Tour Overview
Start and end in Zanzibar! With the Explorer tour Zanzibar and Selous, you have a 8 days tour package taking you through Zanzibar, Tanzania and Selous Game Reserve,. Zanzibar and Selous includes accommodation in a hotel as well as flights, an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Days 1 - 2 - Zanzibar - Jewel of the Indian Ocean Upon your arrival at Zanzibar Airport, your driver will transfer you to your resort, where you'll check in to your room. Take your time enjoying the resort, whether by sipping a refreshing drink at the Jetty Bar, sunbathing on the pristine beaches, or taking a dip in the Indian Ocean or the swimming pool. Consider booking exciting excursions to further explore the beauty of Zanzibar. 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 - 6 - Return to Zanzibar - Back to Paradise Following breakfast, drive to the Selous Airport, where you'll catch a flight to the tropical paradise of Zanzibar. After your flight, our driver will transfer you to your beachfront resort. Over the next two days, relish the ocean, relax, or consider booking optional excursions to explore this tropical island. Day 7 - Stone Town - Explore the Enchanting Streets of Stone Town Your driver will take you to Shaba Boutique Hotel, where you'll check into your room. Spend your day exploring the captivating streets of Stone Town before your departure. Day 8 - Departure Today marks the end of your Beach & Safari Holiday. Our driver will escort you to Zanzibar Airport for your return flight home. Cherish the exciting memories you've created as you bid farewell to paradise! ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 - 2 : Zanzibar - Jewel of the Indian Ocean
Location: Zanzibar, JETTY BAR
Accommodation: Resort, ResortResort
Accommodation Name: Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
Upon your arrival at Zanzibar Airport, your driver will transfer you to your resort, where you'll check in to your room. Take your time enjoying the resort, whether by sipping a refreshing drink at the Jetty Bar, sunbathing on the pristine beaches, or taking a dip in the Indian Ocean or the swimming pool. Consider booking exciting excursions to further explore the beauty of Zanzibar. ...more ...less
Day 3 : Discover Selous Game Reserve/ Nyerere National Park
Location: Zanzibar, Nyerere National Park
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
Location: Selous Game Reserve HQ, Rufiji River
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 - 6 : Return to Zanzibar - Back to Paradise
Location: Zanzibar
Accommodation: Resort, Resort
Accommodation Name: Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
Following breakfast, drive to the Selous Airport, where you'll catch a flight to the tropical paradise of Zanzibar. After your flight, our driver will transfer you to your beachfront resort. Over the next two days, relish the ocean, relax, or consider booking optional excursions to explore this tropical island.
Day 7 : Stone Town - Explore the Enchanting Streets of Stone Town
Location: Zanzibar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Shaba Boutique Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your driver will take you to Shaba Boutique Hotel, where you'll check into your room. Spend your day exploring the captivating streets of Stone Town before your departure.
Day 8 : Departure
Location: Zanzibar
Accommodation Name: Shaba Boutique Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today marks the end of your Beach & Safari Holiday. Our driver will escort you to Zanzibar Airport for your return flight home. Cherish the exciting memories you've created as you bid farewell to paradise!
What's Included
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Accommodation
Africa Safari Selous/ Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar
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Fully Guided
Fully Guided
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Meals
Full board All Inclusive Bed and Breakfast
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Transport
Airport transfer Hotel pickup and drop off Van, Jeep
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Domestic Flights only
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other included
Shared Transfer from/to your hotel Shared Safari game drive(s) Shared excursions Return flight Zanzibar - Selous G.R. / Nyerere National Park Africa Safari accommodation, Banda Bungalow, FB meal plan Park- and landing fees.
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
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Insurance
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International Travel
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Optional
Tips
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other excluded
International flights Visa Tourism Development Levy of $1.50 pp/pn and village tax of $1.00 pp/pn, to be paid by the guest(s) at check-in All personal expenses, drinks and tips 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.
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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
Hotel pickup and drop off
Van, Jeep
Accommodation
Day 1 - 2: Paradise Beach Resort /Zanzibar Bay Resort /Dream of Zanzibar
Day 3 - 4: Africa Safari Selous
Day 5 - 6: Paradise Beach Resort /Zanzibar Bay Resort /Dream of Zanzibar
Day 7: Shaba Boutique Hotel
Check out our Q&As
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
yes
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
yes
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What is the tipping policy?
Optional
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Zanzibar and Selous
8 Days Starting and ending in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Visiting: Zanzibar, JETTY BAR, Nyerere National Park, Selous Game Reserve HQ, Rufiji River
Tour operator:
Tour code:
BS714B
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 8
Age range:
0-99
