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14-Day Complete Grandeur: Four Seasons & Kwanza Overwater

Ultra-Luxury

A private route with a deliberate finish

14-Day Complete Grandeur: Four Seasons & Kwanza Overwater links Arusha - Tarangire - Central 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. On 14-Day Complete Grandeur: Four Seasons & Kwanza Overwater, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.

14-Day Complete Grandeur: Four Seasons & Kwanza Overwater Tanzania safari landscape
At a glance

Route facts

Duration14 calendar days
RouteArusha - Tarangire - Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Kizimkazi
Accommodation levelUltra-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
Four Seasons Safari Lodge accommodation setting

Accommodation sequence

  • Gran Meliá Arusha
  • Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge
  • Four Seasons Safari Lodge
  • Ngorongoro Lodge - Meliá
  • 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. On 14-Day Complete Grandeur: Four Seasons & Kwanza Overwater, 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 14-Day Complete Grandeur: Four Seasons & Kwanza Overwater, 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 Kwanza Resort. Flight times remain subject to the operating carrier. On 14-Day Complete Grandeur: Four Seasons & Kwanza Overwater, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.

Day by day

Your complete 14-day itinerary

Day 1

Gran Meliá Arusha

Begin the Complete Grandeur journey at Kilimanjaro Airport, then ride privately to Gran Meliá Arusha with time to pause.

Stay
Gran Meliá Arusha
Meals
Dinner
Day 2

Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge

Track elephant paths through Tarangire on the Complete Grandeur route, returning to Tarangire Kuro Treetops today.

Stay
Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3

Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Search Serengeti for big cats on the Complete Grandeur journey before returning to Four Seasons Safari Lodge.

Stay
Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4

Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Follow wildlife across Serengeti on the Complete Grandeur route, ending at Four Seasons Safari Lodge at a calm pace.

Stay
Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5

Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Explore Serengeti river valleys on the Complete Grandeur journey, then unwind at Four Seasons Safari Lodge today.

Stay
Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6

Ngorongoro Lodge - Meliá

Travel into Ngorongoro’s highlands on the Complete Grandeur route, with crater views before Ngorongoro Lodge - Meliá.

Stay
Ngorongoro Lodge - Meliá
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7

Kwanza Resort

Explore the crater on the Complete Grandeur journey before flying to Zanzibar and Kwanza Resort at a calm pace.

Stay
Kwanza Resort
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8

swimming and spa time

Slow the Complete Grandeur journey with swimming and spa time while staying at Kwanza Resort before a quiet dinner.

Stay
Kwanza Resort
Meals
All-inclusive
Day 9

a Stone Town walk

Keep the Complete Grandeur beach day unhurried with a Stone Town walk at Kwanza Resort as the light softens.

Stay
Kwanza Resort
Meals
All-inclusive
Day 10

a sunset dhow outing

Enjoy a sunset dhow outing during the Complete Grandeur stay at Kwanza Resort as the afternoon light softens.

Stay
Kwanza Resort
Meals
All-inclusive
Day 11

ocean-view dining

Shape the Complete Grandeur coast day around ocean-view dining from Kwanza Resort while the Indian Ocean light softens.

Stay
Kwanza Resort
Meals
All-inclusive
Day 12

a slow beach morning

Slow the Complete Grandeur journey with a slow beach morning while staying at Kwanza Resort as the light softens.

Stay
Kwanza Resort
Meals
All-inclusive
Day 13

privately timed Mnemba snorkeling

Keep the Complete Grandeur beach day unhurried with privately timed Mnemba snorkeling at Kwanza Resort at a calm pace.

Stay
Kwanza Resort
Meals
All-inclusive
Day 14

Zanzibar International Airport

Leave Kwanza Resort on the Complete Grandeur journey by private transfer to Zanzibar Airport at a calm pace.

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$7,904US$8,299US$7,191US$7,550
Low Season (March, November)US$9,251US$9,713US$8,538US$8,964
Mid Season (Jan - Feb, June)US$10,356US$10,874US$9,643US$10,126
Peak Season (July - October)US$11,163US$11,721US$10,450US$10,972

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 14-Day Complete Grandeur: Four Seasons & Kwanza Overwater, 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 14-Day Complete Grandeur: Four Seasons & Kwanza Overwater, 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 14-Day Complete Grandeur: Four Seasons & Kwanza Overwater, 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 14-Day Complete Grandeur: Four Seasons & Kwanza Overwater, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.

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. On 14-Day Complete Grandeur: Four Seasons & Kwanza Overwater, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.

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 14-Day Complete Grandeur: Four Seasons & Kwanza Overwater, 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 14-Day Complete Grandeur: Four Seasons & Kwanza Overwater, 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 Kwanza Resort is All-inclusive. Premium drinks and optional dining outside the plan remain separate unless confirmed. On 14-Day Complete Grandeur: Four Seasons & Kwanza Overwater, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.

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 14-Day Complete Grandeur: Four Seasons & Kwanza Overwater, 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 14-Day Complete Grandeur: Four Seasons & Kwanza Overwater, 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 14-Day Complete Grandeur: Four Seasons & Kwanza Overwater, 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 14-Day Complete Grandeur: Four Seasons & Kwanza Overwater, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.

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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 14-Day Complete Grandeur: Four Seasons & Kwanza Overwater, 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 14-Day Complete Grandeur: Four Seasons & Kwanza Overwater, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.

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