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5-Day Luxury Bush & Beach Honeymoon

5-Day Luxury Bush & Beach Honeymoon

5 Days / 4 Nights

Overview

The ultimate short honeymoon for couples who crave both wild romance and barefoot luxury. Arrive in Arusha for a romantic first night before flying into the legendary Serengeti, tracking the Big Five on private game drives, dining in a lantern-lit bush clearing, and toasting the sunset with chilled champagne. Then, escape to Zanzibar for two nights of island indulgence — white sand, crystal water, and the intimate elegance of The Mora. A night in the bush, two on the beach, and a lifetime of memories in between. This is the honeymoon that has it all in one unforgettable long weekend.

Highlights

Safari in the Serengeti with champagne sundowners
Couples spa treatment with Serengeti views
Two nights at The Mora on Zanzibar
Sunset dhow cruise with sparkling wine
Candlelit seafood dinner on the Indian Ocean shore

Gallery

5-Day Luxury Bush & Beach Honeymoon — 1
5-Day Luxury Bush & Beach Honeymoon — 2
5-Day Luxury Bush & Beach Honeymoon — 3

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival in Arusha — Welcome to Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you'll be warmly greeted and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the hotel, enjoy a couple's spa treatment (optional), or explore the tranquil town. In the evening, your private safari guide will brief you about the adventure ahead. Dinner at your hotel as you settle in for your first night in Tanzania.

Accommodation

Gran Meliá Arusha - 1Gran Meliá Arusha - 2Gran Meliá Arusha - 3Gran Meliá Arusha - 4

Gran Meliá Arusha

luxury
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha - 1Four Points by Sheraton Arusha - 2Four Points by Sheraton Arusha - 3

Four Points by Sheraton Arusha

Mid-Range
Swahili Villa - 1Swahili Villa - 2Swahili Villa - 3

Swahili Villa

budget
Dinner

Day 2 — Fly to the Serengeti — Afternoon Game Drive & Bush Dinner — Meliá Serengeti Lodge

After breakfast at your Arusha hotel, board a light aircraft that whisks you over the Rift Valley to the Serengeti. Land at the airstrip and transfer directly to Meliá Serengeti Lodge, perched on the Mbalageti slopes, with a short game drive through the plains. Check into your hillside room — the infinity pool and panoramic views instantly transport you into the heart of the African bush. In the afternoon, head out on your first private game drive. Watch the sunset paint the sky in brilliant shades of orange and pink from a kopje viewpoint, champagne glasses in hand. As darkness falls, your guide drives you deep into the bush for a private dinner in a lantern-lit clearing — a table for two, a personal chef, a crackling fire, and the immense African sky. This is your unforgettable Serengeti welcome.

Accommodation

Meliá Serengeti Lodge - 1Meliá Serengeti Lodge - 2Meliá Serengeti Lodge - 3

Meliá Serengeti Lodge

luxury
Moyo Tented Lodge - 1Moyo Tented Lodge - 2Moyo Tented Lodge - 3Moyo Tented Lodge - 4Moyo Tented Lodge - 5

Moyo Tented Lodge

Mid-Range
Seronera Campsite - 1Seronera Campsite - 2Seronera Campsite - 3

Seronera Campsite

budget
Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 — Serengeti Morning & Fly to Zanzibar — The Mora

Savour one last Serengeti sunrise from your veranda. After a leisurely breakfast, take a final game drive through the park en route to the airstrip, storing away every glimpse of wildlife. Board your flight back to Arusha and connect onward to Zanzibar. By late afternoon, your toes are in the sand at The Mora. Your ocean-view villa features a private plunge pool, an outdoor shower, and uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean. A chilled bottle of wine and a platter of tropical fruits await. Spend the evening at the resort's beachfront restaurant, feet in the sand, dining by candlelight as the waves lap gently at the shore.

Accommodation

The Mora - 1The Mora - 2The Mora - 3

The Mora

luxury
Tembo House Hotel - 1Tembo House Hotel - 2Tembo House Hotel - 3

Tembo House Hotel

Mid-Range
Bellimena - 1Bellimena - 2Bellimena - 3

Bellimena

budget
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 — Zanzibar Bliss & Dhow Cruise — The Mora

No alarms, no game drive schedules — just you, the ocean, and paradise. Swim in the warm Indian Ocean, snorkel above coral reefs, or simply lounge beneath a palm with a cocktail in hand. In the afternoon, enjoy a couples spa treatment at The Mora's beachfront pavilion. As the day begins to soften, step aboard a traditional dhow for a sunset cruise. Sail along the coast, champagne flutes catching the golden light, as dolphins sometimes leap in the distance. Return to the resort where a private candlelit dinner for two is set up on the beach — a seafood extravaganza served with the sound of the sea.

Accommodation

The Mora - 1The Mora - 2The Mora - 3

The Mora

luxury
Tembo House Hotel - 1Tembo House Hotel - 2Tembo House Hotel - 3

Tembo House Hotel

Mid-Range
Bellimena - 1Bellimena - 2Bellimena - 3

Bellimena

budget
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 — Departure from Zanzibar

Your final morning in paradise. Enjoy a long breakfast on the beach, take one last swim, and breathe in the scent of frangipani and salt air. After check-out, your driver transfers you to Zanzibar airport for your onward journey. You leave Zanzibar sun-kissed, deeply relaxed, and filled with memories of lions at sunset, champagne under the stars, and gentle tides lapping at the shore — the perfect start to your life together.

Breakfast

Included

  • Return domestic flights: Arusha–Serengeti–Arusha–Zanzibar
  • 1 night Arusha hotel on arrival (bed & breakfast)
  • 1 night at Meliá Serengeti Lodge in the Serengeti
  • 2 nights at The Mora
  • Private safari vehicle and guide in the Serengeti
  • All Serengeti national park fees
  • Champagne sundowners and private bush dinner in the Serengeti
  • Sunset dhow cruise with champagne in Zanzibar
  • Couples spa treatment at The Mora

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Premium wines and imported spirits
  • Optional excursions from Zanzibar
  • Tips and personal shopping

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