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14 nights itinerary from $7,000

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Selous & Northern Mozambique

The ultimate beach destination

For those that are keen beach bums, this is the perfect combination of safari and the ultimate beach destination! Flying out overnight and, within 10 minutes, being on a perfect beach being served your breakfast looking out onto the Indian Ocean...what better way to start your trip? From here is it another quick flight into the Selous to stay right by the river side, experiencing some of the best safari in Africa...and then finishing it off by flying in your private plane to northern Mozambique to stay in one of the most exclusive islands in the world, Vamizi.

Trip Highlights

This trip is fully customisable in terms of length, days on safari, days at the beach, safari activities, accommodation needs and luxury fine-tuning to meet your wildest dreams, budgets and party size. Do call us any time to price-up and customise this itinerary for you.

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Trip Itinerary

NB. All of our trips are fully customisable in terms of length of time, regions, properties and budget. The below is just a sample of an itinerary that has worked well for clients in the past. Do call us any time to talk about this itinerary or any other element of your trip!

Day

1

Fly to Dar es Salaam tanzania

Fly to Dar es Salaam international airport and met on arrival.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Day

2-3

South of Dar es Salaam (Indian Ocean) tanzania

Met and transferred to the domestic terminal in time for the morning flight to Ras Kutani. Met on arrival and transferred to the lodge to stay for 2 nights on a full board basis in a Suite. This rustic luxury is the epitome of relaxation and comfort. This is, absolutely, the best way to start any holiday...sipping cocktails and looking out onto the Indian Ocean!
Fanjove Island Beach, South of Dar

Day

4-7

Selous Game Reserve tanzania

Fly in the morning via Dar to the Selous Game Reserve. Met on arrival and transferred to Sand Rivers Camp where you will stay for the next 4 nights on a full board basis. Located right on the mighty Rufiji River, Sand Rivers offers total seclusion, exceptional game viewing and the ultimate in luxury and service. In your 4 night stay you will experience walking in the bush, game driving with elephant and a whole lot more!
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8-13

Vamizi Island tanzania

Transferred back to the airstrip in time for the early flight to Dar es Salaam. Met by your pilot and transferred to the private plane down to Vamizi Island (stopping en-route to clear customs with your own customs officer!). Met and transferred to the lodge to stay for 6 nights on an all inclusive basis. This lodge is the epitome of luxury and the dream island, with 7 miles of private beach, excellent service and food.
Vamizi Island Beach Lodge

Day

14

Fly home

Fly from Vamizi back to Dar es Salaam to connect onto international flights (international flights not included in the itinerary cost).

Please go to either of our Tailormade Safari Trips pages to see a lot more safari trips, ideas and budgets.

What kind of Wildlife should you see on the Selous & Northern Mozambique trip in 2026/27?

For 2026/27, we expect you’ll be able to find the following wildlife in the Selous & Northern Mozambique bearing in mind the quality of guiding, budgets, time of year and duration of stay all affect your chances of finding or seeing any of the following outstanding animals that dwell in Selous & Northern Mozambique…

The Parks & Regions featured in the Selous & Northern Mozambique itinerary...

A general introduction to the parks and regions featured in the Selous & Northern Mozambique for 2026/27.

Nyerere National Park

tanzania

From $398 per person per night
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Nyerere National Park

Do visit our Africa Wildlife page for our full wildlife viewing guide...

What are the other great Camps & Hotels across the same Selous & Northern Mozambique parks and regions...

