Welcome to Africa’s tropical east coast. After touching down at the airport, you’ll be whisked by private transfer to your hotel in Dar Es Salaam. Over the last century, this buzzing metropolis has developed from a quiet fishing village into Tanzania’s second biggest city, home to over four million people. Freshen up and enjoy an ice-cold drink while your fellow travelers arrive throughout the afternoon. After the welcome meeting, you’ll head out to get to know each other over a traditional welcome dinner and raise a toast to eight days of adventure to come. 

Today, you’ll fly to Mwanza, known as Rock City for the huge boulders scattered across its landscape. From here, you’ll skirt the shores of Lake Victoria to Little Okavango Camp, arriving at your secluded lakeside hideaway in time for a late lunch. After a rest, you’ll head out for a gentle canoe ride around the many waterways that stretch out from this beautiful spot. Drift through the tall papyrus grasses, and soak in the beauty of herons, egrets, swooping kingfishers and more, all in their natural habitat. You’ll return to camp in the evening for dinner with a front-row seat to more incredible bird life.    

Rise early to experience the morning bustle at the fishing village of Mwaburugu. With boat building, fish markets and more, it offers a real taste of local life. Returning to the camp by motor boat, you’ll stop for brunch at the Little Okavango viewing tower: a three-story structure that gives a close-up view of Okavango birds at nesting, Serengeti park and lake level. There’s an exciting afternoon in store, with a wildlife safari in Kijureshi game reserve, followed by a traditional Swahili feast. Returning to your lodge by dark, you’ll be treated to an evening game drive, searching for nocturnal wildlife such as porcupine, bush babies, pangolin and more.

Today you’ll depart for Serengeti National Park, home of the world-famous wildebeest migration. As this is a moving spectacle, you’ll head for whatever Bush Rover Migration Camp gives the best view, depending on the time of year. You’ll take an afternoon game drive to get to the camp: your first glimpse of thundering herds of gazelle, zebra and wildebeest crossing the Serengeti plains. On arrival, the drama continues with converted Land Rovers situated at the heart of the migration route, right off the tourist trail. Settle in with sunset drinks and a four-course dinner in the bush. Note: the journey today is on unpaved roads which can be muddy and potholed – it’s often joked that you get an ‘African massage’ due to the bumps in the road. It’s a real African adventure experience!  

Every year, more than 1.5 million wildebeest move in a vast loop across the Serengeti plains, in search of seasonal rains. Named one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, the extraordinary spectacle is often described as the greatest show on Earth. Nothing beats the excitement of seeing these beautiful white-bearded herds tearing across golden grasslands, the sound of thousands of hooves echoing in the air. Because of its remote location, the Bush Rover Migration Camp offers some of the best, most intimate views of this electrifying pageant. The camp itself stays stationary but you will head out on safari Jeeps for morning and afternoon game drives today and tomorrow – for a ring-side seat to the action.

The drama of the wild continues today, with more mesmerizing game drives. As well as over 35 species of plain animals, keep your eyes peeled for the many lions, leopards, rhinos and more that call this area home. In-between safaris, you’ll be treated to hand-drawn baths and cocktails, along with decadent meals and campfire appetizers from a talented team of chefs. The safaris are incredible, but thanks to the off-grid setting, you’ll also catch amazing views of the migration from the camp itself. From your private Land Rover veranda, it’s not unusual to see wildebeest calves or the odd cheetah wandering into camp, along with herds of elephants washing in a nearby river. Breathtaking indeed.

Trading grassy plains for tropical beaches, you’ll leave safari life behind today for the spice-scented islands of Zanzibar. You’ll take an internal flight from the airstrip to this idyllic archipelago in the turquoise Indian Ocean. On arrival, a private transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel on the island’s northeastern tip. This remote, palm-fringed haven is your base for the next two days, promising a brilliant finale to a memorable trip. Crack out those flip-flops for a mosey along idyllic white sand beaches, with fronds swaying in the background and glistening blue sea on the horizon. The fishing village of Nungwi is well worth exploring, too.

It’s your final day – and how you spend it is up to you. Since Zanzibar is a diving and snorkeling mecca, you might want to arrange a trip to nearby Mnemba Island (for an additional cost), with its azure waters and colorful coral gardens. Late afternoon, you’ll gather for a private sunset cruise on a traditional dhow, stocked with chilled drinks. Don’t forget your swimwear as there’ll be the option to swim and snorkel. Finish off your trip with a special farewell dinner in the gardens of your hotel – set up just for Flash Pack – perhaps followed by a bar hop around the beach huts of Nungwi. It’s your last night, after all.

You’ve had an immense nine days together, on safari and by the beach. But today you must bid farewell to your slice of Tanzanian paradise. The hotel can help you arrange a transfer back to Zanzibar airport, where you can travel onwards – fuelled by sensational photos and memories of a once-in-a-lifetime trip.