driver will take you to your resort. In the coming days, you can enjoy the ocean and relax or you can book an optional excursion to explore this tropical island!

Day 8 : Tour End

Location: Zanzibar

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

Meals Included: Breakfast, Drinks

Today marks the end of the tour.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

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

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    Domestic flight

  • Fully Guided

    Fully Guided

  • Meals

    Full board All inclusive

  • Transport

    Hotel pick up and drop off Transfer to airport

  • other included

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

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

  • Insurance

  • International Travel

  • Optional

    Tips

  • other excluded

    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

Mode of Transport

Hotel pick up and drop off
Transfer to airport
Van, Jeep

Accommodation

Day 1-2: Paradise Beach Resort / Comfort= Zanzibar Bay Resort / Luxury= Dream of Zanzibar

Day 3-4: Africa Safari Selous

Day 5-7: Paradise Beach Resort / Comfort= Zanzibar Bay Resort / Luxury= Dream of Zanzibar

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Check out our Q&As

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    yes

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    USD

  • 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

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Optional

  • 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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  • 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.

Island Dreams & Safari Adventure: Discover Zanzibar and Selous

8 Days Starting and ending in Zanzibar, Tanzania

Visiting: Zanzibar, Selous Game Reserve HQ

Tour operator:

Beach and Safari Holidays

Tour code:

BS720

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 8

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

4WD, Swimming

From: $779 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 01-Apr-2025 but subject to change.

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