When you embark on a safari holiday, you usually expect to spend most of your time patrolling...
Zanzibar & Selous
Trip type:
Wildlife
Activity level:
Easy
Max group size:
16 Africa, Tanzania | 14 days
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ZA Trip Overview:
On Zanzibar holidays discover 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. For the bird lovers on holidays to Zanzibar, check out our January departure in the Green season with a birding focus with our expert leader.
Trip Highlights:
What's included:
Transport - Light aircraft, 4WD, boat, on foot, minibus, train.
Accommodation - Hotels (7nts), lodge (4nts).
Meals - 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 8 dinners.
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 on our Selous Zanzibar holiday tours. One of the best times for Zanzibar holidays 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, holidays to Zanzibar in December through to February are 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
On your Zanzibar holidays 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 from the beach or explore the centre of the island to learn about the many spices that grow here.
Birding dedicated departure
The 15th of January being during the Green Season in Southern Tanzania, this is the perfect time to enjoy bird watching in Selous Reserve. Your group leader will share his passion for the great diversity of colourful birds you will encounter on your safari. For more details, see the birding departure box on the right.
Our Zanzibar & Selous trip is just one of our many Tanzania tours. To find out more visit our Tanzania holidays page.
Prices from
$4,024pp inc flights
$2,803pp exc flights
Save up to £250 per person
Offer Extended! Book by 31 May and quote WW Olympics 1 for this special offer. You could save up to £250 per person on selected departures in July & August. Please see our specials page for more details.
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