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Tarangire · Ngorongoro · Northern Serengeti · Zanzibar

The 12-Day Ultra-Luxe Mara River Crossing Sanctuary & Private Fly-In Expedition

A fully fly-in itinerary to the Mara River crossings, through private concessions and a private island finish.

11Nights
8Camps
$9,800 – $11,800 per person · $19,600 – $23,600 totalFrom Price, Per Person
Destinations: Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Zanzibar
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The pinnacle of luxury, privacy and exclusivity in East Africa. Designed for travellers seeking absolute seclusion and front-row seats to the world-famous Northern Serengeti Mara River crossings, this itinerary uses bush flights between every destination, eliminating long road transits entirely. You'll stay in world-renowned, exclusive-use private concessions and ultra-luxe riverfront camps — personal valets, private plunge pools, and fine dining paired with sommelier-curated wines. From intense game viewing along the dramatic Mara River banks to private-island dining off Zanzibar's coast, this is a level of sophistication and wilderness immersion few itineraries reach.

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Accommodation

Summary

DaysCampExperiences
Day 1 VIP Villa Estate, Arusha Arusha, Tanzania —
Day 2 Private Tarangire Concession Treehouse Tarangire Private Concession —
Day 3 Ngorongoro Rim Suite & Helicopter Tour Ngorongoro Conservation Area —
Day 4 Private Ngorongoro Floor Safari Ngorongoro Crater —
Days 5–7 Mara River Crossings, Northern Serengeti Kogatende, Northern Serengeti —
Day 8 Fly to Mnemba Private Island Mnemba Island, Zanzibar —
Days 9–11 Private Island Paradise & Reef Diving Mnemba Island, Zanzibar —
Day 12 VIP Departure Zanzibar —
Wildlife & Activities

Highlights

  • A 100% fly-in itinerary, using private bush flight charters between every destination.
  • Exclusive access to prime Mara River crossing points (Points 1–10) in the Northern Serengeti.
  • A private helicopter scenic flight over the Ngorongoro Crater and the Northern Serengeti.
  • A private-island stay on Mnemba Island, with personal butler service and unlimited diving.
Day by Day

Your Itinerary

Day 1

VIP Villa Estate, Arusha

Arusha, Tanzania

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) with VIP fast-track customs clearance. Your private chauffeur transfers you to an exclusive luxury villa estate in Arusha for rest and relaxation.

A private chef-prepared welcome dinner is served in your garden villa, paired with estate wines.

1 night · Private Villa
Day 2

Private Tarangire Concession Treehouse

Tarangire Private Concession

Board a private light-aircraft flight direct to a private concession bordering Tarangire. Check into your ultra-luxe treehouse suite, with an open-air bathtub overlooking an elephant watering hole.

An afternoon private game drive is followed by a night drive for rare nocturnal wildlife — bushbabies, servals, hunting leopard.

1 night · Treehouse Suite
Day 3

Ngorongoro Rim Suite & Helicopter Tour

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

A short scenic flight to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, followed by an exclusive helicopter tour over the crater floor and the surrounding active volcanoes.

Check into your ultra-luxury rim suite for a private firelit dinner served on your own terrace.

1 night · Rim Suite
Day 4

Private Ngorongoro Floor Safari

Ngorongoro Crater

Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater floor with your private guide, given exclusive access to the quieter wildlife areas before the public traffic arrives.

A silver-service, white-linen picnic lunch is set up under an acacia tree on the crater floor, with fine wine pairings.

1 night · Rim Suite
Days 5–7

Mara River Crossings, Northern Serengeti

Kogatende, Northern Serengeti

Fly directly to Kogatende Airstrip in the Northern Serengeti for three full days tracking the mega-herds along the steep banks of the Mara River — hundreds of thousands of wildebeest plunging across crocodile-infested waters.

Down time includes private pool time, spa treatments, and candlelit bush dinners under ancient acacia trees.

3 nights · Riverfront Suite
Day 8

Fly to Mnemba Private Island

Mnemba Island, Zanzibar

Board a private bush flight direct from Kogatende to Zanzibar, then a boat transfer to Mnemba Island — an exclusive private-island sanctuary.

Check into your beachfront banda with personal butler service, stepping straight onto coral-sand beaches.

1 night · Beachfront Banda
Days 9–11

Private Island Paradise & Reef Diving

Mnemba Island, Zanzibar

Three days of total tropical seclusion — unlimited scuba diving, sea kayaking, sunset dhow sailing and private beach dining under the stars.

Your personal butler arranges fresh seafood banquets and wellness treatments on your private deck.

3 nights · Beachfront Banda
Day 12

VIP Departure

Zanzibar

A final sunrise breakfast on the beach, then a private boat and flight transfer to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) for the international departure flight.

What to Expect

Includes & Excludes

Includes

  • All internal flights and private flight charters
  • Helicopter tour over the Ngorongoro Crater
  • Ultra-luxe sanctuary accommodation throughout
  • All-inclusive meals and premium cellar beverages
  • Private 4x4 vehicles and private guides
  • Butler service
  • Mnemba Island private resort inclusions
  • All park and concession fees
  • VIP airport fast-track

Excludes

  • International long-haul flights
  • Tourist visas
  • Discretionary staff gratuities
  • Personal boutique purchases
Investment

Pricing by Season

2 Pax (Private Couple / Travelers)
$9,800 – $11,800 per person · $19,600 – $23,600 total
3 Pax (Private Small Group)
$8,650 – $10,400 per person · $25,950 – $31,200 total
4 Pax (Private Group)
$7,920 – $9,500 per person · $31,680 – $38,000 total
5 Pax (Private Group)
$7,350 – $8,820 per person · $36,750 – $44,100 total
6 Pax (Private Group)
$6,890 – $8,250 per person · $41,340 – $49,500 total

Price is per person, sharing, and varies with season — see the pricing table below.

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0699 265 642 info@navoitanzaniasafaris.com Arusha, Tanzania
11Nights
8Camps
$9,800 – $11,800 per person · $19,600 – $23,600 totalFrom, Per Person
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