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Far removed from the trodden tyre tracks of more frequented national parks and safari camps, I'm wallowing in the private plunge pool of our spacious Meru-style, tented suite at Katavi Wildlife Camp, indulging in a moment of solitude. Or so it seems. The silence is punctuated by the unmistakable sound of cracking branches, which signals that elephants are on my doorstep.

Journey to Ruaha National Park, Tanzania's untamed wilderness, where the Fox family has built a legacy of conservation and exploration. Discover why Ruaha is the country’s best-kept secret – even though it’s characterised by dramatic landscapes, abundant wildlife and recognised as a global biodiversity hotspot.

The Rufiji River carves its way through Nyerere National Park for some 600km before flowing into the Indian Ocean – shaping the landscape and unfurling with each tributary. Gliding upstream from Rufiji River Camp, along Tanzania’s largest riverine ecosystem in a flat-bottomed boat, offers a wildlife experience entirely different from a game drive.

Embarking on a safari across southern Tanzania is punctuated with the anticipation of what you might see. This is even more true on a return visit to the East African country, as you already have a taste of the magic that awaits.

Imagine having an island all to yourself – well, almost entirely to yourself, besides a handful of other guests. At Lazy Lagoon Island Lodge, you can indulge in restful beach days interspersed with adrenaline-fueled water activities, day trips to desolate sandbars, and a lesser-visited UNESCO World Heritage Site, along Tanzania’s Swahili coastline.