9-Day Honeymoon Safari & Zanzibar Beach Vacation

Day 1: Under The Shade Safari Lodge, Arusha

Arusha Resting at the foot of Mount Meru, the sprawling city of Arusha is known as the safari capital of northern Tanzania. It serves as an excellent base from which to explore the remarkably scenic surrounding area which includes majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as the Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro National Parks. Arusha is a good spot to take a day or two off from the safari circuit as it features a temperate climate and lush surrounds. Visitors can look forward to exploring the wildlife-abundant Serengeti National Park; the magnificent Arusha National Park; and taking on the challenge of climbing Mount Meru, Africa’s fifth highest mountain.

Day Itinerary

After your arrival at the airport (Kilimanjaro International Airport/ Arusha Airport), your private driver guide will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation. There you'll have dinner and your overnight stay awaiting your safari departure the following day.

Overnight: Under The Shade Safari Lodge

Under The Shade Safari Lodge is located in a remote and pristine piece of land that retains most of its natural vegetation in a beautifully landscaped garden. Guests can choose from Standard Chalets and Family Chalets. The on-site restaurant serves a variety of meals and a selection of wines that can be enjoyed under the garden Gazebos or alfresco.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Included

Airport Transfer

Day 2: Lake Burunge Tented Camp, Lake Burunge

Lake Burunge Set within the ecologically important migratory corridor of Manyara and Tarangire, Lake Burunge-Manyara is one of three major lakes in Tanzania’s Manyara region that provide incredible game viewing opportunities. Lookout decks along the shore offer close-up encounters with the wild animals which come to drink or hunt, as well as with 300 bird species. Game drives, guided walks, canoeing, and cultural tours to the neighbouring Mbugwe and Maasai villages are just some of the activities visitors can look forward to. Neighbouring Tarangire National Park is another highlight of the area, only 30 kilometres away.

Day Itinerary

Early in the morning after breakfast, we will depart for Tarangire National Park. The park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it. This ‘river of warthogs’ is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. In some places, the vegetation is quite dense, including elephant grass, acacia woodlands and lush groundwater forest. The park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffes, bushbucks and hartebeests. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire National Park than anywhere else on the planet!

After lunch and an extensive game drive, we will head for our partner lodges near Tarangire for dinner and your overnight stay.

Overnight: Lake Burunge Tented Camp

Tarangire Permanent luxury tents. Located only 10 minutes from Tarangire National Park, Lake Burunge Tented Camp consists of 30 rooms  with en suite facilities. Among them 6 family tents, that consist in two interconnected rooms.

Nearest Airstrip: Tarangire/Manyara 1 hour and 20 minutes away.

Activities: Game drives in Tarangire National Park, guided nature walks and / or visit a boma (village) to interact with the local Mbuwge people and learn about their culture.

Basis

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Included

Game Drive

Day 3: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge, Karatu

Karatu Travellers heading for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater will pass through the town of Karatu in the green hills of Tanzania’s northern highlands. Presided over by the towering Ol Deani Volcano, this small, colourful town serves as a popular overnight stop for visitors exploring the area’s many game parks. The town offers a variety of activities including browsing the bustling marketplace, sampling beer at a local brewery, visiting a traditional homestead, or taking a guided walk through the Ngorongoro Forest in search of waterfalls and caves. Whether you are looking for cultural tours, hiking and biking opportunities, a chance to enjoy an authentic rural Tanzania experience, or simply a break between safari game drives, this underrated town has plenty to offer.

Day Itinerary

Early in the morning after breakfast, we will depart to Lake Manyara National Park which is an unspoilt paradise and is best known for its abundance of birds and tree-climbing lions. The dramatic western escarpment of the Rift Valley forms the park’s western border. To the east is the shallow, alkaline Lake Manyara. The lake covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons and is home to thousands of flamingos during the rains. The name Manyara comes from the Maasai word ‘emanyara’, a popular plant which is used to build the protective enclosure around a family homestead (boma). The park’s vegetation is diverse, ranging from savannah to evergreen forest. On your exploration of the park, you may see giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalo, elephants and if you are lucky; lions lounging in the trees. After lunch and an extensive game drive, we'll head for our partner lodges for dinner and your overnight stay.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge

Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge enjoys an idyllic location in the green Marera valley just before Karatu village. It serves as a wonderful base for travellers wishing to explore the famous Manyara National Park and interact with Maasai tribes. Desinged to be a haven of luxury and relaxation, the 14 rooms are in separate cottages overlooking the Marera Valley and Ngorongoro Forest. Each room has a fireplace with comfortable chairs, a desk with a tea and coffee station, mosquito nets and a spacious bathroom. During their stay, guests can enjoy delicious meals at the restaurant, relax and the spa and lounge around the swimming pool.

Basis

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Included

Game Drive

Day 4: Embalakai Camp, Seronera

Seronera The Seronera region, in the central Serengeti, is set directly on the Great Migration route and offers excellent viewing of this incredible annual phenomenon, when countless wildebeest flood the area and move across the plains. While migratory game populations fluctuate seasonally, Seronera is still a wildlife hotspot at other times of the year, sheltering the Big Five, among many other species. A number of small campsites provide accommodation and visitors can enjoy hot air balloon trips and walking safaris as well as guided game drives.

