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Singita Connoisseur & Private Ocean Villa

Ultra-Luxury

A private route with a deliberate finish

Singita Connoisseur & Private Ocean Villa links Arusha - Tarangire - Grumeti - 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 2-Bed Villa follows the published All meals basis. The result is a complete private journey, not two unrelated holidays placed side by side.

Singita Connoisseur & Private Ocean Villa Tanzania safari landscape
At a glance

Route facts

Duration12 calendar days
RouteArusha - Tarangire - Grumeti - Ngorongoro - Kendwa
Accommodation levelUltra-Luxury
Best forPrivate bush-to-beach travel with a measured pace
Safari transportPrivate 4x4 with dedicated guide
Zanzibar locationKendwa
Meal basisAll meals
Domestic flightMainland to Zanzibar included
International flightsNot included
Singita Sabora Tented Camp accommodation setting

Accommodation sequence

  • Gran Meliá Arusha
  • Swala Camp
  • Singita Sabora Tented Camp
  • Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá
  • Zuri Zanzibar 2-Bed Villa

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 Singita Connoisseur & Private Ocean Villa, 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 Singita Connoisseur & Private Ocean Villa, 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 2-Bed Villa. Flight times remain subject to the operating carrier.

Day by day

Your complete 12-day itinerary

Day 1

Gran Meliá Arusha

Land at Kilimanjaro Airport to begin the Singita Villa route, with a private transfer to Gran Meliá Arusha today.

Stay
Gran Meliá Arusha
Meals
Dinner
Day 2

Swala Camp

Scan Tarangire’s river country for elephants on the Singita Villa journey, ending at Swala Camp as the light softens.

Stay
Swala Camp
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3

Singita Sabora Tented Camp

Read predator tracks in Serengeti on the Singita Villa route, then settle at Singita Sabora Tented Camp at a calm pace.

Stay
Singita Sabora Tented Camp
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4

Singita Sabora Tented Camp

Search Serengeti for big cats on the Singita Villa journey before returning to Singita Sabora Tented Camp today.

Stay
Singita Sabora Tented Camp
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5

Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá

Leave the plains for Ngorongoro’s highlands on the Singita Villa route, ending at Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá before dinner.

Stay
Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6

Zuri Zanzibar 2-Bed Villa

Tour the crater on the Singita Villa journey, then fly onward to Zanzibar and Zuri Zanzibar 2-Bed Villa today.

Stay
Zuri Zanzibar 2-Bed Villa
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7

a sunset dhow outing

Enjoy a sunset dhow outing during the Singita Villa stay at Zuri Zanzibar 2-Bed Villa beneath Tanzania’s open sky.

Stay
Zuri Zanzibar 2-Bed Villa
Meals
All meals
Day 8

ocean-view dining

Shape the Singita Villa coast day around ocean-view dining from Zuri Zanzibar 2-Bed Villa as the light softens.

Stay
Zuri Zanzibar 2-Bed Villa
Meals
All meals
Day 9

a slow beach morning

Slow the Singita Villa journey with a slow beach morning while staying at Zuri Zanzibar 2-Bed Villa at leisure.

Stay
Zuri Zanzibar 2-Bed Villa
Meals
All meals
Day 10

privately timed Mnemba snorkeling

Keep the Singita Villa beach day unhurried with privately timed Mnemba snorkeling at Zuri Zanzibar 2-Bed Villa today.

Stay
Zuri Zanzibar 2-Bed Villa
Meals
All meals
Day 11

a spice-farm visit

Enjoy a spice-farm visit during the Singita Villa stay at Zuri Zanzibar 2-Bed Villa beneath Tanzania’s open sky.

Stay
Zuri Zanzibar 2-Bed Villa
Meals
All meals
Day 12

Zanzibar International Airport

Depart Zuri Zanzibar 2-Bed Villa after the Singita Villa stay, with a private ride to Zanzibar Airport with ease.

Stay
Zuri Zanzibar 2-Bed Villa
Meals
Breakfast
Published rates

Seasonal package prices

2026, 2027 and 2028 public prices per person sharing
Season2 people4 people
Green Season (April - May)US$22,033US$21,412
Low Season (November)US$22,258US$21,637
Mid Season (Jan - Feb, June)US$29,522US$28,901
Peak Season (July - October)US$29,655US$29,034

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 Singita Connoisseur & Private Ocean Villa, 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 Singita Connoisseur & Private Ocean Villa, 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 Singita Connoisseur & Private Ocean Villa, 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 Singita Connoisseur & Private Ocean Villa, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.

Zuri Zanzibar 2-Bed Villa coast and resort atmosphere
Continue planning

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 Singita Connoisseur & Private Ocean Villa, 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 Singita Connoisseur & Private Ocean Villa, 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 Singita Connoisseur & Private Ocean Villa, 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 2-Bed Villa 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 Singita Connoisseur & Private Ocean Villa, 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 Singita Connoisseur & Private Ocean Villa, 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 Singita Connoisseur & Private Ocean Villa, 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 Singita Connoisseur & Private Ocean Villa, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.

Plan With The Luxury Africa DMC

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 Singita Connoisseur & Private Ocean Villa, 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 Singita Connoisseur & Private Ocean Villa, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.

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