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Your 10-day itinerary, day by day
This route follows the exact 10-day legacy itinerary, combining a private northern-circuit safari with a light-aircraft flight to Zanzibar. We tailor the lodge level, guiding and beach stay around your dates.
Duration10 days
Guide price$12,171
RouteKilimanjaro to Zanzibar
Where you stay4 luxury stays
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Make an Enquiry- Day 1-2
Arrive at Kilimanjaro and transfer to Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your lodge to settle in after the journey.
OvernightRivertrees Country Inn (1 night)
- Day 2-4
Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro
Visit the traditional village of Mto wa Mbu for a cultural experience and lunch before a game drive in Lake Manyara. Continue into the Ngorongoro Highlands, then spend the following day on the crater floor for up to six hours of wildlife viewing with a picnic lunch.
OvernightEntamanu Ngorongoro (2 nights)
- Day 4-7
Central Serengeti
Travel toward the Serengeti with a brief historical visit at Olduvai Gorge and a picnic lunch, then game drive across the plains to camp. Spend the next two days on daily game drives in the central Serengeti.
OvernightNimali Central Serengeti (3 nights)
- Day 7-10
Zanzibar beach stay
Transfer to the airstrip and fly to Zanzibar via Arusha. On arrival, continue to the east coast for three nights, with two full days at leisure beside the Indian Ocean.
OvernightBreezes Beach Club & Spa (3 nights)
- Day 10
Depart Zanzibar
Enjoy a final morning at leisure before transferring to Zanzibar Airport for your onward flight arrangements.
Your luxury Tanzania safari and beach route
The journey starts in Arusha, crosses Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro into the central Serengeti, then continues by light aircraft to Zanzibar's east coast.
- 1Arusha
- 2Mto wa Mbu and Lake Manyara
- 3Ngorongoro Crater
- 4Central Serengeti
- 5Bwejuu Beach, Zanzibar
Each numbered stop follows the itinerary in order. The safari sectors are linked by private road transfers, followed by a light-aircraft flight from the Serengeti to Zanzibar via Arusha.
Where you'll stay
Four stays carry the trip from Arusha to the Indian Ocean. Every gallery below uses verified first-party imagery from that property's current Brilliant Africa page.
Arusha
Rivertrees Country Inn
A peaceful first-night base near Arusha, used to recover from the international journey before the private safari begins.
Ngorongoro Crater
Entamanu Ngorongoro
A two-night crater-rim base for Lake Manyara, the Mto wa Mbu cultural visit and an early descent onto the Ngorongoro Crater floor.
Central Serengeti
Nimali Central Serengeti
A luxury camp in the central Serengeti for three nights of daily game drives across the open plains.
Bwejuu Beach, Zanzibar
Breezes Beach Club & Spa
A family-owned resort set in tropical gardens on Zanzibar's east coast, offering a relaxed three-night finish after safari.
Ready to plan your Tanzania Luxury Safari & Beach?
Share your dates, priorities and budget. One of our Tanzania specialists will come back with first thoughts and tailor this itinerary around you, with no obligation.
What's included
Every Brilliant trip is fully inclusive of the things that matter, plus a level of support you won't find with an off-the-shelf package.
In your price
- Experienced safari guides
- All domestic and internal flights listed in the itinerary
- All road transfers and airport pick-ups and drop-offs
- All accommodation as per the itinerary, amendable to your budget and preferences
- Fees for guides, scouts, drivers and cooks
- All entrance and park fees
- Fees for all activities as per the programme
- Shared or private daily game drives, depending on your route and preferences
- Full-board meal plan unless specified otherwise
- Select local-brand drinks on safari
- AMREF Flying Doctors cover
- Conservation charges
With Brilliant, you'll also get
- One-to-one planning with a dedicated East Africa specialist through our Bucket List Safari System
- A local ground-support team on hand throughout your trip
- Dedicated pre-travel support for practical questions and preparation
- A personalised guest portal and mobile app
- WhatsApp contact with your local support team
- A one-to-one safety briefing
- Step-by-step visa and travel-document guidance
- Access to our international flight specialist for US guests
The 'Life Happens' Postponement Guarantee
If life gets in the way and you need to postpone your trip, we won't charge any fees to move it and your deposit is applied to the rescheduled dates. Terms and conditions apply, enquire for details.
Prices are per person based on two people travelling together during high season from July to October. Final pricing depends on dates, lodge availability, internal flights and any changes to the beach stay.
Your questions answered
How much does Tanzania Luxury Safari & Beach cost?
The 10-day itinerary starts from $12,171 per person based on two people travelling together during the July to October high season. Final pricing depends on dates, lodge availability and internal flights.
What wildlife areas are included?
The route includes Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater and three nights in the central Serengeti, with game drives built into each safari sector.
How do you reach Zanzibar?
After the Serengeti, the itinerary uses a light-aircraft flight to Zanzibar via Arusha, followed by a road transfer to the east-coast beach hotel.
Is the safari private?
The road safari is planned with a private vehicle and guide. We will confirm the arrangements and tailor them around your preferences.
Can I change the lodges or extend Zanzibar?
Yes. The route is fully tailor-made. We can change the lodge level, add safari nights, move the Serengeti camp for seasonality or extend and upgrade the Zanzibar stay.
Talk to someone who's actually been there
The right luxury safari is about location, guiding and a seamless transition to the coast. Our Tanzania specialists will match the Serengeti sector, crater stay and Zanzibar hotel to your dates and travel style.
Barry
Safari Specialist & Field Guide
Alyson
Guest Experience Specialist
Tracy
Tailor-Made Safari Specialist
Holly
Guest Experience Specialist
Marc
Africa Travel Specialist
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