Serengeti Safari and Zanzibar Beach Honeymoon
A classic 'safari and sand' luxury honeymoon
Personalised journeys from start to finish
Every trip helps support Conservation
Every detail taken care of
Itinerary highlights
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Experience the incredible wildlife and landscapes of Tanzania's Serengeti
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Learn from some of the best trackers and guides in the safari business
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Fall asleep to the sound of the bush in your luxury camp
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Relax on Zanzibar's white sandy beaches and swim in the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean
What's included
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Luxury accommodation throughout
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Four nights on safari on a full-board basis
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Four nights in Zanzibar on a half-board basis
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Light aircraft flights, transfers and airport meet and greet
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Full support from your travel designer and concierge before, during and after your trip
At a glance
A fabulous luxury honeymoon combining the timeless romance of an East African safari with the palm-lined beaches and laid-back vibe of Zanzibar.
Landing in Tanzania by the slopes of Kilimanjaro, spend a night relaxing outside of Arusha before a short hop to the wildlife strewn plains of the Serengeti. Based out of one of our favourite handpicked camps, with only canvas between you and the wilderness, explore the iconic landscape on game drives in search of lion, cheetah, elephant, giraffe and more, walk with the elegant Maasai and enjoy unforgettable sunsets.
Finally fly out to the spice island of Zanzibar, long a sultry melting pot of Arabian and African culture with a storied past. It’s also ringed by coral sands and warm Indian Ocean waters. With four nights here, there’s plenty of time to relax, swim and explore while falling into the island’s slow rhythm as dhows sail silently by.
Example trip itinerary
Arusha
Transfer
Meet and Greet on arrival in Kilimanjaro airport
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel in Arusha
Accommodation in Arusha
- 18 Plantation rooms
- 12 Plantation suites
- Swimming pools
- Wireless internet access
- Coffee plantation guided walk
- Tours into Arusha
Ideally situated on the outskirts of Arusha, this lodge is a brilliant spot to stay either before, or after your safari in Tanzania. Hidden on the grounds of one of Tanzania’s largest coffee farms, with wonderful views of the Tanzanian countryside and away from the hustle and bustle of the city of Arusha. The cottages offer you a homely space to either relax after a long international flight, or to flick through your photos before you head home again. In the main lodge you can enjoy the warmth of open log fires while sipping a well-earned gin and tonic or spend time in the gardens breathing in the smells of the coffee bushes around you.
The farm itself can be explored on a two hour guided walk which gives a superb insight into the methods of coffee farming and ends with an excellent brew of the local beans. You have the chance to venture into Arusha if the need takes you, but otherwise you can just make the most of the large grounds. If the midday heat gets a bit much, they also have a refreshing outdoor pool with shaded sun loungers among the manicured gardens and patios.
- 6 Luxurious garden cottages
- 1 Family cottage: 2 rooms
- 2 Luxury rooms in the Old Farmhouse
- Walk around the grounds
- Explore Arusha's museums and markets
Each of the six garden cottages has their own private veranda and is beautifully decorated with a nod to a bygone era with the choice of antique furniture. They have large and extremely comfortable beds and a lounge area with a fireplace to take the chill off the cooler African nights.
The family cottage has two bedrooms and a private garden which is a superb way to spend some time relaxing in absolute luxury during your stopover before or after your safari. Two cosy en-suite rooms in the Old Farmhouse provide a comfortable retreat from which you can explore the grounds of this genuine coffee farm.
After roughly an hour’s drive through Arusha, you will arrive at the farm and have the chance to either relax and spend time in the well kept grounds, or venture into the city to see some of the museums and markets on offer. The service at Legendary Lodge is excellent, without doubt one of the premier hotels in the area.
Overnight in Arusha
Enjoy a restful overnight stay in your comfortable accommodation in or just outside of Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania, before your adventure begins in the morning.
Transfer
Private transfer from Arusha hotel to Arusha airport
Flight
Light aircraft flight from Arusha to the Serengeti
Transfer
Transfer to your lodge or camp in the Serengeti
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation in Serengeti National Park
- 15 Luxury Tented Suites
- Swimming Pool
A larger scale of luxury based in the northern part of the Serengeti, Sayari has 15 permanent raised-deck tents with wide deck verandas that overlook the bushy scrubland around the camp.
