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Tarangire · Ngorongoro · Serengeti · Zanzibar

The 10-Day Bush, Stars & Spice Honeymoon Escape

Five days of private big-cat tracking, then a direct flight to a Zanzibar beach resort with private plunge pools and dhow sunsets.

9Nights
7Camps
—From Price, Per Person
Destinations: Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Zanzibar
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The Trip

Overview

The 10-Day Bush, Stars & Spice Honeymoon Escape is the ultimate Tanzanian honeymoon itinerary. Combining the raw adrenaline of Serengeti big cat game drives with the barefoot luxury of Zanzibar's tropical palm-fringed beaches, this tour offers the ideal balance of wilderness adventure and beach relaxation.

After five days of game drives in private 4x4 vehicles, couples fly directly from the Serengeti savannah to Zanzibar Island. Stay in luxury beach resorts featuring private plunge pools, direct ocean views, and overwater dining platforms.

Every detail is curated for romance—from private dhow boat cruises at sunset to couples' spa treatments and intimate seafood dinners on white sand beaches.

Trip Summary: 9 nights split between high-end safari camps (Serengeti Acacia Luxury Camp, Ngorongoro Serena Lodge) and a 5-star Zanzibar oceanfront resort (The Z Hotel or Baraza Resort & Spa). Complete bush and beach indulgence.

HONEYMOON EXCLUSIVES: All packages include romantic perks: private candlelit bush dinners, complimentary chilled sparkling wine upon arrival, private 4x4 game drives, and romantic turndown services in every luxury suite.
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Accommodation

Summary

DaysCampExperiences
Day 1 Arrival in Arusha & Highland Retreat Arusha, Tanzania —
Day 2 Tarangire Baobab Safari & Private Picnic Tarangire National Park —
Day 3 Ngorongoro Crater Floor Private Tour Ngorongoro Crater —
Days 4–5 Central Serengeti Big Cat Tracking & Bush Sundowner Central Serengeti —
Day 6 Direct Bush Flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar Island Zanzibar —
Days 7–9 Zanzibar Romantic Beach Bliss & Dhow Cruise Zanzibar —
Day 10 Farewell Zanzibar & International Departure Zanzibar —
Wildlife & Activities

Highlights

  • Direct flight from Serengeti bush airstrip straight to tropical Zanzibar.
  • Private sunset dhow sailing cruise along the Kendwa coastline with seafood tapas.
  • Couples' aromatherapy massage overlooking the turquoise Indian Ocean.
  • Private candlelit dinner on the beach with live acoustic Swahili music.
Route Overview

Where You'll Go

Day by Day

Your Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha & Highland Retreat

Arusha, Tanzania
Land at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) where your private driver transfers you to a quiet garden lodge near Arusha. Unwind from international travel with a private poolside lunch and evening wine tasting.

Meet your guide for a brief overview of your upcoming safari journey, ensuring all your preferences and dietary requests are perfectly aligned.
Day 2

Tarangire Baobab Safari & Private Picnic

Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire National Park for a day of big game tracking. Spot elephant matriarchs with calves, lions, and giraffes framing the iconic baobab landscape.

Enjoy a private, hot cooked lunch served at a quiet viewpoint inside the park before transferring to Karatu for dinner in your highland cottage.
Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater Floor Private Tour

Ngorongoro Crater
Descend early onto the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a 6-hour Big Five game drive. Track lions, black rhinos, and hippos before enjoying a private picnic setup near the hippo pool.

In the afternoon, ascend the crater rim and check into your rim-side lodge, enjoying panoramic views over the world's largest unflooded caldera.
Days 4–5

Central Serengeti Big Cat Tracking & Bush Sundowner

Central Serengeti
Drive onto the vast Serengeti plains for two days of big cat tracking. Explore Seronera's acacia groves and granite kopjes in search of leopards, cheetahs, and lion prides.

On Day 5, enjoy a private bush sundowner complete with fine wines, local cheeses, and a campfire set up under the starlit sky.
Day 6

Direct Bush Flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar Island

Zanzibar
Board a direct flight from Seronera Airstrip straight to Zanzibar (ZNZ). Upon landing, a private driver transfers you to your 5-star beachfront resort in Nungwi or Kendwa.

Check into your oceanfront suite featuring a private plunge pool, and spend the afternoon strolling along powder-white beaches.
Days 7–9

Zanzibar Romantic Beach Bliss & Dhow Cruise

Zanzibar
Spend three full days in tropical luxury. Included romantic activities: a private sunset dhow sailing cruise, couples' ocean-side massage, and a guided Spice Farm tour with fresh tropical fruit tasting.

Enjoy candlelit seafood dinners served directly on the sand with the sound of gentle waves in the background.
Day 10

Farewell Zanzibar & International Departure

Zanzibar
Enjoy a final tropical breakfast on your private terrace before your driver transfers you to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) for your flight home.
What to Expect

Includes & Excludes

Includes

  • Direct bush flight (Serengeti to Zanzibar)
  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser on safari
  • Executive transfers in Zanzibar
  • All national park and crater fees
  • Full-board safari stay & half-board beach resort stay
  • Private sunset dhow cruise
  • Couples' spa treatment
  • Romantic beach dinners
  • All transfers

Excludes

  • International airfare
  • Tanzanian visas
  • Motorized water sports
  • Tips for guides and resort staff
  • Premium imported spirits
  • Personal laundry
Investment

Pricing by Pax Size

Group / Pax Size Starting Price Per Person Main Season Price Per Person Total Package Cost
2 Pax (Honeymoon Couple) $5,250 $6,150 $10,500 – $12,300
3 Pax (Private Small Group) $4,580 $5,350 $13,740 – $16,050
4 Pax (Double Date Honeymoon) $4,120 $4,820 $16,480 – $19,280
5 Pax (Private Group) $3,790 $4,420 $18,950 – $22,100
6 Pax (Private Group) $3,520 $4,110 $21,120 – $24,660

Price is per person, sharing, and includes every romantic perk listed under Inclusions below.

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9Nights
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