Celebrate a Great Beginning
Here’s to a Lifetime of Adventure
Serengeti sunsets, lantern-lit dinners, a luxurious retreat at Africa’s Best Safari Lodge and a spice island sojourn await on this honeymoon safari crafted for romance and adventure. The best part: the experience is private from end-to-end and departures can move to fit your schedule.
Enjoy drinks at camp and a complimentary spa treatment each at Gibb’s Farm.
Itinerary
Days of Adventure
DAY 1
Arrive in Arusha, Tanzania
Meet your guide this evening at Kilimanjaro International Airport for private transport to your accommodations in Arusha.
OVERNIGHT
Rivertrees Country Inn
You’ll find modern comforts and a beautiful farmhouse-style decor in this conveniently located hotel. Relax and enjoy some peace and quiet before you venture into the wild.
DAYS 2–3
Eastern Serengeti Nature Refuge
Fly to a private nature refuge just outside the Serengeti. By day, take guided nature walks with giraffes, zebras and more.
By night, enjoy gripping wildlife night drives and romantic hours of stargazing by the fire or your veranda.
OVERNIGHT
Eastern Serengeti Nyumba
A hot shower, a warm bed and delicious dinners make the remote wilderness delightfully comfortable. It’s the perfect balance of rustic luxury; relax and make yourself at home.
DAYS 4–5
Serengeti National Park
Get ready for the best wildlife viewing in Africa. Big cats, elephants and the legendary Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras are just a few of the park’s main attractions.
From stunning sunsets to boundless plains of waving grass and acacia trees, you’ll fall in love with the Serengeti.
OVERNIGHT
Serengeti Nyumbas
Settle down in seasonal camps that move with the Great Migration to give you the greatest opportunities to see the wildlife. Eco-friendly features ensure the magic of the wilderness remains long after your departure.
DAYS 6–7
Ngorongoro Crater & Highlands
Journey into Ngorongoro Crater, where the big five and the world’s densest population of large mammals congregate.
Top off exciting days of wildlife viewing with evenings at Gibb’s Farm, a Travel + Leisure World’s Best List #1 African Safari Lodge.
OVERNIGHT
Gibb’s Farm
Unwind in accommodations that set the standard for luxury lodges. Beds of flowers, lily-filled ponds, and old-growth trees abound in this sanctuary for the senses. Savor incredible food over a private, candlelit dinner and enjoy complimentary spa treatments during your stay.
DAYS 8–11
Zanzibar
The turquoise waters and soft white sands will sweep you off your feet during this blissful visit to the exotic spice island of Zanzibar.
Unwind with relaxing days of sunbathing on the pristine beaches or continue your adventure with snorkeling, boating and tours of the winding streets of Stone Town.
OVERNIGHT
Z Hotel and Zanzibar Serena Hotel
The waters of the Indian Ocean provide a romantic backdrop to this hotel on the water’s edge, and from your room at the Z Hotel, you can see it all. Enjoy three nights on the beach here before moving to the bustling markets of Stone Town and the gorgeous Zanzibar Serena Hotel.
DAY 12
Depart Tanzania
Take a short flight to the mainland and board your flight home via Dar es Salaam.
Add-On
Fly over the Serengeti
Prepare for Takeoff
Enjoy a bird’s eye view, a hearty breakfast and a glass of champagne during a morning hot air balloon tour. Your entire trip will be unforgettable, but this will bring it to new heights.
Call for current pricing. Advanced reservations required.
Trip Extensions
Enhance Your Safari
Rwanda
From: $6,500 per person
Travel to Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park to trek through rugged terrain in search of endangered mountain gorillas. In Kigali, visit the city’s highlights, including the moving Kigali Genocide Memorial.
Rwanda
Spot Endangered Gorillas
Fly to Kigali, Rwanda and drive north to Volcanoes National Park. Journey on foot over wild, ungroomed mountain terrain in search of endangered mountain gorillas, of which only 1000 survive worldwide. After your arrival, tour Kigali, including the world-renowned Kigali Genocide Memorial.
Recommended Stay: 5 days
From: $6,500 per person
Mahale Mtn. National Park
From: $6,000 per person
Fly to Lake Tanganyika’s shores and take a boat to your secluded camp. Hike the Mahale Mountains to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
Mahale Mtn. National Park
Encounter Playful Chimps
Fly to the shores of Lake Tanganyika, along the westernmost border of Tanzania, and take a short boat ride to your exclusive camp, a luxurious hideaway tucked along the shore. Hike the misty slopes of the Mahale Mountains in search of free-roaming chimpanzees, grooming, feeding and playing.
Recommended Stay: 4 to 5 days
From: $6,000 per person
Cape Town
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With Table Mountain as its backdrop, Cape Town offers stunning vineyards, fine dining, penguin sightings at Boulders Beach, and a visit to historic Robben Island. This vibrant city is sure to inspire.
Cape Town
Vineyards, Views and Fine Dining
Table Mountain National Park provides the dramatic backdrop to this vibrant, colorful city. Explore South Africa’s best vineyards, enjoy fine dining in town, observe penguins at the famous Boulders Beach, and visit Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela’s—and South Africa’s—struggles echo poignantly. A visit to Cape Town is sure to inspire and delight.
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Ruaha National Park
From: $4,500 per person
Journey to the remote Ruaha National Park, a hidden gem in East Africa. Track elusive wildlife by day and enjoy torch-lit dinners by the river at night.
Ruaha National Park
Track African Wildlife
Fly to the remote wilderness of Ruaha National Park, one of the least explored parks in East Africa, where tracking is as much an art form as a practical pursuit. Explore uncharted territory by day, spotting leopard, cheetah and wild dog, and savor torch-lit dinners on the banks of the river by night.
Recommended Stay: 4–5 days
From: $4,500 per person
Nyerere National Park
From: $4,500 per person
Explore the Rufiji River’s wildlife by boat, and on foot. Spot elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and rare species like Greater Kudu on the plains.
Nyerere National Park
Traverse Vast Wilderness
Take a scenic flight to one of Africa’s largest national parks (formerly Selous Game Reserve), where you’ll view the Rufiji River’s wildlife. Travel by 4-wheel drive, boat and foot and spot elephants, hippos, and crocodiles in the riverine environment, while rare species like Greater Kudu can be spotted on the plains.
Recommended Stay: 4 days
From: $4,500 per person
