Honeymoon Safari
Overview
Create a honeymoon that reflects your style, with unforgettable wildlife encounters, quiet moments in nature and time together in Tanzania's remarkable landscapes. Choose an expertly crafted scheduled safari with thoughtful touches to celebrate your new beginning, then add a private extension for a romantic finale. From accommodations to travel arrangements, every detail is taken care of so you can focus on enjoying your first adventure together.
Step 1: Choose Your Safari
Seamless and stress-free, each safari is led by expert guides and includes carefully selected accommodations, ensuring every detail is handled with care. All you need to do is focus on the experience — and each other.
Below are some of our most popular itineraries for honeymooners.
Founders’ Signature Safari
Why honeymooners choose this safari:
A private nature refuge
Explore a more intimate side of Tanzania with guided walks and meaningful cultural connections, away from the busiest routes.
Iconic wildlife destinations
The Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater deliver some of Africa’s most consistent and dramatic wildlife viewing.
Gibb’s Farm stay
An award-winning lodge set among lush gardens, offering farm-to-table dining and a peaceful, restorative atmosphere.
Complimentary for honeymooners
Enjoy a couples massage during your stay at Gibb’s Farm.
Optional add-on: Take a sunrise hot-air balloon safari over the Serengeti.
Highlights of Tanzania Safari
Why honeymooners choose this safari:
The Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
These iconic landscapes are home to some of Africa’s best wildlife viewing, with incredible moments around every corner.
Perfectly paced itinerary
A shorter safari that delivers a complete experience without feeling rushed.
Signature Nyumba Camps
Comfortable accommodations designed for immersion in the wilderness. Enjoy five-star hospitality in the bush.
Complimentary for honeymooners
A private candle-lit dinner in the bush.
Optional add-on: Take a sunrise hot-air balloon safari over the Serengeti.
Step 2: Choose a Private Extension
Tanzania is home to some of the most extraordinary places in Africa. After your safari, Thomson takes care of all logistics and travel arrangements to your chosen extension so your journey continues seamlessly.
Many honeymooners choose to end their safari with time by the coast or in one of Tanzania’s most remote wilderness areas.
Zanzibar Extension
Why honeymooners choose this journey:
A classic romantic finale
Zanzibar is a timeless beach escape, with white-sand beaches and warm Indian Ocean waters.
Seamless safari-to-beach transition
Move effortlessly from the plains to the coast, with all internal flights and logistics arranged for a smooth, stress-free journey.
What makes Zanzibar unforgettable
A rich blend of Swahili culture, spice-scented markets, historic Stone Town, and palm-lined beaches creates a one-of-a-kind island escape that feels both exotic and romantic.
Mahale Mountains National Park
Why honeymooners choose this journey:
An off-the-map, ultra-remote escape
One of Tanzania’s most remote safari destinations, accessible only by boat or light aircraft, offering complete seclusion on Lake Tanganyika.
Where beach meets forest
White-sand lakeshore meets lush, forested mountains combining relaxation and wilderness adventure in one setting.
Chimpanzee tracking
Guided forest walks bring you face-to-face with habituated wild chimpanzees — one of the most unique wildlife encounters in Africa.
Traveler Reviews
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Choosing Thomson Safaris for our honeymoon to Tanzania and Zanzibar was the best decision. The luxury, comfort, customer-experience, excursions, and everything else was planned perfectly! It was a perfect balance of adventure and romance.
Mimi & David T.
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It was extremely easy to work with Thomson because everything was thoughtfully and carefully planned well in advance. We would just like to say ‘best trip ever’!
Justin C.
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We could not be happier with Thomson. Everything from the transportation to the lodges and all the moments in between surpassed even our highest hopes for our honeymoon trip.
Dan & Sarah H.
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We had the BEST TIME on our honeymoon. I usually get a little homesick by the end of a trip, but I cried leaving Tanzania and could have stayed for much longer. We will treasure our memories forever.
Katie M.
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Jambo! My husband and I had the most amazing honeymoon with Thomson Safaris. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, sociable and patient; he took care of all our requests during our safari, which made for a fantastic experience. The Nyumbas were extremely comfortable, we had hot showers every day and the food was exceptional! We were stuffed at every meal and there was not a single menu item we didn’t thoroughly enjoy eating. We were fortunate enough to see all of the Big Five animals, plus so many more. Our visits to the Maasai women’s market, boma, clinic and school left us with memories of a lifetime. We highly recommend Thomson, not only for their excellent service and accommodations, but also for their continued philanthropy in the Serengeti area.
Katie M.