Day Itinerary

Early in the morning after breakfast, we depart for Ngorongoro Crater. When you first see Ngorongoro Crater, it looks like a forgotten world. You will have an opportunity to spot the endangered black rhino and large families of lions. The crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago. It is famous for both its geological delights and for being a natural reserve that is home to some of the densest large mammal populations in the whole of the African continent. The drive down into the crater is an adventure in itself and when you reach the crater floor, you'll quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and more than 500 bird species. The crater provides you with the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhino, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grass. Afterwards, have a packed lunch drive to the Serengeti National Park. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Embalakai Camp.

Overnight: Embalakai Camp

Embalakai is intimately set in the heart of the Serengeti, allowing guests to take a break from the crazy busy, fast-paced world out there. The greatest Luxury comes from being able to truly connect with nature, the heart of our very existence. Embalakai Camp offers the opportunity to hit the pause button on the regular daily grind giving guests the priceless gift of time, taking a moment to relax on the deck or by the campfire under the Serengeti dark velvet night sky, looking up at the millions of stars overhead in the pure unfiltered wilderness. There is no greater feeling than ‘letting go’ and embracing the beauty of present moment life, living on natures clock where time is determined by the sunrise and sunset, allowing the day's events in between to unfold in their own magical and furtive ways.

Basis

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5: Embalakai Camp, Seronera

Day Itinerary

Early morning after breakfast, you will proceed with your game drive inside the Serengeti National Park looking for the big cats and all that this park has to offer. Serengeti National Park is undoubtedly the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world, unequalled for its natural beauty and scientific value, it has the greatest concentration of plains game in Africa. It is the migration for which Serengeti is perhaps most famous. Over a million wildebeest and about 200,000 zebras flow south from the northern hills to the southern plains for the short rains every October and November, and then swirl west and north after the long rains in April, May and June. So strong is the ancient instinct to move that no drought, gorge or crocodile-infested river can hold them back. Serengeti is truly home to the legendary great wildebeest migration. Late in the afternoon, drive to your accommodation for dinner and your overnight stay.

Basis

Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Included

Full Day Game Drive

Day 6:The Z Hotel, Nungwi

Nungwi Once little more than a ramshackle fishing village, Nungwi has been transformed into one of Unguja island’s busiest beach destinations and its second most populated village after its capital, Stone Town. Situated at the island's northernmost tip, Nungwi is blessed with some of Zanzibar’s most idyllic swimming beaches as the water surrounding this section of the island is fairly deep and mostly unaffected by the change of tides. The village is also renowned as a party hotspot with plenty of boisterous nightlife and a thriving social scene hosted by the village’s slew of hotels, bars, shops and restaurants. Spend your days lazing on the spectacular beaches, floating in the idyllic turquoise waters or indulging in a massage. Then, as the sun sets, join the revellers as the town comes alive, cocktails flow freely and the beach bonfires begin to blaze. Daily itineraries tend to be gloriously simple: sunbathe, swim, party, repeat!

Day Itinerary

After breakfast, you will head straight to the airstrip and depart to Zanzibar Airport ZNZ and through (Stone Town), whereby your flight can be arranged at an extra cost before travelling to the northern coast of Zanzibar known as Nungwi. It has the kind of white coral sand that seems to glow even after nightfall. For its entire bustle, it can still feel secluded. Nungwi’s expansive coastline is wide open for swimming and snorkelling in some of Africa’s most pristine, reef-rich waters. It’s one of the rare Zanzibari beaches untroubled by severe undulations of high and low tides, making it perfect for all-day water activities.

There are plenty of activities on offer—walking tours, sunset cruises, diving excursions and parasailing to name a few—but all it really takes is a sunset sighting of traditional dhow boats bobbing in the sea to be captured by this enchanting African beach. You will spend 3 nights in this incredible place.

Overnight: The Z Hotel

The Z Hotel enjoys a privileged location set in a tropical garden within steps of the white powder of Nungwi’s award-winning beach and the temperate Indian Ocean. The guest rooms and suites are bright, modern and beautifully decorated, equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TVs, minibars, tea/coffee facilities, iPod docks, hairdryers and private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy dining at the on-site restaurants serving delectable contemporary African-European and Asian dishes or relax with a signature cocktail while enjoying the view. Additional amenities and services include direct beach access, a swimming pool, comfortable sitting areas, open-air yoga, a spa, a gym, live music and a reception. 

Basis

Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Included

Domestic flight

Day 7:The Z Hotel, Nungwi

Day Itinerary

Relax at leisure

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Day 8: The Z Hotel, Nungwi

Day Itinerary

Relax at leisure

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Day 9:End of Itinerary

Day Itinerary

After breakfast and a bit of relaxation at the hotel in Zanzibar, you will be transferred straight to the airport or ferry. This will mark the end of your epic adventure.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Included

Domestic flight

Included

• Park fees(For non-residents)
• All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
• All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
• All flights during the tour
• All Taxes/VAT
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

• International flights(From/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
• Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
• Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)