Tanzania · Honeymoon Experiences

7-Day Tanzania Honeymoon Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro

7 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Tarangire National Park and spot large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees
02 Enjoy game drives in Serengeti National Park with high chances of seeing the Big Five
03 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater to witness rare wildlife, including black rhinos
04 Experience Lake Manyara National Park's unique tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse birdlife

Explore Tanzania's Northern Circuit on this 7-day private honeymoon safari, combining wildlife, romance, and comfort. Discover Tarangire National Park's large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, the vast Serengeti plains with chances to spot the Big Five, and Lake Manyara's unique tree-climbing lions. Enjoy scenic landscapes, sunrise and afternoon game drives, and two nights in Serengeti tented camps before concluding with a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater.

Spend a full day exploring the vast plains of Serengeti, home to lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeests, and over 500 bird species.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Arusha and Transfer to Your Lodge

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.
Meet your professional safari guide and transfer to Under the Shade Safari Lodge.
Optional city tour of Arusha, including the Cultural Heritage Art Gallery, local markets, and Maasai Market.

Accommodation: Under the Shade Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast included (lunch and dinner not included)

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

After breakfast, drive approximately 2 hours to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch while spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, leopards, buffalo, antelopes, and diverse birdlife.
Drive to Karatu in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge

Meals: Full board

Day 03

Scenic Drive to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, drive towards Serengeti National Park via the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands.
Stop at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint for panoramic views.
Continue with a game drive en route to your camp, enjoying a picnic lunch along the way.
Arrive in Serengeti for an afternoon game drive and sunset viewing.

Accommodation: Into Wild Africa Tented Camp

Meals: Full board

Day 04

Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Spend a full day exploring the vast plains of Serengeti, home to lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeests, and over 500 bird species.
This day offers excellent chances to see the Big Five.
Optional activities are available at extra cost:
Hot Air Balloon Safari
Walking Safari
Return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Into Wild Africa Tented Camp

Meals: Full board

Day 05

Sunrise Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro Highlands

Start with an early morning sunrise game drive when wildlife is most active.
Enjoy breakfast in the bush.
Continue with another game drive before heading to Ngorongoro Highlands.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge / Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp

Meals: Full board

Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater Safari Experience

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best wildlife-viewing areas in the world and home to the rare black rhino.
Wildlife you may spot includes lions, elephants, buffalo, flamingos, hippos, hyenas, and rhinos.
Enjoy a 5-hour game drive with a picnic lunch.
Later, drive to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge

Meals: Full board

Day 07

Lake Manyara Game Drive and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive.
Wildlife and highlights you may encounter include tree-climbing lions, flamingos, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and monkeys.
After the game drive, return to Arusha or transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure flight.

Meals: Full board

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Arusha 6 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Park entry fees
Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking guide
All accommodation (midrange lodges and camps)
All meals as specified
Drinking water during the safari
Airport transfers
All government taxes

What's Not Included

International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips ($20 per person per day recommended)
Personal expenses

What to bring

Passport and visa
Comfortable lightweight clothing (neutral colors recommended)
Warm jacket or fleece for early morning and evening game drives
Comfortable walking shoes
Hat and sunglasses
Sunscreen and personal toiletries
Camera and extra batteries / memory cards
Personal medications
Small daypack
Travel insurance documents

Know before you go

This is a private safari, meaning only you and your partner will be in the vehicle.
The safari is suitable for honeymooners, couples, and first-time safari travelers.
Accommodation is in carefully selected midrange lodges and tented camps with private bathrooms.
Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, but the chances of seeing the Big Five are very high.
The best wildlife viewing is during early morning and late afternoon game drives.
Roads inside national parks can be rough and dusty.
Optional activities such as the Hot Air Balloon Safari are available at an extra cost.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the travel date.
Yellow fever vaccination may be required depending on your travel history.

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