Selous & Zanzibar Holiday

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This wonderful holiday offers an authentic and adventurous safari experience in the Selous Game Reserve in southern Tanzania, plus five nights on the exotic spice island of Zanzibar where you can explore the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town, dive and snorkel on the colourful coral reefs, or discover the mangrove forests, spice plantations ...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Spot African Wild Dogs in the Selous
    • Explore the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town
    • Unwind in the tropical beaches of Zanzibar

What's this trip about?

    This wonderful holiday offers an authentic and adventurous safari experience in the Selous Game Reserve in southern Tanzania, plus five nights on the exotic spice island of Zanzibar where you can explore the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town, dive and snorkel on the colourful coral reefs, or discover the mangrove forests, spice plantations and local villages.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age range6 to 17 years
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityDar es Salaam
End CityStone Town

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa

Attractions

  • Dar es Salaam

Activities

  • Game drive
  • Kid-friendly activities
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Safari
  • Snorkeling
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Light aircraft flights
    • Private airport transfers
    • Shared safari activities
    • Meals & drinks as mentioned in full itinerary
    • Professional local staff with fair salaries
    • Selous Reserve fees
    • Your choice of accommodation styles

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1:

Your ‘Selous and Zanzibar Holiday’ starts as soon as you board your international flight to Dar es Salaam Airport. If you’re flying from the UK we recommend that you fly with British Airways or Kenya Airways via Nairobi, total flight duration approximately 11 hours 50 minutes.

Overnight: International flight

Day 2:

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Selous Reserve

Upon arrival at Dar es Salaam Airport you will be met by a representative and transferred to the domestic terminal. You will then board your scheduled light aircraft flight to the Selous Game Reserve in s...

Days 3-5:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Selous Reserve

Selous is Africa's largest game reserve covering over 50,000 square kms, yet it remains one of Tanzania’s least known reserves and the numbers of visitors to Selous are much lower than the nort...

Day 6:

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Overnight: Zanzibar

This morning you can enjoy one final game drive in the Selous before being transferred back to the airstrip for your scheduled light aircraft flight to Zanzibar.

You will be met on arrival in Zanziba...

Days 7-10:

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Overnight: Zanzibar

With its beautiful sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters and colourful coral reefs, Zanzibar is the perfect destination for post-safari relaxation. 

Should you wish to be active there are plenty of e...

Day 11:

Meals: Breakfast

Unfortunately your ‘Selous and Zanzibar Holiday’ has come to an end. After breakfast you’ll check out of your accommodation and you’ll be driven back to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) for your flight home.

Overnight: International flight

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,100
Price per day$373
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Excellent service from start to finish

Excellent service from start to finish. Probably the most memorable trip I'...

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Feb 2018

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Tom was extremely helpful in giving us advice

After getting married in May 2017 we decided that we wanted to do something a little different for our honeymoon. We decided that we wanted to go on safari but also,...

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Gina

May 2016

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our safari was truly one a wonderful experience

My husband and I chose to do a 2 week bespoke safari in Kenya. We travel frequently but we had not been to Africa and chose to work with a professional that could he...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights
    • Optional tips for staff
    • Meals not specified in itinerary
    • Visas & travel insurance

Accommodation

,Siwandu, Selous Reserve, Tanzania Baraza, Bwejuu, Zanzibar
Travel Insurance
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Meals Included

9 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 4 Dinners

Age Requirements
6 to 17 years
Additional Information

Luxury - 5 star accommodations -Trips labeled "Luxury" are usually in a higher budget tier. All accommodations are in five star hotels, local boutique lodges or comfortable home stays

Very Easy - Trip involves minimal physical activity, such as brief walking tours of a city on even terrain.

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