Your flight from London lands you in Dar es Salaam where you’ll connect with a local flight to the Selous Game Reserve, a remote wilderness in southeast Tanzania. You’ll spend the next four nights in a luxurious open-fronted cottage, spectacularly set on a curve of the majestic Rufiji River. You’ll explore the river on exciting boat safaris, meandering along its hidden waterways and tributaries as you look out for the wild animals that frequent its banks.

Game drives aboard purpose-built 4×4 vehicles will take you to see the reserve’s lions, leopards, monkeys, elephants, giraffes and crocodiles. Walking safaris are also available and offer you a far more intimate experience of the African bush. Those feeling extra adventurous can even enjoy fly camping deep in the reserve, a chance to totally immerse yourself and feel at one with the surrounding wilderness.

Stay: Four nights in a riverside cottage at Sands River – full board

Today you board another light aircraft to the alluring Pemba Island, part of Tanzania’s magnificent Zanzibar Archipelago. Here you’ll be welcomed by emerald green hills, white sands and glistening Indian Ocean waters that support pristine coral reefs and a rich marine life.

Enjoy seven nights at an exclusive, peaceful beach resort in the southwest of the island. You’ll find yourself in the midst of some of the world’s top dive sites, whilst the resort has its own fully equipped dive centre. Water skiing, fishing and windsurfing are also on offer, as well as private catamaran charters and romantic sunset dhow cruises. Otherwise, you can enjoy relaxing treatments at the spa or make use of the resort’s games room.

Stay: Seven nights in a beachfront room at Fundu Lagoon – full board

Catch a light aircraft back to Dar es Salaam. From here you will board your international flight back to London via Dubai.