Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to a beautiful lodge in Arusha or Usa River town. The majority of properties we use have swimming pools, lovely gardens or nature walks.

After breakfast, depart to Arusha National Park. Here you will enjoy a walking safari (accompanied by a park ranger), with a chance to hike to a waterfall for a picnic lunch, or the base of majestic Mount Meru.
You may also enjoy the view of the Momella Lakes, which are home to flamingos.
Continue on a game drive through the park. Likelihood of spotting giraffe, buffalo, bushbuck, and zebras in the park. Overnight at Maasai Amini Lodge, an eco-lodge where you will experience the Maasai culture with dances, special food, stories and more.

Optional add-ons:

• Canoeing on Momella Lakes
  
• Horseback riding either within Arusha National Park or at nearby Dolly Estate (just 15 minutes drive from the park gate)

Remain at Africa Amini Lodge. Options for nature walk, led by a traditional Maasai guide, school tour or to relax by the pool.
This lodge also has a sauna and offers spa services.

Full Board

Optional add-ons:

• Sunrise Bush Breakfast
• Nature Cycling
• Couples massage

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park for a game drive (approx 3 hrs drive).
Tarangire National Park is famous for its ancient baobab trees and large herds of elephants. The Tarangire River attracts animals year-round, making this an ideal location to see herbivores like zebras and gazelles, and their predators, such as lions and cheetahs, in the dry season.

Overnight at a top lodge in the area. Expect superb sunsets and listen to the wildlife around a campfire.

Optional Add-ons:

• Hot air balloon ride (must be organized in advance, especially for the months of July and August. Contact us to make arrangements)
• Sundowners with a view of the national park

After a relaxing breakfast, begin your second day in Tarangire National Park.
See baby elephants or spot lions hunting in the grass and have lunch overlooking the Tarangire River.
Option to return early to lodge to enjoy swimming, spa services, or learn about the local Maasai culture.

After breakfast, depart to Mto wa Mbu (approx 1 hr drive) where you may participate in cultural activities, including cooking class, wood carving and more. There is also an option to tour a craft market and take a village walk that passes through rice fields and banana plantations.

Overnight in Mto wa Mbu (forests around Manyara lakefront) or Karatu area (in the green Ngorongoro Highlands). Lodges in these areas have captivating views and swimming pools for your enjoyment.

Optional Add-ons:

• Cycling tour through local village
• Pit Stop to view Tanzanite Museum and shop
• Pit Stop at local art gallery African Galleria

Early morning departure to Ngorongoro Crater for game drive.
This is one of the best locations to spot the endangered Black Rhino and prides of Ngorongoro’s lions, along with herds upon herds of wildebeests and zebras.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool for a relaxing and fun midday rest. Depart to Serengeti in late afternoon.

Overnight at a beautiful lodge in the Serengeti. Plan to stay up a bit later to watch the stars and enjoy a romantic drink.

Optional Add-ons:

• Empakaai Hike (1-2 hrs trek)
• Stop at Olduvai Gorge for famous Leakey Excavation site

Continue wildlife viewing in Serengeti, including Seronera Valley and the famous kjopes.

Optional Add-ons:

• Hot air balloon rides (must be organized in advance, especially for the months of July and August. Contact us to make arrangements)
• Walking safari (with armed ranger, only available in select locations)

Continue driving north to reach the Mara River to watch the famous river crossings.

There will be no pause to the excitement as massive herds of animals charge through the river, especially with the presence of predators nearby.

Serengeti National Park is one of the largest national parks in the world. We recommend 3-5 days for all our tours to truly experience the beauty of this wonder of the world. It is a UNESCO heritage site and a protected area.

Overnight at one of our partner tented lodges. These beautiful properties respect nature and offer incredible services and meals. Enjoy the nightly fires, sip wine under the stars, or catch a dinner performance.

After breakfast, depart Serengeti and drive to Karatu. Though it’s a longer drive (4 hrs), you will experience it as part game drive, and then pass through the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands again.

Dinner and overnight at a Karatu-area lodge.

This final day includes an option to do shopping before transfer to the airport.

Options include flying home after a memorable safari experience, or continuing your adventure with a Zanzibar beach extension.

If you choose to extend your honeymoon with us, it is a quick 1 hr flight to reach the island paradise. Check out our Zanzibar options for activities that include swimming with dolphins, sunset cruises and island-hopping tours.