Day 1
Kahawa House
Begin the Northern Explorer journey at Kilimanjaro Airport, then ride privately to Kahawa House at a calm pace.
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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.
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
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 2
Tarangire Kati Kati Camp
Track elephant paths through Tarangire on the Northern Explorer route, returning to Tarangire Kati Kati Camp today.
Day 3
Serengeti Kati Kati Camp
Search Serengeti for big cats on the Northern Explorer journey before returning to Serengeti Kati Kati Camp today.
Day 4
Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Leave the plains for Ngorongoro’s highlands on the Northern Explorer route, ending at Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp.
Day 5
Kwanza Resort
Tour the crater on the Northern Explorer journey, then fly onward to Zanzibar and Kwanza Resort before the next stage.
Day 6
ocean-view dining
Enjoy ocean-view dining during the Northern Explorer stay at Kwanza Resort before returning for dinner beside the ocean.
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.
Day 8
privately timed Mnemba snorkeling
Slow the Northern Explorer journey with privately timed Mnemba snorkeling while staying at Kwanza Resort with ease.
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.
Day 10
Zanzibar International Airport
Leave Kwanza Resort on the Northern Explorer journey by private transfer to Zanzibar Airport before the next stage.
Published rates
Seasonal package prices
| Season | 2 people 2026/27 | 2 people 2028 | 4 people 2026/27 | 4 people 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Season (April - May) | US$4,222 | US$4,433 | US$3,694 | US$3,878 |
| Low Season (March, November) | US$4,477 | US$4,701 | US$3,948 | US$4,146 |
| Mid Season (Jan - Feb, June) | US$4,687 | US$4,922 | US$4,159 | US$4,366 |
| Peak Season (July - October) | US$5,123 | US$5,379 | US$4,594 | US$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.
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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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