Honeymoon in Tanzania
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Imagine yourselves, hand in hand, landing at Kilimanjaro Airport, ready to experience a unique adventure, between the magic of a private safari in the wild lands of northern Tanzania and the paradise beaches of Zanzibar. From the moment you wake, the landscapes come alive: in Manyara National Park, the lions perched in the acacias dominate the plains, while buffalo, giraffes, blue monkeys and silver-cheeked hornbills embody the vibrant harmony of the local wildlife. You will then continue the magical exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater, a true natural jewel where the ‘Big Five’ live side by side in a spectacular setting. Then, depending on the season, a deep immersion in the heart of Serengeti or the Ndutu region to witness the great migration, a wild ballet stretching as far as the eye can see between predators and herds.
Each stage takes you to the heart of an intimate lodge, where the nights blend into the peaceful atmosphere of the savannah or volcanic hills, in a perfect balance between refined comfort and authentic immersion. Finally, after these days rich in discoveries and emotions, you will fly to Zanzibar: five days of romantic escape on immaculate beaches, alternating relaxation by the lagoon, snorkelling in turquoise waters and walks hand in hand to the rhythm of the waves. This 10-day / 9-night itinerary, by Off Road Tanzania, is designed as a carefully orchestrated score between wild nature and tropical serenity, for a honeymoon you will never forget.
? At the heart of the Tanzanian safari
- Wildlife watching: in Lake Manyara National Park, set off to encounter lions perched in acacias, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, blue monkeys, hornbills, and even a bubbling pool of hippos and water birds.
- Exploring Ngorongoro Crater: this 20 km-wide caldera is a true Eden, home to the Big Five, more than 500 bird species, flamingos, hippos and much more.
- Tracking large herds of wildebeest: a spectacular migration in the Serengeti or the Ndutu region, depending on the season, with close encounters between predators and herbivores.
- Meeting local communities: visit the village of Mto Wa Mbu, a cultural immersion and authentic exchanges with the locals.
?️ Romantic beach stay in Zanzibar
- Relaxing on white sandy beaches: moments of relaxation by the lagoon, feet in the water, on the pristine beaches typical of Zanzibar’s east coast.
- Diving and snorkelling: exploring coral reefs, discovering a teeming underwater world among tropical fish and corals.
Price includes
- Land Cruiser transport from the first to the last day of safari;
- French-speaking driver/guide;
- Accommodation and board as indicated in the programme, as well as all taxes;
- Entrance and camping fees in the reserves and national parks;
- 20-litre bottle of water available in the vehicle, remember to bring your water bottle!
- Books on wildlife, a 220 V socket and a pair of binoculars are available in the vehicle;
- Assistance from our office in Arusha throughout your stay:
- VAT on park fees, accommodation and transport;
- Arusha – Zanzibar flight with Air Excel or equivalent.
The price does not include
- Tips for the driver-guide (USD 20 per vehicle per safari day);
- Tips for local guides and hotel and lodge staff;
- Meals not mentioned as included;
- Drinks during meals and personal purchases;
- Individual insurance (assistance and repatriation, cancellation and baggage, etc.);
- International and domestic flights;
- Tanzanian visa fees (USD 50);
- Any possible increase in park fees or government taxes.
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Itinerary
Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport – Transfer
Welcome on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to the lodge located near the airport.
- Stage : Kilimanjaro Airport
- Accommodation : Moyoni Airport Lodge
Arusha – Manyara National Park – Karatu
Breakfast at the lodge. Departure for Manyara National Park.
From the main entrance, the road first winds through lush jungle where groups of baboons, numbering around a hundred, are active along the path, where blue monkeys blend into the trees and where the shy bushbucks move cautiously between the shadows and light of the undergrowth. The silvery-cheeked hornbills are striking with their enormous casques, as if they were about to go to war within the hour.
Full-day safari and picnic lunch under the umbrella acacias.
This Rift Valley park has an interesting diversity of wildlife to observe: elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, impalas and many others. The hippo pool attracts a large number of water birds. Manyara National Park sometimes offers a rare spectacle, that of lions perched, sometimes very high up, in the umbrella acacias. Will you be lucky enough to spot them up there?
