WhatsApp
Tour overview
Experience a one-of-a-kind 7-Day Midrange Honeymoon Safari & Beach private tour, designed for lovebirds that combines the excitement of safari adventures on Tanzania’s Northern Circuit with a beach holiday in Zanzibar. This customized itinerary allows couples to enjoy intimate game drives in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, along with a beach holiday, where they can witness the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—and unwind on the beach. Special touches include private candlelit dinners under the stars. Highlights include tracking wildlife in the Serengeti, exploring Ngorongoro’s caldera, and relaxing on Zanzibar’s breathtaking beaches.
Serengeti National Park is known throughout the world for its endless savannahs, acacia woodlands, and diverse wildlife such as the lions, cheetahs, and elephants that call the park home. In July to October, the park becomes even more lively with the addition of the Great Migration, which brings thousands of wildebeest crossing through the park. This UNESCO World Heritage Site lies at 1,500 meters (4,921 feet) and covers an area of 14,750 km². Within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area of 8,292 km², at 1,800 meters (5,906 feet), lies the Ngorongoro Crater, which is a 260 km² caldera home to 25,000 animals, including black rhinos and flamingos that frequent Lake Magadi. Zanzibar’s east coast includes Nungwi and Kendwa, which are known for their white-sand beaches as well as coral reefs and Swahili culture. Close to there is Stone Town, which has a UNESCO-listed historic quarter.
There are midrange accommodations in the form of tented camps and beach resorts, which have en-suite tents and rooms, respectively. These offer a blend of wilderness and coastal luxury.
Although this itinerary is focused on the dry season from June to October for the best wildlife viewing and clear skies, January and February also offer lush landscapes and calving season in the Serengeti, while March and May provide verdant scenery despite occasional rains. Expect daily game drives or beach relaxation balanced with cultural insights, romantic moments, and couple-oriented activities to be around the 3–6-hour mark. Sustained TANAPA and Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority waste management guidelines for the park's sustainability practices, along with fair labor policies paying guides and staff living wages, ensure respectful treatment of humans as well, enriching the visit to the local communities. Private game drives, midrange comfort, and romantic settings turn this safari and beach escape into the honeymoon of your dreams.
Day to day itinerary
Your 7-Day Midrange Honeymoon Safari & Beach starts with a private pickup at 7:30 AM from your hotel in Arusha. You will begin a 240 km drive to Serengeti National Park in a 4x4 pop-up roof vehicle. Northern Circuit’s landscapes are quite something, so there will be a short stop for biscuits and fruits along the way. We will reach Naabi Hill Gate at 11:30 AM (1,500 meters/4,921 feet), where you will complete all the formalities, and your private game drive will start from 12 to 2 pm. You will be driven to central Serengeti, and along the way, you can spot lions, giraffes, or even wildebeest. Throughout the drive, your guide will provide romantic insights tailored for your honeymoon. At 2:15 PM, you will have a private picnic lunch at a breathtaking viewpoint of Seronera. Your lunch will include sandwiches, fruits, and juices, and you will have 45 minutes to enjoy quiet moments. The game drive will continue from 3 PM to 5 PM, where you will also have the chance to spot cheetahs as well as lilac-breasted roller birds. You will also have a chance to capture breathtaking love couple photos during sunset. You will reach the midrange tented camp at central Serengeti by 5:30 PM, which includes ensuite tents with beds, private bathrooms, and a dining area. Savor a private, candlelit dinner at 7:00 PM that includes grilled meats, coconut rice, and fresh fruits. After dinner, stargaze while your guide tells you fascinating Maasai tales. By 9:00 PM, you will return to your tent, spellbound by the Serengeti.
