Safari and Zanzibar Journeys
13-Day One Nature Safari & Coastal Retreat
Combine a private safari through Arusha → Tarangire → Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Zanzibar with the named Zanzibar resort, using the domestic island connection and separate wildlife and beach days shown in the plan.
Check Dates & Pricing Route at a Glance
From Gran Meliá Arusha to Gran Meliá Zanzibar, the route spends 13 private days across Arusha → Tarangire → Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Zanzibar, with Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge among the named stays. Witness the dramatic beauty of the Serengeti from One Nature's luxurious canvas structures, complemented by a serene coastal week. Travel is by road and domestic flights, and the price table uses the stated season, year and.
Duration13 days
Safari styleHigh-End
MovementRoad and domestic flights
JourneySafari and Zanzibar
1. Arusha2. Tarangire3. Serengeti4. Ngorongoro Crater5. Zanzibar
Rooming for 13-Day One Nature Safari & Coastal Retreat and every stay is checked for your exact dates.
From Arusha Safari Country to Zanzibar
Witness the dramatic beauty of the Serengeti from One Nature's luxurious canvas structures, complemented by a serene coastal week. From Gran Meliá Arusha, the route develops through Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar and uses Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge as an important early position before reaching Gran Meliá Zanzibar. 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 13-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
From Gran Meliá Arusha, day 2 continues toward Tarangire National Park. You spend the day exploring heavy elephant networks in Tarangire. You stay at Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge. No particular sighting is guaranteed. The private vehicle allows flexible stops without promising a sighting.
Stay: Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge
Day 3
Serengeti Plains and River Valleys
From Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge, day 3 continues toward the Serengeti. You travel across the volcanic landscape to the premium Serengeti sector. You stay at One Nature Nyaruswiga. The journey remains private, with practical stops and arrival timing adjusted to the day’s road conditions.
Stay: One Nature Nyaruswiga
Day 4
Serengeti Plains and River Valleys
Day 4 begins at One Nature Nyaruswiga. You experience comprehensive game viewing inside Serengeti's prime territory. You return to One Nature Nyaruswiga for another night. The private route follows current conditions. The private vehicle allows flexible stops without promising a sighting.
Stay: One Nature Nyaruswiga
Day 5
Private Route Day 5
Day 5 begins at One Nature Nyaruswiga. A second full day exploring the endless plains. You return to One Nature Nyaruswiga for another night. Your guide adjusts the route to road and wildlife conditions, so no particular sighting is guaranteed. The private route follows current conditions.
Stay: One Nature Nyaruswiga
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater and Highlands
On day 6, you leave One Nature Nyaruswiga for the next route stage. You transfer to a colonial-style mountain lodge on the crater rim. You stay at Ngorongoro Lodge - Meliá. The private route follows current conditions. The private vehicle allows flexible stops without promising a sighting.
Stay: Ngorongoro Lodge - Meliá
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater and Highlands
Day 7 starts at Ngorongoro Lodge - Meliá. A crater-floor game drive comes before the stated domestic flight to Zanzibar. You stay at Gran Meliá Zanzibar. The operating airline confirms final timing and luggage limits, with the ground team ready after arrival. Airline timing is reconfirmed.
Stay: Gran Meliá Zanzibar
Day 8
Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace
Day 8 is the first coastal day at Gran Meliá Zanzibar. Beach access and included resort facilities stay relaxed; optional marine-excursions, spa appointments and premium supplements remain separate. Tides, weather and personal-preference determine the schedule without compulsory activities.
Stay: Gran Meliá Zanzibar
Day 9
Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace
Day 9 is the second coastal day at Gran Meliá Zanzibar. Beach access and included resort facilities stay relaxed; optional marine-excursions, spa appointments and premium supplements remain separate. Tides, weather and personal-preference determine the schedule without compulsory activities.
Stay: Gran Meliá Zanzibar
Day 10
Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace
Day 10 is the third coastal day at Gran Meliá Zanzibar. Beach access and included resort facilities stay relaxed; optional marine-excursions, spa appointments and premium supplements remain separate. Tides, weather and personal-preference determine the schedule without compulsory activities.
Stay: Gran Meliá Zanzibar
Day 11
Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace
Day 11 is the fourth coastal day at Gran Meliá Zanzibar. Beach access and included resort facilities stay relaxed; optional marine-excursions, spa appointments and premium supplements remain separate. Tides, weather and personal-preference determine the schedule without compulsory activities.
Stay: Gran Meliá Zanzibar
Day 12
Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace
Day 12 is the fifth coastal day at Gran Meliá Zanzibar. Beach access and included resort facilities stay relaxed; optional marine-excursions, spa appointments and premium supplements remain separate. Tides, weather and personal-preference determine the schedule without compulsory activities.
Stay: Gran Meliá Zanzibar
Day 13
Private Departure Transfer
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
Witness the dramatic beauty of the Serengeti from One Nature's luxurious canvas structures, complemented by a serene coastal week. Starting at Gran Meliá Arusha, 13-Day One Nature Safari & Coastal Retreat uses Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge, One Nature Nyaruswiga, Ngorongoro Lodge - Meliá before the final stay at Gran Meliá Zanzibar. 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.
Seasonal Prices for 13-Day One Nature Safari & Coastal Retreat
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) | $12,782 | $13,421 | $12,069 | $12,672 |
| Low Season (March, November) | $13,120 | $13,776 | $12,407 | $13,028 |
| Mid Season (Jan - Feb, June) | $13,588 | $14,267 | $12,875 | $13,518 |
| Peak Season (July - October) | $17,405 | $18,275 | $16,692 | $17,527 |
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
Witness the dramatic beauty of the Serengeti from One Nature's luxurious canvas structures, complemented by a serene coastal week. Read the seasonal rows for 13-Day One Nature Safari & Coastal Retreat against both Arusha, Tarangire, 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. Use the verified seasonal table together with the route sequence rather than comparing an.
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Plan This Journey Questions About 13-Day One Nature Safari & Coastal Retreat
Which flights are part of this 13-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. 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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