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Tour Overview

Start and end in Zanzibar! With the Explorer tour The Best Taste of Wildlife, Culture and Beach, you have a 15 days tour package taking you through Zanzibar, Tanzania and Selous Game Reserve,. The Best Taste of Wildlife, Culture and Beach includes accommodation, flights, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

Highlights

  • Zanzibar, the jewel of the Indian Ocean

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

  • 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

Places You'll See

Jetty Bar at Paradise Beach Resort

Jetty Bar at Paradise Beach Resort

Coral Reefs Mnemba Island Snorkeling

Coral Reefs Mnemba Island Snorkeling

Guest on Sandbank at Pungume Island

Guest on Sandbank at Pungume Island

Pungume Island beach

Pungume Island beach

Rock Restaurant

Rock Restaurant

Guest swimming with turtles Nungwi Aquarium

Guest swimming with turtles Nungwi Aquarium

Guests in safari jeep watching wild dogs during game drive in Nyerere National Park

Guests in safari jeep watching wild dogs during game drive in Nyerere National Park

African Giraffe in Nyerere National Park

African Giraffe in Nyerere National Park

Hippopotamus in hippo pool in Nyerere National Park

Hippopotamus in hippo pool in Nyerere National Park

Hippopotamus in hippo pool in Nyerere National Park

Hippopotamus in hippo pool in Nyerere National Park

Guests on boat safari, Rufiji river

Guests on boat safari, Rufiji river

Guests on boat safari, Rufiji river

Guests on boat safari, Rufiji river

Guests on boat safari, Rufiji river

Guests on boat safari, Rufiji river

Itinerary

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Day 1 - 5 : Zanzibar - The jewel of the Indian Ocean

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

Location: Zanzibar

Accommodation: Resort, ResortResort

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 6 : From Beach to Bush

Airplane with guests at Selous/Nyerere National Park
African Giraffe in Selous/Nyerere National Park
African Bird in Selous/Nyerere National Park

Location: Selous Game Reserve HQ, Zanzibar

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Selous

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast, you will be taken to the airport for a flight in a sturdy bush plane to Selous. Enjoy a full-day game drive in Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park). This Game Reserve is one of the largest remaining wilderness areas in Africa, Selous is home to over 350 species of birds and reptiles! Spend the night at Africa Safari Selous.

Day 7 : Selous · Set in magical Southern Tanzania

Guests with our guide Sylvester during their bush walk around Africa Safari Selous
Guests, guide with captain on boat safari in Selous/Nyerere National Park
Guests with our guide Sylvester during their bush walk around Africa Safari Selous

Location: Selous Game Reserve HQ

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Selous

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast, you will join our guide for a Bush Walk in the area, where you will learn everything about the natural surroundings. Furthermore, you will enjoy a Boat Safari over the
Rufiji River, a unique experience that gives you the chance to view wildlife from the water. Spend another night at Africa Safari Selous.

Day 8 : Another game drive in Selous Game Reserve!

Guests in jeep in Nyerere National Park in Selous/Nyerere National Park
Hippopotamus in hippo pool in Nyerere National Park in Selous/Nyerere National Park
Guests in jeep watching the wild dogs during the game drive in Selous/Nyerere National Park

Location: Selous Game Reserve HQ

Accommodation: Lodge, LodgeLodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Selous

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy another full-day game drive in Selous Game Reserve, and explore the abundance of wildlife and mesmerizing environments that this National Park has to offer. You will spend another night at Africa Safari Selous.

Day 9 - 14 : Back to Paradise!

Zanzibar airport van transfer with Shamee , Guests relation coordinator
Stone town : Indian ocean view
Sunset Dhow Cruise, Zanzibar

Location: Selous Game Reserve HQ, Zanzibar

Accommodation: Lodge, Resort, LodgeResortResortLodge

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

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

After breakfast, you will drive to the airport in Selous, where you will take a flight to the tropical island of Zanzibar. 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 15 : Return home

Drivers with vans at Zanzibar airport
Guest being assisted with Shamee, our Guest relation coordinator

Location: Zanzibar

Accommodation: Resort, Resort

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

Meals Included: Breakfast, Drinks

Today your Beach & Safari Holiday has come to an end. Our driver will bring you to the airport of Zanzibar, for your flight backhome. Enjoy all the new exciting memories made, as you leave Paradise!

What's Included

  • Accommodation

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

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    Domestic flights are included.

  • Fully Guided

    Fully Guided

  • Meals

    All - inclusive, Full Board

  • Transport

    Airport Transfer at Destination Hotel pickup and drop off Van

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

  • Insurance

  • International Travel

  • Optional

    Tips

  • 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

Mode of Transport

Airport Transfer at Destination

Van, Jeeep

Hotel pickup and drop off

Accommodation

Day 1 - 5: Paradise Beach Resort / Comfort= Zanzibar Bay Resort / Luxury= Dream of Zanzibar

Day 6 - 8: Africa Safari Selous

Day 9 - 14: Paradise Beach Resort / Comfort= Zanzibar Bay Resort / Luxury= Dream of Zanzibar

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Check out our Q&As

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    USD

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Optional

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

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

    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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Apr 18, 2025 - May 02, 2025
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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.

The Best Taste of Wildlife, Culture and Beach

15 Days Starting and ending in Zanzibar, Tanzania

Visiting: Zanzibar, Selous Game Reserve HQ

Tour operator:

Beach and Safari Holidays

Tour code:

BS725

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 8

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, Island Hopping

Activities:

4WD, Sightseeing

From: $1058 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 15-Apr-2025 but subject to change.

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