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Conquer Kilimanjaro and unwind on Zanzibar's pristine beaches in one epic journey
Ultimate Luxury Safari & Beach
Wilderness & Waves: 9-Day Premium Serengeti & Zanzibar Luxury Tour
- Dream Trails Expeditions Premium
- 9 Day Luxury Experience
- Big Five & Beach Paradise
From - $15700
Ultimate Safari & Beach Overview
Experience the pinnacle of African luxury with this exclusive 9-day safari and beach combination. Begin with VIP treatment in Arusha before flying to the world-renowned Serengeti for unparalleled wildlife viewing in ultra-luxury camps. Witness the Great Migration (seasonal), track the Big Five with expert guides, and enjoy private game drives in exclusive 4x4 vehicles. Then transition to Zanzibar's pristine beaches for marine adventures, private dhow charters, and luxury villa living. Every detail is meticulously curated for the discerning traveler seeking the ultimate African experience.
- Duration: 9 days, 8 nights
- Destinations: Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Zanzibar
- Accommodation Type: Ultra-luxury safari camps, premium beach resorts, private villas
- Travel Style: Private, bespoke luxury safari and beach experience
- Group Size: Exclusive private experience (1-6 guests)
- Best Time: June-October for migration viewing
🦁 Premium Serengeti Experience
- Private game drives in exclusive 4x4 vehicles
- Expert guide & tracker team for optimal wildlife viewing
- Ultra-luxury tented camps with private butlers
- Optional hot-air balloon safari with champagne breakfast
- Private sundowners in prime wildlife areas
🏝️ Exclusive Zanzibar Access
- Private dhow charters and marine excursions
- Luxury beachfront villas with personal service
- Curated water sports and beach activities
- Private cultural experiences and dining
🌟 Ultimate Luxury Service
- VIP airport handling and private transfers
- 24/7 personal concierge and dedicated guides
- Gourmet dining with premium beverages
- Bespoke experiences tailored to preferences
✨ Premium Inclusions
- VIP airport arrival with fast-track immigration
- All domestic flights in premium class
- Ultra-luxury accommodation throughout
- Private game drives with expert guide & tracker
- All meals and premium beverages
- Private boat charters and marine activities
- All national park fees and conservation charges
- 24/7 concierge service
- Luxury amenities and commemorative gifts
❌ Exclusions
- International airfare
- Optional hot-air balloon safari
- Premium spirits and champagne
- Personal shopping and additional spa treatments
- Travel insurance
9-Day Premium Serengeti & Zanzibar Luxury Safari Itinerary
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Day 1: VIP Arrival in Arusha
- Kilimanjaro International Airport → Luxury Arusha Retreat
- Route: Kilimanjaro International Airport → Arusha
- Distance / Time: ~1 hour drive from JRO | Elevation: ~1,400 m
- Habitat: Urban / highland gardens
Luxury Experience:
- VIP meet & greet at JRO: Fast-track immigration, chilled welcome towel and a Dream Trails concierge to manage luggage and fast-lane formalities.
- Private transfer: In a leather-appointed 4x4 with in-vehicle Wi-Fi, chilled champagne, a curated welcome pack (local SIM/eSIM help, maps, binoculars) and a short orientation en route.
- Personalised concierge briefing: Private session with your lead guide to tailor the next days (photography focus, pace, dietary requirements, special celebrations).
- Curated coffee tasting: In the estate garden featuring single-origin Tanzanian coffee and a brief masterclass by a local coffee specialist.
- Relax or rejuvenate: Optional 60–90 minute bespoke spa treatment in a private suite, or a guided estate walk to learn about native flora and birdlife.
- Gourmet Swahili-inspired dinner: Served as a multi-course tasting with wine or non-alcoholic pairing and an introduction by the chef.
- Evening touches: Turndown service with local artisan chocolate and a short welcome note from your guide.
Overnight: Luxury Accommodation — private garden rooms, 24/7 butler service.
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Day 2: Fly to the Serengeti & Afternoon Private Game Drive
- Route: Arusha → Serengeti (light aircraft) → Afternoon game drive
- Flight: ~230 km air distance | Travel time ~45 minutes (scenic)
- Habitat: Savannah plains & woodlands
Luxury Experience:
- Private air transfer: VIP handling at the private terminal with refreshments, priority boarding and panoramic aerial views during the short flight.
- VIP arrival care: Chilled towels and refreshments on landing, plus a short wildlife briefing from your guide that focuses on current migration patterns (seasonal notes included for June–October).
- Afternoon private game drive: Exclusive 4x4 with expert guide & tracker. Vehicles include reclining seats, shaded canopies, hot/cold beverage service, and photographic support options (tripod, low-light assistance). The guide times routes to reach migration concentrations and big cat hunting grounds.
