Tanzania, Kenya & Zanzibar Honeymoon Safari

Tanzania, Kenya & Zanzibar Honeymoon Safari

Tanzania game reserves have some of the largest concentrations of wildlife on the African continent. The wide open plains of the Serengeti are home to over 2 million wildebeest and zebra migrating annually along ancient animal paths, constantly pursued by a host of predators. Throughout this diverse region animals in their countless millions roam freely through the vast expanses of land dedicated to conservation. With names like Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro this is where safaris were born. The fascinating Maasai people have roamed these plains for years living in complete harmony with the wildlife.
Finish your safari relaxing on the Zanzibar coast.

Quick Summary



Itinerary Detail

Day 1: Arusha

Arusha, Tanzania
Arusha, Tanzania
Arusha, Tanzania
Daily Summary
  • Transfer: Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to your lodge
  • Accommodation: Gran Melia Arusha
  • Meals: D

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

Arusha, Tanzania

Arusha is the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Situated below Mount Meru on the eastern edge of the eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley, it has a mild climate and is close to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Kilimanjaro as well as having its own Arusha National Park.

Day 2: Arusha

Free Day in Arusha
Daily Summary

Free Day in Arusha

Day at leisure in Arusha

Day 3: Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Daily Summary
  • Transfer: Road transfer Arusha to Tarangire National Park
  • Accommodation: Lemala Mpingo Ridge
  • Meals: B, L, D

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.


Day 4: Tarangire National Park

On safari in Tarangire National Park
On safari in Tarangire National Park
On safari in Tarangire National Park
Daily Summary

On safari in Tarangire National Park

Join your experienced, professional guide as you explore further into Tarangire, the sixth largest national park in Tanzania. The park is famous for its huge number of elephants, baobab trees and tree climbing lions. Visitors to the park can expect to see any number of resident zebra and wildebeest in addition to the less common animals. Other common animals include waterbuck, giraffe, and olive baboons. Home to more than 550 species, the park is a haven for bird enthusiasts who can expect to see dozens of species even in the dry season. The swamps are the focus of the largest selection of breeding birds anywhere in the world. Yellow-collared Lovebirds are a common bird sighting in the trees along the Tarangire River.

Day 5: Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater

Manyara National Park
Manyara National Park
Manyara National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Daily Summary
  • Transfer: Road transfer Tarangire National Park to Ngorongoro Crater with stop at Manyara en route
  • Accommodation: Gibbs Farm
  • Meals: B, L, D

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.


Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater
Daily Summary

On safari in the Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast drive into the Crater for a full day safari with a boxed lunch.

The largest unbroken caldera in the world, Ngorongoro Crater was formed nearly 2.5 million years ago. The 100 square mile crater floor contains one of the highest concentrations of predators in Africa who are drawn by the large herds of prey animals. Although the crater is dominated by lions and hyenas, the elusive serval cat can also be found prowling the marshes for water birds while cheetah are often seen pursuing small antelope. The crater floor is also one of the last habitats of the endangered black rhino. Bird life is prolific with regular visits by large flocks of migratory birds including flamingos, white storks and yellow wagtails.

Day 7: Northern Serengeti

Northern Serengeti National Park
Northern Serengeti National Park
Northern Serengeti National Park
Daily Summary
  • Transfer: Transfer from Ngorongoro to Manyara Airstrip
  • Domestic Flights: Light Aircraft Flight Manyara to Serengeti National Park
  • Accommodation: Lemala Mara/Ndutu Camp
  • Meals: B, L, D
Light Aircraft Flight Manyara to Serengeti National Park
Flight Manyara to Serengeti. Aircraft may make stops en route.
Auric Air: Manyara - Kogatende ETD 11h10 ETA 12h35

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.


