Experiences
Best Time to Travel
All Year Round
Flight Duration
10 Hours
Time Difference
GMT 3+ hour
Fly to
Kilimanjaro
DISCOVER TANZANIA
Get ready for Tanzanian experiences
The experiences listed are just a taste of what awaits you during your stay in these vibrant destinations – there's truly something for everyone. Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, our team is dedicated to making your stay unforgettable. With an array of activities and sights to explore, we'll ensure your time here is filled with quirky, memorable moments that you'll cherish forever!"
EXPERIENCES
Experience the magic
Game Drives
Discover the wildlife from a 4x4 land cruiser with one of our expert guides. A wildlife sighting is always unpredictable and that’s what makes a game drive so exciting. Look out for tracks and footprints. Listen for alarm calls and be on alert for nearby predators.
Night Game Drives
Experience the thrill of discovering nocturnal animals in their natural habitat from the safety of an open 4x4. Cosy up under a blanket and learn from our experienced guides as you immerse yourself in a world that moves under the moonlight.
Boat Safari
Experience a new way of viewing game on safari in Tanzania by taking a boat trip either on the rivers in the south of Tanzania or on the calm Lake Victoria in the north. Watch and listen for special moments on a boating safari, in search of aquatic wonders in the wild.
Walking Safari
Walk through the bush and follow in the footsteps of one of our field guides on a quest to recognise and track wildlife on foot, often allowing the chance to come within 15 metres of some of nature’s most majestic creatures. Hear them, see them, smell them.
Hot-Air Balloon Safari
Rise before dawn and glide over the tops of ancient baobab trees as the world wakes up below. Take off for a memorable hour-long sunrise Hot-Air Balloon flight over the majestic savannah, followed by a Champagne breakfast in the bush.
Visit a Maasai Village
Immerse yourself in authentic Maasai culture as you visit a traditional village, accompanied by an English-speaking guide who lives there himself. Find yourself amid the daily hustle and bustle of local life as you witness the daily rituals of the Maasai.
Run with the Maasai
If you are feeling active, join a Maasai warrior and run across the plains for an outdoor fitness experience unlike any other.
Photography
For photographers, African wildlife and culture remain some of the most iconic subject matter to add to their collection. Our guides are specially trained to place you in the best position for that once-in-a-lifetime shot.
Bush Breakfast
Wake up with the birds and embark on an invigorating morning walk. Hear the bush come alive as the sun warms the earth and afterwards, settle down at the foot of a 3000-year-old baobab for a well-earned breakfast in the bush.
Bush Dining
Revel in the wide-open landscapes of Africa as you savour a meal served just like African explorers of old would have enjoyed. They say that everything tastes better in the open air, and this is even more true when you are enjoying your meal in the middle of Africa bush.
Sleep Under the Stars
Spend an evening under a blanket of a million stars, on an unforgettable sleepout adventure. After your evening game drive, you will be ushered to a secluded and exclusive sleepout spot, where there will be luxuriously adorned beds.
Fly Camping
Fly camping is a very adventurous, private and unique experience. Offered as part of a walking safari, you are accompanied by an armed guide and spend the afternoon walking to the Fly Camp. This provides a special opportunity to get a grasp on what is happening in the ecosystem on ground level while still being surrounded by fantastic wildlife experience.
Horseback Safari
Tanzania offers an “Out of Africa” experience that most dream of when they imagine a horseback safari in Africa. Riding across some of Africa’s most iconic landscapes and become part of the herd as you canter across the plains alongside zebra, giraffe and wildebeest, keeping a close eye out for the big cats that this area is famous for.
Scenic Helicopter Excursions
Feel the thrill of skimming above this vast East African wilderness with its incredible landscape. A selection of scenic flights can be booked, allowing you the chance to explore otherwise unreachable destinations.
Massage Therapy
Let your senses slip into sheer relaxation mode with a wide range of body treatments. Drift away into slumber as you are gently pampered in serene surroundings.
Visit the local schools
Spend time with children at one of the schools supported by the Deluxe Safari Association. Join in on an impromptu soccer game, visit them in one of their classes, spend time in their village, or share some African songs. Learn from them as they learn from you.
