Safari by Day, Ocean by Sunset
Safari by day, Indian Ocean by sunset
There’s a reason safari-and-beach is the most requested luxury combination in Africa: after the early mornings and the adrenaline of the bush, nothing beats unwinding on a warm Indian Ocean island. One trip, two completely different worlds.
We pair them seamlessly, so the transition from game drive to beach lounger feels effortless.
The best beach add-ons
Zanzibar is the classic pairing with an East African safari; Mauritius and the Seychelles bring polished, resort-style luxury; Mozambique offers barefoot exclusivity; and Madagascar is a wilder, more surprising choice for the adventurous. Each pairs naturally with different safari regions.
“We arrived in Madagascar and [went] to the most beautiful Beachside hotel in one of the most beautiful places I have ever been… an open air lobby, restaurants, bars, and two infinity pools. The grounds were a tropical paradise.”
— Ranger Buck guest, safari + Madagascar
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the best beach to add to a safari?
Zanzibar for an East African trip; Mauritius or Mozambique for polished or barefoot luxury; Madagascar for something wilder. We’ll match the island to your safari.
Should the beach come before or after the safari?
Almost always after — the safari is the early-morning adventure, and the beach is the reward. We route it that way.
Is safari-and-beach good for honeymoons?
Perfect — it’s one of the most popular honeymoon structures we arrange.
How to combine them
Timing and routing are everything — you want the beach at the end, the flights to line up, and the two halves to complement rather than exhaust each other. That’s the sort of logistical choreography we handle every day.
A real bush-and-beach journey
One of our guests finished a 23-day Southern African safari on the island of Nosy Be in Madagascar, at a beachfront hotel they called one of the most beautiful places they’d ever been. That’s the magic of the combination — and exactly the kind of finale we love to plan.
Example of a Luxury Safari ITINERARY
DAY 1
SAXON HOTEL VILLAS & SPA
Bed and Breakfast
1 Night
DAYS 2-6
CHEETAH PLAINS PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
4 Nights
DAYS 6-8
DELAIRE GRAFF LODGES & SPA
Bed and Breakfast
2 Nights
DAYS 8-11
THE SILO HOTEL
Bed and Breakfast
3 Nights
What Your Luxury Safari Includes
At the level we work, a great deal is taken care of before you arrive:
- Premium lodge, camp or villa accommodation.
- All meals, and most drinks, throughout.
- Twice-daily game drives with expert guides and trackers.
- Park and conservation fees.
- Internal flights and all transfers in your itinerary.
- Your whole trip in the Travel Key app, with a team on call.
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We specialise in creating completely personalised travel itineraries tailored to your personal needs and expectations. Simply click on the button below to chat to one of our ecosafari specialists and lets start planning your very best African safari to your very favourite destination.
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16 Lourie Close, Meyersdal Eco Estate,
Alberton, Gauteng
16 Lourie Close, Meyersdal Eco Estate, Alberton, Gauteng
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