8 DAYS MIDRANGE HONEYMOON SAFARI & BEACH

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Trip Overview

8-days honeymoon luxury safari with Gardenia African Safaris is designed to ignite romance while immersing you in Tanzania’s most breathtaking destinations. Begin in Arusha with a romantic night at Gran Meliá Arusha or Kiliseason Hotel. Explore Tarangire’s elephant-filled landscapes, stay in elevated elegance at Tarangire Treetops or the lakeside charm of Maramboi Tented Lodge. Journey into the Serengeti for thrilling wildlife moments with stays at Gran Meliá Serengeti, Kubu Kubu, or Serena Serengeti. Discover love in the Ngorongoro Crater, surrounded by nature’s beauty and pampered at Kitela Lodge or Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge. Finally, unwind on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches at luxurious hideaways like The Z Hotel or Gran Meliá Zanzibar. This itinerary blends untamed wilderness, intimate experiences, and serene romance—an unforgettable beginning to your lifetime together

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Day 1
Arrival – Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your private guide warmly welcomes you with flowers and champagne. Transfer to Gran Meliá Arusha or Kiliseason Hotel, where your honeymoon suite awaits with rose petals and stunning views of Mount Meru. Take time to relax after your flight dip in the infinity pool, enjoy a couple’s spa session, or stroll through the lush gardens. Dinner is served under the stars, featuring gourmet Tanzanian and international dishes. Share your first night in Africa surrounded by nature’s peace and luxury.

Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha or Kiliseason Hotel

Meals: Full Board
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire
Begin your adventure with a private drive to Tarangire National Park, a haven of ancient baobabs and roaming elephants. Enjoy a scenic game drive with a picnic lunch amid acacia groves and wildlife rich plains. Spot lions, giraffes, zebra herds, and exotic birdlife. Check into your romantic escape: either Tarangire Treetops Lodge, built among baobab trees with panoramic views, or Maramboi Tented Lodge, where wildebeest roam just beyond your veranda. End the day with sundowners as golden light floods the bush, followed by a candlelit dinner in the wild.

Accommodation: Tarangire Treetops or Maramboi Tented Lodge

Meals: Full Board
Day 3
Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti – Journey to the Heart of the Wild
After a hearty breakfast, departure for Serengeti National Park, traveling through the picturesque Ngorongoro Highlands. Pause for scenic photos or brief stops to absorb the views and Maasai culture. Enter the iconic Serengeti plains home to the Great Migration and untamed beauty. Enjoy a game drive en route to your luxury lodge: Gran Meliá Serengeti, Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge, or Serena Serengeti Lodge. After check-in, toast to love with sunset cocktails, followed by a gourmet bush-inspired dinner. Fall asleep to the sounds of the wilderness in your luxurious private suite.

Accommodation: Gran Meliá Serengeti, Kubu Kubu Lodge, or Serena Lodg

Meals: Full Board
Day 4
Serengeti Full-Day Safari – The Big Five & Beyond
Today is dedicated to exploring Central Serengeti, famed for its predator sightings and sweeping landscapes. Your private guide customizes the game drive to your preferences track lions and leopards, spot elephants and hippos, and witness massive herds during migration season. Enjoy a romantic picnic lunch in a quiet wilderness spot. In the afternoon, return to the lodge for a spa session or dip in the pool. The evening brings another gourmet dinner under starlit skies, complete with a surprise honeymoon treat from the lodge staff.

Accommodation: Gran Meliá Serengeti, Kubu Kubu Lodge, or Serena Lodg

Meals: Full Board
Day 5
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Eden of Love
Enjoy a morning game drive before departing Serengeti and journeying to the Ngorongoro Crater. After a scenic drive and stop for lunch, descend into this breathtaking natural amphitheater home to black rhinos, lions, flamingos, and more. With luck, catch intimate wildlife scenes that mirror the magic of your own bond. After the crater tour, ascend to your romantic hilltop retreat: Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge or Kitela Lodge, where fireplaces, spa options, and Swahili elegance await. Unwind with a sunset view, couple’s massage, and private dinner for two in a tranquil setting.

Accommodation: Neptune Ngorongoro or Kitela Lodge

Meals: Full Board
Day 6
Flight to Zanzibar – Paradise Found
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scenic bush flight to Zanzibar Island, the perfect honeymoon finale. Upon arrival, a Gardenia host greets you and escorts you to your beachfront retreat: The Z Hotel, a stylish boutique property in Nungwi, or Gran Meliá Zanzibar, offering a private beach and stunning Indian Ocean views. Check into your ocean-facing suite with tropical honeymoon décor. Spend the afternoon sipping cocktails by the pool, walking barefoot on soft sand, or soaking in your beachfront tub. A seaside dinner awaits with seafood delights and Zanzibar spices.

Accommodation: Z Hotel or Gran Meliá Zanzibar

Meals: Full Board
Day 7
Day 7: Zanzibar Leisure Day – Love by the Ocean
Spend your day at leisure, enjoying Zanzibar’s blend of relaxation and adventure. Start with breakfast overlooking turquoise waters, then choose your experience: a spice tour, a private dhow cruise at sunset, a couple’s massage, or snorkeling in coral reefs. Nature lovers may visit Jozani Forest to spot the rare red colobus monkeys. For culture, explore Stone Town’s winding alleys hand-in-hand. Your resort offers full-board service, ensuring you’re pampered throughout. This is a day to connect deeply, laugh often, and live slowly as the waves kiss the shore.

Accommodation: Z Hotel or Meliá Zanzibar

Meals: Full Board
Day 8
Day 8: Departure – Until We Meet Again, Tanzania
Enjoy a final breakfast with sea breezes and panoramic views. Your private transfer will take you to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight. Leave with hearts full of love and unforgettable memories—from elephant encounters to beachside sunsets. Gardenia