9 Days African Honeymoon Safari and Zanzibar

Code: EMT-9Lodge
9 DAYS - 8 NIGHTS

Description

Celebrate your honeymoon with an unforgettable journey combining the romance of a Tanzania safari with the tropical beauty of a Zanzibar beach holiday. This 9-day itinerary takes you through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations—Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park—before ending with a relaxing escape to Zanzibar.

Experience thrilling game drives across the endless Serengeti plains, explore the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and discover Tarangire’s spectacular landscapes and famous elephant herds. Along the way, enjoy exceptional opportunities to see Africa’s Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos, together with giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, hippos, and abundant birdlife.

Depending on the time of year, your Tanzanian safari may also offer the opportunity to witness the incredible Great Wildebeest Migration, one of Africa’s most remarkable natural spectacles.

After your safari, fly to Zanzibar and transition from thrilling wildlife encounters to peaceful days on the island’s beautiful beaches. Enjoy time to relax, celebrate your new marriage, and experience Zanzibar’s tropical charm.

Perfect for couples seeking romance, adventure, wildlife, and relaxation, this African honeymoon safari and Zanzibar beach holiday offers an unforgettable introduction to Tanzania.

This best Tanzania safari can start from JRO or Arusha.

Trip Type: All of our safaris in Tanzania are private, ensuring that you will get the most out of your experience in Tanzania.

Best time to visit: year-round

If you have more time, consider pairing this Tanzania honeymoon safari with an exhilarating climbing Kilimanjaro tour

9-Day Tanzania Honeymoon Safari Price

Please inquire for our most up-to-date prices

Optional Safari Activities

  1. Maasai Village Visit ($50 per vehicle)
  2. Balloon Safari Tours ($600 per person)

9-Day Honeymoon Safari in Includes

✅ Pick up & drop off at Arusha town (any hotel)
✅ Game viewing in 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof on exclusive basis
✅ Park fees and conservation fees as per itinerary
✅ Professional English-speaking safari guide
✅ Accommodation in mid-range safari lodges or tented camps
✅ Meals as specified in the itinerary
✅ Drinking water, Soft drinks, Beer, and wine in Jeep
✅ Binoculars
✅ 18% VAT on park fees and game drives for safari.

9-Day Tanzania Safari Excludes

❌ International and domestic flights
❌ Tanzania visa fees
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, souvenirs, etc.)
❌ Tips and gratuities for the guide and lodge staff
❌ Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
❌ Soft drinks or alcoholic beverages at accommodations
❌ Airport transfers (unless stated otherwise)

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a representative from Ernest Magic Tours & Safaris and transferred to your comfortable accommodation in Arusha.

Take the rest of the day to relax and settle in after your journey. Enjoy a peaceful evening in Arusha, unwind at your accommodation, and prepare for the unforgettable Tanzania safari and Zanzibar honeymoon adventure ahead.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

🏕️ Accommodation: Under the Shade Safari Lodge

Day 2: Arusha-Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha at 8:00 AM and begin your Tanzania safari with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, one of the most rewarding wildlife destinations in northern Tanzania.

Tarangire is renowned for its diverse landscapes, ancient baobab trees, and impressive herds of African elephants. The Tarangire River is a vital source of water and attracts a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and numerous bird species.

The park is particularly famous for its large elephant population, offering excellent opportunities to observe elephant families interacting in their natural environment. Enjoy a full day of game viewing, with an afternoon game drive providing further opportunities to discover Tarangire’s remarkable wildlife and scenery.

Later in the afternoon, continue to your carefully selected accommodation for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

🏕️ Accommodation: Farm of Dream Lodge

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park, one of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Enjoy a scenic journey through the changing landscapes of northern Tanzania as you make your way toward the vast Serengeti plains.

The Serengeti is renowned for its endless open grasslands, which provide excellent opportunities for spotting wildlife. As Tanzania’s oldest national park and one of the oldest ecosystems on Earth, the Serengeti has retained much of its natural character, with landscapes and ecological processes shaped over millions of years.

