Tarangire National Park · Ngorongoro Crater · Serengeti · Zanzibar
Bush-to-Beach Honeymoon with Nungwi
Five days of game viewing, then four unhurried nights on Zanzibar's northern tip.
- Duration
- 9 days
- Destinations
- Tarangire National Park · Ngorongoro Crater · Serengeti · Zanzibar
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Dec
- Group size
- 1 to 6 guests
- From
- $3,947 per person
Overview
Five days of game viewing, then four unhurried nights on Zanzibar's northern tip.
A honeymoon should have room to breathe. This one gives you five days among Tanzania's best wildlife and four nights on Nungwi's white sand, with nothing scheduled that you did not choose.
The bush half takes in Tarangire's elephant herds and baobab woodland, two days in the Central Serengeti, where lions and leopards are regularly seen, and a day with your guide on the floor of Ngorongoro Crater, which carries UNESCO World Heritage status. Then a flight swaps the safari vehicle for the shore at the northern tip of Zanzibar.
On the island, the days are open: dive, drift out on a sunset dhow, wander Stone Town, or do nothing. Two accommodation levels are offered, both selected to keep the pace slow and the nights comfortable.
- Tarangire's elephants and baobabs
- Two full days in Central Serengeti predator country
- A guided descent into Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Four nights on Nungwi Beach at the end of the trip
- Two lodge levels chosen for a relaxed honeymoon pace
Best forHoneymoonersCouplesSmall groups celebrating together
Wildlife radar
What you can expect to see
June to October gives the most dependable game viewing and the calmest weather on Zanzibar. December to February is a strong alternative, with fewer visitors and excellent conditions on the beach.
- African ElephantHigh
- LionGuaranteed
- Black RhinoHigh
- LeopardRare
- African BuffaloHigh
The difference
A romantic trip, paced for two
The safari days are active but compact, and the stays are arranged to limit packing and long transfers. Karatu serves as base for the first and fourth nights, so you return to the same bed after the crater.
Once you reach the coast, the schedule opens up. Nothing is booked for you on the beach days, so the plan can follow your mood.
Along the way
Highlights of the trip
Tarangire
Elephant herds moving beneath ancient baobabs.
Central Serengeti
The Seronera Valley's resident prides make this one of Africa's most dependable places to see lion in any month.
Ngorongoro Crater
Black rhino, rare elsewhere in Tanzania, can be found here during a single outing.
Nungwi, Zanzibar
White sand and clear water at the island's northern tip, with diving, dhow cruises and Stone Town within reach.
On the map
Your route
Follow the trip from the first night to the last, by road and by air.
- Start · Day 1Arusha
- Day 1KaratuDrive from Arusha
- Day 2-3Central SerengetiDrive from Karatu
- Day 4KaratuDrive from Central Serengeti
- Day 5ArushaDrive from Karatu
- Day 5-8Nungwi, ZanzibarFlight from Arusha
- End · Day 9ZanzibarDrive from Nungwi, Zanzibar
Day by day
Your itinerary
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire, then Karatu
Tarangire National Park and Karatu
You are collected from your Arusha hotel for a full day of guided game driving in Tarangire, following elephant herds beneath ancient baobabs. In the evening you continue to Karatu for the night.
- Summit
- Gibb's Farm
- Meals
- Full Board
Day 2
Karatu to the Central Serengeti
Central Serengeti
Drive through the Ngorongoro forest, pausing at the crater viewpoint, then continue to the Central Serengeti for an afternoon of guided game drives.
- Summit
- Siringiti Serengeti Camp
- Meals
- Full Board
Day 3
A Whole Day on the Plains
Central Serengeti
Spend today among the open plains of the Central Serengeti, one of Tanzania's most consistent areas for lion, leopard and cheetah.
Lion prides live in the Seronera Valley year-round, so you do not need to time the migration to see big cats here.
