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Combining a safari with some relaxation on the beach is very popular. This could not be easier in Africa as many game reserves are just a short flight from the coast.
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One of the sugar white beaches of Pansy Island, Bazaruto Archipelago, Zanzibar
Many of the itineraries that Audley can build as part of a tailor-made trip can include a safari with a beach break at the end.
Tanzania’s Selous Game Reserve is a short, light aircraft flight from Zanzibar, making it possible to enjoy a morning game drive followed by lunch on the island.
Kenya has an idyllic coastline and is just a few hours journey from the Mara, or if you want to go further afield it is easy to combine Kenya with the Seychelles.
In Southern Africa, Zambia’s South Luangwa Park is a morning’s journey from Lake Malawi, so this makes an ideal combination. Namibia and Botswana combine well with Mauritius and Mozambique, however due to flight times, a night en route in Johannesburg is required.
Finally, many of Madagascar’s reserves stretch right down to the beach making it possible to enjoy a hike in the forest followed by a swim in the sea; it doesn’t get much better than kicking off your hiking boots on the sand and running into the Indian Ocean to cool off.
11 days from £3,065pp
Have a fabulous safari in the Masai Mara and follow your adventure with a few days relaxation beside the Indian Ocean at Diani.
14 days from £5,280pp
Visit Laikipia, Masai Mara and the Kenya coast.
14 days from £4,220pp
Explore the main safari areas of Kenya including the infamous Masai Mara with time on Zanzibar to relax at the end of your trip.
15 days from £3,685pp
Exploring the northern tip of Madagascar this itinerary includes time in a beautiful rainforest enjoying a variety of lemurs, chameleons, frogs. A colourful journey then takes you through lots of Malagasy villages to the little visited park of Ankarana and then onto the coast where you can relax in idyllic surroundings for a week.
14 days from £4,735pp
The ultimate trip through the Northern Circuit parks. Start in Arusha with an afternoon to explore before heading south-west to Tarangire, home to large herds of elephant. From there you travel to Lake Manyara where you can enjoy lunch with the hippos. Take in the bustling town of Karatu before heading into the awe inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, where thousands of animals reside with a stunning backdrop. The safari ends in the majestic plains of the Serengeti, with enough time to sneak in a few days on a Zanzibar beach before returning home.
