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Tanzania & Zanzibar

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Tanzania is one of Africa's most iconic destinations, home to the Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro — the continent's highest peak — and the vast Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world's largest intact volcanic calderas. It draws travellers for world-class wildlife safaris, including the Great Wildebeest Migration, as well as trekking, cultural encounters with Maasai communities, and visits to the historic Swahili port of Dar es Salaam. Just off the coast lies Zanzibar, an archipelago renowned for its turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, and UNESCO-listed Stone Town, with its rich Arab, Persian, and colonial heritage. Together, Tanzania and Zanzibar offer a compelling combination of wilderness adventure, rich culture, and Indian Ocean beach escapes.

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Tanzania & Zanzibar · 11 days

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Safari to Shore: Self-Launched Nyerere, Saadani & Zanzibar Adventure

An independent, self-launched version of the premium Tanzania safari-and-beach journey — diving deep into the off-the-radar Nyerere (Selous) National Park and the coastal Saadani reserve before island-hopping to Nungwi on Zanzibar. You'll book the same public SGR fast train, local safari operators, public and shared ferries/boats and dorm-based budget stays yourself, replacing luxury lodges with well-rated hostels, bandas and guesthouses while keeping the same wildlife experiences: game drives, walking safaris with an armed ranger, boat safaris, a thermal-imaging night drive and Mnemba snorkelling. All costs are approximate backpacker/budget rates in GBP.

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