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Honeymoon Safari & Beach Escape
10-Day Tanzania Honeymoon Safari & Beach Escape
- Dream Trails Expeditions
- 10 Day Tour
- Honeymoon Safari & Beach
From - $3800
✨ Tour Overview
This 10-day ultimate honeymoon safari is a love letter written in golden savanna light and turquoise ocean waves, blending Tanzania's wild heart with the intimate paradise of Zanzibar. From breathless sunrise game drives in the Serengeti to barefoot, candlelit dinners on deserted sandbanks, every single moment has been designed for just the two of you — to celebrate your new beginning in the most romantic way imaginable.
This is more than a trip. It's the perfect harmony of raw adventure and soul-soothing romance: private 4×4 vehicles with only your names on them, luxurious lodges and tented camps where you wake wrapped in each other's arms, hot-air balloon flights ending in champagne toasts above endless plains, and finally, days spent lost in Zanzibar's crystal waters and moonlit beaches.
Exclusively private | Unapologetically luxurious | Deeply, beautifully romantic This journey will give you the best of Tanzania's legendary wildlife, rich cultures, and the intoxicating spice-island magic of Zanzibar — all wrapped in moments made for newlyweds who want their honeymoon to feel like a dream they never want to wake from.
- Destinations: Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Zanzibar
- Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Accommodation: Luxury lodges, tented camps & beach resorts
- Activities: Game drives, hot air balloon, snorkeling, cultural tours etc
- Transport: Private 4x4, light aircraft, boat
- Group Size: Private for 2 people
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
🌿 Arusha National Park (1 Day)
- Private walking safari hand-in-hand among giraffes & colobus monkeys
- Canoe safari on Momella Lakes with flamingos at sunrise
- Picnic beneath Mount Meru with champagne
- Luxury manor or coffee-lodge suite with rose petals & fireplace
🌍 Tarangire National Park (1 Day)
- Private game drives among giant baobabs & massive elephant herds
- Sunset sundowner overlooking the Tarangire River
- Romantic bush breakfast or picnic in the wild
- Luxury tented camp or treehouse suite with private veranda & starlit candlelit dinner
🦁 Serengeti – Wildlife & Romance (3 Days)
- Explore the world-famous Serengeti plains
- Exceptional wildlife viewing (Big Five, cheetahs, giraffes & more)
- Romantic sunset game drives
- Luxury tented camp with private verandas, stunning views & candlelit dinners
🏝️ Zanzibar (4 Days)
- Private snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll & dolphin spotting
- Sunset dhow cruise with champagne
- Safari Blue day with sandbank picnic & seafood feast
- Beachfront villa, candlelit dinners on the sand & moonlit walks
💪 Physical Preparation
- Moderate activity — game drives involve some bumpy rides
- Hot air balloon requires early morning wake-up
- Beach time is relaxed with optional activities
🎒 Essential Packing List
Safari Clothing
- Neutral-colored clothing for game drives
- Warm layers for cool mornings/evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun hat and sunglasses
Beach Essentials
- Swimwear and cover-ups
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Beach sandals
- Snorkeling gear (optional)
Equipment
- Binoculars for wildlife viewing
- High-quality camera with zoom lens
- Waterproof phone case
- Power bank for charging devices
🚗 Transportation
- Private 4x4 safari vehicles with pop-up roofs
- Light aircraft transfer between Serengeti and Zanzibar
- All airport transfers included
🎫 Permits & Fees
- All national park fees included
- Ngorongoro Crater service fee included
- Hot air balloon safari permit included
☀️ Best Seasons (Dry & Great for Wildlife)
- June – October: Peak season with excellent wildlife viewing
- January – February: Calving season in southern Serengeti
🌧️ Green Season (Lush & Fewer Crowds)
- November – December: Short rains, beautiful landscapes
- March – May: Heavy rains but lower prices and solitude
🏖️ Zanzibar Beach Weather
- Best: June-October & December-February (dry and sunny)
- Good: November & March-May (warmer with occasional showers)
✔️ What's Included
- All accommodation in luxury lodges & beach resorts
- Meals: full board on safari, breakfast in Zanzibar
- Private game drives in 4x4 safari vehicles
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Hot air balloon safari in Serengeti
- Domestic flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar
- Stone Town and spice market tour
- All national park and conservation fees
❌ What's Excluded
- International flights & visa fees
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Optional activities (spa treatments, etc.)
- Lunches & dinners in Zanzibar (except where specified)
- Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Romantic Upgrades: Private plunge pools, couples massages
- Safari Extensions: Add more days in Serengeti or Tarangire
- Beach Upgrades: Private beach villas or overwater bungalows
- Cultural Add-ons: Maasai village visit, spice farm tour
- Special Occasions: Anniversary/birthday celebrations
- Photography Package: Professional safari photographer
🌟 Our Honeymoon Advantages
- Honeymoon Specialists: We know how to create magical moments
- Exclusive Properties: Carefully selected romantic accommodations
- Private Experiences: No sharing vehicles with other guests
- Seamless Logistics: Smooth transitions between safari and beach
- 24/7 Support: Assistance throughout your honeymoon
- Sustainable Travel: We support conservation and communities
📩 Book at www.dreamtrailsexpeditions.com or contact us!