Accommodation: Midrange tented camp in central Serengeti
Meals: Lunch (packed), private dinner
Activities: Transfer to Serengeti with a game drive route, picnic lunch, afternoon game drive, sunset stop, private dinner, stargazing
Get set for a private breakfast at the camp at 6 AM to kickstart an action-packed day in the Serengeti. Breakfast includes eggs, toast, and coffee, which will be sufficient to fuel a morning and midday private game drive to some of the best spots in the park, departing at 6:30 AM. Includes target viewing for elephant herds, leopards, or wildebeest from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Your guide will be sure to make the drive as scenic and romantic as possible, so don’t shy away from pictures. You will pause at a kopje for a packed snack of biscuits and fruit at 10:45 AM. Drive will continue till noon when you stop at a private lunch area, which includes: sandwiches, fruits, and juices. Staying quiet together while sharing the meal makes it all the more romantic. A private vehicle and a guide will be at your disposal till 4:30 PM. After lunch, you will look for lions, hyenas, or birds like the martial eagle at the waterhole. With a sunset stop on the way back to camp, return time will be around 5 PM. Camp features en-suite tents and dining areas.
Enjoy a personal dinner at 7:00 PM featuring rice, fish stew, and mango for dessert. Afterward, you can choose to journal or enjoy some stargazing. You can head to your tent by 9:00 PM and let the magic of the Serengeti envelop you.
Accommodation: Midrange tented camp in the central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, lunch (packed), and private dinner.
Activities: Morning and afternoon private game drives, kopje break, picnic lunch, stop at waterhole, private dinner, journaling, or stargazing.
Enjoy a private breakfast at the camp featuring porridge, eggs, and tea at 6:30 AM, preparing for Ngorongoro. Depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area at 7:30 AM, driving for 3 hours (145 km) to have a private game drive through southern Serengeti from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM, seeing either zebras or hyenas while your guide provides migration information. Arrive at Ngorongoro Crater Rim(1800m/5,906ft) by 10:30 AM, descend into the 260 km² caldera for a full day private game drive from 11 AM to 4 PM, looking for black rhinos, lions, and flamingos on Lake Magadi while your guide explains the ecology of the crater. At 1 PM, have a private picnic lunch at the hippo pool while sharing sandwiches, fruits, and juices for 1 hour. Drive continues with a stop at a caldera viewpoint to take a couple of photos. You will be staying in a midrange tented camp at the crater rim, which you will reach by 4:30 PM. The camp has beds, dining areas, as well as private bathrooms and en-suite tents. You will have a private candle-lit dinner at 7 P.M., which includes vegetable stew and fruits. At 8 P.M., you will have a Maasai cultural visit where you will learn about their dances and traditions. By 9:30 PM, you will retire to your tent, enchanted by the sights of Ngorongoro.
Accommodation: Midrange tented camp on Ngorongoro Crater rim
Meals: Breakfast, lunch (packed), private dinner
Activities: En-route game drive, full-day Ngorongoro Crater game drive, hippo pool picnic lunch, caldera viewpoint stop, private dinner, Maasai cultural visit
Start your day with a private breakfast at the camp at 7:00 AM, where tea and pancakes will be served alongside some fruits. Reflect on the safari during the meal. At 8:00 AM, you will depart for a 3-hour drive (180 km) to Arusha. You will arrive by 11:00 AM for a local restaurant lunch with grilled meat, vegetables, and rice. You will spend an hour there, savoring the shared journey. From there, you will be transferred to Arusha Airport by 12:30 PM for a 1-hour flight to Zanzibar, which leaves at 1:00 PM and lands at 2:00 PM. A private transfer will take you for 1 hour to a midrange beach resort on Zanzibar’s east coast (Nungwi or Kendwa). You are expected to arrive by 3:00 PM. The resort has en-suite rooms, a pool, and beach access. Enjoy the rest of the day on the white-sand beach, swimming in the turquoise waters, or lounging by the pool. At 7:00 PM, enjoy your private beachside dinner with seafood, coconut rice, and fruits. After that, take a romantic stroll while watching the sunset. By 9:00 PM, you can retire to your room, enchanted by Zanzibar's coastal charm.
