Honeymoon in Tanzania & Zanzibar

After your individual journey and arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport in the heart of Tanzania, your dream honeymoon and unforgettable time for two begins. With a bit of luck you can spot the majestic Kilimanjaro as you approach. After completing the customs and immigration formalities (application for the visa for US$ 50, can be done online in advance), you will be warmly welcomed at Kilimanjaro Airport by your personal guide (driver guide Malley Simon Gwandu/German-speaking) with refreshments and small surprises.

Now we will take the couple in love to Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania, to your booked hotel and now you have time to recover from the journey. On the journey (approx. 1 hour) you can get your first impressions of the colorful surroundings with its friendly residents of fascinating Tanzania.

The rest of the day is at your leisure to treat yourself to a break with a relaxing massage or to relax at the beautiful swimming pool of one of Arusha's most exclusive hotels. Enjoy the spectacular views of the second highest mountain in Tanzania, the 4,566 m high Mount Meru, from the wonderful roof terrace of the Gran Meliá Arusha with a cocktail and let yourself be pampered by the excellent service. Meal: (B) Breakfast the next day and overnight at Gran Meliá Arusha 5* star/luxury

The majestic 5,895 meter high Kilimanjaro with the Kibo and Mawenzi at sunset.

After a hearty breakfast, which you can have in your room if you wish, with plenty of privacy, we drive to Tarangire National Park and will go on our first game drives there and experience another day of wildlife observation. Tarangire National Park is one of the most popular and beautiful national parks in Tanzania.

The heart of the park is the Tarangire River, which offers a picturesque backdrop and forms the landscape with swamps and extensive tree savannahs of the large park (2,600 square meters the size of Luxembourg). Tarangire National Park is known for its abundance of the typical and impressive African baobab trees (Adansonia) and for the dramatic interaction between predators and prey on the riverside watercourses of Tarangire National Park with its own small-scale migration of wildlife within the park.

Elephants, eland, oryx, lesser kudu and many other animal species can be observed in Tarangire National Park. Another special feature of the national park are the over 400 species of birds such as the widespread hornbill, partridges, pelicans, eagles, vultures and various species of herons. Due to the high animal population all year round, there are also a large number of lions here, which makes an encounter very likely.

We stay directly and close to nature in the Tarangire National Park in the wonderful Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge with its unique location and guarantee wildly romantic moments with spectacular sunsets in the African savannah. Meals (FB) and accommodation at Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge

Herd of elephants in Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, another highlight of your safari tour awaits you, we drive with packed lunches from Tarangire National Park via the village of Mto Wa Mbu (means: The Mosquito River) where we will taste the unique “Red Bananas” with their sweet and delicate taste. We have time and if we wish we can buy typical Tanzanian souvenirs such as the colorful Tinga Tinga pictures and colorful kangas or perhaps a tanzanite with its sparkling blue color that is a thousand times rarer than a diamond and much more.

We drive through Karatu into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and over the 600 meter high crater rim of the 1,700 high Ngorongoro Crater, also known as the eighth wonder of the world. We stop at the crater viewpoint and you can take a look inside the UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a short photo stop at the tomb of the famous Professor Bernhard Grzimek and his son Michael. (Founder of the Frankfurt Zoo and savior of the Serengeti with the Oscar-winning film “The Serengeti must not die”). Enjoy the game drive on the way to your booked lodge.

We continue on the Ngorongoro crater rim through Maasai territory past the Olduvai Gorge “Cradle of Humanity” (visit optionally possible) to the Serengeti park entrance and will have lunch there in style. In order to spend a lot of time in the Serengeti observing various animals and extensive game drives, we will probably take our lunch with us as packed lunches for the next few days and eat it close to nature in the Serengeti National Park.
The Serengeti with its vast plains and constant migration of animals, this name inspires the imagination and invites the visitor to dream. Enjoy the game drive on the way to your booked lodge in the middle of the Serengeti and further days in the Serengeti National Park.

The Serengeti National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981 and offers daily opportunities to discover the impressive flora and fauna of Tanzania - including the "Big Five" such as elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard - after an exciting safari Campfire with a glass of wine or a gin and tonic under the crystal clear starry sky, wildly romantic moments like in the times of the big game hunters and adventurers of that time right in the heart of Tanzania. Meals (FB) and accommodation at Into Wild Africa Luxury Tented Safari Camp Serengeti

Lion couple in the Serengeti

The Serengeti is a truly magical place that we will explore further on full-day game drives and where countless species of animals can move freely in their natural environment. The endless expanses of the savannah stretch to the horizon and offer a breathtaking sight that captivates the senses. The majestic acacia trees, whose shades provide protection for wildlife, stretch into the sky and decorate the landscape with their delicate branches.

