Heading to the coast After a Tanzanian Safari Drive journey, we often organise for people to go to the coast for a few days of luxury and relaxation before coming home. We have found some really fabulous places and here are three examples: Mnemba Island, Zanzibar This private island just off Zanzibar is the ultimate in ‘bare foot luxury’. It is next to some of the world’s most fabulous dive sites with the edge of the reef 15 minutes away by boat. Other possibilities include windsurfing, snorkelling, fly fishing and deep sea fishing. For those simply wishing to unwind, there are blissful beaches and your own private, secluded verandah. Mafia Island With over 400 species of fish, Mafia Island Marine Park is a unique marine eco-system with assorted wildlife and a rich variety of vegetation. Lagoons and inland bays provide a safe environment for diving and snorkelling. There are palms, baobabs and fruit trees fringing the water and traditional boats out at sea. Within the park is the Pole Pole Resort, which combines unpretentious luxury with fantastic food and great service. From here, you can go out to the coral reef, to local villages to see the old Arab architecture or head to the north of the island. Ras Kutani Ras Kutani is a secluded hideaway set on an arc of white sand in a wonderful setting around 20 miles south of Dar es Salaam. It has its own private freshwater lagoon, where hippos sometimes play. Nearby, there are riding stables offering wonderful horse rides along the beach and through the waves of the Indian Ocean. S A F A R I D R I V E 0 1 4 8 8 7 1 1 4 0 47

Tanzanian journeys with Safari Drive This is a honeymoon we arranged for a couple, who wanted to see the migration in Tanzania. Remember, we create individual, tailor-made itineraries so please don’t feel you have to stick to the following; Day 1 Arrive at Kilimanjaro to be met and driven to a fabulous lodge on the edge of Arusha National Park Days 2-3 Land Rover handover and full briefing. Set off to Tarangire for two nights at a lovely and very remote special campsite Days 4-5 Head to the Ngorongoro Crater, staying at a terrific lodge on the rim of the Crater. Two days to explore the area Day 6 Drive north through the Serengeti to a special campsite near Seronera. This area offers exciting game viewing with abundant elephant, lion and cheetah Days 7-8 Set off west to a great campsite in the Western Corridor, where our clients came across the migration and saw herds of animals risking life and limb to cross the Grumeti River Day 9 Carry on to Lobo and a stay in this fabulous area with its stunning views over plains and hills Day 10 An adventurous drive north through Klein’s Gate then east down the wild and remote road to Lake Natron. Stay at a natural camping area overlooking the Rift Valley Days 11-12 Explore the area around Lake Natron, one of the Great Rift Valley’s soda lakes, with pink flamingo fringed shores Day 13 Head to Lake Manyara National Park, a real wildlife paradise with lush forest, grassland and swamp. It is the only sanctuary in the world where lions rest high up in the acacia branches. It has over 350 species of bird including flamingo, pelican, storks and sacred ibis Day 14 Return to Arusha, where the Land Rover will be collected, and stay at a restful, very comfortable lodge nearby Days 15-16 Transfer to Mount Meru for two nights adventurous trekking and camping on its beautiful and cool slopes Days 17-20 Fly to the beach south of Dar es Salaam for three nights in a sensational beach lodge. Ride, swim, snorkel, relax by the lagoon and enjoy fantastic food and excellent service before heading home the next day 48