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6-Day Honeymoon Safari & Beach

6-Day Honeymoon Safari & Beach

Overview

Combine the thrill of the Serengeti with the soft white sands of Zanzibar in one perfectly balanced honeymoon. This six-day journey begins with three nights in the heart of the Serengeti, where private game drives deliver close encounters with Africa's most iconic wildlife and sunsets paint the sky in brilliant orange. Then, trade the bush for the beach as you fly to the spice island of Zanzibar. Spend two nights in a barefoot-luxury resort on the Indian Ocean, where turquoise waters, swaying palms, and candlelit seafood dinners complete your romantic African escape. Safari and island in one — the ultimate honeymoon duet.

Highlights

Thrilling Serengeti game drives with private guide
Romantic sundowners with champagne on the plains
Candlelit bush dinner under the Milky Way
Flight from the Serengeti to exotic Zanzibar
Barefoot beach luxury on the Indian Ocean
Sunset dhow cruise with chilled champagne

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Arusha to the Serengeti

Touch down at Arusha airport and receive a warm Tanzanian welcome with chilled juice and a fragrant floral lei. After a briefing, board your light aircraft for the flight to the Serengeti. Gaze down at the patchwork of rift valley escarpments, Maasai villages, and wildlife herds on the move. Land at the Seronera airstrip where your private guide greets you with a glass of sparkling wine and escorts you to Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge. Freshen up in your canvas-and-hardwood suite before a sunset game drive and a candlelit dinner for two on your private deck.

Accommodation

Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Luxury

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

Mid-Range: Into Wild Africa
Mid-Range

Into Wild Africa

Budget: Nyani Campsite
Budget

Nyani Campsite

Lunch, Dinner

Full-Day Serengeti Safari

After breakfast, set out for a full day exploring the vast Serengeti ecosystem. With your private guide and 4x4, follow lion prides, watch elephants gather at waterholes, and scan the horizon for cheetahs, giraffes, and zebras stretching across the plains. Break for a gourmet picnic lunch spread on a blanket in the shade of an acacia tree, complete with chilled wine and fresh tropical fruits. As the golden afternoon light deepens, stop at a scenic kopje for champagne sundowners. Return to camp for a romantic lantern-lit dinner under the stars.

Accommodation

Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Luxury

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

Mid-Range: Into Wild Africa
Mid-Range

Into Wild Africa

Budget: Nyani Campsite
Budget

Nyani Campsite

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning Safari & Fly to Zanzibar

Rise early for one last Serengeti sunrise — coffee in hand, the plains waking around you, a hot-air balloon drifting in the distance. Enjoy a final game drive before driving to the airstrip. Board your flight to Arusha, connect onward, and soar east across the Indian Ocean to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, your private driver transfers you to Zuri Zanzibar Hotel & Resort. The scent of frangipani fills the air. Check into your ocean-view villa, unwind by the infinity pool, and spend the evening with a candlelit seafood dinner on the beach at sunset.

Accommodation

Luxury: Zuri Zanzibar Hotel & Resort
Luxury

Zuri Zanzibar Hotel & Resort

Mid-Range: Upendo Beach Zanzibar
Mid-Range

Upendo Beach Zanzibar

Budget: Tembo House Hotel
Budget

Tembo House Hotel

Breakfast, Dinner

Zanzibar Beach Bliss

Wake without an alarm to the sound of gentle waves and birdsong. Spend the day exactly as you please — lounge on powdery white sand, snorkel in crystal-clear waters among tropical fish, or kayak along the shoreline together. The resort offers a couples spa treatment overlooking the ocean, a perfect midday indulgence. In the late afternoon, step aboard a traditional dhow for a sunset cruise. Sip chilled champagne, nibble on Zanzibari canapés, and watch the sun melt into the Indian Ocean. Return to shore for a private candlelit dinner on the beach arranged just for the two of you.

Accommodation

Luxury: Zuri Zanzibar Hotel & Resort
Luxury

Zuri Zanzibar Hotel & Resort

Mid-Range: Upendo Beach Zanzibar
Mid-Range

Upendo Beach Zanzibar

Budget: Tembo House Hotel
Budget

Tembo House Hotel

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Relaxation & Stone Town Stroll

After a lazy breakfast, your guide takes you to Stone Town — a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with winding alleys, carved wooden doors, fragrant spice markets, and centuries of Swahili, Arab, and European history. Walk hand in hand through the old town, visit the former slave market, and browse for keepsakes in the bazaar. Return to the resort for afternoon relaxation by the pool. As your final honeymoon evening descends, the resort arranges a special farewell dinner — a beautifully set table in a secluded garden alcove with candlelight, flowers, and a personal chef's tasting menu.

Accommodation

Luxury: Zuri Zanzibar Hotel & Resort
Luxury

Zuri Zanzibar Hotel & Resort

Mid-Range: Upendo Beach Zanzibar
Mid-Range

Upendo Beach Zanzibar

Budget: Tembo House Hotel
Budget

Tembo House Hotel

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Departure from Zanzibar

Savour a final tropical breakfast overlooking the ocean. Spend your last hours swimming, reading in a hammock, or simply soaking in the serenity of the island. Check out and transfer to Zanzibar airport for your onward flight — tanned, relaxed, and carrying the heart of Africa with you as you begin your married life together.

Included

  • All domestic flights: Arusha–Serengeti–Arusha–Zanzibar
  • 2 nights at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge in the Serengeti
  • 3 nights at Zuri Zanzibar Hotel & Resort on Zanzibar
  • Private safari vehicle and guide in the Serengeti
  • All national park entry fees in the Serengeti
  • Champagne sundowners and private bush dining
  • Sunset dhow cruise in Zanzibar with champagne
  • Airport transfers in Arusha and Zanzibar

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Tanzania entry visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Additional drinks beyond those specified
  • Spa treatments except where noted
  • Tips and personal expenses

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