Tanzania Honeymoon Safari: Green Season (11N)

Day 1 : Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Days 2-5 : Serengeti National Park
Days 6–11 : Zanzibar
Guide Price : £5,656 per person
Duration : 11 nights
Best Months : Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
Countries : Tanzania

This green-season safari includes some of Tanzania’s most iconic safari destinations! You’ll enjoy a wide variety of experiences, such as culture with the Maasai and unparalleled game viewing, before finishing up on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar.

The trip involves three fabulous properties – The Plantation Lodge, Serengeti Safari Camp, and Matlai Boutique Hotel. Located just outside the town of Karatu, Plantation Lodge is a superb base from which to explore the Ngorongoro Crater. Serengeti Safari Camp is one of our favourite mobile camps! It moves throughout the year, following the route of the migratory herds. And Matlai Boutique Hotel is an intimate boutique-style property with an excellent location on Zanzibar’s peaceful south-east coast.

After the short rains during November and December, you can expect a safari bursting with lush greens, beautiful colours, and, as always in Tanzania, exceptional wildlife! The Great Migration heads down to the southern plains of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area from January until March, in anticipation for giving birth. With the huge herds come predators in abundance, making this an incredibly exciting and action-packed time to enjoy nature at its best. Enjoy authentic, exclusive, and good-value properties with fantastic locations to ensure you get a front-row seat.

*Please note, this is just one example of a trip we could design for you. We tailor-make safari holidays that take you to the real Africa – no readymade tours or set departures. Do get in touch with one of our experts today to start creating your bespoke itinerary!*

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The prices below are provided per person, and please note that the prices are approximate. Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday. There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.

From approx £5,656 per person in low season

From approx (£) not applicable* in high season

Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary. Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included. *Please note this trip is not applicable during high season.*

Day 1 Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Lion, Big Five safari, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

On Day 1 of your honeymoon, you’ll touch down at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), receiving a VIP Meet and Greet. From here, you’ll fly to Lake Manyara Airport. On arrival, you’ll be met by a private guide, in a private vehicle, who’ll be with you throughout your time in the Ngorongoro region! The guide will drive you to The Plantation Lodge, a characterful little property situated in a coffee plantation within the foothills of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. It includes pleasant lounge and dining areas, a bar, gardens, and a swimming pool. You’ll stay in a Standard Room, which features a spacious bedroom, seating area with cosy fireplace, and well-appointed en-suite facilities. From this high-quality base, you can head out with your guide for a game drive in the wildlife-rich crater, enjoying sightings of all Big Five, numerous smaller predators and herbivores, and a thrilling range of birds!

Board basis and activities:
Full-board accommodation, including all meals, and a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks.

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Days 2-5 Serengeti National Park

Tanzania Game Drive Sunrise yellow zebra safaris

On the second day of your romantic adventure, you’ll return to Lake Manyara Airport via private road transfer and fly to Lake Ndutu Airstrip in the South Serengeti. Once you’ve landed, you’ll have a shared transfer to Serengeti Safari Camp. This is the oldest mobile camp in the area and one that offers a truly authentic under-canvas experience! Your time here will be focused on the Great Migration and the incredible predator action that plays out alongside it. Travel in February offers the best chance of witnessing the herds calving, when around half a million wildebeest are born over the course of just a few short weeks. The camp has two communal tents – one for its library/bar, the other for its dining space – and a lively fire-pit. Guest accommodation comprises six walk-in tents complete with eco-flush toilet and bucket shower. A stay here provides a taste of classic safari and memories that you will treasure – a very exciting start to married life!

Board basis and activities:
All-inclusive accommodation, featuring all meals, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, shared game drives, bush picnics, transfers between the camp and Lake Ndutu Airstrip, and a laundry service.

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Days 6–11 Zanzibar

Now it’s beach break time! You’ll travel from Serengeti Safari Camp to Lake Ndutu Airstrip via shared road transfer, before flying out to the idyllic island of Zanzibar. Once you’ve landed at the international airport, you’ll transfer privately to Matlai Boutique Hotel. Situated in the Michamvi Peninsula area on the scenic south-east coast, this property is a YZ favourite! Family owned and run, it has just four guest rooms, including a honeymoon room, and a very exclusive feel. All accommodation is positioned within grounds just a short stroll from the beautiful beach. You can spend your time here simply relaxing on the pure white sands, or getting active with snorkelling, beach volleyball, or even boules! Then you can sit down to a traditional Swahili meal every evening, watching the sun set over the sea.

Board basis and activities:
Half-board accommodation, including breakfast, three-course dinner, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, butler service, and Wi-Fi.

On the final day of your honeymoon, you’ll return to Zanzibar’s international airport via private road transfer, arriving in good time for your flight/s home.