11-Day Signature Meliá Portfolio Circuit

Route at a Glance

Beginning at Gran Meliá Arusha, you continue through Arusha → Tarangire → Central Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Zanzibar before the final stay at Gran Melia Zanzibar. The 11-day journey is private, high-end and arranged by road and domestic flights. An architectural marvel showcasing the finest properties of the Melia Collection, from the crater rim to the Zanzibar coast. International flights are separate from the prices shown. Availability is checked for your exact dates before confirmation.

Duration11 days

Safari styleHigh-End

MovementRoad and domestic flights

JourneySafari and Zanzibar

1. Arusha2. Tarangire3. Central Serengeti4. Ngorongoro Crater5. Zanzibar

Rooming for 11-Day Signature Meliá Portfolio Circuit and every stay is checked for your exact dates.

Tanzania safari landscape relevant to the private route

From Arusha Safari Country to Zanzibar

An architectural marvel showcasing the finest properties of the Melia Collection, from the crater rim to the Zanzibar coast. You begin at Gran Meliá Arusha before moving to Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge and onward through Arusha, Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar. Here, 3 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 Gran Melia Zanzibar, giving the journey a clear finish rather than a rushed return through the same ground. This combination suits travellers comparing 11 private days at high-end level with road and domestic flights.

Your 11-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

Day 3 begins at Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge. You travel across the volcanic landscape to the Central Serengeti. You stay at Melia Serengeti Lodge. The private drive allows sensible stops, with arrival timed around access conditions and park procedures. Park access is coordinated locally.

Stay: Melia Serengeti Lodge

Day 4

Serengeti Plains and River Valleys

Day 4 begins at Melia Serengeti Lodge. You experience comprehensive game viewing inside Serengeti's prime territory. You return to Melia Serengeti Lodge for another night. The private route follows current conditions. The private vehicle allows flexible stops without promising a sighting.

Stay: Melia Serengeti Lodge

Day 5

Serengeti Plains and River Valleys

From Melia Serengeti Lodge, day 5 continues toward the Serengeti. A morning Serengeti game drive is followed by then transfer to a colonial-style mountain lodge. You stay at Ngorongoro Lodge - Melia. Road conditions set the pace. Your guide coordinates access and arrival at the named stay.

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 Gran Melia Zanzibar. Flight times and baggage limits are reconfirmed before travel, and your guide receives you after landing. Airline timing is reconfirmed.

Stay: Gran Melia Zanzibar

Day 7

Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace

Day 7 is your first full coastal day at Gran Melia 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 Melia Zanzibar

Day 8

Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace

The second open Zanzibar day keeps you at Gran Melia 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 Melia Zanzibar

Day 9

Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace

Day 9 is your third full coastal day at Gran Melia 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 Melia Zanzibar

Day 10

Zanzibar Coast at Your Own Pace

Day 10 is your fourth full coastal day at Gran Melia 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 Melia Zanzibar

Day 11

Private Departure Transfer

The final day starts at Gran Melia 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.

Zanzibar coastline included in the safari and beach journey

How the Accommodation and Movement Fit Together

An architectural marvel showcasing the finest properties of the Melia Collection, from the crater rim to the Zanzibar coast. The nightly pattern in 11-Day Signature Meliá Portfolio Circuit moves from Gran Meliá Arusha through Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge, Melia Serengeti Lodge, Ngorongoro Lodge - Melia before ending at Gran Melia Zanzibar. 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 Signature Meliá Portfolio Circuit

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)	$6,548	$5,927	$5,720	$6,876	$6,224	$6,006
Low Season (March, November)	$7,390	$6,770	$6,563	$7,760	$7,108	$6,891
Mid Season (Jan - Feb, June)	$8,410	$7,789	$7,582	$8,831	$8,179	$7,961
Peak Season (July - October)	$9,348	$8,727	$8,520	$9,815	$9,164	$8,946

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

An architectural marvel showcasing the finest properties of the Melia Collection, from the crater rim to the Zanzibar coast. The price table combines the safari route through Arusha, Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar with Gran Melia Zanzibar. 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.

Arusha Tarangire Central Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater Zanzibar

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Questions About 11-Day Signature Meliá Portfolio Circuit

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. 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 Gran Melia 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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