Perfect Safari & Beach : Tanzania Holiday Architects

Perfect Safari & Beach

11 days

Indicative cost incl. flights:

A typical 4* holiday costs from

£8,830 per person

(Based on two people travelling. Low season can be a lot cheaper, and peak season or 5* hotels can be substantially more expensive.)

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Nyere National Park

Zanzibar Archipelago

Day 1

Fly overnight to Dar es Salaam

Day 2

Connect with your light aircraft transfer to Nyere and then game drive to your safari lodge or camp.

Day 3

Enjoy morning and afternoon safari activities from your camp, perhaps a game drive this morning followed by a boat safari in the afternoon on the Rufiji River

Day 4

Walking safaris in Nyere National Park are fantastic and best first thing in the morning. After a rest at lunchtime you can enjoy either an afternoon game drive or boat safari

Day 5

Day at leisure to explore Nyere National Park by boat, foot or vehicle.

Day 6

There is usually an opportunity for a final game drive on the way to the airstrip for your light aircraft to Zanzibar. You will be met on arrival and then transferred straight to your beach hotel where you can spend the rest of the day at leisure

Day 7

Day at leisure to rest after your safari adventure, perhaps catch up on a good book around the swimming pool

Day 8

There are an almost endless amount of activities that you can enjoy during your stay including a visit to a spice farm which is absolutely fascinating. This would work well with a guided visit to Stone Town which is historically important and worth exploring

Day 9

Sea based activites include snorkelling and scuba diving as well as small sailing dinghies, kite surfing and many more. The waters on the Zanzibar coast is teaming with aquatic life

Day 10

Your final day on the beach to do as much or as little as you please, perhaps top up the tan before heading home

Day 11

You will be picked up today and taken to the airport for your flights back to the UK. There are day and night flights available back to the UK

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Everything we do is tailor-made; our itineraries are just suggestions to give you an idea of what is possible. Please contact us so we can tailor the perfect holiday exclusively for you.

The perfect combination of safari and beach for those on a limited time frame or just wanting a short safari followed by a fantastic beach break. This sample itinerary visits Tanzania’s largest National Park, a vast wilderness of immense biodiversity – nowhere else in Tanzania can you experience such a range of activities and wildlife in just a few days. The mighty Rufiji River is the lifeblood of the Park and you can enjoy fabulous boat safaris and walking activities in addition to the usual game drives. Wildlife highlights include lion, leopard, hippo, elephant, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, impala and the critically endangered wild dog. Birdlife ranks as some of the best in Africa with over 400 species.

Following your safari adventure, a short light aircraft flight will transport you to some of the best beaches in the Indian ocean. How you spend your time in Zanzibar is entirely up to you: take advantage of the world class snorkelling, diving and water activities; explore the island’s rich heritage with a tour of historical Stone Town; or pay a visit to a local spice farm; or just relax and do very little… it’s your holiday!

4 nights Nyere National Park – 5 nights Zanzibar

When to go:

Jan - Mar, Jun - Oct (Peak season), Nov-Dec (short rains)

Weather:

Average Temp. - 28 C
Rainfall - 81mm ave

Flight time:

12 - 15 hrs from London

Testimonials:

“Wow, wow, wow – I still cant find the suitable adjectives to reflect the magical and perfect time we had.

I loved the personal touch that Tim provided – he guided and provided advice to us in advance and during our holiday. I’d have no hesitation in recommending Holiday Architects – I’m so pleased we trusted this company to provide a holiday of a lifetime.”

Lesley D