Wake up feeling refreshed and eager to begin your safari adventure. Start with a short flight to Tarangire National Park, where the gently rolling countryside is dotted with the majestic baobab trees which seem to dwarf the animals that feed beneath them. This stretch of Africa is spectacular in the dry season when many of the migratory wildlife species come back to the permanent waters of Tarangire River. Huge herds of wildebeest, zebra, eland and oryx gather to stay until the onset of the rains when they migrate again to good grazing areas. Tarangire is a birdwatcher’s dream with over 300 bird species. But in addition to all those magnificent trees, birds and beasts, Tarangire is known to house the largest population of elephants in northern Tanzania, now numbering close to 2,500. Your intimate camp features only ten beautifully furnished guest tents. The expertise of the naturalist guides at Oliver’s Camp is unparalleled and their depth of knowledge of the resident lion prides reaches down to individual family members and traits, making this a once in a lifetime experience. OLIVER’S CAMP.

Another flight takes you to Lake Manyara National Park, an ornithological paradise inhabited by over 350 bird species. Elusive tree-climbing lion lay in wait on branches while eagle, vulture, stork, swift and swallow glide along the spectacular cliffs overlooking the pink shimmering lake with thousands of flamingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch and then drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Next day, descend 2,000 feet into the Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage site, an extinct volcano and the world’s largest unbroken caldera. Through misty clouds reach the crater’s floor for a treasure trove of wildlife: swaggering prides of black-mane lion, large herds of wildebeest, buffalo, gazelle, eland and zebra, roam the grasslands with hyena close behind. The best chance to see the rare black rhino is here, as they are protected around the clock. Colorful flamingo inhabit the shores of the soda lake, and Hildebrandt’s Francolin lurk in the forest while Verreaux’s Eagle soar high above. Bull elephant with massive tusks charge the plains while their female counterparts, and the solitary leopard, meander through the forests. Set in the tranquil highlands, your Cape Dutch manor exudes old world Afro-European elegance and décor. NGORONGORO MANOR HOUSE.

Return back to the Manyara airstrip and fly to the Serengeti, a World Biosphere Reserve, which plays host to the annual Great Migration of over a million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebra shadowed by cheetah, leopard, and hyena who eye the movable feast. Search the open plains for giraffe, topi, buffalo, and Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelle. See Elephant herds resting in shady thickets in the Seronera Valley. At an additional cost, soar through the skies on a balloon safari. Your home combines elements of style and luxury with an incredible wildlife experience. Run by a team of only women, this diminutive camp of eight exceptionally appointed tents rests in a secluded setting close to the Moru Kopjes and is a tranquil retreat in the most scenic part of the Serengeti. DUNIA CAMP.

Soar through the sky once again as you fly over the sweeping landscapes to the north and Sayari Camp, located close to the Mara River which offers access to one of the best wildlife-viewing secrets in Northern Tanzania – the superb Mara Triangle, a wedge of sloping grassland that divides the Mara River from the Kenyan border packed with grazers, the ‘Big Five’ and endless varieties of birds. At this intimate and quiet camp of just 15 spacious tents, the chef will prepare a three-course meal each evening for you utilizing mouth-watering recipes and fresh homemade bread. SAYARI CAMP.

Fly to Arusha where you can do some last-minute shopping at the African Heritage before transferring to the airport for your overnight flights home, bringing with you the memories of all the wonderful sights of East Africa.

Spend four days on the exotic spice island of Zanzibar beginning in Stone Town – a place of winding alleys, bustling bazaars and unique wooden doors. Stay at the ZANZIBAR SERENA INN on the Indian Ocean – a haven of tranquility and old-world opulence. Dazzle your senses at a spice plantation and watch rare, red colobus monkeys frolic overhead in Jozani Forest. Then travel to MATEMWE for a refreshing stay in spacious villas set on top of a small cliff overlooking the ocean, beaches of white powder, and some of the best snorkeling and diving in the continent.