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Private Tailor Made Tour
Ruaha to Zanzibar Luxury Odyssey is a premium 14-day multi-country luxury safari crafted for travellers who want East Africa to feel beautifully paced, personal and deeply connected to the landscape.
The journey moves through Tanzania, Zanzibar with a route shaped around Ruaha National Park, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. It balances signature wildlife areas, scenic transitions, carefully selected stays and enough breathing room for the experience to feel refined rather than rushed.
Accommodation is an important part of the journey, with stays such as Vuma Hills Tented Camp, Ruaha River Lodge, Lazy Lagoon Island Lodge, Four Points by Sheraton Arusha used as route anchors where available and suitable for the traveller's dates, budget and preferred style.
Rift & Tide Africa can tailor the final routing, pace, rooming, guiding style and optional experiences before a confirmed proposal is prepared.
Travel and accommodation
14 Days / 13 Nights, 1 country, Arusha to Departure and Farewell
13 nights accommodation
Meals
Meals as per day-by-day itinerary
Safari style
Multi-Country Luxury Safari
Private Tailor Made
Itinerary
6 stops across the route
Trip code: RTT-GEA005
Starting from
Price on request
Public retail pricing. Final quote confirms availability and inclusions.
Request quoteWhy this trip
Route notes
Ruaha National Park, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Nyerere / Selous
FAQs
Answers are general public guidance. Your final itinerary, inclusions, pricing, and supplier conditions are confirmed during quotation.
Yes, it can work well for first-time safari travellers because the route is structured around recognised safari areas, clear logistics and guided experiences. Rift & Tide Africa can adjust the pace and accommodation level before quotation.
Yes. The itinerary can be arranged as a private journey, subject to routing, accommodation availability, flight schedules and the traveller's preferred budget level.
Routing, number of nights, accommodation level, domestic flights, beach extensions, special interests, private guiding and optional activities can be adjusted before the final proposal is confirmed.
Peak safari seasons and migration periods should be booked early, especially for luxury camps, fly-in routes and small high-demand properties.
Yes. Rift & Tide Africa can adjust the number of nights, accommodation level, private guiding, flight sectors, beach extensions and pacing before the final quote is prepared.
Named accommodations may be used as the preferred style or route reference, but final confirmation depends on availability, budget, dates and supplier conditions at the time of quotation.
FAQs
Answers are general public guidance. Your final itinerary, inclusions, pricing, and supplier conditions are confirmed during quotation.
Public prices are indicative retail guidance. Availability, seasonal adjustments, rooming, and final inclusions are confirmed when the team prepares your quote.
Many scheduled routes can be adapted with lodge, timing, or extension changes depending on availability and supplier rules.
Share travel dates, traveller count, rooming preferences, gateway city, and any must-see destinations or experiences so the team can respond efficiently.
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Plan this journey
Ask Rift & Tide Africa to tailor Ruaha to Zanzibar Luxury Odyssey around your travel dates, preferred pace, accommodation style and safari goals.
Trip route
Follow the day-by-day flow of this itinerary across East Africa.
Mount Kilimanjaro
Arusha to Kilimanjaro
Mikumi National Park
Mikumi Park
Mapped stop
Mikumi National Park
Mikumi Park
Mapped stop
Mikumi National Park
Mikumi Park
Mapped stop
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha Park
Mapped stop
Ruaha Park
Ruaha Park
Zanzibar
Zanzibar Channel
Mapped stop
Zanzibar
Zanzibar Channel
Mapped stop
Zanzibar
Zanzibar Channel
Mapped stop
Zanzibar
Zanzibar Channel
Mapped stop
Zanzibar
Zanzibar Channel
Mapped stop
Zanzibar
Zanzibar Channel
Mapped stop
Dar es Salaam
Departure and Farewell
Mapped stop
Itinerary
Hotel - Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport met and assisted by your Rift & Tide Africa representative and transferred to Arusha. afternoon will be at leisure. Overnight at The Arusha Hotel - bed and breakfast
Amboseli is defined by open plains, marshes, elephant herds and the possibility of clear Mount Kilimanjaro views, creating some of Kenya's most recognisable photographic scenes.
The overland movement is part of the travel story, with changing landscapes, local towns, escarpment views or border formalities handled as part of the day's rhythm.
After breakfast transfer to the grand Safari Express train (Sun, Tue, Fri) with on-board showers to begin your Tanzania adventure. On arrival at Selous National Reserve, you will be transferred by vehicle to the Vuma Hills Tented Camp in Mikumi National Park. In the evening enjoy first game drive in customized open 4 x 4 in the company of a professional guide. Lunch, Dinner and overnight will be at the Vuma Camp
The Aberdares bring forested highlands, cooler air, waterfalls and a mountain-lodge atmosphere that contrasts beautifully with savannah safari areas.
The overland movement is part of the travel story, with changing landscapes, local towns, escarpment views or border formalities handled as part of the day's rhythm.
Stay details available on request.
Stay details available on request.
Stay details available on request.
Stay details available on request.
Featured stays
Named stays are subject to availability or comparable alternatives.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Departures
Contact us for current departure dates and quotation-stage availability.
Planning notes
This journey works well across much of the year, with safari timing shaped around wildlife seasons and the beach extension planned around coastal weather, sea conditions and traveller preference.
Good to know
Yes. The itinerary can be positioned for premium clients through upgraded lodges, private transfers, fly-in sectors, carefully chosen guides and a more unhurried route.
It should link to its country pages, destination pages, accommodation pages, relevant ways-to-go categories, travel guide articles and quote form.
