10-Day African Queen Savannah & Sands

Route at a Glance

Between Arusha Coffee Lodge and Kwanza Resort, this 10-day private route connects Arusha → Tarangire → Central Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Zanzibar → Kizimkazi. Accommodation includes Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge, and movement is by road and domestic flights. The ultimate luxury transition linking the pinnacle of inland savannah stone lodges with an extended week of pristine Indian Ocean relaxation. The seasonal table shows the applicable per-person-sharing price basis, with domestic flights included only where stated.

Duration10 days

Safari styleLuxury

MovementRoad and domestic flights

JourneySafari and Zanzibar

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

Rooming for 10-Day African Queen Savannah & Sands and every stay is checked for your exact dates.

Tanzania safari landscape relevant to the private route

From Arusha Safari Country to Zanzibar

The ultimate luxury transition linking the pinnacle of inland savannah stone lodges with an extended week of pristine Indian Ocean relaxation. The first night at Arusha Coffee Lodge prepares you for a route through Arusha, Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar and Kizimkazi, with Tarangire Kuro Treetops 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 Kwanza Resort. 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 Arusha Coffee Lodge before the route continues toward Tarangire National Park. Arrival coordination remains private, unhurried and separate from international airfare.

Stay: Arusha Coffee Lodge

Day 2

Tarangire Baobab and Elephant Country

From Arusha Coffee Lodge, day 2 continues toward Tarangire National Park. You spend a full day exploring Tarangire National Park. You stay at Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge. The private route follows current conditions. The private vehicle allows flexible stops without promising a sighting.

Stay: Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge

Day 3

Serengeti Plains and River Valleys

Day 3 begins at Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge. A scenic transfer carries you to the Central Serengeti plains. You stay at Serengeti Explorer by Elewana. Road conditions and park formalities determine the practical pace without changing the confirmed overnight. Road conditions set the pace.

Stay: Serengeti Explorer by Elewana

Day 4

Serengeti Plains and River Valleys

Day 4 begins at Serengeti Explorer by Elewana. You spend the day exploring lion territories in the Seronera valley. You return to Serengeti Explorer by Elewana for another night. Road and wildlife conditions shape the final tracks. Your guide adjusts the route to current wildlife activity.

Stay: Serengeti Explorer by Elewana

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater and Highlands

The day 5 stage starts at Serengeti Explorer by Elewana. A morning Serengeti game drive is followed by then transit to the high volcanic crater rim. You stay at Ngorongoro Lodge - Melia. Wildlife remains unpredictable. The private vehicle allows flexible stops without promising a sighting.

Stay: Ngorongoro Lodge - Melia

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater and Highlands

Day 6 starts at Ngorongoro Lodge - Melia. 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 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

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

The ultimate luxury transition linking the pinnacle of inland savannah stone lodges with an extended week of pristine Indian Ocean relaxation. Between Arusha Coffee Lodge and Kwanza Resort, 10-Day African Queen Savannah & Sands includes Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge, Serengeti Explorer by Elewana, Ngorongoro Lodge - Melia. A domestic sector replaces part of the overland distance, while airstrip transfers remain connected to the same day plan. This arrangement keeps Tarangire, Central Serengeti, 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 African Queen Savannah & Sands

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

Season	2026/2027 · 2 guests	2026/2027 · 4 guests	2026/2027 · 6 guests	2028 · 2 guests	2028 · 4 guests	2028 · 6 guests
Green Season (April - May)	$5,578	$4,957	$4,750	$5,856	$5,205	$4,987
Low Season (March, November)	$6,230	$5,609	$5,402	$6,541	$5,889	$5,672
Mid Season (Jan - Feb, June)	$6,694	$6,073	$5,866	$7,029	$6,377	$6,160
Peak Season (July - October)	$7,474	$6,853	$6,646	$7,848	$7,196	$6,978

What Is Included

Private 4x4 luxury safari cruiser and dedicated professional guide
Internal mainland-to-Zanzibar flight where shown in the itinerary
National park entry permits, crater-floor access fees and applicable levies
Full-board accommodation in the named safari properties
Private airport and coastal transfers shown in the route

What Is Not Included

International flights and entry visas
Comprehensive travel and medical evacuation cover
Gratuities for the safari guide and lodge teams
Optional high-end activities such as a hot-air balloon safari

Season and Pace for This Route

The ultimate luxury transition linking the pinnacle of inland savannah stone lodges with an extended week of pristine Indian Ocean relaxation. The price table combines the safari route through Arusha, Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar and Kizimkazi with Kwanza Resort. 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. Availability is checked for the requested dates, party size and room configuration before confirmation. The full day plan remains the clearest way to judge pace, park time and transfer logic.

Arusha Tarangire Central Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater Zanzibar Kizimkazi

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Questions About 10-Day African Queen Savannah & Sands

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, 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 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 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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