Day 1
Summit Safari Lodge
Land at Kilimanjaro Airport to begin the Savannah Tented route, with a private transfer to Summit Safari Lodge today.
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Savannah Tented & Beach Value Circuit
Premium Value
A private route with a deliberate finish
Savannah Tented & Beach Value Circuit links Arusha - Tarangire - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Zanzibar 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 Garden Apartment follows the published All meals 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 - Tarangire - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Zanzibar
Accommodation levelPremium Value
Best forPrivate bush-to-beach travel with a measured pace
Safari transportPrivate 4x4 with dedicated guide
Zanzibar locationNortheast Zanzibar
Meal basisAll meals
Domestic flightMainland to Zanzibar included
International flightsNot included
Accommodation sequence
- Summit Safari Lodge
- Africa Safari Rift Valley
- Serengeti Kati Kati Camp
- Tloma Lodge
- Clove Island Garden Apartment
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 meals, exactly as published for this package. On Savannah Tented & Beach Value Circuit, 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 Savannah Tented & Beach Value Circuit, 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 Garden Apartment. Flight times remain subject to the operating carrier.
Day by day
Your complete 12-day itinerary
Day 2
Africa Safari Rift Valley
Scan Tarangire’s river country for elephants on the Savannah Tented journey, ending at Africa Safari Rift Valley today.
Day 3
Serengeti Kati Kati Camp
Read predator tracks in Serengeti on the Savannah Tented route, then settle at Serengeti Kati Kati Camp at a calm pace.
Day 4
Serengeti Kati Kati Camp
Search Serengeti for big cats on the Savannah Tented journey before returning to Serengeti Kati Kati Camp today.
Day 5
Tloma Lodge
Leave the plains for Ngorongoro’s highlands on the Savannah Tented route, ending at Tloma Lodge before a quiet dinner.
Day 6
Clove Island Garden Apartment
Tour the crater on the Savannah Tented journey, then fly onward to Zanzibar and Clove Island Garden at a calm pace.
Day 7
privately timed Mnemba snorkeling
Enjoy privately timed Mnemba snorkeling during the Savannah Tented stay at Clove Island Garden Apartment today.
Day 8
a spice-farm visit
Shape the Savannah Tented coast day around a spice-farm visit from Clove Island Garden Apartment before a quiet dinner.
Day 9
swimming and spa time
Slow the Savannah Tented journey with swimming and spa time while staying at Clove Island Garden Apartment at leisure.
Day 10
a Stone Town walk
Keep the Savannah Tented beach day unhurried with a Stone Town walk at Clove Island Garden Apartment at leisure.
Day 11
a sunset dhow outing
Enjoy a sunset dhow outing during the Savannah Tented stay at Clove Island Garden Apartment before a restful evening.
Day 12
Zanzibar International Airport
Depart Clove Island Garden Apartment after the Savannah Tented stay, with a private ride to Zanzibar Airport with ease.
Published rates
Seasonal package prices
| Season | 2 people | 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Green Season (April - May) | US$4,002 | US$3,381 |
| Low Season (November) | US$4,149 | US$3,528 |
| Mid Season (Jan - Feb, June) | US$4,510 | US$3,890 |
| Peak Season (July - October) | US$4,540 | US$3,919 |
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 Savannah Tented & Beach Value Circuit, 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 meals
- 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 Savannah Tented & Beach Value Circuit, 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 Savannah Tented & Beach Value Circuit, 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 Savannah Tented & Beach Value Circuit, 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 Savannah Tented & Beach Value Circuit, 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 Savannah Tented & Beach Value Circuit, 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 Garden Apartment is All meals. 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 Savannah Tented & Beach Value Circuit, 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 Savannah Tented & Beach Value Circuit, 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 Savannah Tented & Beach Value Circuit, 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 Savannah Tented & Beach Value Circuit, 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 Savannah Tented & Beach Value Circuit, 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 Savannah Tented & Beach Value Circuit, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
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