Luxury Safari & Beach Vacations

Have you always dreamt of an African safari adventure that also incorporates some relaxation? Our luxury safari and beach vacations might just be the perfect getaway for you.

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Ideal for honeymooners, a safari and beach vacation combines the perfect balance of exploration, wildlife wonders and blissful downtime on powder-soft sands, allowing you to make once-in-a-lifetime memories.

Safari and beach vacations are fantastic for families too; kids will be mesmerized by the animals they’ll get to see on a game drive but will be equally enamored with the beautiful beaches on offer – perfect for playing on.

Offering a plethora of diverse landscapes, you can craft an African vacation that takes you from untouched corners of the wilderness to rainforests teeming with wildlife, then on to picture-perfect beaches with turquoise waters. Africa really has it all, and we’ve got the travel expertise to bring your dream safari and beach vacation to life.

The Best Destinations for African Safari and Beach Vacations

There are plenty of options when it comes to choosing a destination to experience the best of Africa’s wildlife and white-sand beaches. From the rugged Kenyan coast to a Tanzanian and Madagascan adventure merging nature-rich rainforests with glistening azure waters, our experts will create the perfect personalized vacation.

Kenya

With the wildlife-strewn Masai Mara, flamingo-filled Rift Valley lakes, vibrant tribes and palm-fringed coastline, a vacation to Kenya offers a true 'Out of Africa' experience.

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Madagascar, The Indian Ocean

One of the world’s last undiscovered corners, Madagascar, with unique flora and fauna and hugely diverse terrain, is like nowhere else on earth.

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Tanzania

With unrivaled quantities of game and some of the most beautiful national parks on the continent, a Tanzania vacation is a safari dream come true.

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The Best Hotels and Itineraries for Safari and Beach Vacations

The best thing about a combined safari and beach vacation is that you’ll get to experience the remote wilderness of a safari from your base at a stylish campsite or lodge, as well as the stunning surroundings of a luxury beachside villa. Our travel experts will take the time to get to know you to help craft the perfect accommodation package to suit your style.

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Itineraries

Greystoke Mahale

Mahale Mountains, Lake Tanganyika, Tanzania

Greystoke Mahale enjoys a breathtaking position on a golden beach along the shores of Lake Tanganyika, sheltered by the lush forest of the Mahale Mountains. This isolated setting is home to the world's largest known population of chimpanzees.

Rubondo Island Lodge

Lake Victoria, Western Tanzania, Tanzania

Rubondo Island Lodge is possibly one of the most unique lodges in Africa. Situated in the south-western corner of Lake Victoria it is an adventure seekers paradise in a one-of-a-kind destination, offering a mix of wildlife and lake-based activities.

Tsara Komba

Nosy Be Archipelago & The North Coast, Northern Madagascar, Madagascar

Tsara Komba Lodge is an authentic, natural paradise comprising six spacious chalets built in keeping with the local surroundings. Each lodge has a deck overlooking a beautiful beach with the mainland in the distance.

Thonga Beach Lodge

Maputaland Coast, South Africa

Set on the pristine shores of the Maputaland coast, known as the Elephant Coast, Thonga Beach Lodge is the ideal place to discover one of the last unspoiled and undeveloped wilderness beaches left on the African continent.

Princesse Bora Lodge

Ile St Marie, Eastern Madagascar, Madagascar

Princesse Bora Lodge is easily Ile Ste Marie's most luxurious resort. Located on the southwest side of the island, close to the airport, it offers beach side accommodation in 20 comfort villas, five luxury villas and five executive beach villas.

12 nights

Ultimate Tanzania

Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar

A luxurious and iconic trip taking in some of Tanzania's true highlights and staying at some of the best properties in East Africa. Explore the Rift Valley's wildlife-rich national parks, Masai culture and dramatic scenery, before flying to a pristine beach on the east coast of Zanzibar.

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$21,300 pp

14 nights

Ultimate South Africa and Mozambique

Cape Town, The Winelands, Madikwe & Benguerra Island

World-class dining, stirring safaris and paradise shores, this two-week tour of South Africa and Mozambique is the perfect concoction for travelers who relish exclusive experiences with dose of relaxation. We’ve hand-picked the very best hotels and lodges to make sure every stop on the trip promises peerless style complimented by seamless service.

