Day 1
Kahawa House
Land at Kilimanjaro Airport to begin the Matemwe Plains route, with a private transfer to Kahawa House today.
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10-Day Serengeti Plains & Matemwe Coast
Mid-Luxury
A private route with a deliberate finish
10-Day Serengeti Plains & Matemwe Coast links Arusha - Central Serengeti - Karatu - Ngorongoro - Matemwe 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 Clove Island Essence & Spa follows the published Full board 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 - Central Serengeti - Karatu - Ngorongoro - Matemwe
Accommodation levelMid-Luxury
Best forPrivate bush-to-beach travel with a measured pace
Safari transportPrivate 4x4 with dedicated guide
Zanzibar locationMatemwe
Meal basisFull board
Domestic flightMainland to Zanzibar included
International flightsNot included
Accommodation sequence
- Kahawa House
- Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
- Ngorongoro Farm House
- Clove Island Essence & Spa
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 Full board, 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. On 10-Day Serengeti Plains & Matemwe Coast, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
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 Clove Island Essence & Spa. Flight times remain subject to the operating carrier.
Day by day
Your complete 10-day itinerary
Day 2
Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Tour the crater on the Matemwe Plains journey, then fly onward to Zanzibar and Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge at a calm pace.
Day 3
Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Read predator tracks in Serengeti on the Matemwe Plains route, then settle at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge at a calm pace.
Day 4
Ngorongoro Farm House
Climb toward Ngorongoro on the Matemwe Plains journey, then settle near the crater at Ngorongoro Farm House with ease.
Day 5
Clove Island Essence & Spa
Cross the crater floor on the Matemwe Plains route, then fly onward to Zanzibar and Clove Island Essence & Spa.
Day 6
privately timed Mnemba snorkeling
Keep the Matemwe Plains beach day unhurried with privately timed Mnemba snorkeling at Clove Island Essence & Spa today.
Day 7
a spice-farm visit
Enjoy a spice-farm visit during the Matemwe Plains stay at Clove Island Essence & Spa beneath Tanzania’s open sky.
Day 8
swimming and spa time
Shape the Matemwe Plains coast day around swimming and spa time from Clove Island Essence & Spa before a quiet dinner.
Day 9
a Stone Town walk
Slow the Matemwe Plains journey with a Stone Town walk while staying at Clove Island Essence & Spa with ease.
Day 10
Zanzibar International Airport
Transfer privately from Clove Island Essence & Spa to Zanzibar Airport to close the Matemwe Plains journey with ease.
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$4,362 | US$4,581 | US$3,834 | US$4,026 |
| Low Season (March, November) | US$4,472 | US$4,696 | US$3,944 | US$4,141 |
| Mid Season (Jan - Feb, June) | US$4,763 | US$5,001 | US$4,234 | US$4,446 |
| Peak Season (July - October) | US$5,001 | US$5,251 | US$4,473 | US$4,696 |
Prices are quoted in USD per person sharing and remain subject to confirmed dates, accommodation availability, flight seats, park-fee updates and final routing. On 10-Day Serengeti Plains & Matemwe Coast, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
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 Full board
- 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. On 10-Day Serengeti Plains & Matemwe Coast, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
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. On 10-Day Serengeti Plains & Matemwe Coast, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
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. On 10-Day Serengeti Plains & Matemwe Coast, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
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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. On 10-Day Serengeti Plains & Matemwe Coast, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
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. On 10-Day Serengeti Plains & Matemwe Coast, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
What meal plan applies? +
Safari nights are full board. The published Zanzibar basis at Clove Island Essence & Spa is Full board. 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. On 10-Day Serengeti Plains & Matemwe Coast, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
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. On 10-Day Serengeti Plains & Matemwe Coast, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
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. On 10-Day Serengeti Plains & Matemwe Coast, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
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. On 10-Day Serengeti Plains & Matemwe Coast, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
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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 Serengeti Plains & Matemwe Coast, 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. On 10-Day Serengeti Plains & Matemwe Coast, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
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