Romantic East African Vacation: Luxury Safari & Secluded Beach

What to expect on this itinerary
Escape into the romance and magic of an African safari, as you sleep under the stars in a secluded camp while a lion roars in the distance. Spend days riding horseback and feasting on private picnics beneath the shade of an acacia tree, while thousands of wildebeest migrate around you. Fly to the emerald and aquamarine shores of the Indian Ocean, landing on a private tropical island with a lodge that embodies barefoot luxury. As you float in the gentle ocean on your final day, you will have experienced all the intimacy and glamor the continent has to offer.
Customizable Itinerary
Arusha – Touchdown
As your international flight approaches the city of Arusha, Tanzania, you will see the tip of Mount Meru poke through the clouds before you begin your final descent. Upon landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a representative will meet you in arrivals and transfer you to your lodge just outside of the city. With your own private cottage nestled between avocado, coffee and acacia trees and under the shadow of Mount Meru, this will be the perfect place to unwind after a long day of travel. Enjoy a restorative couple’s massage in the privacy of your spacious cottage before lounging by the pool as the afternoon fades away. In the evening, you will join the rest of the guests for a delicious and locally inspired three-course meal. Enjoy a final glass of wine on your private porch as you watch the stars emerge before retiring for the night.
What's Included:
Serengeti National Park – Into the African Bush
Serengeti National Park – Great Wildebeest Migration
Serengeti National Park – Drive Deeper
Grumeti Reserve – Travel to the West
Grumeti Reserve – Travel By Horseback
Grumeti Reserve – Magnificent Plains of the Serengeti
Dar es Salaam – Fly to Dar es Salaam
Vamizi Island – Fly to Mozambique’s Vamizi Island
Vamizi Island – Relax on the Shores of Your Private Tropical Island
Vamizi Island – Explore the Indian Ocean on a Private Traditional Dhow
Dar es Salaam – Fly Back to Dar es Salaam
Trip Highlights
- Watch the Great Wildebeest Migration (month dependent) as it hurdles across the crocodile-infested Mara River in search of greener pastures
- Follow lions, leopards and buffalo as they escort the Great Migration across the famed plains of the Serengeti
- Gallop across the Serengeti on the back of a thoroughbred horse, experiencing unprecedented intimacy with your surroundings
- Lounge in the opulence and glamor of Tanzania’s top safari properties that send visitors back to the golden age of African adventures
- Experience total relaxation and romance on a secluded tropical island that defines barefoot luxury
- Dip below the cobalt-colored waves with a snorkel or scuba system to explore a vibrant land of pristine coral and diverse marine life
Starting Price
$21,700 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Verified Traveler Reviews
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The trip to Kenya and Tanzania was absolutely amazing! The itinerary chosen for us was perfect and checked off all the things I wanted to accomplish on our first safari. Zicasso's tour agency was the best to work with. They offered great suggestions and were very responsive to all our questions and concerns!
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We had a wonderful time in Tanzania. Zicasso's travel expert and her support staff provided all the necessary information we needed. Our driver in Tanzania was friendly and well informed.
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We received excellent communication from Zicasso's travel agents. They were very prompt and proactive. The itinerary was prepared to meet our requests and matched our interests. Comprehensive planning and preparation for the trip were provided and all logistics were taken care of.
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We can't speak highly enough about using Zicasso's travel specialist and her company. They put together a complicated package covering three completely separate areas and were able to connect us with local guides in each place. The guides they worked with were all fabulous, as were the locations we stayed at.
At one point, the airline that was handling our trip out changed the flight due to local conditions. I learned of this first through our specialist, who was immediately on the situation and kept us apprised of the change. The company provided us with an online portal that covered every part of our trip. It was constantly updated and we always knew who the next contact was in the new area.
Throughout the process, we had constant questions and changes. Our travel company was very pleasant and accommodating of our concerns. Their work was in the middle of a larger trip. Even though they were not handling the stops before and after their portion, they were more than happy to help out with those portions and added that information to our itinerary at no cost.
In a word, they were fabulous. If you want more detail on their work and my unqualified recommendation of them, please reach out and I'm happy to provide you with more information.
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Zicasso's travel agent is a superstar. We really didn’t know where to go and what to do in Africa, so his excellent advice was critical. We did exactly what he recommended and, as a result, our trip was just perfect. We are eternally grateful.
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The trip was very well planned. We received very good suggestions in the planning phase, with a very quick response time to our questions. The camps were all great.
Our guide was the best! We will definitely use Zicasso's trip planner in the future.
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