Zebra grazing on the savanna before a journey to the coast

Kasi Africa Safari · Destinations

Beach & Bush Safari

Pair the drama of the wild with the calm of the Indian Ocean

  • Ideal Stay10–14 nights
  • Safari4–6 nights
  • Beach4–7 nights
  • Best TimeMay – Oct
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Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago is one of the last places in the western Indian Ocean where a viable population of dugongs survives, protected within a national park.

The perfect African balance

Early-morning game drives, late-night lion calls and the thrill of the chase are exhilarating, and they leave you happily tired. There is no better way to end a safari than with warm sand, turquoise water and absolutely nothing on the schedule.

A beach and bush safari pairs the energy of the wild with the restorative calm of the coast. It is one of the most popular journeys we design, especially for honeymooners and families.

The magic lies in the logistics. Short regional flights link Africa's great reserves with the islands and coastlines of the Indian Ocean, so you can move from a game drive to a sunset dhow cruise in a single day.

Elephants crossing the savanna in warm afternoon light
After days on the savanna, the coast offers the perfect place to slow down and reflect.

Classic combinations

The Greater Kruger and Mozambique pairing is among the most seamless. Fly from the Kruger region to the Bazaruto Archipelago or Vilanculos for coral reefs, dhow sailing and some of the finest diving in Africa.

From the Serengeti, Zanzibar is a short flight away, with its spice farms, the historic alleys of Stone Town and powder-white beaches. Kenya's Masai Mara pairs beautifully with Diani Beach or the Lamu Archipelago, while a Botswana or Kruger safari can be combined with the Seychelles or Mauritius for ultimate island luxury.

“Dawn with lions, sunset on the Indian Ocean. Africa is one of the few places on Earth where both fit into a single day.”
Kasi Africa Safari

When to travel

The dry season from May to October offers the finest game viewing and coincides with pleasant, dry weather along most of the coast. Humpback whales pass along the Mozambican coast from around July to October.

The Seychelles and Mauritius are year-round destinations, with calmer seas in the transitional months of April, May, October and November.

How we plan your beach and bush journey

We recommend safari first, then beach, so you finish your holiday fully rested. We plan your flight connections, choose lodges and island retreats that suit your style, and handle every transfer in between.

Whether you want barefoot simplicity or a private island villa, we tailor the balance of bush and beach to you.

Plan your beach and bush escape

Tell us how you like to unwind and we will pair the perfect safari with the perfect shore.

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Know before you go

Beach & Bush Safari: frequently asked questions

We recommend 10 to 14 nights, typically four to six nights on safari and four to seven nights at the beach.

We usually recommend the safari first. Game drives start early and can be tiring, so ending on the beach lets you relax completely before flying home.

The Greater Kruger with Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago or Mauritius are the most seamless, with short regional flight connections.

May to October offers excellent game viewing and dry coastal weather. The islands of the Indian Ocean can be enjoyed all year.

It is one of the most popular honeymoon itineraries we design, balancing adventure and romance with complete relaxation.

Beach & Bush Safari · Tailor-made

Our Safari Packages

2 ways to experience Beach & Bush Safari, from classic value to once-in-a-lifetime luxury. Every itinerary is a starting point: our travel designers will adjust dates, lodges and pace to suit you.

Zanzibar coastline at golden hour — pristine white sand and turquoise water
Classic

Zanzibar coastline at golden hour — pristine white sand and turquoise water

Best months: June – October

Classic · 9 nights / 10 days

Kruger & Zanzibar Classic

Five days tracking the Big Five, four nights sleeping to the sound of the Indian Ocean.

from

USD 3,800

per person sharing

Duration

9 nights / 10 days

Group size

2–8 guests

Lodge

Karongwe River Lodge & Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas · ★★★★

Location

Greater Kruger, South Africa & Zanzibar, Tanzania

  • Five nights in a private game reserve — twice-daily Big Five drives and bush walks

  • Direct flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar via Nairobi

  • Four nights on the east coast of Zanzibar — white sand, coral reef snorkelling

  • Stone Town UNESCO heritage tour and spice farm visit

  • The perfect two-habitat contrast: wilderness and ocean in one journey

Ideal for: Couples and honeymooners who want the full African experience — predators, wilderness and then the reset of a warm ocean horizon.