Accommodation: Midrange beach resort in Zanzibar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Private Dinner.
Activities: Private transfer to Arusha, private lunch, flight to Zanzibar, private transfer to resort, relaxation on the beach, private beachside dinner, evening stroll.
Day 5 :
Zanzibar - Beach Relaxation
Indulge in a private breakfast at the resort at 7:30 AM, which features croissants, fresh fruits, and coffee, savoring the calming atmosphere of Zanzibar. Spend the morning from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM relaxing on the beach, swimming, or reading under a palm tree, enjoying quiet moments together. Relish a private lunch at the resort at 12:30 PM that includes grilled fish, assorted salads, and refreshing juices for an hour while taking in the ocean view. Continue beach relaxation from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, hand-in-hand along the beach or poolside, immersed in romance. At 5:00 PM, enjoy a private guided stroll along the beach for sunset photography that captures the Indian Ocean behind you. Return to the midrange beach resort by 6:00 PM. The resort features en-suite rooms and beach access. A private dinner is served at 7:00 PM, which includes lobster rice with tropical fruits, followed by stargazing on the soft sands.
Head back to your room by 9:00 PM and enjoy the romance of Zanzibar.
Accommodation: Midrange beach resort in Zanzibar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Private Dinner
Activities: Morning beach relaxation, guided sunset walk, private dinner, stargazing
Day 6 :
Zanzibar–Stone Town and Beach
Culinary and cultural exploration begins with a private breakfast at the beach resort at 7:30 AM, enjoying eggs, pastries, and coffee. Depart at 8:30 AM for a 1-hour private transfer to Stone Town, where a guided tour starts at 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM and covers the spice markets, the Old Fort, the Swahili architecture, and more in the UNESCO-listed historic quarter. Enjoy couples' bond-strengthening conversations while learning about Zanzibar's history from your guide. Relish biryani, fruits, and juices at noon during a private lunch in a Stone Town café. Return to the midrange beach resort by 2 PM and spend the afternoon from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM on the beach, swimming, or getting couples' massages (additional charge). Savor a private beachside dinner at 7 PM with seafood, coconut rice, and mango, followed by a romantic stroll or journaling. Retire to the room by 9 PM, enriched by culture and coast.
Accommodation: Midrange beach resort in Zanzibar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, private dinner
Activities: Private transfer to Stone Town, guided Stone Town tour, café lunch, transfer to resort, beach relaxation, private beachside dinner, evening stroll or journaling
Day 7 :
Departure from Zanzibar
Start your last day on the island with breakfast at the resort. Enjoy some pancakes, exotic fruits, and coffee while soaking in the beautiful views of Zanzibar for the last time. Spend the morning from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on the beach, swimming, relaxing, or taking some last couple of photos to enjoy the tropical tranquility. Relive the wonderful moments of your honeymoon with a private lunch at the resort featuring grilled fish, fresh salads, and a selection of refreshing juices. Check out by 12:30 PM for a private transfer to Zanzibar International Airport, arriving by 1:30 PM for your departure flight. After departing, reminisce about the amazing experiences shared of the wildlife in Serengeti, Ngorongoro’s crater, and the beaches of Zanzibar, all midrange romantic honeymoon tailored to love and adventure.