Days 8 - 9: Northern Serengeti

On safari in the Serengeti National Park
On safari in the Serengeti National Park
On safari in the Serengeti National Park
Daily Summary

On safari in the Serengeti National Park

You spend your time on safari in the Serengeti.
As large as the state of Connecticut, the Serengeti is most famous for its seasonal migration of wildlife that traverse the length of the Serengeti in search of fresh grazing, closely followed by a host of predators including lion, cheetah, leopard and hyena - literally "a moving feast." This mass concentration of wildlife and the ensuing interaction between predator and prey creates a spectacle unrivaled in the natural world.

Day 10: Masai Mara

Masai Mara
Masai Mara
Masai Mara
Daily Summary
  • Transfer: Transfer Serengeti to Masai Mara
  • Domestic Flights: Flight Serengeti to Masai Mara
  • Accommodation: Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
  • Meals: B, L, D
Flight Serengeti to Masai Mara
Regional Air: Kogatende - Tarime ETD 09h00 ETA 10h25
Regional Air & Air Kenya: Tarime - Migori ETD 10h40 ETA 11h40
Air Kenya: Migori - Kichwa ETD 12h05 ETA 12h25

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

An extension of the vast Serengeti, the Masai Mara has immense concentrations of game including its famous black-maned lions. The ancient and often tragic phenomenon of more than a million wildebeest and zebra crossing the wild Mara River in their flight towards the northern Mara grasslands between July and September is an intensely dramatic sight. Throughout the year, a great variety of resident wildlife makes the Masai Mara Kenya’s prime game viewing area.


Day 11: Masai Mara

Time on Safari in the Masai Mara
Time on Safari in the Masai Mara
Time on Safari in the Masai Mara
Daily Summary

Time on Safari in the Masai Mara

Masai Mara is situated in south-west Kenya and is one of Africa’s Greatest Wildlife Reserves. Together with the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania it forms Africa’s most diverse, incredible and most spectacular eco-systems and possibly the world’s top safari big game viewing eco-system. Your time is spent on safari in this magical Reserve. Activities will be scheduled by your lodge during your stay.

Day 12: Zanzibar

Zanzibar
Zanzibar
Zanzibar
Daily Summary
  • Transfer: Transfer camp to airstrip
  • Domestic Flights: Flight Masai Mara to Nairobi
  • International Flights: Flight Nairobi to Zanzibar
  • Transfer: Transfer Airport to Hotel
  • Accommodation: Nungwi Dreams
  • Meals: B, D
Flight Masai Mara to Nairobi
Scheduled flight Masai Mara to Nairobi.
Safarilink: Kichwa - Nbo Wilson ETD 11h00 ETA 12h20
Flight Nairobi to Zanzibar
Scheduled flight Nairobi to Zanzibar
Safarilink: Nbo Wilson - ZNZ ETD 14h00 ETA 15h30 (Min 4 pax)

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.


Days 13 - 15: Zanzibar

Time spent relaxing on Zanzibar
Time spent relaxing on Zanzibar
Time spent relaxing on Zanzibar
Daily Summary

Time spent relaxing on Zanzibar

Your time is spent at leisure enjoying your lodge and the beach. You may schedule included and optional activities directly with the lodge.

Day 16: Zanzibar/Depart

Zanzibar/Depart
Zanzibar/Depart
Zanzibar/Depart
Daily Summary
  • Tour: Stone Town Zanzibar Half Day Tour
  • Transfer: Transfer Hotel to Airport
  • Accommodation: Kisawa House Zanzibar
  • Meals: B

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.

Accommodation

Gran Melia Arusha
Gran Melia Arusha

Gran Melia Arusha

An oasis within Arusha set out on 18 acres of beautiful landscaped coffee and tea plantations. Pure tranquility with spectacular views of Mount Meru. Gran Meliá Arusha offers a unique experience combining the most exciting once-in-a-lifetime safari destination with state-of-the-art conference facilities.

Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Lemala Mpingo Ridge

Lemala Mpingo Ridge

Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge is perfectly perched on top of an escarpment with sweeping views over the Tarangire River. Between about June and October, this perennial waterway attracts the huge numbers of buffalo, giraffe and elephant that thrive in Tarangire National Park. Most visitors to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit are usually on their way to the popular Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, thus very few discover the rewarding safari experience that Tarangire has to offer. The park is best known for its big herds of elephant, tree-climbing lions, and the unusual long-necked gerenuk (also known as the giraffe gazelle). With about 550 bird species, it is a superb bird-watching destination and the best place in northern Tanzania to see majestic baobabs – Africa’s unique 'upside down tree'. Guests at Mpingo Ridge Lodge are privy to guided morning walks in Tarangire’s soul-stirring wilderness, as well as thrilling night game drives. The area is densely vegetated and mostly covered in open woodland with thick forest along the Tarangire River, the ideal environment for leopard.

Gibbs Farm
Gibbs Farm
Gibbs Farm
Gibbs Farm

Gibbs Farm

Gibb's Farm lies at the heart of Africa's Great Rift Valley in a tranquil spot in the Ngorongoro Highlands, just 5km from the village of Karatu in Tanzania. It’s the perfect place to explore beautiful scenery, go on guided walks to nearby waterfalls or take part in a bird-watching trip, or take a drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area which hosts one of the largest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Each of the 20 cottages at Gibb’s Farm features rich wooden floors and classic interiors adorned with artwork, a wraparound fireplace which warms the bathroom and living area, and wraparound windows combine to create cozy accomodations with panoramic views of the gardens and Ngorongoro Forest Reserve. Enjoy watching a daily coffee bean roasting session which takes place on the patio; along with buffet-style breakfasts and lunch, and set 4-course meal dinners.

Lemala Mara/Ndutu Camp

Lemala Mara/Ndutu Camp

Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp

Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp

Sprawled along the Saparingo River on the edge of the Oloololo escarpment, where riverine forest meets the sweeping plains in the seasonal path of the awe-inspiring Great Migration, the camp provides an authentic dose of African wildlife, delivered with legendary Kenyan hospitality. Set on a private concession, with abundant iconic wildlife and panoramic Masai Mara views, Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp dazzles with its contemporary safari feel.

With timeless interiors that are simple yet sophisticated and stylish, the Camp enhances guests’ sense of privacy and enjoyment. 12 Classic tents, 20 Superior tents and eight Superior View tents, are laid out in immaculate grounds, with leisurely groups of warthog feeding right outside the tent doors. Maasai-inspired interiors firmly entrench &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp as the unrivalled luxury tented camp of its size in the greater Mara. Massive windows in the spacious guest areas invite the Mara inside and incorporate split-level spaces where guests can relax and unwind.

Pick and choose delicious ingredients from the organic garden and enjoy convivial conversations in the inviting interactive kitchen. Treat yourself to holistic healing in the massage tent, indulge in a rejuvenating treatment or browse the Safari Shop, offering the finest Kenyan handicrafts. The rim-flow swimming pool, literally on the edge of the Mara, boasts one of the world’s most extraordinary views.

Nungwi Dreams

Nungwi Dreams

Nungwi Dreams by Mantis is a luxury resort-style boutique hotel situated on the northern tip of Nungwi, the highest-rated and most pristine beach on the island of Zanzibar. Located away from the hustle and bustle of the Nungwi and Kendwa areas, Nungwi Dreams offers a secluded and luxurious hideaway, with direct access to the beach and stunning views of the island. Enjoy the Zanzibarian sunshine, and take a dip in our magnificent infinity swimming pool with endless views of the Indian Ocean. Indulge in freshly prepared seafood platters and exotic dishes, with a cocktail in hand. Marvel at sunsets while taking leisurely strolls along pristine white-sand beaches, directly accessed from the hotel. Created to give guests a base from which to explore the many gems of Zanzibar, Nungwi Dreams offers barefoot luxury in a setting unlike any other in Zanzibar. Experience and savor the essence of Zanzibar. We look forward to welcoming you home!