The tents are palatial, with very comfortable beds and a large bath, ideal for sinking into after a great day of sightseeing.
The camp has a rather grand feel to it with spacious decking and intricately decorated areas that you can lounge in and relax when you aren’t out on game drives.
Service is of a high standard and this is definitely one of the most luxurious camps in the North Serengeti.
- Game drives
- Hot air ballooning in the north (with a surcharge)
- Bush dining
- Safaris for children
- Cultural experiences in the south
- Night Game Drives in the south
- Walking Safaris in the south
- Eight double tents and one family tent each
- Private open game viewing vehicle
- Private dining settings
Immerse yourself in the unbelievable beauty of the African wilderness at Nyasi Camp. Tucked away in the cool shade of acacia trees you’re invited to unwind and drink in all the rich landscape has to offer. Herds of wildebeest make the iconic Great Migration travelling a never-ending circuit from the southern Serengeti in Tanzania towards the Mara River, and back again. Nyasi Camp is perfectly situated in the Serengeti and moves with the migration so you never miss any action.
Operating as a seasonal camp across two locations within the Serengeti, Nyasi consists of eight en-suite tents and a family tent. Inside the tents you’ll find natural linens and textures inspired by the earthy colours and characteristics of your surroundings. Inspired by the peace of the Serengeti, the interiors have been designed to help you feel connected to nature and the ever-moving migration. Enjoy socialising and relaxing in the shared lounge and take your meals within private settings for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also the option to take one side of the camp for yourselves – perfect for groups or families.
Head out with your expert guide for game viewing on a private open vehicle to discover the mighty migration and the multitude of other wildlife that wander these savannahs. Safaris for children can also be arranged. If you stay in the south you can enjoy nighttime safaris, walking safaris and authentic cultural experiences. For those who stay in the north you can adventure on hot air balloon safaris, at an extra charge.
- 15 permanent, glass-fronted en suite tented suites with plunge pools
- Swimming Pool
- Spa
- Open all year around except April – May
Strategically scattered for more privacy amongst the boulders and grassy slopes of the Wogakurya Hills, this delightful collection of ten contemporary en-suite tents are a modern, intimate and charming welcome to the northern Serengeti.
Amongst this wild yet gentle landscape your 70-square metre glass-fronted luxury tent, complete with private plunge pool, large contemporary en-suite bathroom (indoor & outdoor showers, tub, twin basins), and king size bed (or twin) are entwined with the authentic canvas exterior, local art, recycled timber and solar power for a pleasing contrast of comfort, conscientiousness and adventure (like all modern safaris should be).
Going one step further, the lodge even has the Melengali Spa and a separate swimming pool amongst the customary bar, dining area, lounge and viewing decks. The food at Kuria Hills is as remarkable as its style and attentive services, in particular when it comes to its freshly baked delicacies distributed at breakfast and high tea.
If you are here for the Great Migration (June-November), then you are well placed for being close to the thrilling Mara River (30 minutes drive), or if you’re here in the quieter season outside of this this, enjoy more privacy and seclusion alongside first class game viewing.
- Easy access to key migration sites
- Communal dining
- Game drives
This new luxury mobile camp follows the wildebeest migration. The location of the camp will shift as the migration progresses, with a preference for sites that offer easy access to key highlights, like river crossings, but that are also set apart from the more crowded spaces offering you a sense of privacy. Attention is also paid to the game-viewing experience in general when selecting camp locations from month to month.
Seven camp locations have been identified, each perfectly suited to a time of year and offering the best access to migration viewings as well as other wildlife. The camp will be moved according to the movement animals every few months. Locations include Kusini, Moru West Area, Ngarenanyuki/Gol Kopje area, Kilimafetha area, Grumeti, Bologonja and Lamai.
The camp offers amazing food in a communal dining setting. Game vehicles can accommodate four people.
Four nights in the Central Serengeti
The Serengeti is one of the world’s most famous national parks, annually hosting the Great Migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and 250,000 zebra who follow the grass to and from the neighbouring Maasai Mara in Kenya, as well as an incredible variety of wildlife which is resident year-round.
At 14,750 square kilometres (5,700 square miles), roughly the same size as Connecticut, its name derives from the Maasai siringet which means ‘the place where the land runs on forever’, an apt way to describe its panoramic savannah plains which stretch to the horizon. Dotted with umbrella acacia and baobabs, wandering giraffe, dozing lion prides, lumbering elephant herds and cheetahs on the lookout from atop termite mounds, it is the quintessential East African landscape.
