Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, Manyara (night 2)

Set on the outskirts of Lake Manyara National Park, this hotel offers cliff-side views of the titular lake below. A short drive from the Lake Manyara National Park, the property is surrounded by viewing areas, which offer spectacular vistas of its verdant forests and the lake itself. Guestrooms are spacious ‘rondavels’ (traditional circular buildings with conical thatched roofs) dressed in traditional Masai décor with woven rugs and hand-beaded tapestries. Each guestroom has coffee/tea-making facilities, free Wi-Fi, a safe, and a private veranda.

Serengeti Explorer by Elewana, Serengeti (nights 3-4)

A ‘safari lodge reimagined’ and a truly unique sanctuary within Serengeti National Park. Stylishly decorated and boasting five-star service, luxury is front and centre during your stay at the hotel. Spa treatments, an infinity swimming pool and fitness suites are available as well as a private yoga deck. Meals are available throughout your stay from the hotel’s multiple restaurants and bistros. Guestrooms feature private balconies offering unobstructed views of one of the world’s most iconic nature reserves and offer coffee/tea-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi.

Acacia Farm Lodge, Karatu (nights 5-6)

This charming countryside guesthouse is positioned on the edge of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, overlooking the Karatu farmlands. Delightful cottages have private balconies or terraces, with beautiful views, tea/coffee-making facilities, air conditioning, mini-bars, and free Wi-Fi. There is an outdoor swimming and spa, and guests can walk through the surrounding coffee plantations and vegetable gardens with a local guide.

Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa in Zanzibar (nights 7-10)

A tranquil resort ringed by a tropical garden and positioned on a white sandy beach. A wealth of amenities is on offer with three restaurants to choose from, two bars, an African-inspired spa, a fitness centre, and a dive centre. One of Zanzibar’s largest outdoor swimming pools can be found at the heart of the resort. A daily programme is available and an assortment of water sports, like windsurfing, sailing, and kayaking, and every night, there is optional live entertainment. Guestrooms are housed in thatched-roofed round buildings with private balconies, TVs, mini-bars, safes, hairdryers, air conditioning, ceiling fans, tea/coffee-making facilities, and mosquito nets.