Kisawa House Zanzibar

Kisawa House Zanzibar

A luxurious hotel in Stone Town, Kisiwa House is noted for its blend of boutique sophistication and gracious Swahili hospitality. In the hustle and bustle of the legendary historical Stone Town, Kisiwa House is superbly located on a quiet street in the heart of Stone Town, a UNESCO world heritage site within easy walking distance to significant landmarks, museums, antique shops and restaurants. Our hotel provides every modern convenience to our guests. Promising an unforgettable experience of professional service, comfort and unmatched elegance within a decidedly romantic and enchanting Swahili feel through out our 9 rooms and suites

Details

Details

Price Includes

Gran Melia Arusha
DELUXE CITI VIEW ROOM
Includes: Breakfast.
Excludes: lunch, dinner, all drinks, all items not mentioned above, gratuities and items of personal use.

Lemala Mpingo
SUITE
Full board includes: all meals, house wines and spirits, local beers, soft drinks, juices, water, laundry and wi-fi.
Full Board excludes: Airstrip transfers, champagne, premium brand spirits and wines, flying doctors/medical evacuation, insurance, flights and taxes, gratuities, tips, items of a personal nature.

Gibbs Farm
FARM COTTAGE
Full Board Includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, farm and cultural activities. Drinks supplement (includes non-alcoholic beverages, standard spirits, local beers and house wines
Full board Excludes: other items of personal nature and Premium drinks.

Lemala Mara
LUXURY TENT
GP Inclusions: all meals, shared game drives unlimited mileage, combination of 2 game drives a day or 1 full day, house wines and spirits, local beers, soft drinks, juices, water, laundry, return airstrip transfers nearest named airstrip and wi-fi.
Exclusions: champagne, premium brand spirits and wines, flying doctors/medical evacuation, insurance, flights and taxes, gratuities, tips, items of a personal nature.


Kichwa Tembo
SUPERIOR VIEW TENT
Includes: Accommodation, three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirit and beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on game drives, two safari activities per day, laundry, emergency medical evacuation insurance and transfers to and from the lodge airstrip.
Excludes: Telephone calls, Safari shop purchases, gratuities, all items of a personal nature, champagne, cognac, fine wines, premium brand spirits, cigars, other items of personal nature.


Nungwi Dreams
STANDARD ROOM
Includes: Breakfast and dinner.
Excludes: Premium drinks and other items of personal nature.

The quote Includes:
• Meals, park fees, transfers, accommodation, activities indicated in the attached quote.
• PRIVATE Game drives during the safari in 1x 7-seater close safari vehicle from Arusha to Ngorongoro.
• SHARED Game drives during the safari in 1x 7-seater open safari vehicle in Northern Serengeti and Masai Mara.
• Scheduled flights.
• Activities mentioned as included.
• Fly in doctor.

Price Excludes

The quote does not Include
• International flights.
• Optional activities.
• Visas, vaccinations, certificates, insurance, Covid test fee, ZNZ Infrastructure tax, etc.
• Any other service that has not been mentioned in the attached quote.

Why Maxim Tours?

Why Maxim Tours?

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Experience Matters

Since 1993 Maxim Tours’ passion for exotic destinations has made us a highly sought after Boutique Tour Operator for discerning travelers. After three decades we continue to exceed our clients' expectations. Our approach over these many years is simple; offer the very best service and travel experience at the most competitive prices while balancing the importance of sustainable tourism with a high quality travel product.

Premier Guides 

Maxim Tours' guides have a reputation for being the best in the business. Experts in their fields, friendly and interesting,  a good guide will bring the most out of every excursion while creating lifelong memories.  

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At no time during your adventure will you be alone. Our local partners are available 24/7 in the event you need any assistance while traveling. We will monitor your progress and take care of any unexpected developments so that your trip continues unhindered.

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