Upon arrival in Arusha, a local representative will be waiting at the airport to transfer you to Hamerkop House by Lemala. This beautiful private house is managed exclusively by Lemala Camps and Lodges. Located on a wildlife and golf estate, Kiligolf, situated halfway between Kilimanjaro International Airport and Arusha, and offers a great place to start or finish your safari. It is perfect for couples, families or small groups travelling together. Each bedroom is en-suite with a private verandah and lounge. The house can be taken on a private exclusive use basis or shared and can be booked on a bed and breakfast, half board, full board or all-inclusive basis. Arusha is the gateway to some of Tanzania’s best national parks, and Hamerkop House a great way to recover from the rigors of your journey to Africa – or to sit and reminisce on your adventures before starting your journey home, start your safari experience.
Meals & Overnight: Hamerkop House by Lemala | HB

Transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight to the Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival you will be assisted and transfer to One Nature Nyaruswiga Luxury Camp. This luxurious safari camp is beautifully situated in the pristine woodlands of the Nyaruswiga, overlooking the rolling grasslands of Central Serengeti in Tanzania. The camp has an excellent position from which to explore one of the finest wildlife havens in the world. Each of the 13 tents offers the utmost in safari comfort, with deluxe beds, custom-made furniture, walk-in closets and goose-down duvets. The en suite bathrooms are enclosed by teak walls and sliding doors with silver handles and also feature outdoor showers. The upscale canvas tents have been designed with eco-friendly materials and aim to take you back to a bygone era. One Nature Nyaruswiga Luxury Camp has an indoor lounge area, a private bar, a stargazing deck with a telescope, and a heated plunge pool, and is perfectly positioned for outings such as hot-air balloon safaris, game drives, sighting the Great Wildebeest Migration and visiting Ngorongoro Crater.

The Serengeti is home to one of Africa’s highest concentrations of large mammal species, with a particularly high number of big cats. The park also boasts some of the richest birdlife in the region with over 500 species including ostrich, hornbill, African fish eagle and the secretary bird. Visit during the dry season between June and October and you’ll witness The Great Migration, when over two million wildebeest thunder across the plains in search of lush grasslands. Set off on morning and afternoon game drives exploring the open plains in search of wildlife

For a whole new perspective of the Serengeti, an optional hot air balloon safari is highly recommended. You’ll wake early and watch as the balloon is prepared, then take flight and drift upwards as the sun rises and wildlife roam below on the vast savannah. Returning to solid ground, spend another memorable day exploring the region and spotting wildlife.

Meals & Overnight: One Nature Nyaruswiga Luxury Camp | FB

A beach break in Zanzibar is the perfect, relaxing end to an action-packed safari in Tanzania. Today, transfer to the Serengeti airstrip for your flight to the spice island of Zanzibar, where you will spend the next five nights at the Breezes Beach Club and Spa. Wedged between exotic vegetation and a palm-dotted pristine beach is the exceptional Breezes Beach Club, a resort that offers its guests a tranquil location and beautiful Zanzibari décor. Spacious rooms are furnished with traditional carvings, with glistening brass and rich fabrics fittings. Deluxe rooms feature an expansive balcony, while the suites boast a large balcony with private sunbathing areas, as well as a covered outdoor lounge.

Exotically themed buffets are served in the Salama dining rooms, while The Breakers Grill offers a live open grill and tandoori over and The Tides caters for private beachfront dining in an intimate setting overlooking the Indian Ocean. The Sultan’s Table delights with fresh seafood, prepared using a combination of Indian and Swahili spices. Three different bars, as well as The Chai Room, offer a selection of cocktails and refreshments. Four restaurants provide delectable traditional Zanzibari fare. Guests can also choose to relax in the Frangipani Spa or to take part in a variety of land and water activities offered by The Water Club and The Dive Centre. Exhilarating excursions that are unique to the hotel can also be arranged.

Zanzibar is famous for its spectacular white sand beaches and turquoise waters containing multi-coloured coral reefs. Spend your days on this exotic island lounging by the pool or on the beach, soaking up the views. As well as beach time, you may want to head to the Frangipani Spa, to try the ‘Apres Safari Treatment’, designed for those looking to recover after an adventure filled safari.

No trip to Zanzibar is complete without exploring its unspoilt coral reefs teeming with tropical fish on a snorkelling or diving trip. Continue to unwind or if you have the energy try your hand at kayaking, kite surfing or sailing. Alternatively, immerse yourself in nature and explore the Jozani Forest, part of Zanzibar's only national park, looking for wildlife including monkeys, bush pigs and over 40 species of birds.

Overnight: Breezes Beach Club & Spa – FB