Popular safari and beach combinations include Tanzania with Zanzibar, Kenya with Diani Beach, South Africa with Mauritius, and a southern African safari with Mozambique. The best pairing depends on travel season, flight connections and budget, with three to five beach nights offering a relaxed finish after your safari.
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Tanzania and Zanzibar: Combine mainland wildlife viewing with beaches, marine activities and Stone Town.
Kenya and Diani: Pair safari areas such as the Maasai Mara with time on Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast.
South Africa and Mauritius: Combine a safari, and potentially Cape Town, with an island stay.
Southern Africa and Mozambique: Explore suitable safari destinations before continuing to a coastal or island property.
Check the weather in both destinations rather than assuming their best seasons match. Flight schedules, transfer arrangements and entry requirements also affect how smoothly the combination works.
Itineraries
9 DaysEastern Africa
Experience the ultimate Tanzania bush and beach journey—Tarangire’s elephants, Ngorongoro Crater’s wildlife, the Northern Serengeti Migration, and barefoot luxury in Zanzibar.
7 DaysEastern Africa
This 7-day journey blends the vibrance of Johannesburg with the serenity of Mozambique’s Bazaruto Island. Begin with a night in Johannesburg before flying to Vilanculos and transferring to the Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa for six nights of barefoot luxury. Days are yours to enjoy—whether it’s snorkeling, diving, dune excursions, or simply unwinding on pristine beaches with world-class dining and spa indulgence. End your retreat refreshed, recharged, and immersed in the beauty of Southern Africa.
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