For 2026/27 we highly recommend all the following camps & hotels in the same Mainland Coast, Nyerere National Park, South of Dar parks & regions — and let us help customise and price-up your ideal trip for you...
$508$1,606

Price pp pn (USD)

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1 Beho Beho

Nyerere National Park, Africa, Tanzania

Well, what can we say? Beho Beho is certainly a camp that is in the top three in East Africa if not Africa at the moment…they have been leading the way for… More…

4 Nights

FROM $1,381 pp/pn

Beho Beho, Nyerere National Park, Tanzania

2 Lake Manze Camp

Nyerere National Park, Africa, Tanzania

Lake Manze Camp is set right in the heart of the best game area in the Selous, and is, arguably, one of the best value options in Africa! Set up around 4… More…

4 Nights

FROM $600 pp/pn

Lake Manze Camp

3 Selous Impala Camp

Nyerere National Park, Africa, Tanzania

Located over to the eastern edge of the main game viewing area, Selous Impala Camp is still privately owned and, especially in low season when it drops its rates and offers a… More…

4 Nights

FROM $682 pp/pn

Impala camp nyerere tanzania - main area

4 Siwandu Camp

Nyerere National Park, Africa, Tanzania

The first of the camps catering to the top end of the market, LABA LABA Siwandu Camp (formerly Selous Safari Camp) offers great value for money and is ideal for those that… More…

5 Nights

FROM $995 pp/pn

Laba Siwandu, Double banda, Nyerere National Park, Tanzania

And don't miss our Africa Wildlife page for a full guide to the amazing wildlife available...

What other Safari Trips & Tours do you have for the same regions in 2026/27?

An overview of what other tailor-made trips & tours The Africa Specialists have available to Mainland Coast, Nyerere National Park, South of Dar parks & regions for 2026/27.

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Duration

$3,500$7,000

Price Brackets (USD)

12 Nights

Great Safari, Great Beach

Nyerere National Park, Southern Tanzania, Stone Town, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches

From $3,500 per person
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Great Safari

14 Nights

Beach Selous and Zanzibar

Mainland Coast, Nyerere National Park, South of Dar, Southern Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches

From $5,500 per person
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Lake manze camp 4 game drive 16 nyerere tanzania

15 Nights

Selous Ruaha & Zanzibar

Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park, Southern Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches

From $4,500 per person
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Lake Manze Camp lake views, Selous/Nyerere

19 Nights

A Tanzanian Odyssey

Arusha, Katavi National Park, Mahale Mountains National Park, Northern Tanzania, Nyerere National Park, Southern Tanzania, Western Tanzania

From $6,500 per person
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Katavi National Park

12 Nights

Nice and Easy

Nyerere National Park, Zanzibar beaches

From $3,500 per person
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Lake Manze Camp boating safaris

16 Nights

The Ultimate Honeymoon

Nyerere National Park, South of Dar, Stone Town, Zanzibar beaches

From $5,000 per person
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Zawadi Hotel, The beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania

12 Nights

Simple but Classy

Nyerere National Park, Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches

From $5,000 per person
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Kilindi Beach Resort, Zanzibar Beaches, Zanzibar Islands

10 Nights

Only Have A Week?

Nyerere National Park, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches

From $5,500 per person
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Nyerere National Park, tanzania

15 Nights

The Ultimate South

Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park, South of Dar, Southern Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches

From $7,000 per person
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Ruaha National Park, Tanzania, Mwagusi Camp

14 Nights

Best of Southern Tanzania

Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches

From $4,500 per person
See the Trip
Laba Siwandu, Boat safari, Nyerere National Park, Tanzania

14 Nights

Selous & Northern Mozambique

Mainland Coast, Nyerere National Park, South of Dar

From $7,000 per person
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Stone Town Beach pier

Do visit our Africa Safari Finder page to find more trips and locations for 2026/27

When is the best time of year to go on the Selous & Northern Mozambique trip?

In theory, you could take the Selous & Northern Mozambique trip trip almost any time of year depending on preferences and wildlife/safari viewing plans, but if you want to avoid peak season or aim to get the timing “just right” then use the following guide for Mainland Coast, Nyerere National Park, South of Dar or call us any time to check feasibility, costs or best options for the Selous & Northern Mozambique trip…

January fair

February fair

March mixed

April mixed

May mixed

June great

July best

August amazing

September great

October still good

November fair

December fair

Other Safari/Holiday types recommended for the same regions in 2026/27...

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