At the end of the day, you will drive to the village of Mto Wa Mbu; if you ask your driver, you can visit the village.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge (or similar)
- Stages: Manyara National Park – Karatu
- Accommodation: Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge
Karatu - The Ngorongoro Crater - Ndutu
Breakfast at the lodge. Departure for the Ngorongoro Crater.
This day will be devoted to discovering this famous crater, considered the 8th Wonder of the World.
The crater is a vast caldera 20 km in inner diameter. It is home at its centre to incredibly rich wildlife, perfectly protected by a 600-metre-high wall.
Exceptional moment: it is one of the only places in Tanzania where you can see the “Big Five”: elephant, lion, rhinoceros, leopard and buffalo.
Picnic lunch on the edge of Ngoitokitok Pool.
More than 500 species of birds, resident and migratory, are observed in the crater. Lake Magadi, with its brackish waters, is often visited by pink flamingos. Hippopotamuses lounge in the freshwater pools while buffalo take mud baths.
Dinner and overnight at Ndutu Lodge in Ndutu from April to mid-December (or equivalent) or at Ndutu Wildlands Camp in Ndutu from January to March (or equivalent)
- Stages: The Ngorongoro Crater - Ndutu
- Accommodation: Ndutu Lodge
Serengeti National Park or Ndutu (January to March)
Depart for the safari in the Serengeti straight after breakfast.
From January to March the programme is adapted to be as close as possible to the migration:
- Day 04: Safari in Ndutu and overnight at Ndutu Wildlands Camp (or equivalent)
- Day 05: Safari in the Serengeti and overnight at The Whisper (January-February-March)
The Serengeti is the second largest national park in the country (14,763 km²). Famous for the annual migration of thousands of wildebeest, this park offers magnificent scenery: the grassy savannah of the endless plains in the south, the wooded and hilly regions in the west, the kopjes area (granite formations) in the east and the bush savannah in the north.
Picnic lunch during the safari.
In these vast plains with many permanent water sources, herds of herbivores followed by their predators offer an impressive spectacle. The Serengeti is so vast that you may be the only ones to witness the hunt carried out by the cheetah, whose favourite prey is Thomson's gazelle.
Dinner and overnight:
- at Serengeti Wildlands Mobile Camp from June to November (or equivalent) or at Ndutu Wildlands Camp (or equivalent)
- on Day 04 in Ndutu from January to March and The Whisper (January-February)
- on day 05 in the Serengeti
- Stages: Serengeti
- Accommodation: Serengeti Wildlands Camp
Ndutu or Serengeti – Karatu
After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying one last safari in the Serengeti or at Ndutu depending on the time of year.
This abundance of animals in the northern parks has generated a local economy focused on ecotourism. Tanzania has established protection policies and a specific tax on tourism activities.
Picnic lunch en route.
In the afternoon, pass through the Olduvai region, with the possibility of visiting a Maasai village (optional, payable locally).
Dinner and overnight at Plantation Lodge (or equivalent)
- Stages: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Accommodation : Plantation Lodge
Karatu - Arusha – Zanzibar
Breakfast at the lodge, then drive to Arusha airport.
Picnic lunch at Arusha airport and flight to Zanzibar.
ARUSHA FLIGHT 12:30 / ZANZIBAR 14:00
Timings subject to change by the airline
Please note: a soft bag is preferred, not exceeding 15 kg!
Meet at the airport and transfer to the lodge
Free dinner and overnight at Uzuri Villa Boutique Hotel in a “Suite” room (or equivalent)
- Stages: Arusha - Zanzibar
- Accommodation: Jambiani - Zanzibar
Zanzibar
Breakfast at the lodge.
Free days on a bed and breakfast basis
Free dinners and nights at Marafiki Bungalows.
- Stages: Zanzibar
- Accommodation: Jambiani - Zanzibar
Zanzibar – International Flight
Breakfast at the lodge.
Transfer to Zanzibar airport according to the timings of your international flight
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