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Day by day

Your Journey, Day by Day

  1. Fly from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit and transfer to a private reserve in the Greater Kruger. Twice-daily game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, guided bush walks and a night drive reveal the full spectrum of African wildlife. Suites overlook the river where elephant and buffalo come to drink each morning.

    Karongwe River Lodge & Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas

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    Karongwe River Lodge & Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas

    Lion in golden grass in the Greater Kruger

  2. Transfer to Hoedspruit Airport and fly via Nairobi to Zanzibar. As you come in to land, the Indian Ocean turns from deep blue to impossible turquoise, and the white sand of the east coast stretches out below you. Check in and spend the afternoon doing nothing except listening to the waves.

    Karongwe River Lodge & Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas

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    Karongwe River Lodge & Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas

    Aerial view of Zanzibar's east coast at golden hour

  3. Spend the morning in Stone Town — a UNESCO World Heritage site of carved wooden doorways, narrow labyrinthine alleys and Persian-influenced architecture. Visit the old slave market and the palace museum with your guide, then lunch on fresh octopus at a seafront restaurant. Afternoon free on the beach.

    Karongwe River Lodge & Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas

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    Karongwe River Lodge & Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas

    Tropical coastline and traditional dhow, East African coast

  4. A morning spice tour through a working Zanzibari farm: clove, black pepper, vanilla, ylang-ylang. In the afternoon, snorkelling on the pristine coral reef. The water here is warm enough to swim without a wetsuit year-round, and the reef fish are extraordinary.

    Karongwe River Lodge & Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas

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    Karongwe River Lodge & Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas

    Tropical water and palm trees on the coast of Zanzibar

  5. A free day for water sports, beach reading, a couples massage or a sunset dhow cruise. The east-coast beaches are calm in the morning and low-tide sandbanks appear at noon, creating natural pools you can walk to.

    Karongwe River Lodge & Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas

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    Karongwe River Lodge & Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas

    Calm Indian Ocean inlet with traditional dhow at anchor

  6. Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your international flight home. Or extend on the mainland with a Serengeti or Ngorongoro add-on.

    Karongwe River Lodge & Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas

    Overnight

    Karongwe River Lodge & Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas

    Indian Ocean sunrise seen from a beach on Zanzibar's east coast

The route

Where in Beach & Bush Safari You'll Be

Greater Kruger & East African Coast

Includes

  • 5 nights in a private reserve (Greater Kruger)

  • 4 nights at a beachfront villa (Zanzibar)

  • All meals, local drinks and house wines at both properties

  • Two daily game drives and a bush walk at the reserve

  • Stone Town guided tour, spice farm and snorkelling excursion

  • All road transfers and inter-continental flight

  • Park fees and conservation levies

Excludes

  • International flights to Johannesburg and from Zanzibar

  • Premium drinks

  • Spa treatments

  • Gratuities

  • Travel insurance

Where you'll stay

Inside the Lodge

This inspired pairing unites two of Africa's great escapes: Big Five game drives in the Greater Kruger ecosystem followed by the powder-white coral beaches and turquoise depths of Zanzibar. Zuri Zanzibar's beachside bungalows and villas open directly onto a palm-shaded stretch of the Indian Ocean where dhow sailing and reef snorkelling fill every golden afternoon.