- Sundowner experience: Private sundowner set in a prime viewpoint with premium cocktails, artisanal canapés, and a short interpretive talk about big-cat behaviour.
- Evening dining: Private chef dinner under canvas or in a secluded dining sala; pre-dinner brief and post-dinner wildlife recap with a cup of herbal Tanzanian tea.
Overnight: Ultra-Luxury Accommodation — tents/villas with private decks and personalised butler service.
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Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti Exploration
- Route: Full-day circuits within Serengeti ecosystems
- Habitat: Plains, kopjes, river corridors
Luxury Experience:
- Sunrise options: Private hot-air balloon safari at first light with champagne breakfast on landing — otherwise an early private photographic drive timed to predator activity.
- Curated full-day game drive: Bespoke route crafted by your guide to target predator-prey interactions and migration bottlenecks. Frequent stops for close, responsible observation, birding, and interpretive natural history.
- Gourmet bush picnic: A shaded, chef-prepared picnic in a scenic location — full table setting, chilled beverages, and dietary preferences honoured.
- Learning & photography: On request, your guide provides a mini-masterclass on wildlife photography and behaviour interpretation; private photography assistant available at extra cost.
- Bush dinner & culture: Exclusive bush dinner with optional Maasai storytelling or a private musical performance near your dining area, followed by stargazing with a portable telescope.
Overnight: Ultra-Luxury Accommodation.
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Day 4: Northern Serengeti (Season-dependent Full Day)
- Route: Circuits in Northern Serengeti (seasonal routing)
- Habitat: Northern plains, riverine corridors, kopjes
Luxury Experience:
- Tailored routing: Today’s itinerary focuses on the Northern Serengeti’s unique features when season and wildlife movements allow — kopje-scenic lookout points, river crossings (seasonal), and prime big-cat territories. Your guide crafts the day around the best forecasted sightings.
- Exclusive early-morning drive: Pre-dawn coffee & pastry served privately before heading out for sunrise wildlife activity and crisp golden light for photography.
- Private elevated picnic: Lunch at a scenic kopje with fine table service, shaded seating and chilled beverages; your guide selects a location away from other vehicles for privacy.
- Optional private conservation visit: If available and desired, a short, arranged meeting with a local conservation ranger or small community conservation project to learn about protection efforts (timing and availability seasonal).
- Late-afternoon choice: Return to camp for spa/pool relaxation, or take a short late-afternoon drive to intercept predators in action.
- Evening: Private dinner with a regional tasting menu and a short wildlife recap presentation.
Overnight: Ultra-Luxury Accommodation.
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Day 5: Flight to Zanzibar & Stay in Stone Town (Arrival & Light Activities)
- Route: Northern Serengeti → Regional airstrip → Flight to Zanzibar → Stone Town (transfer)
- Flight: ~600 km air distance (regional flight plus domestic connector) | Travel time: ~1.5 hours (air segments vary)
- Habitat on arrival: Coastal & cultural urban (Stone Town)
Luxury Experience:
- Morning transfer & flight: Private handling from camp to airstrip; VIP boarding and a scenic flight to Zanzibar. On arrival you’ll be met and transferred to Stone Town in a private vehicle. Flight times and routing vary by schedule; doors-to-door assistance is provided.
- Stone Town welcome: Walking introduction to Stone Town tailored to arrival time — highlights arranged according to when you land: a private Spice Market visit, short Stone Town orientation, or a guided walk past the Old Fort and historic sites. All walks are private and paced to your comfort.
- Afternoon leisure: Check into your Luxury Accommodation in Stone Town; time to freshen up and enjoy a rooftop sundowner with views over the old harbor.
- Private cultural evening: A guided, private dinner in a carefully chosen historic building, with Swahili cuisine tasting and a short cultural performance or storytelling session. Stone Town shopping assistance and secure shipping of purchases can be arranged.
Overnight: Luxury Accommodation — Stone Town, centrally located with private heritage terraces.
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Day 6: Transfer to Kendwa (Beach Safari Day) & Private Fumba Evening Experience
- Route: Stone Town → Kendwa (north coast) → Private evening transfer to Fumba (south)
- Travel: Short domestic transfer; road time varies (Stone Town → Kendwa typically ~1–1.5 hours)
- Habitat: Coral-fringed beaches, turquoise seas, coastal dunes
Luxury Experience (Morning & Afternoon — Kendwa beach):
- Private coastal transfer: To Kendwa with chilled refreshments and beach-ready amenities provided.
