Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Airport welcome, transfer to your lodge, and an evening briefing over dinner in the garden.
Private stayArusha Coffee Lodge
MealsBreakfast
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10 days / 9 nights
Grand Tanzania Journey
Our most complete journey — the northern parks, the remote western Serengeti, cultural encounters and a finish on the Indian Ocean, with private guiding throughout.
Best season · Jun–Oct · Dec–MarIdeal for · Travellers who want to see it all, slowly10 days
Journey highlights
- Nine nights, four ecosystems, one private guide
- Walking safari and night drive in a private concession
- Bush flight to the coast
A private Fondness journey
Every journey is private, from $600 per person per day
Characterful lodges and classic tented camps in quieter corners, with en-suite comfort, pools and unhurried private game drives.
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
A full first day among elephants, baobabs and the river swamps, with a picnic lunch in the shade.
Private stayMaramboi Tented Lodge
MealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3
Tarangire private concession
A morning walking safari with an armed ranger and an evening night drive — both possible only outside the national park boundary.
Private stayMaramboi Tented Lodge
MealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4
Lake Manyara and Karatu
Forest, flamingos and the escarpment, then up into the coffee highlands for the night.
Private stayNgorongoro Farm House
MealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater
A full day on the crater floor, from the dawn descent to the late-afternoon climb back to the rim.
Private stayNgorongoro Farm House
MealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6
Olduvai Gorge to Central Serengeti
The cradle of humankind in the morning, the endless plains by afternoon. Game drive into Seronera as the light goes gold.
Private stayKati Kati Tented Camp
MealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7
Serengeti — full day
Optional sunrise balloon flight, then a day given entirely to the cats: lion prides on the kopjes, leopard in the sausage trees, cheetah on the open grass.
Private stayKati Kati Tented Camp
MealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8
Western or northern Serengeti
We move to the region holding the migration or the quietest game viewing of the season, with a full day's drive-and-watch en route.
Private stayOsero Camp
MealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 9
Bush flight to Zanzibar
A final morning drive, then a light aircraft from the airstrip to the coast. Afternoon at leisure with the ocean at your door.
Private stayZanzibar Bay Resort
MealsBreakfast
Day 10
Zanzibar and departure
Swim, breakfast slowly, and transfer to the airport whenever your flight requires. Day rooms arranged for late departures.
Private stayDeparture
MealsBreakfast
What's included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and window seat guaranteed
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide (other languages on request)
- All park, crater and concession fees
- Accommodation and meals as listed in your chosen tier
- Drinking water throughout the safari
- Airport transfers and flying-doctor emergency cover
Not included
- International flights and Tanzanian visa
- Travel insurance
- Balloon safaris, spa treatments and other optional activities
- Alcoholic drinks and personal items
- Tips for guides, crew and lodge staff
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