Two wildebeest stand close together, partly hidden in tall golden grass.

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Serengeti to Zanzibar: A Seven-Day Honeymoon Safari

Four days of private Serengeti game drives followed by three nights on Zanzibar's coast: a classic, unhurried honeymoon pairing.

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Duration7 Days / 6 Nights

Group size2 travellers

Best monthsYear-round; June – October for the driest safari conditions and calmest coastal seas

From$5,680 per person sharing

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The Trip in Short

This is the pairing most honeymooners end up choosing once they see the options laid out: enough safari to feel like a real one, followed by enough beach time to actually rest afterward. The Serengeti half runs a private vehicle and a single well-placed camp, with sundowners built into most evenings. From there it is a short flight to the coast and three nights at a quiet beachfront lodge.

Nothing about the pacing is rushed: this is deliberately two distinct halves rather than an attempt to cram both experiences into every day.

Park fees and rules on the Tanzanian mainland are set by Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA).

Highlights

Private 4x4 and guide for the entire Serengeti leg
Sundowners and bush dining most evenings
Short flight straight from the Serengeti to Zanzibar
Quiet beachfront lodge for the coastal half
Optional private dhow sunset cruise
Deliberately unhurried pacing across both halves

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Where You Go, Stop by Stop

Day 1

Arrival, Arusha

Day 2

Fly to Serengeti

Day 3–4

Serengeti game drives

Day 5

Fly to Zanzibar

Day 6

Zanzibar beach day

Day 7

Departure

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Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

A private transfer to a lodge outside Arusha, with a welcome dinner and a briefing on the days ahead.

Day 2: Fly to the Serengeti

A scenic flight into central Serengeti, with a game drive on the way to camp and another proper drive that same afternoon.

Day 3–4: Serengeti Game Drives

Two full days in a private vehicle, paced entirely around what the two of you want to see, with sundowners at a different spot each evening and at least one candlelit bush dinner.

Day 5: Fly to Zanzibar

A flight via Arusha or directly to Zanzibar, transferring to a quiet beachfront lodge in time to watch the sunset from the sand.

Day 6: Zanzibar Beach Day

An open day for swimming, an optional private dhow cruise at sunset, or simply doing nothing at all: the point of this half of the trip.

Day 7: Departure

A final relaxed morning before transfer to the airport.

From

$5,680

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What the Price Covers

Included

All internal flights, Arusha – Serengeti – Zanzibar
Private 4x4 safari vehicle and guide in the Serengeti
All accommodation on a full-board (safari) and bed-and-breakfast (Zanzibar) basis
All park and conservation fees
One private candlelit dinner
Airport transfers throughout

Not included

International flights and visas
Travel and medical insurance
Tips and gratuities
Optional dhow cruise or spa treatments
Most meals and drinks on Zanzibar beyond breakfast

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Before You Book

Is this trip only for honeymooners?

No: it is designed with couples in mind but suits any pair of travellers wanting a private, unhurried safari-and-beach combination.

How much flying is involved?

Two internal flights, Arusha to Serengeti and Serengeti to Zanzibar (usually routed via Arusha), both under two hours.

Can we extend the Zanzibar section?

Yes, easily: three nights is a comfortable minimum; many couples add a further three to five nights.

Is the vehicle genuinely private throughout?

Yes. Unlike our shared-vehicle safaris, this itinerary is priced for a private 4x4 for just the two of you.

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Where This Trip Goes

Mount Kilimanjaro

Tanzania · Mountain

The world's tallest freestanding mountain, climbed on foot without technical skill through five climate zones to a 5,895-metre summit.

Lake Manyara National Park

Tanzania · National Park

A narrow park between the Rift Valley escarpment and a soda lake, known for tree-climbing lions and strong flamingo numbers.

Tanzania

Country

The Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Kilimanjaro in one northern loop, plus a much quieter southern circuit and an Indian Ocean coastline in Zanzibar.

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Serengeti to Zanzibar: A Seven-Day Honeymoon Safari