Luxury Selous Safari and Zanzibar Island

Style Rating:	£££££ Opulent
Holiday Ref:	TZLSIO

Wildlife of the Selous, Stone Town and Tropical Paradise Beach 

Including two of Tanzania’s World Heritage Sites and a few days on Zanzibar's beautiful palm-fringed Indian Ocean coastline, this easy-paced safari holiday combines game viewing activities in the Selous, Africa’s largest game reserve, with a week exploring and unwinding on the world-famous ‘Spice Island’ of Zanzibar.
 
During this exciting holiday you’ll fly on light aircraft between locations; you'll stay in Serena's stunning new boutique eco-lodge, Mivumo River Lodge, located on the banks of the Rufiji River; and you'll be based in historic Stone Town at the stunning seafront hotel, the Zanzibar Serena Inn.  Finally you'll be based on the north-east coast of Zanzibar at the informal, intimate and highly rated Matemwe Bungalows. 

This version of our Selous Safari and Zanzibar Island holiday is based on opulent lodge accommodation and is ideal for couples and honeymooners. If you’d prefer more or less time in either the Selous, Stone Town or at the beach, or have alternative Selous accommodation in mind, just contact us for a tailored quote.

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Scheduled Departures and Operating Period

This Luxury Selous Safari and Zanzibar Island holiday departs every day throughout the year (subject to availability) except during the long rains of April and May when lodges in the Selous close. This itinerary operates on a private departure basis with a minimum of 2 people enjoying an exclusive Luxury Selous Safari and Zanzibar Island holiday experience.

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Safari Holiday Highlights

1	Stay in Mivumo River Lodge on the banks of the Rufiji River.
2	Experience a walking safari in the Selous and get close to nature.
3	Enjoy a full day game drive to see Lake Tagalala and Selous' Grave.
4	Spot hippos, crocs and birdlife on a Rufiji River boat safari.
5	Explore the backstreets and attractions of ancient Stone Town.
6	Stay in Stone Town's top hotel - the seafront located Serena Inn.
7	Stay in the acclaimed Matemwe Bungalows and savour paradise!

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Luxury Selous Safari and Zanzibar Island Holiday - Brief Itinerary

Day 1	Selous Game Reserve	Safari starts in Dar es Salaam. Short flight into Selous; boat safari.
Day 2	Selous Game Reserve	Choice of game viewing activities - 4x4 safari, boat safari or walking safari.
Day 3	Selous Game Reserve	Full day safari to Sand River, Lake Tagalala and Selous' Grave.
Day 4	Selous Game Reserve	Choice of morning and afternoon game viewing activities in the Selous.
Day 5	Stone Town, Zanzibar	Fly to Zanzibar Island, transfer to Stone Town; optional Stone Town tour.
Day 6	Stone Town, Zanzibar	At leisure in Stone Town; optional Spice Tour or boat to Prison Island.
Day 7	Stone Town, Zanzibar	Optional dhow safari to Mangapwani Beach or Menai Bay.
Day 8	Matemwe Beach	Transfer to Matemwe; swim and unwind.
Day 9	Matemwe Beach	At leisure at Matemwe; optional diving, snorkelling or kayak.
Day 10	Matemwe Beach	Optional dhow trip to the Mnemba Atoll, opposite Matemwe.
Day 11	Matemwe Beach	Another day in paradise!
Day 12	End of Holiday	Fly to Dar es Salaam where holiday ends.

View route map of Luxury Selous Safari and Zanzibar Island Holiday

View detailed day-by-day itinerary 

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Responsible Tour Operating in Tanzania

 Specialist Tanzania works in close partnership with several locally owned and managed companies in Tanzania. We feel this approach has a more direct benefit on the local distribution of income from tourism. We support and fully endorse the recruitment and training of local guides, local group tour managers, drivers and representation staff. With our guiding principle of employing local people wherever possible our guests see a direct benefit in the improved local knowledge of our local team, whether that be knowledge of flora, fauna, history or just general Tanzanian life. Through this approach we can also maximise the amount of your tourism revenue that is delivered directly into the heart of the local economy.

 Specialist Tanzania is also determined to do what we can to help minimise any negative impacts on the environmental, wildlife and cultural welfare of Tanzania through promoting responsible visitor behaviour; promoting waste reduction; facilitating cultural exchange between guests and local communities; supporting local businesses, goods and services; encouraging guests to eat local foods rather than imported foods; encouraging the conservation of natural resources like electricity and water; and promoting the importance of protecting the local environment and nature.

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