Traditional safaris are landlocked. But four of Africa’s most spectacular national parks actually touch the Indian Ocean. The "beach safari" concept isn't new—but the way we experience it has changed. In 2025, expect:

Here are 13 new safaris (including one breakthrough conservation project) that deserve your playlist.

New in 2025: The Vamizi Island Marine Observatory now tags dugongs (sea cows) via AI recognition. Guests on the "Safari das Ilhas" (Safari of the Islands) use hydrophones to listen for dugong feeding trails, then snorkel alongside these shy giants. Only 13 guests per week are permitted—making it exclusive by design.

Mnemba Island’s exclusive sandbank emerges only at low tide. The new 13-guest limit ensures privacy. What’s new? A floating "bush breakfast" where you wade through crystal water to watch red colobus monkeys in the forest behind the beach. No monkeys are fed—they naturally forage along the high-tide line.

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