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$14,400 pp

11 nights

Ultimate Malawi

Majete & Lake Malawi

Delve into the paramount of Malawi by combining the reviving safari experiences of Majete Game Reserve and Liwonde National Park with the crystal-clear waters and relaxed atmosphere of Lake Malawi. Soak up a variety of unique and individually curated experiences while taking some time to explore on your own and find gems that will take you off the tourist trail, all while devouring first-class cuisine and residing in luxurious lodges complimented by seamless service.

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$7,100 pp

15 nights

Ultimate Kenya and Madagascar

Maasai Mara & Madagascar

This wildlife focused itinerary combines a traditional and authentic Kenyan safari which allows you the opportunity to spot big game, and at the right time of year, the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara before you go in search of the rarer lemurs which can only be found in the wilds of Madagascar. Mixing authentic accommodations in the best locations for wildlife viewing with a luxury ending on the beach, this trip is perfect for adventurous nature enthusiasts.

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$12,800 pp

9 nights

Ultimate Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park & Mana Pools

This week long itinerary combines two of Zimbabwe’s major highlights, the raging waters of UNESCO world heritage site Victoria Falls and the wildlife rich Hwange National Park. Explore the Zambezi river by canoe or motorboat, visit the awe-inspiring falls, go in search of wildlife on 4x4 game drives and jump aboard the elephant express on a unique train journey through Hwange National Park.

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$11,500 pp

10 nights

Family Fun in Madagascar and Mauritius

Andasibe, Madagascar and Mauritius

Let us take your family on a journey through the Indian Ocean. In Madagascar, you’ll encounter the bizarre and wonderful wildlife that this island is so famed for before immersing yourself in the culture of the capital city. We’ll then fly you to Mauritius where you can enjoy the untouched south of the island, surrounded by tea plantations and azure water. We’ve hand picked hotels that keep family fun and comfort in mind and thrown in some unforgettable experiences along the way.

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$3,700 pp

11 nights

Family Fun in Tanzania

Selous, Stone Town & Zanzibar Beach

Journey to Tanzania for an activity filled exploration of the lesser visited Selous Game Reserve. This hidden gem in the south is ideal for intrepid families, due to its offering of immersive safari activities. After an exhilarating wildlife experience, fly over to the island of Zanzibar and delve into the enthralling culture of Stone Town, before sinking into serenity in a luxury retreat for five nights, with doses of adventure along the way.

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$9,800 pp

12 nights

Family Fun in Kenya

Lewa Conservancy, Masai Mara and Diani Beach

Combining incredible safari experiences, plenty of sporting activities, flights in a vintage biplane and time enjoying watersports by the beach, our Kenya family tours promise a one-of-a-kind trip the kids will remember forever. Young children and teenagers will be transfixed by what Kenya has to offer, from cultural encounters to epic wildlife.

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$11,800 pp

14 nights

Family Fun in Malawi

Liwonde, Nyika & Lake Malawi

Stray off the usual tourist tracks and head to Malawi for a relaxed adventure in this green and productive land with towering highlands, rolling farmlands, and the vast Lake Malawi with its clear, rich waters, teeming with fish, stretching over 300 miles.

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$12,900 pp

12 nights

Limitless Tanzania

Grumeti Reserves & Zanzibar

Leap into this unbeatable Tanzanian adventure while experiencing some of East Africa’s most luxurious lodges. Bask in the sheer beauty of the famous Serengeti in the most exclusive way possible, away from the crowds, but with an abundance of wildlife right on your doorstep. Lose yourself in ultimate barefoot luxury at Thanda island where you can only but relax and unwind on the paradise soft white sandy beach watching the eb and flow of the ocean stretch before you.

African Safari Vacation Guides and Inspiration

Ready to start planning your African safari and beach vacation? You’ll find all the inspiration you need with our expert-written guides below, from destination planning to activities and more...

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Luxury Safari & Beach Vacations

The Best Destinations for African Safari and Beach Vacations

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Why Scott Dunn?

Unique to You

Seamless Service

Carefully Curated Collection

Luxury in Every Sense