Itinerary Highlights
- Thrilling wildlife watching in one of Africa's premier game-viewing locations
- All game drives, a river cruise, guided bush walk, guided bird walk and a bush breakfast included
- Elegant Accommodation at Serena Mivumo River Lodge
- Sea, sun & sand time on the tropical Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar
What's Included
- Flights
- Accommodation Throughout
- Travel Guide
- Transfers
13 nights from £4,910 per person
Candice Buchan
Travel Specialist
Discover one of the world’s last untamed corners of the world on safari in Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania before heading to Zanzibar for a seven night stay of blissful leisure in the Indian Ocean, all for exceptional value.
Selous Game Reserve is one of Tanzania’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This 45,000 km2 of natural wilderness is rich in diverse flora and fauna, a pristine sanctuary that is brimming with wildlife. While on safari you may see elephants, buffalos and lions, as well as other animals from giraffes to cheetahs, hippos and crocodiles.
Over 350 species of bird and a third of the world’s population of the rare wild dog make Selous Game Reserve their home. Leave behind the rugged nature for the escapism of island life on Zanzibar. Although its popularity as the best beach location in East Africa has grown over the years, Zanzibar has managed to keep its African charm. Explore the island at your leisure.
Itinerary
Day 1 International flight journey to Tanzania
Depart from London Heathrow or selected other UK airports (if flying from UK) on an overnight flight to Dar es Salaam .
Day 2 Tanzania - Selous Game Reserve
On arrival you will be met and taken to the domestic terminal for your light aircraft flight to Selous Game Reserve. Once you have landed at the airstrip you will be met by the camp vehicle and thrown straight into the adventure of a game drive on route to Serena Mivumo River Lodge, your romantic hideaway for the next four nights.
Spend the evening relaxing in comfort, surrounded by the astonishing nature, enjoyed from your private deck equipped with loungers and river views. The seclude rooms are widely spaced from each other and in the depths of the wilderness, you will feel as if you are the only two there discovering Africa’s last frontier together.
Your stay will include all meals and local drinks along with the activities of daily game drives, a river cruise, bush walk, bird walk and a bush breakfast.
Day 3 Selous Game Reserve
Spend the next three days immersing yourself in the intriguing nature of this magnificent reserve. Travel along the lifeline of the reserve surrounded by animals, the Rufiji River; grazing antelopes keeping an eye out for snapping crocodiles, snorting hippos happily wallowing, wild dogs scampering up for a drink, prides of lions relaxing in the sun and if you’re lucky catching sight of a lioness darting after a buffalo for her cubs next meal. Home to the largest concentration of elephants, the sight of these huge animals migrating as one across the grasslands is an incredible sight.
Enjoy this marvellous authentic safari across the rolling savannahs, open grasslands, riverine forests and swamps of an unspoilt piece of Africa.
Staying at
Serena Mivumo River Lodge
Day 6 Head to Kiwenga Beach, Zanzibar
Today you will enjoy your last game activity in the morning before being transferred to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to the Spice Island of Zanzibar. Check into the comfortable Shooting Star Lodge and a Seaview Cottage for a six night stay with dinner and breakfast included.
Day 7-11 Fun in the Zanzibari sun
Enjoy rest & relaxation time in Zanzibar - or, venture out and explore some of the island's sites such as Jozani Forest.
Day 12 Zanzibar - UK flight journey
Today you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your return overnight flight journey back to London Heathrow or selected other UK airports, if flying back to UK
Day 13 Arrival back home
This morning, arrive back into London Heathrow or selected other UK airports, if flying to the UK
Candice Buchan
Travel Specialist
Pricing Information & Dates
13 nights from £4,910 per person
Candice Buchan
Travel Specialist
Price Includes
- Return International Flights as per the itinerary
- All airport taxes and security charges
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Transfers as specified
- Activities and excursions as specified
- All entrace fees on sightseeing tours as specified
• International flights
• Internal flights
• Airport transfers
• All accommodation and transport as per itinerary
• Full Board basis with local drinks at Selous Serena Camp
• All game activities as indicated, park fees & services of a professional driver/guide whilst on safari
• Accommodation at Shooting Star Lodge on Half board.
Price Excludes
- Travel Insurance
- Any meals not specified in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional excursions
• Visa fee
• Departure taxes
• Gratuities to the driver guide
• Comprehensive travel insurance
• Drinks, laundry, purchases of personal nature, telephone calls, additional activities
Pricing Notes
• Luggage restriction of 15 kilograms per person in soft bags only
Why Choose Us?
Passionate travel experts
- We've been leading wildlife travel since our first South Africa tours over 25 years ago
- Our Travel Specialists have lived in their specialist area for years
- We work with local guides to immerse you deeper in our diverse range of experiences
Personal & tailor-made
- You'll speak to your own expert who'll share their first-hand knowledge
- We'll make your itinerary seamless with 24/7 emergency contact available
- Your Travel Specialist will listen to ensure you have the best chance of seeing the wildlife you love
Responsible by nature
- We take care to actively contribute to the conservation of environments we visit
- For select countries, we make a charitable donation on your behalf when you make your booking
- We've partnered with conservation experts and NGOs to curate responsible tours
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