10-Day Honeymoon Safari & Beach Itinerary
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🌅 Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Romantic Welcome
Kilimanjaro Airport → Arusha
- Elevation: 1,387m
- Distance: 50 km (1 hour)
- Habitat: Mountain foothills & lush gardens
- Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport where your private guide meets you with welcome flowers
- Private transfer to your luxury Arusha lodge
- Refresh with welcome drinks by the garden terrace
- Honeymoon turndown setup in your room (flowers, chocolates, fresh fruit platter)
- Evening: romantic candlelit dinner at the lodge restaurant
- Full safari briefing by your private guide
Overnight: Luxury / Midrange Hotel in Arusha
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🌿 Day 2: Arusha National Park – Scenic Safari & Canoeing Adventure
Arusha → Arusha National Park
- Elevation: 1,500 m
- Distance: 35 km / 22 miles
- Travel Time: ~45 minutes
- Habitat: Montane forest, alkaline lakes & volcanic landscapes
- Enjoy a morning game drive through Arusha National Park, famous for its lush forests, giraffes, buffalos, zebras, and black-and-white colobus monkeys
- Glide peacefully across the Momella Lakes on a guided canoeing excursion, with breathtaking views of Mount Meru reflected in the water
- Settle down for a scenic picnic lunch inside the park, surrounded by nature and birdlife
- Optional: Take a guided nature walk with an armed ranger for closer encounters with wildlife and the park's diverse vegetation
- Return to your lodge for an afternoon of relaxation and romantic downtime
Overnight: luxury/ midrange hotel in Arusha
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🐘 Day 3: Tarangire National Park – Elephant Paradise
Arusha → Tarangire National Park
- Distance: 120 km (2.5 hours)
- Habitat: Baobab savanna & elephant herds
- Private morning drive to Tarangire National Park
- Full-day game drive through baobab-studded landscapes
- View massive elephant herds, lions, zebra, giraffes
- Picnic lunch at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the river
- Sunset sundowner served on the lodge deck with sweeping views
- Intimate candlelit dinner arranged for the honeymoon couple
Overnight: Tarangire Luxury / Midrange Lodge
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🦁 Day 4: Serengeti National Park
Tarangire → Serengeti National Park
- Distance: 200 km (5 hours)
- Habitat: Endless plains & big cats
- Morning game drive as you exit Tarangire
- Scenic drive into Serengeti via Ngorongoro highlands
- Afternoon game drive spotting lions, cheetahs, elephants, and more
- Romantic private bush dinner under the stars (weather permitting)
- Fall asleep to distant sounds of lions and hyenas
Overnight: Luxury Safari Lodge in Serengeti
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🦁 Day 5: Serengeti – Heart of the Great Migration
Serengeti National Park
- Habitat: The world's greatest wildlife spectacle
- Sunrise private game drive tracking the endless herds of the Great Migration
- Follow the drama to the Mara River: thunderous wildebeest crossings, lurking crocodiles, lions waiting in ambush
- Afternoon safari along the riverbanks for breathtaking predator-prey moments
- Sunset champagne toast on a quiet kopje overlooking the migrating columns stretching to the horizon
- Intimate private bush dinner beneath the Migration's starlit sky – just you, lanterns, and the distant grunts of a million wildebeest
- Fall asleep to the raw symphony of the Migration: hooves, splashes, and lion roars
Overnight: Luxury tented camp or lodge perfectly positioned in the Migration corridor – private suite with panoramic views or roll-out star bed
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🎈 Day 6: Serengeti – Hot Air Balloon Safari & Romantic Experiences
Serengeti National Park → Arusha
- Distance: 350 km (6 hours)
- Habitat: Endless plains & big cats
- 04:00 AM – Balloon pickup: Early morning departure for your once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon flight
- Sunrise flight over the Serengeti plains — unforgettable views
- Champagne bush breakfast after landing
- Transfer game drive with gourmet picnic lunch
- Optional couple's massage back at the hotel
- Private dinner on your suite deck overlooking the savannah
Overnight: Luxury Safari Lodge in Arusha
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✈️ Day 7: Fly to Zanzibar – Stone Town Romance
Arusha → Zanzibar (Stone Town)
- Flight: 1.5 hours
- Morning airport transfer
- Direct flight to Zanzibar
- Private luxury transfer to your Stone Town boutique hotel
- Guided walking tour through narrow historic alleys, spice markets, and ancient architecture
- Romantic dinner at The Rock Restaurant (tide & weather dependent)
Overnight: Luxury / Midrange Hotel in Stone Town
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🌊 Day 8: Transfer to Kendwa + Private Cultural & Culinary Evening in Fumba
Stone Town → Kendwa → Fumba
Morning & Afternoon – Kendwa Beach Safari Day:- Private coastal transfer with refreshments
- Choose from curated water activities:
o Jet skiing with personal instructor
o Water biking (pedal craft)
o Guided surfing (seasonal)
o Horseback riding along the beach
o Tandem skydiving (optional, weather permitting) - Romantic beach lunch in a private cabana
- Private transfer to Fumba
- Sunset coastal walk & storytelling session
- Curated candlelit dinner featuring Swahili coastal cuisine
- Optional conservation talk by a local guide
Overnight: Luxury / Midrange Accommodation – Fumba or Kendwa
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🐠 Day 9: Mnemba Atoll – Zanzibar's Best Snorkeling + Nungwi Experiences
Mnemba → Nungwi
Activities:- Private speedboat to Mnemba Atoll
- Premium snorkeling with private guide — coral gardens & colorful reef fish
- Guided marine ecology briefing
- Beach lunch in Nungwi at a curated honeymoon-friendly spot
- Visit Mnarani Marine Turtle Aquarium (private entry if available)
- Optional activities:
o Kayaking
o Paddleboarding
o Dolphin cruise
o Sunset horseback ride
o Private sunset dhow cruise - Evening beach dinner with soft live Swahili music
Overnight: Luxury / Midrange Beachfront Suite in Nungwi
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✈️ Day 10: Departure – Farewell to Paradise
Nungwi → Zanzibar Airport
Activities:- Leisurely breakfast by the beach
- Relaxing morning depending on flight schedule
- Private transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your international departure
End of Tour – Your Honeymoon Memories Begin Forever