Transfer
Transfer to Serengeti airstrip
Flight
Light Aircraft flight via Arusha to Zanzibar Airport
Transfer
Private transfer from Zanzibar airport to hotel or lodge
Zanzibar Island
Accommodation in Zanzibar Island
- 30 villas
- Spa
- 2 bars
- Lounges
- 2 restaurants
- Tennis courts
- Swimming pools
- Fitness centre
- Library
- Kids Club
Conjuring up Zanzibar’s heady fusion of heritage, Baraza is a sumptuous boutique resort and spa on the shores of one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.
Located on the island’s south-eastern coastline are Baraza’s thirty ultra-luxe villas designed as simple Swahili-style cement structures and dressed in all the Arabian elegance of intricately carved furniture, giant pillows and handmade antiques all under the warm romantic glow of hanging brass lanterns. The villas come in three sizes with differing views yet all have their own living rooms, music systems and large private terraces with plunge pools.
Baraza’s list of services are similarly spoiling; there’s a full spa complete with a large menu of treatments and therapies, a kids club for entertaining smaller members of the family and a watersports club for all sorts of nautical adventures from kitesurfing to paddle boarding and scuba diving courses. There are some good local activities to choose from too and the staff and hospitality at the hotel is really superb.
What’s more all this borders Bwejuu beach – voted one of the World’s Top 30 Beaches by Conde Nast Traveller.
- 55 bungalows, suites and villas
- Three restaurants
- Four bars
- Infinity pool
- Wellness area, gym and yoga centre
Situated in the north of Zanzibar at Kendwa with direct access to a private beach, Zuri Zanzibar is a brand new luxurious seaside property. One of the things setting it apart from other resorts is the fact that its pristine beach isn’t tidal, so guests can swim all day in the stunning azure sea.
There are 55 stand-alone bungalows, suites and villas designed to blend seamlessly with the spectacularly landscaped spice gardens, offering plenty of private areas to fully relax and soak in the peaceful atmosphere. Zuri, on the whole, focuses on sustainability, individuality and authenticity.
Three restaurants and four bars mean dining and socialising is varied. You can even spice things up with a beach barbecue, or opt for a more intimate dinner on the shore. And if you’re inspired by the delicious food served at Zuri, there are cooking classes available so you can recreate the experience once you get home. Guests can also make use of the wellness area, gym and yoga centre, or pamper themselves with relaxing treatments at the spa.
Zuri is perfectly placed for exploring Kendwa and Nungwi, and there are a variety of other restaurants within walking distance along the beach.
- Four villas
- Private beach
- Private plunge pools
- Spa treatments
- Laundry service
Tucked away in the north-east part of Zanzibar Island, you’ll find the serene Matemwe Retreat, a sister property of Matemwe Lodge and Matemwe Beach House. Enjoying unspoilt views of the Indian Ocean and Mnemba Island, this exclusive hideaway will give you the privacy and seclusion you need to slip into idyllic island life.
Just four villas, each with a private plunge pool, and a main lodge make up this luxury beach-side retreat. Constructed by local craftsmen using local materials where possible, the villa’s walls are made of local stone, the roof of Makuti thatch, the furniture of locally produced coconut wood and the soft furnishings are the craftsmanship of Zanzibari women.
On the ground floor of your villa, you’ll find a private bar area, a comfortable bedroom and an oversized bathroom complete with an ocean view. Venture out towards the verandah for a comfortable couch and a large hammock from which you can unwind and watch the fishing dhows returning from their day at sea. Ascend to the roof terrace for a dip in your private plunge pool or to sunbath.
The main lodge hosts the retreat’s restaurant and can be accessed from the four villas via wooden walkways. The resort has its own fine sand beach where at high tide you can watch fisherman sail across the lagoon in billowing dhows and at low tide a beautiful reef is revealed for you to explore.
- 15 spacious pavilions with private plunge pool
- Bar, lounge and restaurant
- Kilindi spa
- Infinity swimming pool
- Butler room service
By the Indian Ocean’s clear turquoise waters on the north-west coast of Zanzibar, Kilindi Zanzibar sits amidst acres of lush, tropical gardens on a secluded powder-white sand beachfront.
