Tanzania: Serengeti, safari, Zanzibar!

Safari vibes ahead – and your guide's already waiting. You grab your camera and sunglasses, and then you're out of Arusha and into adventure! The destination: Tarangire National Park, which is less well-known than the big names but a real insider travel tip for exactly that reason. Dust dances in the air as you cruise past shimmering plains and small villages. And once you reach the park, everything falls silent. No traffic, no noise, it's just pure nature – and heaps of elephants! Herds of families leisurely saunter past your vehicle as if you weren't even there. And that's without mentioning the zebras, giraffes and wildebeest, all attracted by the Tarangire River. You soak it all up, quickly fill your camera roll, marvel at the sight and laugh in disbelief. Come evening, it's on to your next place to stay, where the amazement continues. Glamping in the middle of the Rift Valley with a view of Lake Manyara? What a jackpot! You round off the day by scoping out the best sunset spot, grabbing a hot choc and just enjoying it all.

New day, new wildlife – and the small but mighty Lake Manyara National Park is on the agenda. Your guide picks you up, and you set off. As palm trees give way to forests, the landscape just gets greener and greener. Suddenly, you spot water glistening between the trees. You've reached the lake! But you can barely see the surface through the hundreds of flamingos. A sea of pink flutters before you – a little surreal and very magical. Deeper in the park, monkeys do gymnastics in the branches and elephants cross your path. But your gaze is drawn upwards to the highlight of this place: tree-climbing lions – no joke! If you're lucky, one might even be chilling in the branch right above you. Keep your camera close! After the game drive, it's off to Karatu, where your next safari stay awaits: your cosy lodge surrounded by the wilderness. When you get in and unpack, the choice is yours: off to bed or into the pool?