Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar
Safari and sea - a classic combination
After exploring the African plains on safari, wash off the dust of the bush with a few days of rustic beach bliss on the tropical island of Zanzibar before heading back home.
The raw and remote wilderness areas of southern Tanzania - namely Ruaha National Park and Nyerere National Park - are within easy access of the Spice Island of Zanzibar, making this a convenient combination.
The seclusion of southern Tanzania's parks pairs particularly well with a stay in Matemwe on Zanzibar. This corner of the island enjoys a peaceful location while still within easy reach of the busier areas and attractions.
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Roho ya Selous, Nyerere National Park
On a small peninsula overlooking Lake Nzerakera, Roho ya Selous is in the heart of Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve), the largest reserve in Africa and home to one of the biggest populations of wild dogs on the continent.
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Roho ya Selous
Roho ya Selous sits in the very heart of Nyerere National Park (formerly The Selous), a stone’s throw from a palm-fringed tributary of Tanzania's Rufiji River.
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Game Drives Walking Safari Swimming Pool Photography on safari Boat Safaris Catch-and-Release Fishing
Kwihala Camp
Kwihala is set deep in the bush of Ruaha National Park. It’s the largest national park in Tanzania, with plentiful wildlife, yet it feels remote and peaceful, with fewer visitors than other parks.
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Game Drives Hot-air Balloon Safaris Cultural Visits Photography on safari
Jabali Ridge
Jabali Ridge is a stylish camp in the wildlife-rich Ruaha National Park, set on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Mwagusi River and Ikuka escarpment.
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Walking Safari Night Drives Photographic safari Swimming Pool Spa
Usangu Expedition Camp
On the banks of the wetlands, just beyond the reaches of the seasonal high-water mark, Usangu Expedition Camp sits among the woodland shade offering the perfect launch pad from where to enjoy the mult read moreitude of activities available across this largely unexplored 6,000km2 wilderness.
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Night Drives Walking Safari Natural hot springs Boat Safaris Lion tracking CanoeingSorry, no camps found that apply to these filters.
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Add on a beach break at Matemwe, Zanzibar
Matemwe Beach is one of the most peaceful places on this lush tropical island. With a shallow, coral-fringed lagoon, it is the perfect place for a rustic, tropical beach holiday or to relax and unwind after a busy game-viewing safari.
Choose your Matemwe accommodation: from the casual and relaxed Matemwe Lodge to the more private Matemwe Retreat, and if you need absolute exclusivity, opt for the exclusive-use Matemwe Beach House.
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