There’s no time to sleep in here; get up and go on a game drive with the animals at sunrise. The Nyerere is the largest game reserve in Africa and its wild, rugged plains are home to an amazing array of wildlife, including hippo, wildebeest, wild dog, zebra, buffalo, giraffe and impala, to name a few. Return to camp and fortify yourself with a delicious lunch in the open air before spending the afternoon at leisure, either fishing or on a walking safari back in the bush or a boat safari at the Rufiji river. In the evening, dine under the stars and listen to the life in the bush as the nocturnal animals awaken from their nap.

 

Accommodation: Lodge outside the park

Meals: Breakfast, packed lunchbox, dinner

After a leisurely breakfast, it’s time to explore the surrounding reefs. Mafia Island Marine Parks offers excellent underwater experiences. With over 460 species of fish and more than 50 types of coral, there is enough variety here to keep divers coming back underwater. If you visit between October and March, you will also have the unique opportunity to swim with the largest fish in the world, the gentle basking whale shark.

After lunch on a secluded sandbank, head back down to explore another dive site before heading back ashore to enjoy a delicious dinner of fresh seafood on the beach as the sun sets.

 

Accommodation: Lodge, Mafia Island

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner