Extravagant Tanzania: Serengeti & Mafia Island Special
A Customizable Trip to Tanzania — 9 Days / 8 Nights
Highlights
Ultimate luxury in the Serengeti’s wild beauty and Thanda Island’s tropical seclusion. Explore ancient islands, uncover Iron Age history, and enjoy unmatched privacy and relaxation in this unique getaway.
About this Safari
Experience unparalleled luxury and exclusivity in two very different ecosystems: the pristine Serengeti wilderness and a tropical private island in the turquoise waters of a marine protected reserve in the Indian Ocean, Thanda Island
Explore the neighbouring mysterious islands with ancient lands on traditional wooden dhows, where agriculture, fishing, and commerce date back to the Iron Age. Remarkable findings can be seen at Juani’s Ukunju Cave. Trade in this area has traditionally been centred on the sea, led by the trade winds. This unique luxury getaway has been created for adventure, relaxation and total privacy.
Cost of tour – 53700$
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Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1 – 4: Singita Milele, Singita Grumeti
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by our representative and driver guide and assisted with immigration in time for your scheduled flight to Grumeti National Park
Fly to Grumeti
On arrival, you will be met by your …
Day 5 – 8: Thanda Island, Thanda Island
After an early breakfast, depart for your final game drive enroute in Ruaha in time for your scheduled flight to Julius Nyerere International Airport
Fly to Thanda Island
On arrival, you will be met by your…
Day 9: Departure
After breakfast, checkout and transfer to the airstrip in time for your scheduled flight to Julius Nyerere International park in time for your…
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Details of costs
This cost includes:
• Exclusive use, full board accommodation
• Exclusive use of Thanda Island
• All drinks including premium wines and champagne
• Private guide and exclusive use of safari vehicle for day game drives at Singita Milele
• Safari activites including guided bush walks, bird watching and star gazing at Singita Milele
• Singita’s Mini Game Rangers’ Course at Singita Milele
• Coastal activities including private deep sea diving, snorkelling, jet skiing, swimming with whale sharks (seasonal), sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, beach volleyball, wakeboarding, tubing, water skiing, sandbank excursions and beach meals at Thanda Island
• Use of tennis court at Singita Sasakwa Lodge
• Use of speedboat at Thanda Island for motorised watersports
• Spa treatments at Thanda Island
• Park/concession/camping fees, Tourism Development Levy, Carbon Offset Levy & Marine Park Levy
• Charter flights and domestic flight departure tax
• Airport and airstrip transfers
• AMREF Flying Doctors Membership
• Laundry and all statutory taxes
This cost does not include:
• Additional activities not mentioned in inclusions
• All statutory increases beyond our control
• International flights and visa fees
• Gratuities and items of a personal nature
• Any other extras
Notes
• Rates are based on a group of six guests and are stated on a per person sharing basis; rates for singles and larger families are available upon request
• This safari begins at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha, Tanzania and ends at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• There is a baggage restriction of 15 kgs on all internal flights, in soft bags
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Questions about this Serengeti and Thanda Island trip
Where do we stay on this trip?
Nine days and eight nights split between two very different places. The first four days are at Singita Milele in Singita Grumeti, out in the Serengeti ecosystem, and the remaining nights are on Thanda Island, a private island in a marine protected reserve in the Indian Ocean, taken on an exclusive-use basis.
What is covered by the cost?
A great deal: exclusive-use full board accommodation, exclusive use of Thanda Island, all drinks including premium wines and champagne, a private guide and exclusive use of a safari vehicle at Singita Milele, bush walks, birding and stargazing, the Singita Mini Game Rangers Course, spa treatments, park and concession fees and levies, charter flights, transfers, AMREF Flying Doctors membership and laundry.
What can we do around the island?
Coastal activities include private deep sea diving, snorkelling, jet skiing, swimming with whale sharks in season, sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, wakeboarding, water skiing, sandbank excursions and beach meals. You can also sail by traditional wooden dhow to neighbouring islands whose farming, fishing and trade date back to the Iron Age, with finds visible at Ukunju Cave on Juani.
How is the price worked out?
Rates are quoted per person sharing based on a group of six, from US$44,765 for 6 January to 15 May and 1 November to 14 December. The 1 to 31 October window is US$46,840, and 16 May to 30 September and 15 to 31 December are US$49,360. Rates for singles and larger families are available on request.
Where does the trip start and finish, and is there a luggage limit?
The safari begins at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha and ends at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, so you can book an open-jaw international flight. There is a baggage restriction of 15 kg on all internal flights, and bags need to be soft-sided.