There is no better way to end a safari than on a perfect Indian Ocean beach. After the early mornings and game drives, trade the bush for warm turquoise water, white sand and total relaxation.
We pair every safari with the ideal beach — from Zanzibar’s easy reach to the romance of the Seychelles, the polish of Mauritius and the seclusion of Mozambique.
Highlights of Beach Holidays
Best beaches to end a safari
A few days by the ocean is the perfect full stop to a safari. Here is where we send travelers to unwind, and what each island does best.
Zanzibar
The natural finish to a Tanzania or Kenya safari, spice-island history and dreamy north-coast sand, a short flight from the Serengeti.
Explore Zanzibar →Beaches & IslandsSeychelles
The most beautiful beaches of all, and worth the extra hop for a milestone trip or honeymoon.
Explore Seychelles →Beaches & IslandsMauritius
Lagoons, golf and polished resorts, an easy, family-friendly pairing with a South Africa safari.
Explore Mauritius →Beaches & IslandsMozambique
Barefoot luxury and world-class diving in the Bazaruto and Quirimbas, the insider's bush-and-beach with Southern Africa.
Explore Mozambique →Know before you go
The practical details we handle for you — flights, entry, health and money — summarized here so nothing surprises you. Requirements can change, so we confirm everything when you book.
Getting there from the USA
Zanzibar is a short hop from the Tanzania safari circuit; the Seychelles and Mauritius connect via Nairobi, Johannesburg or the Gulf. We time flights so the beach follows the bush without a wasted day in between.
Visas & entry
Zanzibar uses Tanzania's e-visa ($100 multiple-entry for US citizens). The Seychelles and Mauritius are visa-free for US citizens; Mozambique offers visa-free entry for short tourist stays.
Apply for the Tanzania eVisa ↗Health
The Seychelles and Mauritius are malaria-free. Zanzibar and coastal Mozambique are low-risk but prophylaxis is often continued from the safari leg — your doctor will advise.
Money & tipping
Resorts run on cards; carry small US bills for boat crews and spa staff. Tipping is at your discretion — around 10% where service isn't included.
Best time to visit
Dry, sunny and ideal across Zanzibar and Mozambique.
Calmest, clearest seas in the Seychelles.
Planning & cost
Beach extensions from $450 per person per night, all-inclusive.
Every journey is private, all-inclusive and tailor-made — your own guide and vehicle, the finest lodges, and a specialist on call throughout.
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Beach Holidays FAQs
Zanzibar is the easiest add-on to an East Africa safari; the Seychelles and Mauritius are ideal for honeymoons; Mozambique is best for diving and seclusion.
Three to five nights is the sweet spot after a safari — enough to fully unwind without losing wildlife days.
Yes — short flights connect every safari region to a matching beach, and arranging the seamless transfer is exactly what we do.
Let’s design your Beach Holidays journey.
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