15 domed pavilions, each with a private plunge pool, are intimate individual retreats mixing Arabic architecture and Scandinavian minimalism (after all, the property was original designed for Benny Andersson of ABBA).
Large glassless windows look out to the ocean and passing dhows, letting in a cool breeze and the sounds of weaver birds flitting through the greenery. They also feature extraordinary rainfall shower rooms and beds look up to the stars through stained-glass skylights.
In the main pavilion a large infinity pool sits next to the bar and an alfresco dining terrace. The beach also makes for an unforgettable setting for dinner. A dedicated personal butler will help arrange meals and organise excursions and activities around the island.
- 10 Zanzabari Bandas
Mnemba, a small island 4.5 kilometres off the north-eastern coast of Zanzibar, is heaven incarnate. Which makes Mnemba Lodge this nirvana’s only resident hotel and a true desert island escape. The lodge is actively involved in various conservation efforts in the region, including monitoring and protecting the small population of very rare Ader’s duikers found here, and carefully taking care of the coastline and ocean.
Ten luxury Zanzabari banda houses are hidden into the island’s Casuarina pine forest whose cooing wild doves and adorable Suni deer make it a very romantic Swiss Robinson world. Each of the bandas are designed to let as much of the outside in with an open plan set out, walls made of coconut matting rolled up to reveal Indian Ocean views, big beds and sofas dressed in plumped-up white linens, handmade furniture, a dressing room, private verandas and an en-suite bathroom. What’s more, apart from the deer and doves the only other people you share the island with are the other guests and staff.
The lodge has enchanted a string of impressive guests from royalty to Silicone Valley tycoons, and it isn’t hard to see why. Dinner is always served on the beach (weather permitting) and both the food and staff are magnificent. Also if you’re afraid you’ll get bored on Mnemba, there’s always the lodge’s good list of activities to sway you: choose from learning how to dive with the lodge’s instructors, to watching turtles nest, fly fishing or kayaking.
- Swimming pool
- Private butler
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Private plunge pool
Positioned in the Michamvi Peninsula, the southeast corner of Zanzibar, Xanadu Villas offer an intimate retreat for those looking to luxuriate in style. The powder white sand of Bwejuu beach is also just moments from the property.
In total, there are seven individual villas surrounding a makuti-thatched central pool, complete with lush tropical gardens and palm trees. Uuniquely, each villa comes with its own private butler, reachable by radio who can assist with your every need. The domed villas also include a private plunge pool and decor that nods to Zanzibar’s Arab history and influence on this spice island. Expect copper trays and lamps, African art, comfy sofas and spacious circular rooms with high ceilings. Each villa is set just metres away from the beach and the warm currents of the Indian Ocean.
The property itself features a swimming pool and bar at its heart, which is lit up by lantern at night. It’s here you can cosy up on a two-person hammock and watch the stars. The on-site restaurant offers exceptional cuisine, specialising in seafood and local delicacies. The area around Michamvi Peninsula is well known for its windsurfing conditions and watersports. So guests can experience kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and snorkelling with ease. However, for anyone looking to wind down, the on-site spa offers pampering treatments using locally sourced products.
Four nights in Zanzibar
Zanzibar is the place to relax on palm fringed beaches and white sifted sands and switch off from the world, a genuine Indian Ocean paradise where life slows right down to an East African rhythm.
Certainly its most potent allure is some of the most stunning of desert island scenery - powder white sands, fringed by emerald palms, twisted mangroves and shallow turquoise seas bedded with rainbow coral reefs. However there’s a lot more to its postcard appeal. The air is still scented with cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg that are still cultivated here and it has a rich cultural past and history coloured with Arabian settlers and spice traders from India and Indonesia, Zanzibar was a significant crossroads for world cultures and commerce.
Transfer
Private transfer from Zanzibar lodge or hotel to Zanzibar airport
Flight
Flight from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam
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Serengeti Safari and Zanzibar Beach Honeymoon
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A fabulous luxury honeymoon combining the timeless romance of an East African safari with the palm-lined beaches and laid-back vibe of Zanzibar. Landing in Tanzania by the slopes of Kilimanjaro, spend a night relaxing outside of Arusha before a short hop to the wildlife strewn plains of the Serengeti. Based out of one of our favourite handpicked camps, with only canvas between you and the wilderness, explore the iconic landscape on game drives in search of lion, cheetah, elephant, giraffe and more, walk with the elegant Maasai and enjoy unforgettable sunsets. Finally fly out to the spice island of Zanzibar, long a sultry melting pot of Arabian and African culture with a storied past. It’s also ringed by coral sands and warm Indian Ocean waters. With four nights here, there’s plenty of time to relax, swim and explore while falling into the island’s slow rhythm as dhows sail silently by. | Whats included?