Accommodation: None (departure from Zanzibar)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Activities: Morning beach relaxation, private lunch, private transfer to Zanzibar airport
Includes and excludes
- Private 4x4 game drives with a pop-up roof vehicle and dedicated guide
- Midrange accommodations (tented camps in Serengeti and Ngorongoro, beach resort in Zanzibar)
- All meals during the safari (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners)
- Park entrance and conservation fees for Serengeti and Ngorongoro
- Private transfers (Arusha to parks, Arusha to Zanzibar via flight, Zanzibar airport transfers)
- Guided Maasai cultural visit near Ngorongoro
- Guided Stone Town cultural tour in Zanzibar
- Services of a certified English-speaking guide for safari
- Purified drinking water and soft drinks during game drives
- Binoculars and field guides for wildlife and birdwatching
- One-way domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
- International flights to/from Tanzania
- Tanzanian visa fees
- Mandatory travel insurance
- Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, gratuities for guide/staff)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Meals not specified (e.g., lunch on Day 1 in Arusha)
- Pre/post-trip accommodation in Arusha
- Optional activities (e.g., hot-air balloon safari, snorkeling, spa treatments)
- Personal toiletries, beach gear, and travel equipment
Prices
| Dates | 2 People |
|---|---|
| High Season | $ 3,107 |
| Low season | $ 3,000 |
Price per person
FAQs about 7-Day Midrange Safari & Beach Honeymoon
1. What is included in the 7-Day Midrange Honeymoon Safari & Beach?
The package includes private 4x4 game drives, midrange tented camp accommodations in Serengeti and Ngorongoro, a midrange beach resort in Zanzibar, all meals (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners), park fees, private transfers, a one-way flight from Arusha to Zanzibar, a Maasai cultural visit, a Stone Town tour, a certified guide, water, soft drinks, and binoculars. Exclusions include international flights, visas, insurance, personal expenses, alcoholic beverages, unspecified meals, Arusha accommodation, and optional activities.
2. Is this safari and beach tour suitable for honeymooners new to safaris?
Yes, this private tour is perfect for honeymooners, including first-time safari-goers, offering a dedicated vehicle and guide, safe game drives, romantic dinners, and comfortable accommodations, ensuring an intimate, accessible introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife and Zanzibar’s beaches.
3. What is the best time to book this honeymoon safari and beach tour?
The dry season (June-October) is optimal for wildlife viewing with clear skies and Great Migration sightings, paired with pleasant Zanzibar beach weather. January-February offers lush landscapes and Serengeti calving, while March-May is feasible with preparation for occasional rains.
4. What are the accommodations like on this midrange tour?
Accommodations include midrange tented camps in central Serengeti and on Ngorongoro Crater rim with en-suite tents, beds, private bathrooms, and dining areas, and a midrange beach resort in Zanzibar with en-suite rooms, a pool, and beach access, ensuring romantic comfort.
5. How does this tour ensure sustainable and ethical practices?
The Maasai and Stone Town visits support local artisans through craft purchases, conducted respectfully with fair compensation. Safari operations adhere to TANAPA and NCAA regulations for waste management, with guides and staff receiving equitable wages, ensuring ethical tourism.
best time to visit tanzania
Reviews
My safari with Visit to Tanzania Destination was absolutely unforgettable! The team organized a seamless 5-day adventure through Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Our guide, Juma, was incredibly knowledgeable, spotting wildlife I’d never have seen on my own. The lodges were comfortable, and the food was fantastic. I’m already planning my next trip to climb Kilimanjaro with them! Highly recommend for anyone wanting an authentic Tanzanian experience.
Zanzibar was a dream come true thanks to Visit to Tanzania Destination! The beaches in Stone Town were stunning, and the spice tour they arranged was a highlight – so much history and flavor! Everything was perfectly planned, from transfers to the resort to snorkeling trips. The staff was friendly and attentive, making us feel so welcome. I’ll be telling all my friends to book with them!
Climbing Kilimanjaro was the adventure of a lifetime, and Visit to Tanzania Destination made it happen flawlessly. The guides were professional. & equipment was top-notch, and the porters were amazing—true heroes! The itinerary was well-paced, and summiting at sunrise was magical. This company knows how to deliver an epic experience. Thank you!
Our family booked a combined safari and Zanzibar trip with Visit to Tanzania Destination, and it was perfection. The kids loved seeing elephants and lions up close, and our guide’s storytelling kept them engaged. Zanzibar’s clear waters and relaxing vibe were the perfect way to unwind after the safari. The team handled every detail, making it stress-free. We’re so grateful for this incredible journey!