Stone Town Tour
This atmospheric and mystical town is the cultural and historical heart of Zanzibar. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 2000. While you wander around the city, your guide will take you on a historical and cultural journey through the old slave market, the Darajani marketplace, the house of Wonders, the Old Fort and the Sultan’s Palace.
Spice Tour
The Spice Tour is one of the most popular excursions on the island. Walk through the spice farm with your guide. Touch, smell and taste different spices and tropical fruits. Try to guess which is which, from the crushed leaves and the fruit. In history, Zanzibar was known as a spice island, exporting cloves, vanilla, nutmeg and cardamom across the world.
Swim with Horses
Swimming with horses is an experience you will never forget; we do this bareback with natural halters. Swimming can be done by any level of rider including inexperienced however, you must be able to swim. Swimming with horses can only be done at high tide.
Safari Blue
Enjoy a full day of snorkelling and spend the day exploring the South of Zanzibar Island in a traditional wooden boat, called “dhow” with professional staff on board. Enjoy swimming and guided snorkelling in beautiful and pure waters.
Quad Bike Tour
The off-road adventure will take you through some remote African villages, and plantations, viewing baobabs and spice trees, across a fisherman’s village and around the island. Quads are departing at 09:00 AM and transfers from your hotel are included. Guests will self-drive their quad bikes for 4 hours. Your domestic driving license is required.
Jozani Forest
For those who would like to see Zanzibar from another look. We can offer you a trip to the last Zanzibar big forest – Jozani Forest. This place is home to Zanzibar’s Red Colobus Monkeys and many other animals.
Snorkelling at Mnemba Island
Mnemba Island is one of the most popular tourist spots with pure clear water. This sea is home to many tropical fish and if you are lucky, you can also see dolphins in their natural habitat. You will be transferred from your hotel to the beach, where the captain of a local wooden “dhow” boat or catamaran will take you to Mnemba Atoll.
Skydiving
Enjoy the thrill of skydiving over the most beautiful island. Our experienced and qualified instructors prepare you to experience the thrill and excitement of skydiving. Connected with a harness, you will jump out of the plane with your instructor. They will take control from beginning to end, allowing you to enjoy the view and experience.
Swimming with Turtles
In the north of Zanzibar, you can find one of the natural lagoons full of giant sea turtles. In Baraka Aquarium, they buy the turtles caught by fishermen and they release them back into the fresh ocean water in the lagoon. Take this unique opportunity to swim with sea turtles.
Sandbank & Prison Island
Visit the tortoise sanctuary, which contains a colony of giant tortoises, located on Prison Island, a former place of violent prisoners from the mainland and sick people. After Prison Island, you will take another short boat ride to the sandbank, which is the secret beach of stone town.
Water Sports
Water sports lovers are very welcome here to use paddle boards, kayaks, canoes and even windsurfing. You will find these activities along most beaches in Zanzibar and at most hotels and resorts on the island.
Yoga
Most resorts on the island of Zanzibar offer complimentary yoga classes. This allows you to find inner peace and harmony whilst you relax on the beach.
Yacht & Catamaran Cruise
The best way to explore the Indian Ocean – take a half or full day, or even an overnight catamaran cruise and let us take you off the grid in luxury, style and class on our premier catamarans or yachts. Enjoy a day full of exquisite cuisines, snorkelling and fishing!
Romantic Photoshoot
Whether you would like a romantic setup on the beach, or a proposal set up or any kind of romantic photo shoot, we have partnered up with Castaway Weddings to provide you with any romantic setup that you would like. This allows you to capture the best moments of your stay so you can keep them forever.
Private Island
Thanda Island & Fanjove Island offer a private and secluded island retreat, bringing you the ultimate island living experience. As you step off the helicopter or boat, the villa is right there, exclusively yours to enjoy.
Private Charter
Both in the air and on the ground, our team delivers a fully customised around-the-world journey where you’ll explore new passions, flavours and perspectives. Travel is incredibly personal. When you travel with us, the possibilities are endless. Continuously reimagining luxury air travel, we’re proud to offer private charters into and around Africa.