The park is home to an extraordinary diversity of wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, cheetahs, leopards, zebras, gazelles, and numerous other species. It is also the stage for the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, when vast herds of wildebeest, accompanied by zebras and antelopes, move across the ecosystem in search of fresh water and grazing.

Because the migration follows rainfall and changing grazing conditions, the exact location and timing vary throughout the year. Enjoy game viewing along the way before continuing deeper into the Serengeti and arriving at your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

🏕️ Accommodation: Embalakai Authentic Camp

Day 4: Serengeti

Full day in Serengeti National Park. We are completely flexible with your preferences, and this day will be organized according to your wishes. On every day of the safari tour, your guide will discuss with you the best timings for you, including the game drives and the wake-up time. For example, on this day, you could do a morning game drive, return to the lodge camp for lunch and relaxation and finish with an afternoon game drive, or you could do a full-day game drive with picnic lunch

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

🏕️ Accommodation: Embalakai Authentic Camp

Day 5: Serengeti Via Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu

After an early breakfast, enjoy an en-route game drive through the Serengeti National Park as you begin your journey toward the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Continue through the scenic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before descending approximately 610 meters to the crater floor.

Formed millions of years ago when a massive volcano erupted and collapsed, the Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders. Its enclosed ecosystem supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, making it one of the best places in Tanzania for game viewing.

As you descend into the crater, you’ll encounter vast numbers of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, buffaloes, elephants, and other wildlife. The crater’s diverse habitats—including open grasslands, forests, wetlands, and a soda lake—also attract more than 500 bird species. Keep your eyes open for the endangered black rhino, which can occasionally be seen grazing across the open plains.

After an exciting game drive and a scenic picnic lunch, continue exploring the crater before ascending to the rim. Later, drive to your comfortable lodge in Karatu for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

🏕️ Accommodation: Farm of Dream Lodge

Day 6: Karatu to Arusha/Zanzibar

After breakfast at your lodge, check out and begin your transfer to Arusha for your flight to Zanzibar. Enjoy the scenic transition from Tanzania’s wildlife-rich northern circuit to the tropical paradise of the Indian Ocean.

Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your carefully selected honeymoon hotel. Settle in, relax, and enjoy your first evening surrounded by Zanzibar’s tropical beauty.

The rest of the day is free for you to unwind and begin your romantic Zanzibar beach holiday.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

🏕️ Accommodation: Zanzibar Queen

Day 7: Spice Farms and Stone Town Tour

After breakfast, you will be picked up at 9:30 AM and begin your Zanzibar cultural experience with a visit to a traditional spice farm. Discover the island’s famous spices, including cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla, and other tropical plants, while learning how they are grown and harvested. You will also have the opportunity to taste a selection of fresh seasonal fruits.

After the spice farm visit, enjoy a delicious local lunch before continuing to historic Stone Town, the cultural heart of Zanzibar. Explore its fascinating heritage, including the former slave market, historic buildings, vibrant daily market, and atmospheric narrow streets.

Take time to discover local shops and browse for souvenirs, spices, traditional crafts, and other unique gifts. After the tour and shopping experience, return to your accommodation for a relaxing evening.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

🏕️ Accommodation: Nungwi Garden Boutique Hotel

Day 8: Beach Stay at Zanzibar

Today is dedicated to relaxation and quality time together on one of Zanzibar’s beautiful beaches. Enjoy a peaceful day at your handpicked honeymoon beach hotel, soak up the tropical sunshine, swim in the warm Indian Ocean, or simply unwind in the tranquil surroundings.

For couples looking to add a little adventure, optional activities can be arranged by our travel experts, including a dolphin tour, Prison Island excursion, Jozani Forest tour, or Safari Blue experience.

You can also enjoy a romantic sunset dhow cruise, offering a beautiful way to end the day as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

🏕️ Accommodation: Nungwi Garden Boutique Hotel

Day 9: Departure Day

Depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to Zanzibar International Airport in good time for your flight home. This marks the end of your unforgettable honeymoon safari and Zanzibar beach holiday, with wonderful memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, culture, and tropical beaches to take with you.

Additional information

Language English, French, Germany, Spanish
Transport 4x4 Safari Jeep
Accommodation Mid-Range Accommodation

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