Private African journey

A PRIVATE AFRICAN JOURNEY

A PRIVATE AFRICAN JOURNEY

Swahili Serenity: Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique

Swahili Serenity: Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique

Swahili Serenity: Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique

Safari plains, spice-scented islands, and barefoot luxury on the Swahili Coast.

Safari plains, spice-scented islands, and barefoot luxury on the Swahili Coast.

Tanzania → Kenya → Mozambique

JOURNEY LENGTH

Optimal: 10–12 days. Prefer slower? We’ll stretch it for you. Add a beach extension to unwind after safari.

JOURNEY LENGTH

Optimal: 10–12 days. Prefer slower? We’ll stretch it for you. Add a beach extension to unwind after safari.

JOURNEY LENGTH

Optimal: 10–12 days. Prefer slower? We’ll stretch it for you. Add a beach extension to unwind after safari.

GROUP

Fully private, from 2 guests. Families, friends, colleagues: bring everyone.

GROUP

Fully private, from 2 guests. Families, friends, colleagues: bring everyone.

GROUP

Fully private, from 2 guests. Families, friends, colleagues: bring everyone.

BEST TIME

Peak: Jun–Oct Solitude: Nov–May

BEST TIME

Peak: Jun–Oct Solitude: Nov–May

BEST TIME

Peak: Jun–Oct Solitude: Nov–May

IDEAL FOR

Families, couples and friends following the migration

IDEAL FOR

Families, couples and friends following the migration

IDEAL FOR

Families, couples and friends following the migration

THE ROUTE MAP

THE ROUTE MAP

Trace your journey, day by day

Trace your journey, day by day

Trace your journey, day by day

Tap a stop to see what waits there, or follow the route as it unfolds.

1Serengeti2345Mombasa6Bazaruto Archipelago7
Day 1
Tanzania
Serengeti
Tanzania·Endless plains
Endless golden plains, lion prides and the great herds on the move.
Highlights here
Great Migration game drives
Follow vast herds across endless plains, with lion and cheetah never far behind.
Sunrise balloon safari
Drift silently over the plains at dawn, then enjoy a bush breakfast.
Day 1 / 10

THE JOURNEY

Dhows, coral and spice

Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique

Trade savanna dust for sunset dhow sails, coral beaches and the spice-scented lanes of old Swahili towns.

Endless plains under a sky that seems to go on forever. Here the rhythm of the migration, predators and light has played out for millennia, and you are invited to watch.
A vast volcanic caldera cradling a wildlife-rich floor. Descend at dawn with mist in the hollows and find rhino, flamingos and lions in a single natural amphitheatre.
Golden grass rolls to the horizon and every ridge hides a story. This is the land of the great herds, where a single dawn can hold a hunt, a river crossing and a sky on fire.
Private conservancies where the fences are few and the guides are tenacious. Rhino, wild dog and big cats roam in country you can explore on foot, on horseback or by night.
The scent of cloves drifts through the old town while dhows rock in the harbour. Swahili coast, Portuguese ramparts and a warm sea waiting at the end of the day.
Sandbanks glow turquoise against white dunes. Dhows glide between islands where dugongs, dolphins and coral reefs flourish.
A park reborn from the ashes of civil war, now one of Africa's great wildlife recoveries. Lions, elephants and hippos reclaim the floodplain.
DAY 1
Highlights here
Great Migration
Follow the herds as they move in an endless loop of grass, calving and river.
Big cat tracking
Find lions, cheetah and leopard with guides who read the plains like a book.
Sunrise hot-air balloon
Drift over the savanna at dawn, then toast the day with a bush breakfast.

JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS

What makes this journey extraordinary

JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS

What makes this journey extraordinary

JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS

What makes this journey extraordinary

01

Great Migration game drives

Follow vast herds across endless plains, with lion and cheetah never far behind.

01

Great Migration game drives

Follow vast herds across endless plains, with lion and cheetah never far behind.

02

Sunrise balloon safari

Drift silently over the plains at dawn, then enjoy a bush breakfast.

02

Sunrise balloon safari

Drift silently over the plains at dawn, then enjoy a bush breakfast.

03

Descent into the crater

Drive onto the crater floor, where lions, rhino and flamingos share one natural amphitheatre.

03

Descent into the crater

Drive onto the crater floor, where lions, rhino and flamingos share one natural amphitheatre.

04

Dawn balloon over the Mara

Float above the plains at sunrise, then land to a champagne bush breakfast.

04

Dawn balloon over the Mara

Float above the plains at sunrise, then land to a champagne bush breakfast.

05

Night drives and bush walks

Private conservancies allow after-dark drives and walking safaris with few other visitors.

06

Old Town and Fort Jesus

Wander Swahili alleys and the 16th-century fort, then sip spiced coffee by the harbour.

07

Dhow sandbank picnic

Sail a traditional dhow across turquoise water to a sandbank picnic.

08

Floodplain game drive

See lion, elephant and waterbuck in a recovering wildlife park.

From $5,600 per person sharing

From $5,600 per person sharing

The moment you will remember

THE MOMENT YOU WILL REMEMBER

THE MOMENT YOU WILL REMEMBER

The Serengeti stretches to every horizon as thousands of wildebeest move across the plain.

The Serengeti stretches to every horizon as thousands of wildebeest move across the plain.

The Serengeti stretches to every horizon as thousands of wildebeest move across the plain.

HOW IT WORKS

From first call to first sundowner

HOW IT WORKS

From first call to first sundowner

HOW IT WORKS

From first call to first sundowner

STEP 1

Tell us your vision

Dates, group, and what matters most. We listen first.

STEP 1

Tell us your vision

Dates, group, and what matters most. We listen first.

STEP 1

Tell us your vision

Dates, group, and what matters most. We listen first.

STEP 2

We design your journey

A specialist proposes camps, routes, and flights with an itemized proposal.

STEP 2

We design your journey

A specialist proposes camps, routes, and flights with an itemized proposal.

STEP 2

We design your journey

A specialist proposes camps, routes, and flights with an itemized proposal.

STEP 3

We arrange everything

Flights, transfers, guides, and lodges confirmed and briefed.

STEP 3

We arrange everything

Flights, transfers, guides, and lodges confirmed and briefed.

STEP 3

We arrange everything

Flights, transfers, guides, and lodges confirmed and briefed.

STEP 4

You arrive and exhale

Your guide meets you on arrival. Everything else is taken care of.

STEP 4

You arrive and exhale

Your guide meets you on arrival. Everything else is taken care of.

STEP 4

You arrive and exhale

Your guide meets you on arrival. Everything else is taken care of.

GOOD TO KNOW

Questions about this journey

GOOD TO KNOW

Questions about this journey

GOOD TO KNOW

Questions about this journey

Can I travel Swahili Serenity all year round, and which month is right for me?

How do I travel between Tanzania, Kenya and Mozambique on Swahili Serenity: flights, charters and transfers?

Which luxury lodges, camps and hotels can be arranged on Swahili Serenity?

Is Swahili Serenity private, and can I travel with family, friends or colleagues?

What visas, vaccinations and entry requirements apply to Swahili Serenity (Tanzania, Kenya and Mozambique)?

What are the signature experiences on Swahili Serenity?

How many days do I need for Swahili Serenity, and how is the pace planned?

How much does Swahili Serenity cost, and what changes the price?

Is Swahili Serenity safe, and how are health, weather and security managed?

Can I extend Swahili Serenity, add a beach or another stop, and how do I book?

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