Day 1
Gran Meliá Arusha
Meet us at Kilimanjaro Airport for the Grumeti Reserve journey, then continue privately to Gran Meliá Arusha.
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12-Day Singita Grumeti Private Reserve
High-End
A private route with a deliberate finish
12-Day Singita Grumeti Private Reserve links Arusha - Grumeti Reserve - Ngorongoro - Kendwa 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 Zuri Zanzibar Hotel 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
Duration12 calendar days
RouteArusha - Grumeti Reserve - Ngorongoro - Kendwa
Accommodation levelHigh-End
Best forPrivate bush-to-beach travel with a measured pace
Safari transportPrivate 4x4 with dedicated guide
Zanzibar locationKendwa
Meal basisAll-inclusive
Domestic flightMainland to Zanzibar included
International flightsNot included
Accommodation sequence
- Gran Meliá Arusha
- Singita Sabora Tented Camp
- Ngorongoro Lodge - Member of Meliá Collection
- Zuri Zanzibar Hotel
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. On 12-Day Singita Grumeti Private Reserve, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
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 12-Day Singita Grumeti Private Reserve, 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 Zuri Zanzibar Hotel. Flight times remain subject to the operating carrier.
Day by day
Your complete 12-day itinerary
Day 2
Singita Grumeti Reserve
Cross the crater floor on the Grumeti Reserve route, then fly onward to Zanzibar and Singita Grumeti Reserve with ease.
Day 3
Singita Sabora Tented Camp
Explore Serengeti river valleys on the Grumeti Reserve journey, then unwind at Singita Sabora Tented Camp today.
Day 4
Singita Sabora Tented Camp
Read predator tracks in Serengeti on the Grumeti Reserve route, then settle at Singita Sabora Tented Camp today.
Day 5
Ngorongoro Lodge - Member of Meliá Collection
Climb toward Ngorongoro on the Grumeti Reserve journey, then settle near the crater at Ngorongoro Lodge with ease.
Day 6
Zuri Zanzibar Hotel
Cross the crater floor on the Grumeti Reserve route, then fly onward to Zanzibar and Zuri Zanzibar Hotel with ease.
Day 7
privately timed Mnemba snorkeling
Keep the Grumeti Reserve beach day unhurried with privately timed Mnemba snorkeling at Zuri Zanzibar Hotel today.
Day 8
a spice-farm visit
Enjoy a spice-farm visit during the Grumeti Reserve stay at Zuri Zanzibar Hotel while the Indian Ocean light softens.
Day 9
swimming and spa time
Shape the Grumeti Reserve coast day around swimming and spa time from Zuri Zanzibar Hotel with time to pause.
Day 10
a Stone Town walk
Slow the Grumeti Reserve journey with a Stone Town walk while staying at Zuri Zanzibar Hotel at a calm pace.
Day 11
a sunset dhow outing
Keep the Grumeti Reserve beach day unhurried with a sunset dhow outing at Zuri Zanzibar Hotel before a quiet dinner.
Day 12
Zanzibar International Airport
Leave Zuri Zanzibar Hotel on the Grumeti Reserve journey by private transfer to Zanzibar Airport at a calm pace.
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$15,151 | US$15,908 | US$14,530 | US$15,257 |
| Low Season (March, November) | US$15,383 | US$16,153 | US$14,763 | US$15,501 |
| Mid Season (Jan - Feb, June) | US$18,035 | US$18,937 | US$17,415 | US$18,285 |
| Peak Season (July - October) | US$22,345 | US$23,462 | US$21,724 | US$22,810 |
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 12-Day Singita Grumeti Private Reserve, 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 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. On 12-Day Singita Grumeti Private Reserve, 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 12-Day Singita Grumeti Private Reserve, 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 12-Day Singita Grumeti Private Reserve, 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 12-Day Singita Grumeti Private Reserve, 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 12-Day Singita Grumeti Private Reserve, 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 Zuri Zanzibar Hotel 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. On 12-Day Singita Grumeti Private Reserve, 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 12-Day Singita Grumeti Private Reserve, 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 12-Day Singita Grumeti Private Reserve, 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 12-Day Singita Grumeti Private Reserve, 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 12-Day Singita Grumeti Private Reserve, 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 12-Day Singita Grumeti Private Reserve, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
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