11 Day Luxury Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape – Savannah to Shores

Your journey begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha, followed by a private transfer to Arusha Airport. From here, you will board a scheduled light aircraft flight to Kuro Airstrip in Tarangire National Park. Upon landing, a warm welcome awaits from your lodge team, followed by a scenic game drive transfer to Tarangire Treetops by Elewana, an elevated retreat nestled among ancient baobab and marula trees.

Settle into your stilted luxury suite with sweeping views of the surrounding bush, then head out for your first shared afternoon game drive to explore Tarangire’s rich wildlife home to massive elephant herds, lions, and abundant birdlife. Return for sundowners and a gourmet dinner under the stars.

Overnight: Tarangire Treetops
Meals: Full Board (Game Package)

Today is dedicated to exploring the wonders of Tarangire. Enjoy both morning and afternoon shared game drives with your professional safari guide. Between drives, relax in the lodge’s infinity pool or lounge overlooking the waterhole that often attracts elephants and antelope.

Optional activities may include a guided walking safari or a sunset hilltop sundowner with panoramic views across the valley. In the evening, indulge in a candle-lit dinner beneath the African sky.

Overnight: Tarangire Treetops
Meals: Full Board (Game Package)

After breakfast, depart Tarangire by road, enjoying a scenic transfer through the Great Rift Valley and past the Lake Manyara escarpment. Arrive at The Retreat at Ngorongoro, a refined and tranquil lodge set amid lush highland forest.

Spend the afternoon at leisure either enjoying a nature walk around the property, visiting a local community, or unwinding at the spa. The cool, misty air and elevated setting offer a refreshing contrast to the lowland savannahs.

Overnight: The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Meals: Full Board (Game Package)

Set off early for a full-day excursion into the Ngorongoro Crater one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Descend 600 meters into the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera and explore its diverse habitats. You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater, surrounded by wildlife ranging from elephants and lions to flamingos and if you’re lucky a glimpse of the rare black rhino.

Return to the lodge in the late afternoon for relaxation, followed by a fireside dinner.

Overnight: The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Meals: Full Board (Game Package)

After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to Manyara Airstrip for your scheduled flight into the Serengeti. Upon arrival, your guide will meet you for a game drive en route to Serengeti Pioneer Camp by Elewana, an elegant 1930s-style tented camp situated in a prime wildlife area.

Check in and relax before heading out on an afternoon game drive across the vast plains. As the sun sets, return to camp for dinner and storytelling around the fire.

Overnight: Serengeti Pioneer Camp
Meals: Full Board (Game Package)

Spend the day exploring the central or southern Serengeti region, depending on the season. Game drives will be conducted in the early morning and late afternoon, when wildlife is most active. The Serengeti is known for its predator concentrations and the seasonal drama of the Great Migration.

You may opt for a once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon safari at dawn, followed by a champagne bush breakfast (available at additional cost).

Overnight: Serengeti Pioneer Camp
Meals: Full Board (Game Package)

Enjoy a final early morning game drive before transferring to the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, a private transfer will take you to the northern coast of the island, where Kilindi Zanzibar awaits, an exclusive beach retreat blending Swahili elegance with modern minimalism.

Check into your private pavilion, complete with a plunge pool and sea views. The rest of the day is yours to relax.

Overnight: Kilindi Zanzibar
Meals: All-Inclusive

Over the next three days, immerse yourself in barefoot luxury. Wake to the sound of the ocean, enjoy al fresco dining with personal butler service, and take time to rejuvenate with a spa treatment or a lazy afternoon beside the infinity pool.

Optional excursions include snorkeling trips, sunset dhow cruises, or a guided visit to historic Stone Town. Or simply surrender to island time.

Overnights: Kilindi Zanzibar
Meals: All-Inclusive

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight. Depending on your departure schedule, late check-out or additional activities can be arranged on request.

Meals: Breakfast