10-Day Northern Explorer & Beach

Route at a Glance

From Kahawa House to Kwanza Resort, the route spends 10 private days across Arusha → Tarangire → Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Zanzibar → Kizimkazi, with Tarangire Kati Kati Camp among the named stays. A spectacular introduction to Tanzania blending traditional permanent tented camps in the wild with an allinclusive stay at a vibrant Zanzibar resort. Travel is by road and domestic flights, and the price table uses the stated season, year and party-size basis.

Duration10 days

Safari styleMid-Luxury

MovementRoad and domestic flights

JourneySafari and Zanzibar

1. Arusha2. Tarangire3. Serengeti4. Ngorongoro Crater5. Zanzibar6. Kizimkazi

Rooming for 10-Day Northern Explorer & Beach and every stay is checked for your exact dates.

Tanzania safari landscape relevant to the private route

From Arusha Safari Country to Zanzibar

A spectacular introduction to Tanzania blending traditional permanent tented camps in the wild with an allinclusive stay at a vibrant Zanzibar resort. From Kahawa House, the route develops through Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar and Kizimkazi and uses Tarangire Kati Kati Camp as an important early position before reaching Kwanza Resort. In practical terms, 2 route days touch the Serengeti ecosystem; a domestic flight shortens one of the longer connections; the Ngorongoro Crater has its own dedicated stage. The journey remains private for your party, making it easier to balance field time, meals and rest without changing the named overnight plan.

Your 10-Day Route

Day 1

Private Route Day 1

From your arrival point, day 1 continues toward Arusha. A private transfer takes you to Arusha. You stay at Kahawa House. The journey remains private, with practical stops and arrival timing adjusted to the day’s road conditions. Your guide coordinates access and arrival at the named stay.

Stay: Kahawa House

Day 2

Tarangire Baobab and Elephant Country

Day 2 begins at Kahawa House. You drive to Tarangire National Park. The afternoon is reserved for exploring herds. You stay at Tarangire Kati Kati Camp. Your guide adjusts the route to road and wildlife conditions, so no particular sighting is guaranteed. Local conditions guide the tracks.

Stay: Tarangire Kati Kati Camp

Day 3

Serengeti Plains and River Valleys

Day 3 begins at Tarangire Kati Kati Camp. You continue into the Serengeti plains. An afternoon game drive follows. You stay at Serengeti Kati Kati Camp. Your guide adjusts the route to road and wildlife conditions, so no particular sighting is guaranteed. Local conditions guide the tracks.

Stay: Serengeti Kati Kati Camp

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater and Highlands

Day 4 begins at Serengeti Kati Kati Camp. The morning begins with a game drive in the Serengeti, followed by a scenic drive up to the crater rim. You stay at Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp. The private vehicle allows flexible stops, while every wildlife observation remains natural and uncertain.

Stay: Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater and Highlands

Day 5 starts at Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp. A crater-floor game drive comes before the stated domestic flight to Zanzibar. You stay at Kwanza Resort. Flight times and baggage limits are reconfirmed before travel, and your guide receives you after landing. Baggage limits are checked locally.

Stay: Kwanza Resort

Day 6

Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace

Day 6 is your first full coastal day at Kwanza Resort. Use the beach and included resort facilities at your own pace; optional marine trips, spa treatments and premium supplements remain separate. No excursion is compulsory. Additional marine or spa plans are arranged only when requested.

Stay: Kwanza Resort

Day 7

Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace

Day 7 is your second full coastal day at Kwanza Resort. Use the beach and included resort facilities at your own pace; optional marine trips, spa treatments and premium supplements remain separate. No excursion is compulsory. Additional marine or spa plans are arranged only when requested.

Stay: Kwanza Resort

Day 8

Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace

Day 8 is your third full coastal day at Kwanza Resort. Use the beach and included resort facilities at your own pace; optional marine trips, spa treatments and premium supplements remain separate. No excursion is compulsory. Additional marine or spa plans are arranged only when requested.