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Limited spaces

Full

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Guide price from

USD 3,800per person

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Leopard in golden-hour light in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Premium

Leopard in golden-hour light in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Best months: May – October

Premium · 10 nights / 11 days

Sabi Sands & Seychelles Escape

Leopards and lions on a private reserve, then a private island in the Seychelles.

from

USD 6,500

per person sharing

Duration

10 nights / 11 days

Group size

2–4 guests

Lodge

Savanna Private Lodge & Seychelles Island Retreat · ★★★★★

Location

Sabi Sand, South Africa & Seychelles

  • Five nights at one of the finest leopard lodges in the world

  • Five nights on a private island in the inner Seychelles with just sixteen villas

  • Private vehicle and guide in the Sabi Sands — maximum six guests per vehicle

  • Snorkelling and diving on pristine granite-island reef

  • Sunset dhow cruise with Creole seafood dinner

Ideal for: Honeymooners and couples who want Africa's finest game viewing followed by a private island reset in the Indian Ocean.

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Day by day

Your Journey, Day by Day

  1. Fly to Skukuza Airport and transfer to your lodge in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. The next five days deliver the best private-reserve game viewing in Africa: habituated leopards, lion prides, elephants at the waterhole and the full Big Five within a few hours's drive. Suites have private plunge pools, and dinner is often served under the sky.

    Savanna Private Lodge & Seychelles Island Retreat

    Overnight

    Savanna Private Lodge & Seychelles Island Retreat

    Leopard moving through golden grass in the Sabi Sands

  2. Transfer to Johannesburg and board your flight to Mahé. A short boat transfer to your island delivers you to a place of such extreme beauty that guests often sit on the jetty in silence for a while. The granite boulders, the turquoise lagoon, the silence — it is as far from a game drive as it is possible to be.

    Savanna Private Lodge & Seychelles Island Retreat

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    Savanna Private Lodge & Seychelles Island Retreat

    Tropical ocean setting — perfect blue water and white sand

  3. Three days of pure island life. Snorkel the reef and look for hawksbill turtles and reef sharks. Walk barefoot to the restaurant for lunch. Take a guided kayak to the far end of the lagoon where sea birds nest. Have a Thai massage on the beach. Read. Sleep. Repeat.

    Savanna Private Lodge & Seychelles Island Retreat

    Overnight

    Savanna Private Lodge & Seychelles Island Retreat

    Pristine tropical water and a private beach

  4. Your last evening on the island is spent on a traditional wooden dhow as the sun goes down over the granite peaks. Creole seafood is served on board: grilled octopus, whole snapper, coconut rice. The return journey is done by starlight.

    Savanna Private Lodge & Seychelles Island Retreat

    Overnight

    Savanna Private Lodge & Seychelles Island Retreat

    Indian Ocean sunset in the inner Seychelles

  5. Transfer to Mahé for your international flight home.

    Savanna Private Lodge & Seychelles Island Retreat

    Overnight

    Savanna Private Lodge & Seychelles Island Retreat

    Tropical beach at dawn on a Seychelles island

The route

Where in Beach & Bush Safari You'll Be

Greater Kruger & East African Coast

Includes

  • 5 nights at a five-star private lodge (Sabi Sands)

  • 5 nights at a private island retreat (Seychelles)

  • All meals and drinks at both properties (including wines and spirits)

  • Private vehicle and guide in the Sabi Sands

  • Boat transfer to and from the island

  • Sunset dhow cruise

  • Snorkelling equipment

  • All road transfers and Johannesburg–Seychelles flight

  • Reserve and park fees

Excludes

  • International flights to Johannesburg and from Seychelles

  • Spa treatments

  • Diving courses

  • Gratuities

  • Travel insurance

Where you'll stay

Inside the Lodge

Savanna Private Game Reserve in Sabi Sand pairs with Zuri Zanzibar for Africa's most celebrated beach-and-bush formula — supreme predator sightings in one of Sabi Sand's top-ranking lodges, followed by barefoot luxury on Zanzibar's historic northern coast. Both properties rank among the finest in their category, creating an itinerary of effortless contrast.

Plan your dates

Check Availability & Select Dates

Available

Limited spaces

Full

Check-in

Select a date

Check-out

Select a date

Guide price from

USD 6,500per person

Request to Book

Prices are guide rates in US dollars per person sharing, based on low-to-mid season availability, and are confirmed at the time of booking. Single supplements and peak-season rates apply. Calendar availability is indicative; our team confirms live availability when you request to book.

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