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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
—From Price, Per Person
Destinations: Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Zanzibar
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The Trip

Overview

The 12-Day Ultra-Luxe Mara River Crossing Sanctuary & Private Fly-In Expedition is the pinnacle of luxury, privacy, and exclusivity in East Africa. Designed for travelers seeking absolute seclusion and front-row seats to the world-famous Northern Serengeti Mara River crossings, this itinerary utilizes bush flights between destinations to eliminate long road transits entirely.

Guests stay in world-renowned, exclusive-use private concessions and ultra-luxe mobile or permanent riverfront camps featuring personal valets, private plunge pools, helicopter transfer options, and fine dining paired with sommelier-curated wines.

From intense game viewing along the dramatic banks of the Mara River to private island dining off Zanzibar's coast, this tour offers an unmatched level of sophistication, intimacy, and wilderness immersion.

Trip Summary: 11 nights at world-class sanctuary properties (Sayari Camp / Singita Mara River Tented Camp in Northern Serengeti, Singita Grumeti / Elewana Collection, and Mnemba Island Private Resort). Unrivaled 5-star ultra-luxury experience.

MIGRATION EXCLUSIVES: All packages include specialized migration tracking: high-frequency radio-linked private 4x4 game drives, flexible full-day game viewing with packed hot bush lunches, complimentary chilled champagne for safari sundowners, private candlelit bush dinners, and expert migration guide service.
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Accommodation

Summary

DaysCampExperiences
Day 1 VIP Landing in Arusha & Private Villa Rest Arusha, Tanzania —
Day 2 Scenic Flight to Tarangire Private Concession Tarangire Private Concession —
Day 3 Crater Rim Flight & Helicopter Tour Ngorongoro Conservation Area —
Day 4 Private Ngorongoro Floor Safari Ngorongoro Crater —
Days 5–7 Three Days at the Mara River Crossings (Northern Serengeti) Kogatende, Northern Serengeti —
Day 8 Fly Direct to Mnemba Private Island (Zanzibar) Mnemba Island, Zanzibar —
Days 9–11 Private Island Paradise & Coral Reef Diving Mnemba Island, Zanzibar —
Day 12 VIP Departure Transfer Zanzibar —
Wildlife & Activities

Highlights

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

Where You'll Go

Day by Day

Your Itinerary

Day 1

VIP Landing in Arusha & Private Villa Rest

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.

Enjoy a private chef-prepared welcoming dinner in your garden villa paired with estate wines.
Day 2

Scenic Flight to Tarangire Private Concession

Tarangire Private Concession
Board a private light aircraft flight directly to a private concession bordering Tarangire. Check into your ultra-luxe treehouse suite featuring open-air bathtubs overlooking elephant watering holes.

Enjoy an afternoon private game drive followed by a night game drive to spot rare nocturnal wildlife like bushbabies, servals, and hunting leopards.
Day 3

Crater Rim Flight & Helicopter Tour

Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Take a short scenic flight to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Embark on an exclusive helicopter tour over the Ngorongoro Crater floor and surrounding active volcanoes.

Check into your ultra-luxury rim suite, enjoying a private firelit dinner served on your suite's terrace.
Day 4

Private Ngorongoro Floor Safari

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

Enjoy a silver-service white-linen picnic lunch set up under an acacia tree on the crater floor, featuring fine wine pairings.
Days 5–7

Three Days at the Mara River Crossings (Northern Serengeti)

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

Relaxation includes private pool time, spa treatments, and candlelit bush dinners under ancient acacia trees.
Day 8

Fly Direct to Mnemba Private Island (Zanzibar)

Mnemba Island, Zanzibar
Board a private bush flight directly from Kogatende (Northern Serengeti) to Zanzibar, followed by a boat transfer to Mnemba Island—an exclusive private island sanctuary.

Check into your luxury beachfront banda with personal butler service, stepping directly onto coral-sand beaches.
Days 9–11

Private Island Paradise & Coral Reef Diving

Mnemba Island, Zanzibar
Three days of ultimate tropical seclusion on a private island. Enjoy unlimited scuba diving, sea kayaking, sunset dhow sailing, and private beach dining under the stars.

Your personal butler caters to every wish, arranging fresh seafood banquets and wellness treatments on your private deck.
Day 12

VIP Departure Transfer

Zanzibar
Enjoy a final sunrise breakfast on the beach before a private boat and flight transfer to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) for your international departure flight.
What to Expect

Includes & Excludes

Includes

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

Excludes

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

Pricing by Pax Size

Group / Pax Size Starting Price Per Person Main Season Price Per Person Total Package Cost
2 Pax (Private Couple / Travelers) $9,800 $11,800 $19,600 – $23,600
3 Pax (Private Small Group) $8,650 $10,400 $25,950 – $31,200
4 Pax (Private Group) $7,920 $9,500 $31,680 – $38,000
5 Pax (Private Group) $7,350 $8,820 $36,750 – $44,100
6 Pax (Private Group) $6,890 $8,250 $41,340 – $49,500

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

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11Nights
8Camps
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