Tanzania, Kenya & Zanzibar Honeymoon Safari

Upon arrival in Kilimanjaro you clear customs and immigration and are met in the arrivals hall and transferred to your lodge.

Arusha, Tanzania

Welcome to a vibrant city nestled at the foot of Mount Meru in Tanzania. Arusha is a bustling hub of culture, adventure, and natural beauty. Explore the colorful markets, taste the delicious local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the warm hospitality of the locals. From thrilling safaris in nearby national parks to breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha offers a perfect blend of urban excitement and outdoor exploration. Get ready for an unforgettable journey in this dynamic city in the heart of East Africa.

This morning you are collected from your hotel by your private safari guide who will give you a full safari briefing before heading off to Tarangire National Park. The drive to the Park entrance is approximately 2 hours. After your guide takes care of entrance formalities, you enter the Park en route to your camp. At this point timing is flexible as you stop for wildlife you encounter on the way.

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire, arguably northern Tanzania's most interesting park, is famous for the large herds of elephants and spectacular baobab trees - a fantastic choice for safari The permanent water of the Tarangire River lures large herds of migrant wildlife from the parched surrounding areas. In the peak of the dry season, Tarangire's resident populations of wildebeest, zebra, eland, elephant and buffalo rival those of the Serengeti. It is a place of dense woodlands, clusters of palm trees and thick stands of baobabs.

After breakfast you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park, departing with packed lunch. Enjoy a game drive in the Park, famed for its tree climbing lions and flamingoes on the lake! Later drive to your lodge near the Ngorongoro Crater.

Manyara National Park

Between the cliff of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Manyara, the unusually dense forest vegetation of Manyara National Park is supported by underground water that has traveled down the 1,968 foot rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Babbling freshwater and hot springs provide a unique setting for the 380 species of birds and abundant wildlife that is found here including the famous Manyara tree-climbing lions. Although their behavior remains a mystery, it is quite possible to find an entire pride of lions stretched out in the branches of the acacia trees. Herds of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra are often found on the grassy plains as are giraffe – some so dark they appear to be black from the distance.

Ngorongoro Crater

Located in Northern Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Crater is best known for its natural beauty and abundance of diverse wildlife; which makes it one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations. Surrounded by Tanzania’s highlands, this UNESCO-listed crater is said to be the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Visitors can look forward to spotting the world-renowned Big Five and a host of other wildlife species including large herds of zebra and wildebeest. It is famed as one of Tanzania’s best tourist attractions offering visitors an array of wonderful activities including excellent bird watching, trekking, wildlife viewing and visiting a local Maasai village.

This morning you are transferred to the Manyara Airstrip for your flight to the Serengeti National Park. At this time you say farewell to your guide and will be with locally based camp guides at the next safari camps.

Northern Serengeti National Park

The vast, rolling savannah of the Northern Serengeti, is known as the hub of the great migration. The landscape is characterised by vast stretches of savannah interspersed with acacia trees and riverine woodlands. Wildlife can be seen along the banks of the Mara River and visitors can view the annual spectacle of the half a million migrating wildebeest. Commonly spotted wildlife include: a multitude of plains game such as buffalo, zebra, gazelles, impala, giraffe as well as lion and leopard. Visitors can look forward to bird watching, hot air ballooning, game safaris and guided bush walks.

After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the Kogatende airstrip in order to take your scheduled flight to Keekorok airstrip. This is a cross border flight with 2 stops for immigration and customs in Tanzania and Kenya. Arrive and transfer to the camp. Enjoy a game drive this afternoon.

Masai Mara

The Masai Mara is Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife reserve, renowned for its vast, open plains teeming with animals and the dramatic scenes of the Great Migration. Every year, millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles cross the Mara River in search of fresh grazing, pursued by predators like lions, cheetahs, and crocodiles. Beyond the migration, the Mara offers exceptional year-round game viewing and is home to the Big Five, as well as vibrant Maasai culture. Its golden savannahs and iconic acacia trees provide the quintessential African safari experience.

Time permitting you will enjoy a morning game viewing activity followed by breakfast before being transferred to the airstrip in time for your flight.

Upon arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel.

Zanzibar

Zanzibar evokes exotic images of dhows--lateen sails set against a dawn-sky, whitewashed Arab houses and an azure sea, all warmed by a tropical breeze scented with the aroma of cloves and spices. The reality is satisfyingly similar and Zanzibar continues to live up to its reputation as a romantic tropical paradise. Known as the Spice Island because of its long-standing clove industry, this low-lying stretch of land continues to exert a powerful fascination.

Stone Town Zanzibar Half Day Tour

This morning you are transferred to Zanzibar where you embark on a half day tour of historic Stone Town.

Follow the trail of the sultans, slaves and explorers in the winding streets of Stone Town. Your guide will tell you about the events that shaped Zanzibar, leading you through the buildings where it all happened, such as the former Slave Market and Anglican Cathedral, the House of Wonders and the Sultans’ Palace Museum, the Old Arab Fort and Dispensary.

While tracing the steps of the past, the walking tour provides you with a window into modern life in Stone Town. Explore the markets, seafood and fish piled in the fish market, fresh loaves of bread in wicker baskets and the neat stacks of fruit and vegetables as traders sell their wares from their stalls. Children play in the streets in the residential areas, mamas sit out and gossip while the men play board games. An optional stop at The Zanzibar Coffee House provides a rest from the heat and hustle and bustle. A selection of drinks, local sweets & seasonal fruits act as the perfect pick me up, for you to continue your tour.

The City Tour is very flexible and can be adapted suit your interest and time frame, if you’re a shopaholic, culture vulture or history buff. If you want to hunt for antiques and souvenir shop, follow David Livingstone’s time in Zanzibar and walk the path of the slave trade, your guide can recommend and develop routes and itineraries that will optimize your time and get the most out of your trip.

You will be dropped at your hotel where the rest of the day is at leisure until you are taken to the airport for your late evening flight.

Evening transfer to the airport in time for your flight.