10-Day Luxury Safari & Zanzibar Honeymoon
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10-Day Luxury Safari & Zanzibar Honeymoon Overview
Ideal for: Ideal for: Couples who want both adventure and relaxation.
Highlights:
- 5-Day Luxury Safari in Serengeti & Ngorongoro.
- Stay in a lovely tented camp during Safari.
- Hot Air Balloon Safari over the Serengeti.
- 5 Days in Zanzibar – Luxury beach-side hotel in Nungwi.
- Private Sunset Dhow Cruise
📌 Best time to visit: June – October & December – March
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Your Tanzania honeymoon begins at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) with our driver meet-and-greet and a private transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival, spend the afternoon relaxing at the hotel or walk around Arusha City.
Overnight: Parrot Hotel Arusha or similar mid-range hotel.
Meal Plan: Half Board.
Day 2: Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater then Serengeti
Travel to Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day private game drive, spotting the Big Five in this UNESCO wonder. Share a lavish picnic by a hippo pool. After lunch start a journey to your accommodation in the Serengeti.
Overnight: Tamba Tented Camp or similar mid-range accommodation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Full Day in the Serengeti
Today is dedicated to tracking the big five in the savanna plains of Serengeti National Park.
Overnight: Tamba Tented Camp or similar mid-range accommodation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 4: Serengeti –Balloon Safari
Rise for a sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti, floating above herds and predators. Land for a champagne (a custom of balloon safaris), and bush breakfast. An afternoon game drive follows, then return to your tented camp for relaxation and dinner. This day merges thrilling adventure with romantic luxury, perfect for your honeymoon.
Overnight: Tamba Tented Camp or similar mid-range accommodation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 5: Another Full Day in the Serengeti
Enjoy a full-day private game drive in the Serengeti, exploring its ecosystems and spotting cheetahs and zebras. The savannah’s untamed beauty deepens your connection on this luxurious safari finale.
Overnight: Tamba Tented Camp or similar mid-range accommodation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 6: Serengeti to Zanzibar
After a final Serengeti breakfast, your guide will transfer you to Seronera Airstrip for a flight to Zanzibar. Depending on the flight plan, you may have a stop over at Arusha Airport before you continue your flight to Zanzibar. Our driver will be ready to pick you up at Amani Abeid Karume International Airport in Zanzibar and transfer you to beach side hotel in Nungwi.
Overnight: Nungwi Garden Boutique or similar mid-range hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 7: Private Relaxing Day in Zanzibar
Relax at your hotel in Nungwi for a perfect private couple time. We recommend you have a mid-day couples’ spa treatment that you can arrange privately with your hotel staff, followed by a gourmet dinner at the hotel or a nearby fine restaurant. This day offers pure luxury and intimacy, easing you into your romantic Zanzibar escape after the safari adventure.
Overnight: Nungwi Garden Boutique or similar mid-range hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 8: Dolphins & Snorkeling
After an early breakfast, depart for a dolphin excursion in the waters around Mnemba Atoll near Matemwe. Watch dolphins in their natural habitat and swim in the clear ocean. Later participate in a snorkeling fun experience before you return to your hotel for lunch and relaxation.
Overnight: Nungwi Garden Boutique or similar mid-range hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 9: Sunset Dhow Cruise Magic
Spend the day at leisure swim, read, or stroll the beach. In the late afternoon, go on a private sunset dhow cruise with champagne, toasting your love as the sun dips below the horizon. Return to your hotel for a lovely last Tanzania honeymoon evening with your loved one.
Overnight: Nungwi Garden Boutique or similar mid-range hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Day 10: Departure
Enjoy a final slow morning. There is no rush; our driver will coordinate your private transfer to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) in time for your flight home.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Included:
Flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar
All national park fees and conservation taxes.
Professional, expert local guides.
Private 4×4 safari vehicle and all airport transfers.
Mid-range accommodations as specified.
- Bottlled drinking water during game drives.
- Meals as specified
- Airport transfers
- All transport for activities in Zanzibar
- All excursions fees/entrances in Zanzibar.
- Balloon Safari cost
Excluded:
International airfare and Tanzania Entry Visa.
Travel insurance (highly recommended).
Discretionary tips for your guides and lodge staff.
- Zanzibar Inbound Insurance
- Other private arrangements such as spa treatmenet, lunches and dinners
Frequently Asked Questions
What destinations are included in this 10 day luxury safari and Zanzibar honeymoon?
This itinerary combines a 5 day safari in Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park with 5 days on Zanzibar Island. The trip begins in Arusha, continues with wildlife viewing in northern Tanzania, and ends with a beach stay in Nungwi
What wildlife can be seen during the safari portion of the trip?
Game drives in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater may include sightings of lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and other savannah wildlife. Ngorongoro is especially known for high wildlife density within the crater.
How do travelers get from the Serengeti to Zanzibar?
After the safari in Serengeti, travelers take a domestic flight to Zanzibar, where the beach portion of the honeymoon begins at a luxury hotel on the island’s northern coast (Nungwi).
What activities are available during the Zanzibar beach stay?
During the Zanzibar portion of the trip, travelers can relax at the beach side hotel and enjoy activities such as snorkeling trips, spa treatments, and a sunset dhow cruise on the Indian Ocean.
When is the best time to take this Tanzania safari and Zanzibar honeymoon?
The itinerary is best experienced between June and October and again from December to March, when wildlife viewing conditions are generally favorable and beach weather in Zanzibar is pleasant.
Is Tanzania a good destination for a honeymoon safari?
Yes. Tanzania is one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in Africa because it combines world class wildlife safaris with beautiful Indian Ocean beaches. Many couples choose to visit the Serengeti or Ngorongoro before relaxing on the beaches of Zanzibar.
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