Southern Tanzania Honeymoon: Ruaha, Selous & Zanzibar

This off-the-beaten-track trip takes you on a wild and exhilarating safari experience, split across two lesser-explored game-viewing regions before relaxing on the palm-fringed beaches of Zanzibar.


📍 Ruaha National Park > Selous Game Reserve > Zanzibar




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This off-the-beaten-track trip takes you on a wild and exhilarating safari experience, split across two lesser-explored game-viewing regions before relaxing on the palm-fringed beaches of Zanzibar.


Why we love it

“Perfect for wild-at-heart honeymooners seeking a safari away from the norm. Southern Tanzania offers an exhilarating safari circuit, and, unlike most of East Africa, Ruaha National Park and the Selous Game Reserve are very much ‘off the beaten track'. The name of the game on this trip is authenticity, and the focus of your safari will be to connect with the history and culture of the region, as well as a front-row seat to see some of Africa’s largest prides of lion and packs of wild dog. Whilst the region is gaining popularity, the crowds are still drawn to the big-name parks (Serengeti and Masai Mara) so you will be able to step back in time and enjoy your safari in tranquillity.”

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TRIP INCLUDES

🎁 A nemo treat on arrival
🎗1% donation to Hello World
🎪 All accommodation
🐘 Top guides for your chosen activities
📲 Access to nemo app
🚗 All local transfers, ferries, flights
🦸‍♂️ Our post-booking concierge

When to go

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The rains arrive but excellent value rates, luscious greenery and the arrival of the colourful migratory birds can make this a lovely time to go

Dec-Mar

The long rains set in, so whilst low season rates apply, it is a risky time to visit

Apr-May

The dry season throughout the country ensures excellent game viewing and the wildebeest migration will be in full swing, if you want to add a stop in the west or northern Serengeti

June-Sep

A lovely season to travel at the end of the dry season and the start of the short rains - humidity is high but shoulder season rates make for a more affordable Tanzania trip

Oct-Nov

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We recommend flying via Nairobi or the Middle East from the UK - there are a few options so we can help you decide and if best for us to include a night for you in Dar es Salaam on arrival, we can easily do so. Either way, you'll land in Dar es Salaam International Airport, where you'll be met by our wonderful local partners and transferred to the domestic airport, in time to board your light aircraft flight to the bush - safari begins! On landing in Ruaha, you'll be met by your safari guide for your game drive into camp.

Destination

01 Jul - 04 Jul

Ruaha National Park

A remote wilderness with an incredibly high concentration of predators and one of Africa's top destinations for walking safaris. More off-the-beaten-track than the Northern Circuit, this park combines well with the Selous and Zanzibar with a daily light aircraft route.

Accommodation


Mdonya Old River Camp

Mon, 1st Jul - Thu, 4th Jul

Tent

£778 per night

Mon, 1st Jul 15:00
Thu, 4th Jul 11:00

Tent

£778 per night


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Ikuka Camp

from £1,182 per night

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Jabali Ridge

from £1,926 per night

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Kigelia Camp

from £1,360 per night

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Mdonya Old River Camp

from £778 per night

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Mwagusi Safari Camp

from £1,036 per night

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Ruaha River Lodge

from £828 per night

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Experiences in Ruaha National Park

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Game Drives

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Night Drive

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Hot Air Balloon

£469 p/p

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Fly Camping

£162 p/p

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Hot Air Balloon (Not Included)

£0 p/p

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Today you'll head back to the airstrip with your guide, in time to hop aboard your next light aircraft flight to the beautiful Selous, where you'll be met by your guide and taken on another short game to your camp.

Destination

04 Jul - 07 Jul

Selous Game Reserve

Africa's largest game reserve has a wide variety of safari activities available and is a real hidden gem. From boat safaris to walking and game drives, you will not be left wanting. The reserve connects very well to Zanzibar and Ruaha National Park with light aircraft flights.

Accommodation


Lake Manze Camp

Thu, 4th Jul - Sun, 7th Jul

Tent

£1,374 per night

Thu, 4th Jul 15:00
Sun, 7th Jul 11:00

Tent

£1,374 per night


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Other selections in Selous Game Reserve

Beho Beho

from £1,780 per night

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Lake Manze Camp

from £1,374 per night

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Roho Ya Selous

from £1,666 per night

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Sand Rivers

from £1,942 per night

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Selous Impala Camp

from £1,268 per night

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Siwandu

from £1,780 per night

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Experiences in Selous Game Reserve

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Game Drives

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Boat Safaris

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Walking Safaris

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Fly Camping

£162 p/p

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Fishing

£0 p/p

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To the beach! You'll be transferred back to the airstrip today for your final last light aircraft flight over to Zanzibar, where you'll be met by our local partners and transferred to your hotel, ready to watch the sun go down with a cocktail on the beach.

Destination

07 Jul - 14 Jul

Zanzibar

White sandy beaches, energetic Stone Town and a rich history - this island has it all. The ideal stay would be around 5 nights and take in a bit of everything from rooftop lunches in the old town to private dhow cruises at sunset. The airport connect well with Tanzania's safari circuit and Nairobi, as well as the Middle East.

Accommodation


Sharazad Boutique Hotel

Sun, 7th Jul - Sun, 14th Jul

Sea View Room

£550 per night

Sun, 7th Jul 15:00
Sun, 14th Jul 11:00

Sea View Room

£550 per night


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Baraza Resort & Spa

from £1,122 per night

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Breezes Beach Club

from £478 per night

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Emerson Spice

from £450 per night

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Fundu Lagoon

from £686 per night

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Gold Zanzibar

from £526 per night

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Kinasi Lodge

from £390 per night

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Matemwe Lodge

from £672 per night

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Mnemba Island

from £2,846 per night

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Park Hyatt

from £492 per night

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Pongwe Beach Hotel

from £284 per night

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Qambani

from £736 per night

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Sharazad Boutique Hotel

from £486 per night

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Sharazad Oasis Retreat

from £268 per night

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Sharazad Wonders Boutique Hotel

from £292 per night

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Shooting Star Lodge

from £256 per night

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Xanadu Villas

from £648 per night

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Zanzibar White Sand Hotel

from £486 per night

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Zawadi

from £952 per night

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Zuri Zanzibar

from £864 per night

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Experiences in Zanzibar

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In-house Watersports

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Diving

£114 p/p

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Jozani Forest

£98 p/p

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Stone Town Tour

£130 p/p

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Sundowner Cruise

£106 p/p

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Deep Sea Fishing

£162 p/p

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Changuu Island trip

£98 p/p

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Spice Plantation Tour

£98 p/p

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Explore Zanzibar

£0 p/p

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At a time to tie in with your international flight, you'll be transferred back to Zanzibar International Airport and waved farewell, before checking in to begin your journey home. We hope you've had an incredible trip!

13 NIGHT TRIP

Total price of trip

£11,519

START DATE

£11,519

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TRIP INCLUDES

🎁 A nemo treat on arrival
🎗1% donation to Hello World
🎪 All accommodation
🐘 Top guides for your chosen activities
📲 Access to nemo app
🚗 All local transfers, ferries, flights
🦸‍♂️ Our post-booking concierge

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