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Complete coastal holiday
Saadani & Zanzibar: Two Indian Ocean Shores
Three Saadani nights of wildlife and river, then Stone Town and a Zanzibar beach stay.
- Duration
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Start and finish
- A confirmed mainland hub; depart Zanzibar or reverse by request.
- Journey style
- One-way coastal journey with private transfers and a tailored island stay.
- Best for
- Couples, honeymooners and travellers who want wildlife and ocean without a long safari circuit.
- Core promise
- Two very different Indian Ocean shores, joined as one continuous journey.
Journey overview
What this journey is
The wild shore and the island shore. Saadani supplies wildlife, the Wami River and coastal forest; Zanzibar supplies Swahili heritage and the beach. Neither is a compromise for the other.
- Safari & beach
- Destination weddings & honeymoons
- Culture & heritage
Day by day
Your Journey, Day by Day
A guide to the shape of the trip. The final itinerary is confirmed before travel and adapts to season, conditions and your pace.
Day 1 — Arrive in Saadani
Travel through the confirmed hub, meet the safari team and begin a first wildlife or nature activity when timing permits.
Day 2 — Wildlife and coastal habitats
Explore by vehicle with the route shaped by current access, vegetation, sightings and your interests.
Day 3 — Wami River and forest
Use the approved boat and guided forest, nature or coast experience expressly listed in the final programme.
Day 4 — Continue to Zanzibar
Transfer to the correct airstrip or departure point, use the confirmed route and continue privately to Stone Town.
Day 5 — Stone Town to the coast
Explore with a qualified guide, then transfer to Nungwi for sunsets and marine access, or Paje for lagoon life and wind sports.
Days 6 and 7 — Indian Ocean time
Rest or add diving, snorkelling, kitesurfing, dhow or other activities only after weather, tide, certification and operator checks.
Day 8 — Departure
Private transfer to Zanzibar airport or the confirmed onward arrangement.
Personalise it
Make It Yours
Choose your island coast
Nungwi for sunsets and boat access, Paje for the lagoon and kitesurf culture.
Add Bagamoyo
Insert the Swahili coast heritage programme before Saadani.
Extend the beach
Additional island nights, with the same private transfer arrangements.
Choose your accommodation
- Comfort
- Reliable, welcoming lodges and camps chosen for strong value, cleanliness, service and practical location.
- Premium
- Smaller or better-located properties offering more privacy, design character and personalised service.
- Signature
- Exceptional settings and high-touch service for travellers prioritising exclusivity, location and detail.
Specific properties are confirmed in your quotation once dates, availability and rates are approved.
Included
What's Included
- Confirmed arrival sectors
- The scheduled, charter or road transport expressly listed in the approved itinerary, with stated airstrip or gate transfers.
- Safari and nature activities
- Wildlife drives plus the professionally operated boat, walk, forest or coast activity expressly shown in the final programme.
- Professional guiding
- Experienced guiding and the required boat, walking or ranger support for every listed activity.
- Accommodation and meals
- The selected lodge or camp nights and the confirmed meal plan.
- Park and listed activity costs
- Applicable entry, vehicle, boat, walking or other expressly listed fees included in the quotation.
- Journey support
- Pre-departure information, transfers and Urithi assistance throughout the booked services.
Not included
Not Included Unless Stated
- International travel and formalities
- International flights, visas, insurance, vaccinations or medical requirements and services outside the confirmed itinerary.
- Unlisted transport
- Charters, premium boats, private vehicles, excess baggage and transfers not expressly included.
- Optional experiences
- Sandbank trips, turtle programmes, special meals and any activity not expressly listed.
- Personal spending
- Gratuities, laundry, premium drinks, souvenirs and meals not listed.
- Changes
- Costs created by traveller-requested amendments, transport disruption, delays or circumstances outside the confirmed services.
What your journey supports
This journey prioritises locally owned suppliers and creates earning opportunities for Tanzanian guides, drivers, accommodation teams, artisans and community partners. Where possible, Urithi gives preference to enterprises led by women and young people.
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Start planning
Ready to travel? Let's shape Saadani & Zanzibar: Two Indian Ocean Shores around you.
Share your travel month, party size and what matters most. Urithi will prepare a personalised quotation covering accommodation, guiding, park fees, flights and transfers.
Your dates and ideas do not need to be final. Share what you know, and Urithi will help shape the rest.