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10-Day Northern Explorer & Beach

Mid-Luxury

A private route with a deliberate finish

10-Day Northern Explorer & Beach links Arusha - Tarangire - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Kizimkazi without treating Zanzibar as an afterthought. We arrange your airport welcome, safari vehicle, park access, accommodation sequence and domestic flight so each movement supports the next day rather than consuming it.

Your safari rhythm reflects the actual properties in this collection. Wildlife time concentrates on elephant country, the Serengeti ecosystem and the Ngorongoro Crater, while the island stay at Kwanza Resort follows the published All-inclusive basis. The result is a complete private journey, not two unrelated holidays placed side by side.

10-Day Northern Explorer & Beach Tanzania safari landscape
At a glance

Route facts

Duration10 calendar days
RouteArusha - Tarangire - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Kizimkazi
Accommodation levelMid-Luxury
Best forPrivate bush-to-beach travel with a measured pace
Safari transportPrivate 4x4 with dedicated guide
Zanzibar locationKizimkazi
Meal basisAll-inclusive
Domestic flightMainland to Zanzibar included
International flightsNot included
Serengeti Kati Kati Camp accommodation setting

Accommodation sequence

  • Kahawa House
  • Tarangire Kati Kati Camp
  • Serengeti Kati Kati Camp
  • Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
  • Kwanza Resort

Where you sleep and dine

Each property holds a specific place in the route: arrival recovery in Arusha, close access to the day’s wildlife area, a practical position before the crater, or uninterrupted time on the coast. Safari accommodation operates on full board. Your Zanzibar stay uses All-inclusive, exactly as published for this package.

We confirm the booked room category, bedding, dietary notes and any festive conditions before deposit. If a named property cannot confirm, we do not silently substitute it; we present a comparable option and the price effect for approval.

Private transport

Your mainland safari is private, with a dedicated guide and 4x4 Land Cruiser. The domestic flight to Zanzibar is part of this route, and private airport transfers connect the island air terminal with Kwanza Resort. Flight times remain subject to the operating carrier.

Day by day

Your complete 10-day itinerary

Day 1

Kahawa House

Begin the Northern Explorer journey at Kilimanjaro Airport, then ride privately to Kahawa House at a calm pace.

Stay
Kahawa House
Meals
Dinner
Day 2

Tarangire Kati Kati Camp

Track elephant paths through Tarangire on the Northern Explorer route, returning to Tarangire Kati Kati Camp today.

Stay
Tarangire Kati Kati Camp
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3

Serengeti Kati Kati Camp

Search Serengeti for big cats on the Northern Explorer journey before returning to Serengeti Kati Kati Camp today.

Stay
Serengeti Kati Kati Camp
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4

Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp

Leave the plains for Ngorongoro’s highlands on the Northern Explorer route, ending at Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp.

Stay
Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5

Kwanza Resort

Tour the crater on the Northern Explorer journey, then fly onward to Zanzibar and Kwanza Resort before the next stage.

Stay
Kwanza Resort
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6

ocean-view dining

Enjoy ocean-view dining during the Northern Explorer stay at Kwanza Resort before returning for dinner beside the ocean.

Stay
Kwanza Resort
Meals
All-inclusive
Day 7

a slow beach morning

Shape the Northern Explorer coast day around a slow beach morning from Kwanza Resort as the afternoon light softens.

Stay
Kwanza Resort
Meals
All-inclusive
Day 8

privately timed Mnemba snorkeling

Slow the Northern Explorer journey with privately timed Mnemba snorkeling while staying at Kwanza Resort with ease.

Stay
Kwanza Resort
Meals
All-inclusive
Day 9

a spice-farm visit

Keep the Northern Explorer beach day unhurried with a spice-farm visit at Kwanza Resort as the afternoon light softens.

Stay
Kwanza Resort
Meals
All-inclusive
Day 10

Zanzibar International Airport

Leave Kwanza Resort on the Northern Explorer journey by private transfer to Zanzibar Airport before the next stage.

Stay
Kwanza Resort
Meals
Breakfast
Published rates

Seasonal package prices

Public prices per person sharing
Season2 people 2026/272 people 20284 people 2026/274 people 2028
Green Season (April - May)US$4,222US$4,433US$3,694US$3,878
Low Season (March, November)US$4,477US$4,701US$3,948US$4,146
Mid Season (Jan - Feb, June)US$4,687US$4,922US$4,159US$4,366
Peak Season (July - October)US$5,123US$5,379US$4,594US$4,824

Prices are quoted in USD per person sharing and remain subject to confirmed dates, accommodation availability, flight seats, park-fee updates and final routing.

Included

  • Accommodation as listed or an approved equivalent
  • Private Tanzania airport and resort transfers
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide
  • Safari meals on full board and Zanzibar on All-inclusive
  • Park, concession and crater service fees applicable to the route
  • Domestic flight from the mainland safari sector to Zanzibar

Excluded

  • International flights are not included
  • Tanzania visa and travel insurance
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
  • Premium drinks unless specified by the booked meal plan
  • Optional balloon safari and unlisted island activities
  • Zanzibar infrastructure tax where payable directly

Best time and seasonal character

Dry-season months bring firmer roads and concentrated wildlife viewing, while the green months offer softer light, active birdlife and greater seasonal value. The Serengeti remains a living ecosystem throughout the year; river crossings, predator sightings and migration concentrations cannot be guaranteed.

Your exact dates determine which roads, flight schedules and room categories are realistic. We review this package against current availability before confirmation and explain any material seasonal trade-off.

Luggage and entry

Use soft-sided luggage for light-aircraft sectors and wait for the confirmed carrier allowance before packing. Passport and visa rules depend on nationality and can change; check the Tanzania Immigration Department’s current guidance before travel.

Kwanza Resort coast and resort atmosphere
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Related private journeys

Return to the all Safari & Zanzibar packages. Read our Serengeti to Zanzibar flight guide, compare Serengeti route choices, explore the Ngorongoro Crater descent, and choose the right Zanzibar coast after safari.

Questions

Package FAQ

Are international flights included?

No. International flights are not included. We arrange the private Tanzania ground route and the domestic flight to Zanzibar shown in this itinerary, subject to schedule and availability.

Is the safari private?

Yes. The mainland safari uses a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a professional English-speaking driver-guide. Your Zanzibar airport transfers are also arranged privately.

What meal plan applies?

Safari nights are full board. The published Zanzibar basis at Kwanza Resort is All-inclusive. Premium drinks and optional dining outside the plan remain separate unless confirmed.

Can the dates change?

Seasonal journeys can be tailored around available dates. The festive collection is fixed to its published travel period, and any change requires a new quotation.

How much luggage can I take?

Light-aircraft allowances vary by operator and sector. We confirm the operating carrier and current baggage rules before final payment, and soft-sided luggage is strongly recommended.

Optional upgrades

A Serengeti balloon safari, private Zanzibar excursions, premium room category or additional safari night can be quoted separately. We only add an upgrade after checking its location, operating day, weather dependency and effect on the confirmed flight or transfer sequence.

Route planning guides

Refine this journey with our Serengeti destination guide, Ngorongoro route guide, best-time planning guide, airport and domestic-flight guide, Serengeti-to-Zanzibar flight article and Zanzibar coast comparison.

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Start Your Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Journey

Share your dates, group size, safari interests and preferred beach style. We will shape the route around the season, lodge level, domestic flights and Zanzibar coast. On 10-Day Northern Explorer & Beach, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.

Shape this route around your dates

We will check lodges, domestic flights and the most sensible coast before presenting the final itinerary.

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