Tanzania Undiscovered Safari and Beach Luxury Safari Holiday Vacation Trip – 14 Days
Overview
Tanzania Undiscovered Safari and Beach Holiday Luxury Vacation Trip – 14 Days
Experience the hidden gems of Tanzania on this unforgettable 14-day safari and beach holiday vacation.
As a traveler who has walked the world’s most celebrated paths, I have found that the true soul of Africa hides where the crowds do not go.
There is a profound, ancient energy in Southern Tanzania—a place where the land remains as rugged and raw as it was when the first explorers arrived.
The Tanzania Undiscovered Expedition is a masterfully curated 14-day journey designed for the discerning traveler who values solitude over spectacle.
We have bypassed the common circuits to bring you the “Big Three” of the south: the lion-rich landscapes of Ruaha, the watery wilderness of the Selous, and the untouched coral reefs of Pemba Island.
This is the ultimate “Bush to Beach” pilgrimage for those who want to feel the earth beneath their feet and the salt on their skin in total exclusivity.
Ruaha National Game Reserve is the largest national park in Tanzania and is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and cheetahs. You can experience Ruaha by car or on foot, making for wonderful safari experiences.
Selous Game Reserve is one of the largest game reserves in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is known for its pristine nature and its diverse wildlife, which includes lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, cheetahs, and hippos. Walking safaris are allowed in Selous, giving you a unique opportunity to experience nature and the animals up close.
After your safari, you will relax on the beautiful beaches of Pemba Island. Pemba Island is known for its white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, home to a variety of marine life and lush vegetation. You can spend your days swimming, snorkeling, diving, fishing or simply relaxing on the beach.
This 14-day safari and beach holiday vacation is the perfect way to experience the best of Tanzania.
Best Time to Visit
June to October (The Dry Season): The absolute peak for wildlife. In Ruaha and Selous, animals congregate around the shrinking water sources, offering dramatic sightings. The weather is cool, dry, and perfect for the beach.
January to March: Ideal for birdwatchers and those who enjoy the lush, green landscapes of the “Emerald Season” on Pemba Island.
Why Choose This Safari?
The Path Less Traveled: Unlike the busy northern parks, Ruaha and Selous offer a pristine, rugged nature where you are more likely to see a pride of lions than another safari vehicle.
A UNESCO World Heritage Marvel: Explore the Selous, one of the largest protected wilderness areas on earth, home to a staggering diversity of over 440 bird species and the rare African wild dog.
The Best Showers in Tanzania: Experience the legendary comfort of Sand River Lodge, where the architecture celebrates the views and the hospitality is world-renowned.
Pemba’s Emerald Secret: While most flock to Zanzibar, we take you to its remote sister, Pemba Island, home to the Indian Ocean’s most vibrant coral reefs and the ultra-exclusive Fundu Lagoon.
True Wilderness Immersive: Transition seamlessly from 4×4 game drives to silent boating safaris and professional-led walking expeditions.
Book your trip today and start planning your unforgettable adventure!
Trip Highlights
- Customize this safari by adding more destinations or even more days at each location for a truly memorable safari experience.
- Begin and end your adventure staying at a city hotel close to the Indian Ocean beach in Dar Es Salaam City, Tanzania.
- Experience how East Africa might have been centuries ago when the early explorers visited it at Ruaha National Game Reserve and Selous National Game Reserve.
- Visit game reserves that offer a pristine and rugged nature away from the mass touristic crowds at Ruaha National Game Reserve and Selous National Game Reserve.
- Explore the game reserves on foot on guided walking safaris or by 4x4 safari vehicles for the ultimate safari experience and a unique opportunity to experience nature and the animals very close at Ruaha National Game Reserve and Selous National Game Reserve.
- View the large herds of buffalo, wild dogs, the rare sable antelope and Roan antelope at Ruaha National Game Reserve.
- Visit a game reserve named after an early English explorer and elephant hunter Frederick Courtney Selous the Selous National Game Reserve.
- Visit and explore one of the largest game reserves in the world and its diverse landscapes of volcanic hot springs, lakes, savannahs, forests and large rocks The Selous National Game Reserve.
- Visit a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list because of the diversity of animals and the pristine nature of the area Selous National Game Reserve.
- See and explore the Stiegler Gorge, which is 100 meters deep and 100 meters wide at the Selous National Game Reserve.
- Take a boating cruise for a different experience along the Rufiji River viewing the wild game and birds along the river shores and banks at Selous National Game Reserve.
- Visit one of the most pristine islands in the Indian Ocean coast a haven for those seeking peace and the water sports Pemba Island.
- Visit the exotic, remote, small and idyllic Island of Pemba part of the Zanzibar Archipelago.
- Go on diving or snorkeling trips to Mesali Island in the Indian Ocean not so far from Pemba Island.
- Enjoy and view the beautiful the sun sets at Pemba Island on a Sunset dhow cruise.
- Take canoe trips to see the mangroves.
- Take aroma therapy massage treatment to pamper yourself and just relax.
- Go on a big game fishing expedition at the Pemba Channel the best place to conduct big game fishing.
- Relax on the beach and at the lodge and just forget it all just you and your little Island paradise.