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Rwenzori Foothills Trek is a 5-day Uganda journey designed around refined pacing, meaningful wildlife encounters and carefully selected lodges, with a route shaped around Entebbe, Rwenzori Mountains.
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2 more days spent in Mikumi National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Meals and overnight at Vuma Camp The first full day is used to settle into the area, understand the landscape and begin building a wildlife picture with the guide.
The Aberdares bring forested highlands, cooler air, waterfalls and a mountain-lodge atmosphere that contrasts beautifully with savannah safari areas.
The overland movement is part of the travel story, with changing landscapes, local towns, escarpment views or border formalities handled as part of the day's rhythm.
2 more days spent in Mikumi National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Meals and overnight at Vuma Camp The final full day gives the guide flexibility to return to productive areas, follow fresh sightings or slow the pace around the best light of the day.
The Aberdares bring forested highlands, cooler air, waterfalls and a mountain-lodge atmosphere that contrasts beautifully with savannah safari areas.
The overland movement is part of the travel story, with changing landscapes, local towns, escarpment views or border formalities handled as part of the day's rhythm.
After your early morning game drive and breakfast, a light aircraft will fly you to Ruaha National Park where you will be met at the airstrip to transfer to your lodge for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge. Lunch dinner and overnight will be at the Ruaha River Lodge
The Aberdares bring forested highlands, cooler air, waterfalls and a mountain-lodge atmosphere that contrasts beautifully with savannah safari areas.
The routing is designed to reduce long road hours where possible, using scheduled flights or airstrip connections so that more of the day is spent in the destination rather than in transit.
2 more days spent in Ruaha with morning and afternoon game drives. Meals and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge The first full day is used to settle into the area, understand the landscape and begin building a wildlife picture with the guide.
The Aberdares bring forested highlands, cooler air, waterfalls and a mountain-lodge atmosphere that contrasts beautifully with savannah safari areas.
The overland movement is part of the travel story, with changing landscapes, local towns, escarpment views or border formalities handled as part of the day's rhythm.
2 more days spent in Ruaha with morning and afternoon game drives. Meals and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge The final full day gives the guide flexibility to return to productive areas, follow fresh sightings or slow the pace around the best light of the day.
The Aberdares bring forested highlands, cooler air, waterfalls and a mountain-lodge atmosphere that contrasts beautifully with savannah safari areas.
The overland movement is part of the travel story, with changing landscapes, local towns, escarpment views or border formalities handled as part of the day's rhythm.
Today fly to Zanzibar and transfer to the idyllic Robinson Crusoe Island of Lazy lagoon with nearly 9Kms of virtually deserted beaches. You will have the afternoon at leisure. Meals and overnight at Lazy Lagoon
Zanzibar changes the pace completely, adding warm Indian Ocean water, Swahili culture, beach time, spice history and a softer ending after safari days.
The routing is designed to reduce long road hours where possible, using scheduled flights or airstrip connections so that more of the day is spent in the destination rather than in transit.
5 more days spent in Zanzibar Channel with whole day at leisure. Meals and overnight at Lazy Lagoon Zanzibar The first full day is used to settle into the area, understand the landscape and begin building a wildlife picture with the guide.
Zanzibar changes the pace completely, adding warm Indian Ocean water, Swahili culture, beach time, spice history and a softer ending after safari days.
The day is paced to balance experience, comfort and practical timing, with room for the guide to adjust around conditions on the ground.
5 more days spent in Zanzibar Channel with whole day at leisure. Meals and overnight at Lazy Lagoon Zanzibar This middle day gives the itinerary breathing room, allowing the experience to deepen rather than feel like a quick stop.
Zanzibar changes the pace completely, adding warm Indian Ocean water, Swahili culture, beach time, spice history and a softer ending after safari days.
The day is paced to balance experience, comfort and practical timing, with room for the guide to adjust around conditions on the ground.
5 more days spent in Zanzibar Channel with whole day at leisure. Meals and overnight at Lazy Lagoon Zanzibar This middle day gives the itinerary breathing room, allowing the experience to deepen rather than feel like a quick stop.
Zanzibar changes the pace completely, adding warm Indian Ocean water, Swahili culture, beach time, spice history and a softer ending after safari days.
The day is paced to balance experience, comfort and practical timing, with room for the guide to adjust around conditions on the ground.
5 more days spent in Zanzibar Channel with whole day at leisure. Meals and overnight at Lazy Lagoon Zanzibar This middle day gives the itinerary breathing room, allowing the experience to deepen rather than feel like a quick stop.
Zanzibar changes the pace completely, adding warm Indian Ocean water, Swahili culture, beach time, spice history and a softer ending after safari days.
The day is paced to balance experience, comfort and practical timing, with room for the guide to adjust around conditions on the ground.
5 more days spent in Zanzibar Channel with whole day at leisure. Meals and overnight at Lazy Lagoon Zanzibar The final full day gives the guide flexibility to return to productive areas, follow fresh sightings or slow the pace around the best light of the day.
Zanzibar changes the pace completely, adding warm Indian Ocean water, Swahili culture, beach time, spice history and a softer ending after safari days.
The day is paced to balance experience, comfort and practical timing, with room for the guide to adjust around conditions on the ground.
After breakfast, fly back to Dar es Salaam for your connecting flight back home.
This stage of the journey is designed to keep the route coherent, comfortable and experience-led, with the day shaped around the best practical flow for travellers rather than rushed movement.
The routing is designed to reduce long road hours where possible, using scheduled flights or airstrip connections so that more of the day is spent in the destination rather than in transit.
