Safari and Zanzibar Journeys
12-Day The Meliá Collection Masterpiece
Combine a private safari through Arusha → Tarangire → Serengeti → Central Serengeti → Zanzibar with the named Zanzibar resort, using the domestic island connection and separate wildlife and beach days shown in the plan.
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Over 12 private days, you travel from Gran Meliá Arusha via Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge to Gran Meliá Zanzibar, following Arusha → Tarangire → Serengeti → Central Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Zanzibar. The journey is high-end and uses road and domestic flights. An elite loop connecting Meliá’s absolute finest architectural triumphs, ending with ultimate beachfront exclusivity. Rates are per person sharing for the seasons and party sizes shown; international.
Duration12 days
Safari styleHigh-End
MovementRoad and domestic flights
JourneySafari and Zanzibar
1. Arusha2. Tarangire3. Serengeti4. Central Serengeti5. Ngorongoro Crater6. Zanzibar
Rooming for 12-Day The Meliá Collection Masterpiece and every stay is checked for your exact dates.
From Arusha Safari Country to Zanzibar
An elite loop connecting Meliá’s absolute finest architectural triumphs, ending with ultimate beachfront exclusivity. The first night at Gran Meliá Arusha prepares you for a route through Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar, with Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge establishing the next part of the safari. Its defining features are that 2 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 Gran Meliá Zanzibar. The pace keeps every property and transfer connected to the wildlife or coastal experience that follows, while.
Your 12-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 Gran Meliá Arusha before the route continues toward Tarangire National Park. Arrival timing is confirmed locally. We match collection to the confirmed arrival service.
Stay: Gran Meliá Arusha
Day 2
Tarangire Baobab and Elephant Country
Day 2 begins at Gran Meliá Arusha. You take deep game drives exploring the ancient baobab territories of Tarangire. You stay at Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge. Your guide adjusts the route to road and wildlife conditions, so no particular sighting is guaranteed. Sightings are never certain.
Stay: Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge
Day 3
Serengeti Plains and River Valleys
On day 3, you leave Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge for the next route stage. You continue into the Serengeti National Park. You then settle into your panoramic suite. You stay at Meliá Serengeti Lodge. Park access is coordinated locally. Road conditions and entry formalities shape the pace.
Stay: Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Day 4
Serengeti Plains and River Valleys
On day 4, you leave Meliá Serengeti Lodge for the next route stage. You spend the day charting the endless horizons of the Central Serengeti. You return to Meliá Serengeti Lodge for another night. Local conditions guide the tracks. Your guide adjusts the route to current wildlife activity.
Stay: Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater and Highlands
On day 5, you leave Meliá Serengeti Lodge for the next route stage. You transfer to the prominent crater lip with unparalleled views. You stay at Ngorongoro Lodge - Member of Meliá Collection. No particular sighting is guaranteed. Your guide adjusts the route to current wildlife activity.
Stay: Ngorongoro Lodge - Member of Meliá Collection
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater and Highlands
Day 6 starts at Ngorongoro Lodge - Member of Meliá Collection. A crater-floor game drive comes before the stated domestic flight to Zanzibar. You stay at Gran Meliá Zanzibar. Airline timing is reconfirmed. Your domestic schedule and baggage allowance are checked before the ground handover.
Stay: Gran Meliá Zanzibar
Day 7
Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace
Day 7 is your first full coastal day at Gran Meliá Zanzibar. 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. Additional marine or spa plans are arranged only when requested.
Stay: Gran Meliá Zanzibar
Day 8
Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace
The second open Zanzibar day keeps you at Gran Meliá Zanzibar. Morning and afternoon remain flexible for the shoreline and included resort services, with optional excursions or spa appointments arranged only when requested. Additional marine or spa plans are arranged only when requested.
Stay: Gran Meliá Zanzibar
Day 9
Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace
Day 9 is your third full coastal day at Gran Meliá Zanzibar. 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. Additional marine or spa plans are arranged only when requested.
Stay: Gran Meliá Zanzibar
Day 10
Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace
Day 10 is your fourth full coastal day at Gran Meliá Zanzibar. 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. The shoreline and included facilities remain the focus.
Stay: Gran Meliá Zanzibar
Day 11
Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace
The fifth open Zanzibar day keeps you at Gran Meliá Zanzibar. Morning and afternoon remain flexible for the shoreline and included resort services, with optional excursions or spa appointments arranged only when requested. Tides and weather guide the pace. The coastal day remains unhurried.
Stay: Gran Meliá Zanzibar
Day 12
Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace
The final day starts at Gran Meliá Zanzibar. A private transfer takes you to Zanzibar International Airport, with collection coordinated around the confirmed onward booking and practical road conditions. The departure transfer remains private. The onward booking determines collection time.
How the Accommodation and Movement Fit Together
An elite loop connecting Meliá’s absolute finest architectural triumphs, ending with ultimate beachfront exclusivity. Between Gran Meliá Arusha and Gran Meliá Zanzibar, 12-Day The Meliá Collection Masterpiece includes Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge, Meliá Serengeti Lodge, Ngorongoro Lodge - Member of Meliá Collection. A domestic sector replaces part of the overland distance, while airstrip transfers remain connected to the same day plan. This arrangement keeps Tarangire, Serengeti, Central Serengeti 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.
Seasonal Prices for 12-Day The Meliá Collection Masterpiece
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) | $7,832 | $8,223 | $7,211 | $7,571 |
| Low Season (March, November) | $8,327 | $8,743 | $7,706 | $8,091 |
| Mid Season (Jan - Feb, June) | $9,502 | $9,977 | $8,881 | $9,325 |
| Peak Season (July - October) | $11,693 | $12,278 | $11,073 | $11,626 |
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 elite loop connecting Meliá’s absolute finest architectural triumphs, ending with ultimate beachfront exclusivity. Read the seasonal rows for 12-Day The Meliá Collection Masterpiece against both Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar and the final stay at Gran Meliá Zanzibar. 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. The full day plan remains the clearest way to judge pace, park time and transfer logic. Use the verified.
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Explore This Safari Questions About 12-Day The Meliá Collection Masterpiece
Which flights are part of this 12-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, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar. 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 Gran Meliá Zanzibar. 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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