A wild northern Tanzania safari and beach

On arrival into Tanzania, you’ll spend the first night at Rivertrees Country Inn in Arusha. With a great location along one of the town’s prettiest tree-lined drives, Rivertrees is a YZ go-to property for a comfortable stopover. You’ll be able to enjoy the gardens and pool during the day, winding down from your day of travel in the bar and veranda area in the evening. You’ll stay in one of the Garden Rooms for the night and be transferred the next day to begin the safari. Please note that this is on a B&B accommodation basis.

Today is the start of the safari section of the trip as you leave Arusha and head to the Ngorongoro Crater. Staying in Nomad Tanzania’s property Entamanu Ngorongoro, you’ll be placed on the very rim of the Crater. We love the stylish simplicity of this camp’s mess and guest tents, as well as the breath-taking views both into the Crater and north-west towards the plains of the Serengeti. While you’re here, you’ll enjoy a game drive in the famous Crater, which is home to all Big Five, numerous smaller mammals, and ample birdlife. Guided walks up on the highlands around the Crater rim are available too. And you can enjoy interactions with the local Maasai, for a little culture on safari!

From the Ngorongoro Crater, you’ll head to the Serengeti, where you’ll stay in your second Nomad Tanzania property, Serengeti Safari Camp. This property is famous for being the oldest mobile camp in the area – and we reckon it’s among the most adventurous too! The camp travels hundreds of miles every year to seek out the most exciting sights of the Great Migration, ensuring that guests are guaranteed a front-row seat at this spectacular show. We really like the informal atmosphere here, along with the first-rate guiding. Come the end of each day, there’s usually a gathering around the campfire, with everyone keen to share their safari stories!

For the last leg of this Tanzania adventure, you’ll fly out to Zanzibar and stay at Breezes Beach Club & Spa. This fabulous property is located on the south-east coast of the island, and it’s absolutely ideal for relaxing after your time on safari. All communal lounges and dining areas have a lovely laidback vibe, and the swimming pool is excellent for cooling off in the heat of the day. Breezes has tennis courts too, as well as an activities center offering a great range of watersports – windsurfing, kite surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, and more! Breezes even has its own spa, for the ultimate in chilling out at the end of your vacation!