Safari and Zanzibar Journeys

11-Day Serena Heritage & Kizimkazi Resort

Combine a private safari through Arusha → Tarangire → Central Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Kizimkazi with the named Zanzibar resort, using the domestic island connection and separate wildlife and beach days shown in the plan.

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Route at a Glance

Between Kahawa House and Kwanza Resort, this 11-day private route connects Arusha → Tarangire → Central Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Zanzibar → Kizimkazi. Accommodation includes Kitela Lodge, and movement is by road and domestic flights. Experience the legendary Serena hospitality across the northern circuit before flying south to Zanzibar's stunning Kizimkazi coast. The seasonal table shows the applicable per-person-sharing price basis, with domestic flights included only where stated. Availability is checked for your exact dates before confirmation.

Duration11 days
Safari styleLuxury
MovementRoad and domestic flights
JourneySafari and Zanzibar
1. Arusha2. Tarangire3. Central Serengeti4. Ngorongoro Crater5. Zanzibar6. Kizimkazi

Rooming for 11-Day Serena Heritage & Kizimkazi Resort and every stay is checked for your exact dates.

Tanzania safari landscape relevant to the private route

From Arusha Safari Country to Zanzibar

Experience the legendary Serena hospitality across the northern circuit before flying south to Zanzibar's stunning Kizimkazi coast. You begin at Kahawa House before moving to Kitela Lodge and onward through Arusha, Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar and Kizimkazi. Here, 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 final stay is Kwanza Resort, giving the journey a clear finish rather than a rushed return through the same ground. This combination suits travellers comparing 11 private days at luxury level with road and domestic flights.

Your 11-Day Route

Day 1

Arrival and Private Welcome

Your journey begins with a private welcome at the arrival airport on day 1. You continue to Arusha and check in at Kahawa House, leaving the evening free before the next stage toward Tarangire National Park. Private arrival-coordination remains flight-aligned and internationally separate.

Stay: Kahawa House

Day 2

Tarangire Baobab and Elephant Country

From Kahawa House, day 2 continues toward Tarangire National Park. You spend the day exploring the giants of Tarangire National Park. You stay at Kitela Lodge. Your guide adjusts the route to current wildlife activity. The private vehicle allows flexible stops without promising a sighting.

Stay: Kitela Lodge

Day 3

Serengeti Plains and River Valleys

Day 3 begins at Kitela Lodge. You continue to the Central Serengeti. The afternoon brings plains exploration. You stay at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge. Your guide adjusts the route to road and wildlife conditions, so no particular sighting is guaranteed. Local conditions guide the tracks.

Stay: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Day 4

Serengeti Plains and River Valleys

Day 4 begins at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge. You spend the day of deep Serengeti wildlife exploring. You return to Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge for another night. Road and wildlife conditions shape the final tracks. The private vehicle allows flexible stops without promising a sighting.

Stay: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater and Highlands

Day 5 begins at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge. You drive in the morning to the Ngorongoro Crater Rim. You stay at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge. The private vehicle allows flexible stops, while every wildlife observation remains natural and uncertain. No particular sighting is guaranteed.

Stay: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater and Highlands

Day 6 starts at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge. 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. Airline timing is reconfirmed.

Stay: Kwanza Resort

Day 7

Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace

Day 7 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 8

Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace

Day 8 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 9

Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace

Day 9 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 10

Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace

Your fourth complete beach day remains based at Kwanza Resort. The shoreline and included resort facilities stay unhurried, while additional marine and wellness experiences are arranged separately. No excursion is compulsory. Additional marine or spa plans are arranged only when requested.

Stay: Kwanza Resort

Day 11

Domestic Flight and Safari Connection

Day 11 closes with a private movement from Kwanza Resort to the departure airport. Your driver confirms the collection time against the onward service and local access conditions. The onward booking determines collection time. The final transfer is timed for a comfortable airport check-in.

Zanzibar coastline included in the safari and beach journey

How the Accommodation and Movement Fit Together

Experience the legendary Serena hospitality across the northern circuit before flying south to Zanzibar's stunning Kizimkazi coast. The nightly pattern in 11-Day Serena Heritage & Kizimkazi Resort moves from Kahawa House through Kitela Lodge, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge before ending at Kwanza Resort. A domestic sector replaces part of the overland distance, while airstrip transfers remain connected to the same day plan. Those positions support time around Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater without forcing a return to one base. Departure pace can change with roads, gates or airline operations, while each named stay defines where the next day begins.

Seasonal Prices for 11-Day Serena Heritage & Kizimkazi Resort

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

Season2026/2027 · 2 guests2028 · 2 guests2026/2027 · 4 guests2028 · 4 guests
Green Season (April - May)$4,514$4,740$3,893$4,088
Low Season (March, November)$4,907$5,152$4,286$4,500
Mid Season (Jan - Feb, June)$5,674$5,958$5,053$5,306
Peak Season (July - October)$6,109$6,414$5,488$5,762

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

Experience the legendary Serena hospitality across the northern circuit before flying south to Zanzibar's stunning Kizimkazi coast. Read the seasonal rows for 11-Day Serena Heritage & Kizimkazi Resort against both Arusha, Tarangire, Central 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. 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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Questions About 11-Day Serena Heritage & Kizimkazi Resort

Which flights are part of this 11-day route?

Domestic Tanzania flights are included only on the days that explicitly show a flight, such as the transfer linked to Arusha, Tarangire, Central 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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