Salt and pepper, gin and tonic... Some things just go together perfectly, which is why the excitement of an African safari and the beauty of the Indian Ocean are a winning combo!

Where else in the world could you be getting up close and personal with iconic wildlife one day and relaxing on a pristine beach, palm fronds swaying gently above you, the next? Africa is the answer, and here at Best African Safaris we specialise in putting the bush and the beach together, creating one of the most popular "couples" in the tourism world!

Be it surf or turf, sand or savannah, there's some amazing destinations that just work magically together. From South Africa's wonderful Greater Kruger region and the endless pristine beaches of Mozambique to Botswana's legendary Okavango Delta and the untamed beauty of South Africa's stunning coastline.

Africa’s landscapes are as diverse as they are vast, as colourful as they are captivating and more beautiful than any on the planet… There's something incredibly special about blending the greens of the wilderness with the azure blues of the ocean, the terrestrial Big Five with the marine Big Five and the big skies of Africa with the vast horizons of the ocean.

The secret of success when it comes to bush and beach combination holidays lies in the undoubted appeal – the desire to immerse yourself into pristine environments far from the madding crowd, where connection with nature is given and the beauty of the surroundings almost overwhelming. 

It's a complimentary but entirely difference holiday combination, with the thrill and adventure of the African bush, the heat and dust and raw energy acting as the perfect pre-cursor to a few precious days spent relaxing and unwinding, soft sand beneath your feet, a warm ocean lapping at your toes and paradise all around you.

The wildlife is still there, but to explore its habitat you need to get in the water and experience the wonder of snorkelling and diving on pristine coral reefs. South Africa and Mozambique have some of the most popular dive and snorkelling sites in the world and are renowned for their pristine marine environments and protected marine eco-systems. Think Sodwana Bay when it comes to South Africa's diving "capital" and the coastline along the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, especially around Mabibi. Further north lies Kosi Bay and the border with Mozambique.

The protected reef system off Vilanculos is one of the best in the world and makes this part of Mozambique and the Bazaruto Archipelago marine reserve an absolute hotspot for dive and snorkelling enthusiasts. Its beaches are just gorgeous and its hotels and resorts outstanding. 

We'd be delighted to put together a spectacular bush and beach combo safari for you, so please get in touch and let us give you our recommendations and create some African magic for you!