6-Day Romantic Serengeti Escape: Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Honeymoon

Start your romantic adventure wildlife safari honeymoon in Arusha, the starting point of the Northern Circuit of Tanzania. Your private guide will greet you at the airport with a chilled bottle of champagne, ready to take you on a 2.5-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. The landscape features baobab trees and sweeping Savannahs, setting the stage for your adventure. After lunch, take a private game drive to see elephants, zebras, and giraffes. You'll return to the camp just in time for a romantic candlelit dinner under the stars.

Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge or similar.

Enjoy breakfast at the Tarangire Lodge and then leave for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which is a 3-hour drive from Tarangire in the heart of Tanzania’s far-stretching landscapes. Check in to Ngorongoro Farm House, where charming colonial-style cottages, set in sprawling gardens, promise to warm the heart and shelter the soul. After lunch, descend towards the Ngorongoro Crater where game drives can be conducted at a private level. With large populations of wildlife, the volcanic caldera is often referred to as the “Garden of Eden”. Your guide will place you in private viewings that are scenic and ideal for wildlife interaction. Return to the lodge after sunset and enjoy a romantic candle-lit dinner on the private terrace. Spend the night enjoying the crater views after an active game of driving.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House or similar.

After a delightful breakfast, journey to Serengeti National Park, where you will spend the next couple of days. It is about an hour's drive away, and along the way, you will stop at a Maasai village to further appreciate Tanzanian culture. After learning about the Maasai’s customs and arts and crafts, you will head to the central region of the Serengeti, more specifically the Seronera region. There, enjoy a private game drive, and don’t miss the chance to witness the Great Migration. If you’re lucky, you will also see several lions and leopards as well as lots of wildebeests. If you wish, enjoy a sundowner toasting to your love in glorious sunset skies. After checking into the luxurious tented camp, a private dinner served under the stars awaits. It’s then time to retire to the tent, sprinkled with rose petals, and cozy up as you enjoy the romantic setting.

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or similar.

Engage with Serengeti’s breathtaking landscapes for a full day, featuring personalized private game drives for true intimacy. Start the day with a sunrise game drive to catch action-packed predator hunts for the Big Five. Throughout the drive, your guide will share captivating anecdotes about animal behaviors, deepening your appreciation for the wilderness. Enjoy a bush breakfast at a picturesque spot, where couples can savor the beauty of the savanna, making it an unforgettable highlight. The afternoon game drive covers rich areas like the Seronera River, where you can find hippos and crocodiles. A hot air balloon safari is also available at an extra cost, which provides stunning views of the plains, landing with a champagne breakfast. Head back to the camp for a relaxing couple’s massage followed by an indulgent dinner that includes acoustic entertainment under twinkling stars.

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or similar.

We will start today with a game drive to Seronera airstrip, then take a short flight to Zanzibar. During the journey, you will be treated to stunning views of the landscape in the form of a 1.5-hour flight. On Zanzibari shores, a driver will be expecting you and will take you to a beachfront resort. There, you will be received with a check-in to an ocean view suite, decorated with rose petals. You will also be served a chilled bottle of wine, which you can sip while enjoying the view of Zanzibari Needles. After this, feel free to rest on the sandy beach or swim in the Indian Ocean. After sunset, we will have to board a dhow for a romantic cruise along the coast while enjoying canapes and champagne. When you disembark, a private dinner will be waiting for you to enjoy with seafood and fresh spices of Zanzibari while celebrating your love under the enchanting sky studded with stars.

Accommodation: Zuri Zanzibar or similar.

Have your final breakfast by the beach and then enjoy a couple's spa treatment, including relaxing massages with fragrant oils. Guided private tours of Zanzibar’s historic heart, Stone Town, are available. You can visit the markets, see Swahili architectural landmarks, and even go to Freddie Mercury’s birthplace. Alternatively, you can go snorkeling to see the tropical fish and beautiful coral reefs around Zanzibar. Afterwards, have a goodbye lunch in a restaurant situated on the top of the building. There you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean. In the morning, you will be taken to Sutton Airport for your private flight while remembering the adventurous and romantic activities you enjoyed during your honeymoon.