It was wet when I arrived in Zanzibar. The sort of wet that turns the surrounding turquoise waters a murky shade of Brighton sea-blue. The short rains' I was told, had gone on longer than expected...

Zanzibar's warm seas and crystal lagoons offer superb diving and at certain times of year the chance to dive with whale sharks.

Arusha National Park is a multi-faceted jewel, often overlooked by safari goers, despite offering the opportunity to explore a beguiling diversity of habitats within a few hours.