During your game drive through the Serengeti, your experienced guide will lead you to the wildlife's favorite areas. Here you can hear the fascinating sounds of the savannah, accompanied by the calls of birds and the roar of lions. The air is filled with the aromas of wildflowers and earth, which smell even more intense after the rain.
You will witness impressive hunting scenes of big cats such as the majestic leopard, the royal lion and the agile cheetah. Their strong muscles and sharp eyes let you feel the fascination and beauty of the wild animals up close. But the countless herds of wildebeest and zebra moving through the savannah like a stream are also a fascinating sight.

The endless variety of wildlife will enchant you. You will spot eland, Grant's gazelle, impala, lyre, hartelope, buffalo, warthog, spotted hyena, giraffe, ostrich and jackal. You may even come across the shy serval and genet cats. Seeing these animals in the wild moving, hunting and interacting with each other is an unforgettable experience.

The Serengeti is a place where nature is still preserved in its original form. The sight of the endless expanse and the encounter with the majestic wild animals will leave an impression on you forever and will remain in your memory. It is a place where you can find yourself and feel a deep connection with nature.
Experience the dramatic interactions of wild animals and enjoy the impressive soundscape and the fascinating savannah landscape in the Serengeti. Meals (FB) and accommodation at Into Wild Africa Luxury Tented Safari Camp Serengeti

Optional: As an additional highlight, there is the option of a balloon safari in the Serengeti (for US$ 599 per person) for an additional charge on day 5 or day 6) - an unforgettable adventure. The pick-up takes place at the camp at around 4:00 a.m. and ends after a stylish champagne breakfast in the middle of the Serengeti at around 10:00 a.m. You will then be picked up for further game drives in the Serengeti. Ideally, it should be booked in advance to ensure safe participation.

Cheetah brothers in Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, another day of game drives and tracking in the Serengeti is on the agenda. The Serengeti can be visited all year round and the animals stay in the different corridors of the Serengeti depending on the season. When planning our trips, we take into account the respective migration movements of wild animals. Every day on a game drive in the Serengeti offers exciting and unforgettable experiences and also offers a diverse bird world with over 500 species.

To experience the typical African sunset, we drive to the hippo pool with its large number of hippos and Nile crocodiles as they are most active in the evening hours for beautiful photo opportunities and further animal observation in the Serengeti National Park. Enjoy the last sunset in the Serengeti around an open campfire and the amenities of your accommodation. Meals (FB) and accommodation at Into Wild Africa Luxury Tented Safari Camp Serengeti

A group of hippos relax on the shore

After breakfast, another game drive with packed lunch and animal watching as you exit the Serengeti (approx. 3 hours) and continue through the unique landscape towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will spend the night in breathtaking accommodation right on the crater rim. The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Covering over 8,000 square kilometers, the area offers an incredible diversity of wildlife and landscapes.

Located at an altitude of 2,300 meters, the crater rim offers a spectacular view of the crater, which is surrounded by sheer walls 400 to 600 meters high. The crater is home to some of the world's rarest and most impressive species, including the black rhinoceros, prides of lions, buffalo, antelope and blue wildebeest. Hippos, zebras and many other wild animals can also be observed here. Meals (FB) and accommodation at Ngorongoro Lions Paw Camp

Zebra families in Serengeti National Park

Prepare for an unforgettable safari experience as today you will explore the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater with its unparalleled landscape and its own microcosm. This spectacular attraction is often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is a refuge for around 30,000 wild animals and is rightly called the “Noah's Ark” of the world. We will start our safari early and drive down the steep switchbacks of the crater rim to reach the 20 kilometer wide crater floor, located 600 meters below the crater rim.

On your day safari you will see a variety of animals including prides of lions, bat-eared foxes, jackals, zebras and hippos. The lakes in the crater are home to flamingos and a variety of water birds. And don't forget the famous black rhinos that call here. We will try to get very close to this rare species. During your safari you will also have the opportunity to explore the lake area and open savanna, where you can spot large herds of wildebeest and predator-hungry lions.

Lunch will be a picnic amidst the scenic backdrop of the crater, with a view of the hippos in the water. An experience not to be missed. In the late afternoon we leave the Ngorongoro Crater and drive to Karatu and you immerse yourself in the time of “Karen Blixen - the White Huntress” in the style of “Out of Africa” on the historic coffee farm. Enjoy the warm hospitality and reflect on the adventure on safari in Tanzania. Meals (FB) and accommodation at Gibb's Farm / Karatu

Herd of buffalo in the Ngorongoro crater

After a romantic breakfast in the colonial ambience of the charming farmhouse from 1929, go on a short coffee tour. As a guest of the sustainable eco farm, you will learn a lot about cultivation, harvesting, processing and the finished coffee on a tour of the plantation. You experience the coffee process from harvest to freshly roasted in the cup. A delicious pleasure to enjoy home-made coffee.

