Safari and Zanzibar Journeys
10-Day Serengeti Plains & Matemwe Coast
Combine a private safari through Arusha → Central Serengeti → Karatu → Ngorongoro Crater → Matemwe with the named Zanzibar resort, using the domestic island connection and separate wildlife and beach days shown in the plan.
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Between Kahawa House and Clove Island Essence & Spa, this 10-day private route connects Arusha → Central Serengeti → Karatu → Ngorongoro Crater → Zanzibar → Matemwe. Accommodation includes Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge, and movement is by road and domestic flights. An elegant integration of classic highland farm comfort, sweeping central Serengeti canvas lodges, and serene beachfront dining in Zanzibar. The seasonal table shows the applicable per-person-sharing price basis, with domestic flights included only where stated.
Duration10 days
Safari styleMid-Luxury
MovementRoad and domestic flights
JourneySafari and Zanzibar
1. Arusha2. Central Serengeti3. Karatu4. Ngorongoro Crater5. Zanzibar6. Matemwe
Rooming for 10-Day Serengeti Plains & Matemwe Coast and every stay is checked for your exact dates.
From Arusha Safari Country to Zanzibar
An elegant integration of classic highland farm comfort, sweeping central Serengeti canvas lodges, and serene beachfront dining in Zanzibar. The first night at Kahawa House prepares you for a route through Arusha, Central Serengeti, Karatu, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar and Matemwe, with Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge establishing the next part of the safari. Its defining features are that 3 route days touch the Serengeti ecosystem; a domestic flight shortens one of the longer connections; the Ngorongoro Crater has its own dedicated stage. You finish at Clove Island Essence & Spa. The pace keeps every property and transfer connected to the wildlife or coastal experience that follows, while your guide adjusts daily timing to local conditions.
Your 10-Day Route
Day 1
Arrival and Private Welcome
Day 1 opens at the arrival airport. Your guide meets you and completes the private transfer to Arusha, where you settle at Kahawa House before the route continues toward Central Serengeti. The confirmed arrival details guide collection. We match collection to the confirmed arrival service.
Stay: Kahawa House
Day 2
Serengeti Plains and River Valleys
Day 2 starts at Kahawa House. The stated domestic flight carries you from Kahawa House toward Central Serengeti; after landing, the safari activity described for this stage follows. You stay at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge. The operating airline confirms the final schedule and baggage allowance.
Stay: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Day 3
Serengeti Plains and River Valleys
Day 3 begins at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge. You spend the day exploring leopard and lion territories along the Seronera river valleys. You return to Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge for another night. Wildlife remains unpredictable. The private vehicle allows flexible stops without promising a sighting.
Stay: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Day 4
Serengeti Plains and River Valleys
The day 4 stage starts at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge. A morning Serengeti game drive is followed by followed by a panoramic drive to Karatu. You stay at Ngorongoro Farm House. The private route follows current conditions. The private vehicle allows flexible stops without promising a sighting.
Stay: Ngorongoro Farm House
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater and Highlands
Day 5 starts at Ngorongoro Farm House. A crater-floor game drive comes before the stated domestic flight to Zanzibar. You stay at Clove Island Essence & Spa. Flight times and baggage limits are reconfirmed before travel, and your guide receives you after landing. Timing is checked locally.
Stay: Clove Island Essence & Spa
Day 6
Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace
Day 6 is your first full coastal day at Clove Island Essence & Spa. Use the beach and included resort facilities at your own pace; optional marine trips, spa treatments and premium supplements remain separate. Tides and weather guide the pace. Weather and personal preference shape the day.
Stay: Clove Island Essence & Spa
Day 7
Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace
Day 7 is your second full coastal day at Clove Island Essence & Spa. Use the beach and included resort facilities at your own pace; optional marine trips, spa treatments and premium supplements remain separate. Tides guide the timing. The shoreline and included facilities remain the focus.
Stay: Clove Island Essence & Spa
Day 8
Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace
Day 8 is your third full coastal day at Clove Island Essence & Spa. Use the beach and included resort facilities at your own pace; optional marine trips, spa treatments and premium supplements remain separate. Tides and weather guide the pace. Weather and personal preference shape the day.
Stay: Clove Island Essence & Spa
Day 9
Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace
Day 9 is your fourth full coastal day at Clove Island Essence & Spa. Use the beach and included resort facilities at your own pace; optional marine trips, spa treatments and premium supplements remain separate. Tides guide the timing. The shoreline and included facilities remain the focus.
Stay: Clove Island Essence & Spa
Day 10
Private Departure Transfer
The final day starts at Clove Island Essence & Spa. A private transfer takes you to Zanzibar International Airport, with collection coordinated around the confirmed onward booking and practical road conditions. Check-in time guides collection. The onward booking determines collection time.
How the Accommodation and Movement Fit Together
An elegant integration of classic highland farm comfort, sweeping central Serengeti canvas lodges, and serene beachfront dining in Zanzibar. Between Kahawa House and Clove Island Essence & Spa, 10-Day Serengeti Plains & Matemwe Coast includes Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge, Ngorongoro Farm House. A domestic sector replaces part of the overland distance, while airstrip transfers remain connected to the same day plan. This arrangement keeps Central Serengeti, Karatu, Ngorongoro Crater practical and separates arrival or transfer periods from the principal wildlife stages. Your guide protects useful field time while leaving enough margin for the next evening arrival. The result is a measured route with clear nightly positions.
Seasonal Prices for 10-Day Serengeti Plains & Matemwe Coast
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) | $4,362 | $4,581 | $3,834 | $4,026 |
| Low Season (March, November) | $4,472 | $4,696 | $3,944 | $4,141 |
| Mid Season (Jan - Feb, June) | $4,763 | $5,001 | $4,234 | $4,446 |
| Peak Season (July - October) | $5,001 | $5,251 | $4,473 | $4,696 |
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
An elegant integration of classic highland farm comfort, sweeping central Serengeti canvas lodges, and serene beachfront dining in Zanzibar. The price table combines the safari route through Arusha, Central Serengeti, Karatu, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar and Matemwe with Clove Island Essence & Spa. Wildlife conditions, park demand, coastal weather and resort availability do not move in perfect alignment. Your final proposal therefore checks every stay and the domestic flight as one connected journey. The final quotation keeps the same season and party-size basis visible. Named accommodation and domestic connections are reconfirmed for the exact travel dates supplied. Compare the nightly position and movement method before choosing between routes with a similar duration.
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Explore This Safari Questions About 10-Day Serengeti Plains & Matemwe Coast
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, Central Serengeti, Karatu, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar, Matemwe. 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 3 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 Clove Island Essence & Spa. 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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