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9 Days Luxury Tanzania Honeymoon Safari

Itinerary Overview

Spend 9 Days Luxury Tanzania Honeymoon Safari and discover Tanzania’s most famous and rewarding reserves on an unforgettable Tig game safari. Search for the Big Five and other savannah animals as you visit the must-see plains of Serengeti National Park, Tarangire, and the wildlife-packed Ngorongoro Crater.

Begin your journey at Simbavati Migration Camp, where you’ll follow the Great Migration in the Serengeti. This mobile camp offers front-row seats to the world’s most iconic wildlife spectacle. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the Serengeti as you track the herds; additionally, enjoy the comfort of your luxurious tented accommodation throughout your adventure.

Wrap up your unforgettable journey at Meliá Ngorongoro Lodge, a haven in the heart of Tanzania’s extraordinary landscape. This unique and authentic hotel is where you feel exquisitely welcomed and live life-transforming experiences. Additionally, you can relax in a tranquil setting and explore the Ngorongoro Crater for extraordinary wildlife encounters. Ultimately, this itinerary promises a diverse and immersive East African safari experience you’ll treasure forever.

Day by day itinerary

Day 1–3: Discover the Mara River | 3 Nights

Fly into Kogatende Airstrip, where your thrilling Serengeti experience begins. Transfer to Simbavati Migration Camp, a luxurious under-canvas camp that moves with the Great Wildebeest Migration across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem.

Depending on the season, you can witness dramatic river crossings, the calving season, or the rutting stage of this incredible natural phenomenon. The area offers year-round game viewing with large herds of elephants, hippos, zebras, giraffes, and apex predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas roaming the plains.

Driving Distance: 150 km (Approx. 2.5 hrs)

Accommodation Options:

Simbavati Migration Camp
Aurari Camp

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Location: Serengeti National Park

Day 4–5: Central Serengeti | 2 Nights

After breakfast, drive to Central Serengeti, one of the most wildlife-rich areas of the park. On the way, you may visit a Maasai village for an authentic cultural experience.

Enjoy an en-route game drive before arriving at the luxurious Meliá Serengeti Lodge. The Serengeti, covering over 14,760 km², is world-famous for its abundance of wildlife, including wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, topis, buffalos, and hartebeests. It’s also home to the Big Cats—lion, leopard, and cheetah.

Choose between a hot lunch at the lodge or a picnic lunch in the wild for a truly immersive experience.

Driving Distance: 129 km (Approx. 2 hrs)

Accommodation Options:

Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Nimali Serengeti

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Location: Serengeti National Park

Day 6: Serengeti Half-Day & Transfer to Ngorongoro

Start with an early breakfast and enjoy a half-day game drive in the Serengeti. Later, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a scenic game drive en route.

Driving Distance: 145 km (Approx. 2 hrs)

Accommodation Options:

Ngorongoro Lodge (Meliá Collection)
The Wilderness Collection Ngorongoro

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Location: Ngorongoro Crater

Day 7: Explore Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations and the best place to spot the Big Five in a single day. The crater’s unique ecosystem supports vast numbers of animals, including lions, elephants, buffalo, black rhinos, and abundant birdlife.

Enjoy a full day exploring the crater floor before driving to Oliver’s Camp in Tarangire National Park. Relax with a soothing spa treatment or unwind in the peaceful surroundings.

Driving Distance: 95 km (Approx. 1 hr 20 mins)

Accommodation Options:

Oliver’s Camp
Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Location: Tarangire National Park

Day 8–9: Tarangire National Park | 2 Nights

Spend your honeymoon’s final days exploring the picturesque Tarangire National Park, known for its iconic baobab trees and massive elephant herds. The park offers excellent wildlife sightings, including lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous bird species.

After a hearty breakfast on Day 9, enjoy a morning game drive and a cultural visit to a local village for an authentic Tanzanian experience.

Finally, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Driving Distance: 171 km (Approx. 2 hrs 30 mins)

Accommodation Options:

Oliver’s Camp
Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Cost includes

✔ Private transfers and domestic flights
✔ Luxury accommodations with full-board meal plans
✔ Game drives with professional safari guides
✔ Cultural visits to Maasai villages
✔ Park entrance fees and crater service fees

Cost Excludes

International flights (From/to home)
Domestic flights
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$15.00 p/p per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)