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Ultra Luxury Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape | Wildlife, Sun & Turquoise Seas
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Ultra Luxury Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape | Wildlife, Sun & Turquoise Seas9 Days • Ultra Luxury

The ultimate Tanzania experience: three extraordinary nights on safari through Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti — witnessing Africa's most spectacular wildlife — followed by three days of pure paradise on the white-sand beaches and spice-scented shores of Zanzibar. Safari thrills meet island serenity in this perfect luxury journey.

Duration
9 Days
Capacity
Max 6 Guests
Rating
4.9 Feedback
Lodging
Boutique Safari Lodges
Overview

The Safari Experience

A meticulously planned adventure through the heart of the wild.

The 9-Day Luxury Safari & Zanzibar Escape is Tanzania's definitive dual-experience journey — combining the raw, breathtaking excitement of a world-class safari with the romantic tranquility of a luxury island retreat. The adventure begins in Arusha at the iconic Arusha Coffee Lodge, before sweeping through Tarangire National Park's ancient baobab landscapes and elephant kingdoms, the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater with its extraordinary density of resident Big Five wildlife, and the legendary Serengeti — where the Great Migration unfolds and the world's most diverse predator population roams. At the safari's peak, guests board a flight directly from the Serengeti airstrip to Zanzibar, the Indian Ocean's most enchanting island. Three days of Zanzibar life — exploring the UNESCO-listed Stone Town, visiting fragrant spice plantations, swimming in turquoise waters, and relaxing in a luxury beachfront resort — provide the perfect counterpoint to the safari's energy. This nine-day journey offers the complete Tanzania experience: wild, cultural, and utterly indulgent.

Highlights

Key Expedition Advantages

Exceptional encounters and exclusive services provided on this journey.

Full Provision

Inclusions & Logistics

What's Included

  • • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • • All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
  • • A professional driver/guide
  • • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • • Serengeti to Zanzibar flight
  • • Stone Town guided walking tour
  • • Spice plantation tour
  • • All Taxes/VAT
  • • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

Safari Exclusions

  • • International flights (from/to home)
  • • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • • Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • • Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • • Drinks
  • • Optional hot air balloon safari (available at additional cost)
  • • Mandatory Travel Insurance – Tanzania & Zanzibar: Adults USD $44 per person, Children (3–17) $22
  • • Passengers Facilitation Fee (PFF)/VI-Tax for international air travel: USD $90 per person
The Expedition Journey

Daily Safari Experience

Explore the vast landscapes from sunrise to sunset as we take you through our exclusive paths.

Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana
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Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana

Your Tanzania adventure begins with a warm welcome at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your private transfer whisks you through the lush Tanzanian countryside to the legendary Arusha Coffee Lodge — a sanctuary of elegance set within a working Arabica coffee estate. The sweet fragrance of coffee blossoms and the distant outline of Mount Meru create an immediately magical atmosphere. Settle into your exquisite cottage suite, explore the estate's garden paths, or enjoy a complimentary coffee tasting before a relaxed welcome dinner. This peaceful evening in Arusha is the perfect prelude to the extraordinary wildlife adventure that begins tomorrow.

Daily Highlights

    Dining & Meals

    Breakfast

    Lake Manyara Kilima moja Lodge
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    After breakfast at the Coffee Lodge, your safari launches toward Tarangire National Park — one of East Africa's most spectacular and underappreciated wildlife destinations. The park's defining landscape of towering ancient baobab trees, some over 1,000 years old, creates a prehistoric atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Africa. The Tarangire River draws massive elephant herds during the dry season, sometimes numbering in the hundreds — providing Africa's finest elephant-watching experiences. Sundowners at a scenic viewpoint as the sun sets over the savannah mark the end of a first extraordinary day. Settle into your luxury lodge in the escarpment above the rift valley, reliving the day's highlights over dinner.

    Daily Highlights

      Dining & Meals

      All Inclusive

      Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
      3to 5

      Days 3 - 5: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

      Today delivers one of Africa's most iconic wildlife experiences: a full day inside the extraordinary Ngorongoro Crater. Descending the ancient 600-metre crater walls at dawn, you enter a self-contained world that harbors over 25,000 resident animals within 260 square kilometres. The rare black rhinoceros grazes on open grassland, enormous tusked bull elephants lumber through the Lerai Forest, and lion prides patrol their ancient territories while cubs play in the morning light. The alkaline lake shimmers with thousands of flamingos, and golden eagles circle overhead. A spectacular bush picnic lunch near the hippo pool completes the experience before your evening transfer to the Serengeti for your luxury overnight lodge.

      Daily Highlights

        Dining & Meals

        All Inclusive

        Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa
        6to 8

        Days 6 - 8: Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa

        One final morning game drive captures the Serengeti's dawn magic before you board a light aircraft directly from the Serengeti airstrip bound for Zanzibar. The flight itself is an experience — the African bush dissolving into the shimmering turquoise of the Indian Ocean as the island's white beaches come into view below. Upon landing at Zanzibar International Airport, a private transfer delivers you to your luxury beachfront resort, The Mora. Spend the afternoon acclimatising to paradise — swimming in warm turquoise waters, lying on powdery white sand, or indulging in a spa treatment with the sound of the ocean as your soundtrack.

        Daily Highlights

          Dining & Meals

          Breakfast • Dinner

          Departure – Farewell to Paradise
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          Departure – Farewell to Paradise

          ZanzibarGuest Responsibility (No Lodging)

          Your final morning dawns over the Indian Ocean in a blaze of colour. Savour a leisurely breakfast on your private veranda and take one last walk along the beach, collecting memories that will last a lifetime. Your private transfer to Zanzibar International Airport completes the most perfect Tanzania journey imaginable — from the thundering herds of the Serengeti and the ancient silence of the Ngorongoro Crater to the turquoise waters and spice-scented breezes of the Zanzibar archipelago. Until we meet again in Africa.

          Daily Highlights

            Dining & Meals

            Breakfast

            Expedition Route

            Safari Navigation

            A visual representation of your journey across the majestic African landscapes.

            Guest Experiences

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            "Our service is defined by the stories told after the sun has set. We are proud to maintain a 98% satisfaction rate."

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            Safari Details

            SafariUltra Luxury Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape | Wildlife, Sun & Turquoise Seas
            Duration9 Days
            LodgingPremium Safari Lodges
            CapacityMax 6 Guests
            Investment$6,509.00

            Adventure Information

            tour.startingFrom
            $13,018.00/ total
            Adults12+ years
            2
            Children3-11 years
            0
            Infants0-2 years
            0
            Total Amount$13,018.00

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            Travel Information

            Essential Safari FAQ

            What is the best sequence — safari first or Zanzibar first?

            Safari first is strongly recommended and is the sequence used in this itinerary. Experiencing the wildlife excitement before the beach relaxation creates the perfect emotional arc — the Zanzibar days feel like a deeply earned reward after the safari's intensity. It's also logistically optimal, as flights from the Serengeti to Zanzibar are well-established.

            Is Zanzibar suitable for snorkeling and diving?

            Zanzibar offers some of the Indian Ocean's finest snorkeling and diving. Mnemba Atoll is a protected marine reserve with exceptional coral reefs, turtles, dolphins, and over 300 fish species. Beginner and experienced divers are both well catered for with multiple dive centres available.

            What is the best time to combine this safari and Zanzibar?

            June to October is the optimal period — Tanzania's dry season delivers excellent game viewing and Zanzibar enjoys warm, dry beach weather. January to February is also excellent for both the Serengeti calving season and Zanzibar's short dry period. We advise against the March–May long rains period.

            Is Stone Town safe to explore?

            Stone Town is a vibrant and generally safe tourist destination. Guided tours are recommended for the best experience, as the town's maze-like alleys and historic sites require local knowledge to fully appreciate. Our guided tour is included in the itinerary.

            Can we arrange a private Zanzibar beach dinner?

            Absolutely. The Mora and most of our partner Zanzibar resorts can arrange romantic private beach dinners, candlelit sundowner setups, and intimate in-villa dining experiences. These can be pre-arranged at the time of booking for anniversaries, honeymoons, or special celebrations.

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