Safari & Beach Holidays
Bush mornings. Beach sunsets.

Safari & Beach Holidays

Combine Tanzania's world-class wildlife with Zanzibar's tropical paradise. One trip, two completely different worlds.

Why Tanzania Is Perfect for Safari + Beach

1-Hour Flight

Direct flights connect Serengeti to Zanzibar. Leave safari after breakfast, arrive at beach by lunch.

World-Class Both

The Serengeti is the #1 safari destination. Zanzibar is a world-class tropical island. No compromise either way.

One Country, One Trip

No visa hassles, no border crossings. We handle all logistics seamlessly within Tanzania.

Popular Combinations

Safari & Beach Itineraries

Starting points — every combo is fully customizable.

Classic Bush & Beach

10 days

5 safari + 4 beach + 1 travel

Safari: Tarangire → Ngorongoro → Serengeti

Beach: Nungwi Beach, Zanzibar

Our most popular combo. Big Five + white sand beaches.

From $4,500/person

Migration & Relaxation

12 days

7 safari + 4 beach + 1 travel

Safari: Serengeti (3 nights) → Ngorongoro → Lake Manyara

Beach: Paje or Kendwa, Zanzibar

Extended Serengeti time for migration + Indian Ocean R&R.

From $6,000/person

Luxury Fly-In + Island

11 days

6 safari + 5 island

Safari: Fly-in Serengeti camps + Ngorongoro Highlands

Beach: Mnemba Island or Pemba Island

Ultra-premium. Private camps, island escapes, no crowds.

From $10,000/person

Short & Sweet

7 days

4 safari + 3 beach

Safari: Tarangire → Ngorongoro Crater

Beach: Stone Town + Kendwa Beach

Perfect for limited time. Two parks + Stone Town culture + beach.

From $3,200/person

Safari & Beach FAQs

How do you get from safari to Zanzibar?

Direct flights connect Serengeti/Arusha to Zanzibar in about 1 hour. We book the flight as part of your package. You leave camp after breakfast, fly over the bush, and arrive at your beach hotel by lunch. No overnight in Dar es Salaam needed.

How many days for safari vs beach?

The most popular split is 5-6 days safari + 4-5 days beach (10-11 days total). You can go shorter (4+3) or longer (7+5). We recommend at least 4 safari days for the Northern Circuit parks and at least 3 full beach days to properly unwind.

Which Zanzibar beach is best after safari?

Nungwi (north) has the least tidal variation and great sunset views. Kendwa is quieter with boutique hotels. Paje (east) is perfect for kitesurfing and backpackers. Kizimkazi (south) offers dolphin encounters. For luxury, Mnemba Island is unmatched.

What does a safari and beach combo cost?

Budget: $3,000-4,500 per person (10 days, mid-range lodges + 3-star beach hotel). Mid-range: $5,000-8,000 (luxury lodges + boutique beach resort). Premium: $8,000-15,000+ (fly-in safari camps + private beach villa). Flights between locations add $200-400.

Design Your Bush & Beach Trip

Tell us your ideal split and we'll build a seamless itinerary with flights, transfers, and the best properties at both ends.