Zanzibar & Selous

A safari with a real difference. Discover the highlights of southern Tanzania on this trip, while keeping a relaxed pace. Enjoy an off the beaten track safari in Selous National Park. You then have three full days to track game on foot, 4WD and on a boat safari. Finally, the narrow streets of Stone Town on Zanzibar can be explored on foot before relaxing on the island's white sand beaches.

Selous Game Reserve
From Dar Es Salaam, the ‘Haven of Peace’, you’ll enjoy a wonderful train journey across evocative African bush to Selous Game Reserve. From your comfortable lodge base enjoy classic game safaris by 4WD, boat and on foot. You’ll search for elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and wild dog in a region that is home to some of Africa’s largest populations of wildlife.

Africa’s Secret Reserve
Selous is the largest game reserve in Africa and offers unrivalled wilderness. It is home to large populations of elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, hippo, crocodile and the elsewhere endangered wild dog and rhino. Despite this, it remains one of the least visited reserves on the continent. Come and discover this unique, personal safari experience for yourself and escape from the crowds. One of the best times to visit is between June and October, when you’ll enjoy cool dry weather and the best chance of seeing game as it congregates around the shrinking waterholes. However, visiting in December through to February is also a visually lovely time to visit. This period is known as the 'Green Season' as the parks are lush and green following the short rains of November. Many animals give birth in February as well, so keep your eyes open for the babies!

Zanzibar – Spice Island
Wander the narrow maze of alleyways in exotic Stone Town and sense the grandeur of days gone by in this historic trading port, home to the Sultan of Oman. Finally travel to the coast where the warm waters of the Indian Ocean lap white-sand beaches. You can choose to go snorkelling or explore the centre of the island to learn about the many spices that grow here.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1 - Fly to Dar Es Salaam

Day 2 - Dar es Salaam

Day 3 - Selous Game Reserve; train ride

Day 4 - Selous; safaris by foot and 4WD

Day 5 - Selous; safaris by boat and 4WD

Day 6 - Selous Game Reserve; free day for optional safaris

Day 7 - Stonetown; Zanzibar

Day 8 - Zanzibar Town

Day 9 - Beach resort

Day 10-12 - Indian Ocean Beach

Day 13 - Fly Home

Day 14 - Arrive Home