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Days 1-2 |
Arusha |
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Flights & transfers
Meet and Greet on arrival in Kilimanjaro airport |
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| Private transfer to your hotel in Arusha | |
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Accommodation in Arusha
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Arusha Coffee Lodge - $$$$$
Quite ideally situated on the outskirts of busy Arusha, this lodge is a brilliant spot to stay...
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Legendary Lodge - $$$$$
A very private experience on the outskirts of Arusha, the Legendary Coffee Lodge is situated...
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| Overnight in Arusha Enjoy a restful overnight stay in your comfortable accommodation in or just outside of Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania, before your adventure begins in the morning. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer from Arusha hotel to Arusha airport |
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| Light aircraft flight from Arusha to the Serengeti | |
| Transfer to your lodge or camp in the Serengeti | |
Days 2-6 |
Serengeti National Park |
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Accommodation in Serengeti National Park
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Sayari Camp - $$$$$
A larger scale of luxury based in the northern part of the Serengeti, Sayari has 15 permanent...
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Nyasi Migrational Camp - $$$$$
Immerse yourself in the unbelievable beauty of the African...
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Lemala Kuria Hills - $$$$$
Strategically scattered for more privacy amongst the boulders and grassy slopes of the...
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Wilderness Usawa Camp - $$$$$
This new luxury mobile camp follows the wildebeest migration. The location of the camp will...
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| Four nights in the Central Serengeti The Serengeti is one of the world’s most famous national parks, annually hosting the Great Migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and 250,000 zebra who follow the grass to and from the neighbouring Maasai Mara in Kenya, as well as an incredible variety of wildlife which is resident year-round. At 14,750 square kilometres (5,700 square miles), roughly the same size as Connecticut, its name derives from the Maasai siringet which means ‘the place where the land runs on forever’, an apt way to describe its panoramic savannah plains which stretch to the horizon. Dotted with umbrella acacia and baobabs, wandering giraffe, dozing lion prides, lumbering elephant herds and cheetahs on the lookout from atop termite mounds, it is the quintessential East African landscape. |
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Flights & transfers
Transfer to Serengeti airstrip |
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| Light Aircraft flight via Arusha to Zanzibar Airport | |
| Private transfer from Zanzibar airport to hotel or lodge | |
Days 6-10 |
Zanzibar Island |
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Accommodation in Zanzibar Island
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Baraza Zanzibar - $$$$$
Conjuring up Zanzibar’s heady fusion of heritage, Baraza is a sumptuous boutique resort and...
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Zuri Zanzibar - $$$$$
Situated in the north of Zanzibar at Kendwa with direct access to a private beach, Zuri...
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Matemwe Retreat - $$$$$
Tucked away in the north-east part of Zanzibar Island, you’ll find the serene Matemwe...
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Kilindi Zanzibar - $$$$$
By the Indian Ocean’s clear turquoise waters on the north-west coast of Zanzibar, Kilindi...
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Mnemba Island Lodge - $$$$$
Mnemba, a small island 4.5 kilometres off the north-eastern coast of Zanzibar, is heaven...
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Xanadu Villas - $$$$$
Positioned in the Michamvi Peninsula, the southeast corner of Zanzibar, Xanadu Villas offer an...
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| Four nights in Zanzibar Zanzibar is the place to relax on palm fringed beaches and white sifted sands and switch off from the world, a genuine Indian Ocean paradise where life slows right down to an East African rhythm. Certainly its most potent allure is some of the most stunning of desert island scenery - powder white sands, fringed by emerald palms, twisted mangroves and shallow turquoise seas bedded with rainbow coral reefs. However there’s a lot more to its postcard appeal. The air is still scented with cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg that are still cultivated here and it has a rich cultural past and history coloured with Arabian settlers and spice traders from India and Indonesia, Zanzibar was a significant crossroads for world cultures and commerce. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer from Zanzibar lodge or hotel to Zanzibar airport |
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| Flight from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam |
