Tanzania & Zanzibar

12 Day Tanzania and Private Island Safari (Ultra Luxury)

Safari that is perfect for honeymoon, anniversary or a nice holiday for two. A classic safari and beach combination has been created for couples looking to celebrate. Featuring superb accommodation throughout with a stunning 2 weeks vacation to explore three of Tanzania’s most celebrated game reserves and a sumptuous tropical island retreat.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha, A Warm Welcome | 1 Night

Welcome on arrival at Mount Kilimanjaro International Airport, gateway to Tanzania’s famous northern safari circuit. You will be met and transferred by road to Arusha Coffee Lodge.

There are many attractions to lure you away from the Lodge’s delightful gardens and charming, personal service. Optional day trip to Arusha National Park, with its majestic views of Mount Kilimanjaro is highly recommended or other excursions beside a visit to coffee plantations to admire before settling in for a comfortable night at the Lodge.

Days 2 - 3: Lake Manyara, Utterly Charming | 2 Nights

Early morning breakfast and proceed to Arusha airport for flight to Lake Manyara National Park. Proceed for a road transfer from the local airstrip to Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, the only accommodation located inside the park.

Lake Manyara National Park in the Great Rift Valley experiences ranges from wetlands and woodlands to grasslands and hot springs and packed with wildlife, over 400 species of bird including large flocks of flamingos and migratory water birds. Manyara’s forests wild animals include monkeys and birds while its acacia woodlands are home to Manyara’s tree-climbing lions and slow-strolling elephants.

Enjoy your stay in the tree-house suites for 2 nights which is elegantly furnished and very comfortable built on the hanging Mahogany. Colorful birds flit through camp and set the scene for what lies ahead: morning and afternoon game viewing expeditions led by expert guides, as well as night drives that offer fascinating insights into the rich nocturnal life of the park. Finish your stay at Lake Manyara with a cold drink and the African sunset.

Days 4 - 5: The Ngorongoro Crater, Truly Original | 2 Nights

Early morning breakfast followed by a road transfer from Lake Manyara to the largest volcanic Caldera in the World, the Ngorongoro Crater. Turned its status as a UNESCO World Heritage. It forms a year round game viewing destination and is home to an impressive 25,000 large mammals including black rhino, wildebeest and zebra along with Africa’s densest concentrations of lion. It is the best place to spot the Big 5 in a safari. The Crater’s forests shelter elephant and buffalo, its wetlands are home to hippos and flamingos while hyena, wild dog, leopard and cheetah make up the full range of predators.

Your transfer takes you proper to Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. Luxury accommodation, experiences, to dinning with professional handling and wonderful views. Assigned professional guide to embark on your game view experiences with 4X4.

You will spend the day exploring the crater floor, stopping to picnic on the grasslands amidst the grazing herds. Return to the Lodge for sundowners on the crater’s rim and sumptuous feasts in the domed dining area.

Days 6 - 7: The Serengeti, Legendary | 2 Nights

After breakfast overlooking the Crater, a short flight takes you to the rolling grasslands known to the local Maasai as Siringitu – the place where the land moves on forever – and Tanzania’s first game reserve, the Serengeti National Park. One of the oldest ecosystems on earth, the Serengeti is home to Africa’s greatest concentrations of large mammals. The Serengeti National Park is both an all year round game viewing and a stunning East Africa Migration destination. Set your self to experience the great wildebeest migration. Sweeping across the Serengeti grasslands between November and July. Creating a spectacle that attracts predators from near and far. You are guaranteed heart-in-mouth game viewing, not least during the notorious June and July river crossings. Your accommodation has been carefully chosen to deliver on expectations: set in remote locations that move with the rhythm of the migrating herds, Serengeti Under Canvas offers exclusive tented accommodation with exceptional game viewing opportunities. Spend two nights at Serengeti Under Canvas and immerse yourself in the drama of Africa’s greatest reserve. The emphasis is on simple luxury and a romantic, close-to-nature ambience while activities focus on witnessing the migration spectacle on daily game drives or on much-celebrated early morning hot-air balloon rides. Guided nature walks and Maasai village visits add to the experience.

Days 9 - 12: Mnemba Island, A Barefoot Paradise | 4 Nights

After a early breakfast a morning game drive, you depart Serengeti to Zanzibar International Airport. Proceed for a boat transfer delivers you to a private marine conservation area, Mnemba Island. Surrounded by an astonishing variety of marine life and magnificent coral reefs, Mnemba is a picture-perfect tropical idyll. Spend your days scuba diving or snorkeling in the crystal clear waters or lounging on the pristine beaches. For more active travellers, Mnemba offers windsurfing, kayaking, fly-fishing and diving courses.

Warm hospitality, pampering massages and thoughtful touches make Mnemba a charming ‘paradise found’. The chalets possess all the charm of rustic, Robinson Crusoe-style architecture without losing any of the comforts of a luxury hotel.

Day 13: End the Adventure on Zanzibar

After a last tropical breakfast, transfer by boat to the Muyuni Crossing Point on Zanzibar for the final leg of your journey to Zanzibar International Airport. Take a moment to reflect on the unforgettable memories your journey has given you – the warmth of the African sun on your skin, the scent of wild sage, the sound of lions greeting the dusk – and relive the extraordinary places, gentle people and thrilling wildlife spectacles you have witnessed.

Emergency medical evacuation insurance.
Meet and Greet service at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Scheduled flights, as specified in the itinerary, including applicable taxes.
Scheduled road transfers, as specified in the itinerary.

International flights.
Airport taxes.
All meals and drinks not specified.
Tips and gratuities.
Items of a personal nature.

Highlights

Fly-in safari experience begining in Arusha and ending in Zanzibar.
Visit some of East Africa’s best gaming viewing destination.
Lake Manyara with tree-climbing lions, Ngorongoro Crater to witness the big 5 and Serengeti to witness wildebeest migration.
Dive the coral reefs in the tropical island waters of Zanzibar.
The best in accommodation and service throughout.