- Summit
- Siringiti Serengeti Camp
- Meals
- Full Board
Day 4
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater and Karatu
Today your guide takes you down onto the floor of Ngorongoro Crater, where all of the Big Five roam within a UNESCO-listed caldera. Come evening, you drive back up to Karatu to sleep.
The crater is one of very few places in Tanzania where black rhino are routinely seen during a single drive.
- Summit
- Gibb's Farm
- Meals
- Full Board
Day 5
Karatu to Zanzibar
Karatu and Nungwi, Zanzibar
Take a slow morning at the lodge, with a coffee estate walk if you fancy it, then an early lunch and a private transfer to Zanzibar. A local guide meets you on arrival and takes you to Nungwi Beach.
- Summit
- Kilindi Zanzibar
- Meals
- Breakfast & Lunch
Day 6
First Beach Day
Nungwi, Zanzibar
The first of three open days on Zanzibar's white sand. Dive, take a sunset dhow cruise, visit Stone Town, or just lie on the beach.
- Summit
- Kilindi Zanzibar
- Meals
- Meals as set by your lodge level, confirmed in your quote
Day 7
Free Day by the Sea
Nungwi, Zanzibar
A complete day to yourselves: diving, snorkelling, or nothing at all.
- Summit
- Kilindi Zanzibar
- Meals
- Meals as set by your lodge level, confirmed in your quote
Day 8
Last Full Day
Nungwi, Zanzibar
This is your last whole day on the island, and many couples spend its final hours on a dhow at sunset.
- Summit
- Kilindi Zanzibar
- Meals
- Meals as set by your lodge level, confirmed in your quote
Day 9
Departure
Zanzibar
Your private car runs you to Abeid Karume International Airport in Zanzibar, ready to catch the flight home or onward.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Gallery
Along the route
Photo credits: Jang Woo Lee, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Where you stay
Choose your style of stay
Price per person
Choose a level of stay and see what each person pays for your group size.
| Travelling together | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $6,023 |
| 2 travellers | $4,670 |
| 3 travellers | $4,156 |
| 4 travellers | $4,152 |
| 5 travellers | $3,947 |
| 6 travellers | $3,979 |
- Prices are in US dollars, per person sharing a double or twin room. Vehicle and guide costs are shared, so the price per person changes with group size and does not always fall in a straight line.
- These rates are indicative. We confirm the exact price for your dates and group in your personal quote.
- Park fees are set by the authorities and can change, so the quote you accept is the price that applies.
What's included
- All park entry and conservation area fees
- Game drives in a private 4x4
- A professional guide for the safari section
- Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
- Meals as specified
- Accommodation as listed
- Airport and inter-lodge transfers
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Optional activities such as diving, Stone Town tours and spa treatments
- Personal items, laundry and phone charges
Good to know
- Rates are quoted per person sharing a double or twin room; single supplements are available on request.
- Fees for parks and conservation areas come from the government, which may revise them without warning.
- Final costs for the internal flight and the lodges are fixed when you book.
- Your deposit confirms the booking and the balance is due before you travel. The amounts and dates are set out in your personal quote and invoice.
Questions
Good to know
The journey is designed for two, yet a family or a few friends marking an occasion together can join, up to a total of six.
The route and guiding are the same. The first level uses comfortable, well-placed lodges, while the third upgrades every stop to some of the most admired properties in Tanzania and Zanzibar, such as Gibb's Farm and Kilindi Zanzibar.
Many of our partner lodges offer honeymoon touches such as sparkling wine, flowers or a private dinner on request. Tell us when you book and we will build them in.
No. Game drives, the flight to Zanzibar and the beach stay are all arranged and guided, which makes this a good first big trip.
June to October offers the most reliable wildlife and calm weather on Zanzibar. December to February is a good alternative with fewer people and fine beach conditions.
Following five busy days of safari, most couples feel the length suits them. Should you crave more time on the sand, we can easily extend the stay by a night or two.
Bush-to-Beach Honeymoon with Nungwi
Tell us your dates and group size and we will confirm availability and a personal quote.