- Kendwa “beach safari” day: A curated menu of high-adrenaline and leisure water activities available on-demand: jet-skiing (private instructor and guided safety briefing), water-biking (stand-up pedal craft), surfing lessons or guided surf sessions (where swell permits), private coach, horseback riding along reserved beach stretches at golden hour (private horses and guides), skydiving: arrange optional tandem skydiving experience (subject to operator availability & weather) — VIP booking and private transfers.
- Premium beach lunch: Served in a private cabana with seaside service; chilled towels and shaded lounge.
- Evening — Private Fumba experience: Private transfer to Fumba (southwest peninsula) for an exclusive cultural and culinary evening: curated dinner at a private coastal villa or boutique eco-venue, meet local artisans/fishermen or a guided sunset coastal walk. Transfer logistics arranged to ensure comfort and safety.
- Optional evening: Mini safari-marine talk about the bay’s ecology and local conservation initiatives.
Overnight: Luxury Accommodation (Fumba area or return to central/selected coastal accommodation depending on guest preference and logistics).
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Day 7: Full-Day Safari Blue (Fumba / Mangrove & Marine Immersion)
- Route: Fumba Lagoon & Menai Bay Marine Area — Full-Day Marine Excursion
- Habitat: Mangroves • Coral Reef • Sandy Lagoon
Luxury Experience:
- Private Dhow or Luxury Boat Charter: Set sail aboard your private motor yacht or traditional dhow, complete with captain, crew, and marine guide. Enjoy shaded lounges, open sun decks, and personalized service throughout your day on the water.
- Exclusive Safari Blue Activities: Dive into Zanzibar’s most beautiful marine reserve with guided snorkelling at vibrant coral gardens, shallow-water exploration of shimmering sandbanks, and refreshing swims in turquoise lagoons.
- Seafood & Island Buffet: Indulge in a sumptuous feast prepared by your onboard chef — featuring fresh seafood, grilled delicacies, tropical fruits, and chilled drinks. Personalized dietary menus are available upon request.
- Private Sandbank Experience: Relax on a secluded sandbank oasis set up exclusively for you, with comfortable seating, beach shade, and chilled beverages. Enjoy guided snorkelling near protected coral patches, or take a short educational walk-through nearby mangroves to learn about their unique ecology and conservation.
- Afternoon Dolphin-Spotting: Cruise through Menai Bay in search of playful dolphins, guided by your marine expert who shares insights into their behaviour and ethical viewing practices.
- Sunset Return: Sail back toward Fumba as the sky turns golden — toast the day’s adventures with a glass of sparkling wine before your private transfer to the lodge.
Overnight: Luxury Accommodation — Coastal / Fumba Area.
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Day 8: Mnemba Atoll Snorkeling & Nungwi Beach Exploration (Mnarani Aquarium Visit)
- Route: North coast highlights — Mnemba Atoll → Nungwi → Mnarani Aquarium
- Habitat: Coral atoll, reef, coastal village
Luxury Experience:
- Early private boat transfer to Mnemba Atoll: Private speedboat to Mnemba for premium snorkeling among vibrant coral gardens and abundant reef fish; private snorkel guide and all top-quality gear provided. Option for guided reef ecology briefing before entry.
- Nungwi afternoon: Return mid-morning to Nungwi for a beachside lunch at an exclusive beachfront spot and free time to relax on powder-white sands.
- Afternoon activities in Nungwi: Dolphin-spotting excursions off Nungwi’s shores with a naturalist (seasonal). Visit the Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium & conservation area (if open) for turtle rehabilitation viewing and briefings about local marine work — private visit arranged to avoid crowds. More water-sport options on request (kayaking, paddleboarding). Sunset horseback ride along a reserved stretch of the beach or private sunset cruise for a final coastal photo session.
- Evening: Private seafood tasting or fusion dinner on the beach with live Swahili music.
Overnight: Luxury Accommodation (Nungwi area) — beachfront villa or private suite.
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Day 9: Departure from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
- Route: Nungwi / North Coast → Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) → International connections
- Travel Time: Allow 45–75 minutes road transfer depending on location & traffic; allow standard international check-in times
Luxury Experience:
- Leisurely morning: A à la carte breakfast and final beach stroll or quick spa treatment (express option). Butler service assists with last-minute packing and boutique purchases.
- Private transfer and VIP handling: Chauffeured transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport with VIP handling and fast-track departures where available. For guests connecting through mainland flights, Dream Trails assists with domestic transfer timing and VIP lounge access if possible.
- Farewell gifts: Presented (handcrafted spice box or small artisan keepsake) and a printed/high-resolution photo of a favourite sighting (optional). Final concierge exchange of future travel notes and contact details for personalized follow-up.
End of Tour: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport — departure.