Stay: Kwanza Resort

Day 9

Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace

Day 9 is your fourth full coastal day at Kwanza Resort. Use the beach and included resort facilities at your own pace; optional marine trips, spa treatments and premium supplements remain separate. No excursion is compulsory. Additional marine or spa plans are arranged only when requested.

Stay: Kwanza Resort

Day 10

Private Departure Transfer

Day 10 closes with a private movement from Kwanza Resort to Zanzibar International Airport. Your driver confirms the collection time against the onward service and local access conditions. The departure transfer remains private. We match the private transfer to the confirmed onward service.

Zanzibar coastline included in the safari and beach journey

How the Accommodation and Movement Fit Together

A spectacular introduction to Tanzania blending traditional permanent tented camps in the wild with an allinclusive stay at a vibrant Zanzibar resort. Starting at Kahawa House, 10-Day Northern Explorer & Beach uses Tarangire Kati Kati Camp, Serengeti Kati Kati Camp, Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp before the final stay at Kwanza Resort. A domestic sector replaces part of the overland distance, while airstrip transfers remain connected to the same day plan. The placement matters around Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, where an unnecessary transfer can reduce time in the field. Local conditions may alter lunch stops or departure timing, but the route remains private.

Seasonal Prices for 10-Day Northern Explorer & Beach

Prices are per person sharing in US dollars for the season and party size shown.

Season	2026/2027 · 2 guests	2028 · 2 guests	2026/2027 · 4 guests	2028 · 4 guests
Green Season (April - May)	$4,222	$4,433	$3,694	$3,878
Low Season (March, November)	$4,477	$4,701	$3,948	$4,146
Mid Season (Jan - Feb, June)	$4,687	$4,922	$4,159	$4,366
Peak Season (July - October)	$5,123	$5,379	$4,594	$4,824

What Is Included

Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser and dedicated guide for the stated safari sector
Internal domestic flight from the mainland to Zanzibar
National park entry permits and crater-floor permissions
Full-board safari accommodation and the Zanzibar meal plan shown for the named resort
Round-trip airport and beach transfers shown in the route

What Is Not Included

International flights and entry visas
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
Gratuities for field guides and property staff
Selected spa treatments and premium activity supplements

Season and Pace for This Route

A spectacular introduction to Tanzania blending traditional permanent tented camps in the wild with an allinclusive stay at a vibrant Zanzibar resort. Read the seasonal rows for 10-Day Northern Explorer & Beach against both Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar and Kizimkazi and the final stay at Kwanza Resort. A lower mainland season does not automatically describe coastal conditions. Safari properties, flight space and the Zanzibar room basis must all be available for the same dates. The final quotation keeps the same season and party-size basis visible. Use the verified seasonal table together with the route sequence rather than comparing an isolated price.

Arusha Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater Zanzibar Kizimkazi

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Questions About 10-Day Northern Explorer & Beach

Which flights are part of this 10-day route?

Domestic Tanzania flights are included only on the days that explicitly show a flight, such as the transfer linked to Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar, Kizimkazi. Airline schedules and luggage limits are reconfirmed for your dates. International flights are not included, and no additional air sector is assumed unless it appears in the final proposal.

How much time does the route give the Serengeti?

Approximately 2 day entries involve the Serengeti ecosystem, including the specific central, northern or Grumeti sectors shown. That count includes arrival or transfer days where relevant, so the day-by-day plan is the best guide to full game-drive time. Wildlife and migration events remain naturally variable.

How is the Zanzibar section connected to the safari?

The itinerary uses the domestic flight shown after the mainland safari and continues to Kwanza Resort. Beach days follow the meal plan stated in the package. Optional marine activities, spa treatments and premium supplements remain separate unless specifically included.

How are the seasonal prices applied?

Use the row matching your travel period and the column matching the stated party size. Prices are per person sharing in US dollars. We reconfirm room configuration and availability before booking. The final proposal confirms the correct rooming basis and current availability before payment.

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