Sample Itinerary · Tanzania
Wild & Barefoot: A Tanzania Honeymoon
Arusha · Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Stone Town · Kiwengwa
What's Included
- Lodge & camp accommodations
- Private guides & game drives
- Internal flights between camps
- All transfers & park fees
- Daily meals on safari
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Optional excursions (e.g., balloon)
- Tips & gratuities
- Visa & vaccinations
Who This Trip Is For
Honeymooners and couples who want real wildlife with serious comfort at the end of each day. You'll be up early for game drives and rewarded with quiet camps, private dinners, and a barefoot week on Zanzibar to close.
When To Go
July through October is prime season for the river crossings in the northern Serengeti. January through March brings the calving season in the south, with fewer vehicles. Zanzibar is at its best June through October. I'll match the route to the season you choose.
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What does a 14-day Tanzania honeymoon look like?
This 14-day Tanzania honeymoon spends eight nights on safari and five on Zanzibar. You start in Arusha, then move between Tarangire, the central and northern Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater rim, mostly by light aircraft, with a private guide throughout. The last five nights slow right down in Stone Town and on the beach at Kiwengwa.
| Days | Where | Nights | Where to stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arusha | 1 | Arusha Coffee Lodge, Legendary Lodge or Gran Meliá Arusha |
| Day 2 | Tarangire National Park | 1 | Chem Chem Lodge, Elewana Tarangire Treetops or Oliver’s Camp |
| Days 3–4 | Central Serengeti | 2 | Namiri Plains, Singita Grumeti or Four Seasons Serengeti |
| Days 5–6 | Northern Serengeti | 2 | Lamai Serengeti, Bushtops Camp or Singita Mara River Tented Camp |
| Days 7–8 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 2 | Entamanu Ngorongoro or andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge |
| Days 9–10 | Stone Town, Zanzibar | 2 | Emerson Spice, Park Hyatt Zanzibar or Kisiwa House |
| Days 11–13 | Kiwengwa, Zanzibar | 3 | Melia Zanzibar · The Level |
| Day 14 | Zanzibar to home | – | Departure day |
What a trip like this costs, and how the migration moves month by month, is in my Tanzania honeymoon safari cost and timing guide.
Arusha
Gateway to the Wild
Fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha for one night. Meet your safari team, rest, and ease into Tanzania. Your lodge sits in the foothills of Mount Meru, a beautiful unhurried first night before the adventure begins.
Where to stay
Tarangire National Park
Elephants & Ancient Baobabs
Is Tarangire National Park worth visiting on safari?
Drive or fly into Tarangire for one night, Tanzania's most underrated park and a perfect safari opener. Famous for the largest elephant herds in East Africa, ancient baobab trees, and 500 bird species. A full day of game drives with your private guide and a sundowner on the ridge as the sun drops behind the plains.
Where to stay
Central Serengeti
Into the Plains
Fly by light aircraft into the central Serengeti. Two full days of private game drives through the Seronera region, year-round big cat country with resident lions, leopards, and cheetah alongside elephant, giraffe, and vast zebra herds. Bush dinners under a star-filled sky and the sounds of the savanna as your lullaby.
A male lion in the central Serengeti, where the resident game is heaviest year round.
Where to stay
Northern Serengeti
Migration Country
When can you see the wildebeest river crossings?
Fly north to the Mara River region for two nights in the heart of the Great Migration, peak season July through October. Wildebeest river crossings, private game drives, and the option to add a sunrise hot air balloon flight ending with a champagne bush breakfast. Your camp arranges honeymoon touches including a private candlelit dinner in the bush, couples massage, and a guided night sky session.
Where to stay
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Sleeping on the Crater Rim
What is it like to stay on the Ngorongoro Crater rim?
Fly to Ngorongoro and arrive in time for a sunset over the caldera, one of Africa's most dramatic views. The following morning, descend into the crater at dawn for a full game drive among lions, rhino, hippo, elephant, and flamingos on Lake Magadi before returning to the rim. A full overnight means no rushing, just the crater at its most atmospheric morning and evening.
Where to stay
Stone Town, Zanzibar
Spice, History & Swahili Nights
Fly from Ngorongoro to Zanzibar for two nights in Stone Town, a UNESCO-listed Swahili port city shaped by Arab, Indian, African, and European influences. A guided spice tour, afternoons wandering carved door alleys and the Darajani Market, and dinner at a candlelit rooftop restaurant. On your second evening, board a traditional wooden dhow for a private sunset cruise as the sky turns amber over the Indian Ocean.
Where to stay
Kiwengwa, Zanzibar
The Level: Indian Ocean Bliss
Transfer to Kiwengwa and check into Melia Zanzibar's The Level, the resort's adults only premium tier with a private pool, exclusive lounge, and oceanfront romance pavilions. Three nights on 300 metres of white sand beach ringed by natural coral reef. Anantara Spa couples treatments, snorkeling, kayaking, and sunset tapas on the jetty bar. A private beach dinner under the stars on your final night.
Kiwengwa, on the quieter northeast coast of Zanzibar.
Where to stay
Zanzibar to Home
Bon Voyage
Private transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your onward flight home or connection via Nairobi or Doha.
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Frequently Asked
Is this itinerary customizable?
Yes. Every element is adjustable. I can shorten or extend the safari, swap camps, add or remove Zanzibar, and tailor the honeymoon touches to your preferences.
When is the best time for the Great Migration?
The river crossings in the northern Serengeti typically happen July through October. The calving season in the southern Serengeti is January through March. Both are spectacular. I'll recommend timing based on what you want to see.
Do I need vaccines or a visa?
Yellow fever vaccination is recommended, and some areas require anti-malarials. US citizens need a visa for Tanzania, easily obtained online. I'll send a full health and entry checklist when we start planning. I was a surgical nurse before this, so I am happy to talk any of it through with you, though your own doctor or a travel clinic has the final word.
How do I book?
Use the Start Planning Your Journey button above, or email hello@journeyswithjb.com, and I'll reach out within one to two business days. On our first call we'll talk through your dates, what you're after, and how I work, including any planning fees for a custom itinerary like this one.