For lunch we will drive to Arusha and remember the exciting experiences of the safari tour in the popular restaurant “Andrews” with a typical African meal with freshly grilled goat, chicken or the traditional dish Ugali (corn porridge) with vegetables.

After dinner in the afternoon, we will accompany you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward flight to the spice island of Zanzibar and then experience two days of the magic of 1,001 Nights in the historic Stone Town and another days on the beautiful white sandy beach on the northern east coast from Kiwengwa which are known as the most beautiful beaches in Zanzibar.

After arriving in Zanzibar at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, you will be picked up by a representative from Ndoto Safari and taken (approx. 10 minutes) to the luxurious Zanzibar Serena Hotel on the western tip of Stone Town with direct access to the sandy beach. The historic old town of Stone Town with its narrow streets known for its striking buildings and artistic wooden doors can be reached in a few minutes on foot and is a unique open-air museum. End the eventful day at the hotel's beautiful swimming pool and enjoy dinner with fresh seafood directly on the Indian Ocean on the terrace of the stylish complex. Meals (B, L or alternatively D = HB) and accommodation in the Zanzibar Serena Hotel / Stone Town

Overnight stay alternative: The wedding couple in love can also choose to stay in the Zanzibar Palace Hotel in the honeymoon suite "Dunia" with a large open bathroom with a separate sun deck and a wonderful view over the roofs of Stone Town as well as a free-standing bathtub. The charming boutique hotel is an Arabian dream and is located in the quiet Kiponda district of Stone Town. Behind the inconspicuous building with its traditional carved entrance door lies an oriental dream like from 1,001 Nights.

Curious dolphins snorkeling on the coral reefs off Zanzibar

Today you can discover the historic old town of Zanzibar on your own. Let yourself be seduced by this historic environment with its colorful bazaars, exotic smells and colors. Immerse yourself deeply in the magic of 1,001 Nights and encounter the stone witnesses of a bygone era as you stroll through the labyrinth of alleys in the picturesque oriental old town.

The legendary “Stone Town” was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. A walk is like a journey back in time to the world of the caliphs and sultans of the time who presented their wealth through the numerous typically decorated and hand-carved “Zanzibar doors”. Visit the Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) with its pale orange ramparts, built in 1698 by the Ottoman rulers.

A hand-carved Zanzibar door in Stone Town - There are said to be more than 500 of these works of art in existence!

A visit to the “Anglican Cathedral” will leave a lasting impression on you. On the site of the cathedral was the slave market where they were shipped to the Orient until it was banned in 1873. The moving slave memorial by the artist Clara Sornas and an interesting museum with an information board and historical photographs are reminders of the human trafficking of that time. Stroll through the Darajani market and watch the colorful hustle and bustle and stock up on exotic spices and the popular Zanzibar soaps.

The slave memorial at the Anglican Cathedral

Under no circumstances should you miss Beit el Ajaib also known as the “House of Wonders”. The multi-story building with its ornate balconies and graceful columns is the symbol of Stone Town. The Zanzibar doors are among the largest and most beautiful in East Africa. The House of Wonders was built in 1883 and got its name because it was the first house with running water and electricity, which was a "wonder" at the time.

There are many other sights to discover in Stone Town such as the museum palace on the harbor bay where the first Sultan of Zanzibar resided, the restored “Old Pharmacy” one of the most beautiful buildings in Zanzibar and the “Tippu Tip's House” from the legendary slave trader and much more other things worth seeing.

End the evening with a walk on the beach and visit the Forohani Gardens, which are located in the public park right by the sea and which in the evening are transformed into a large open-air restaurant with its numerous grill kitchens. Everything is on offer here, from freshly prepared seafood to oriental dishes - simply a culinary explosion of taste. Meals (B, L or alternatively D = HB) and accommodation in the Zanzibar Serena Hotel / Stone Town

View of the historic old town of Stone Town from the sea side

In the early afternoon your transfer to the luxurious Meliá Zanzibar on the northern east coast of Kiwengwa awaits you for your wonderful beach holiday in Zanzibar. The hotel's location is breathtaking, right on the turquoise Indian Ocean and surrounded by lush gardens. The resort is perfect for discerning travelers looking for relaxation, tranquility, luxury and beauty. The beautiful white sandy beach of Meliá Zanzibar is a true paradise for anyone who longs for a relaxed and unspoiled environment. The fine white beach stretches over 300 meters along the tranquil coast and is surrounded by the crystal clear Indian Ocean and offers breathtaking views of the azure waters and the surrounding countryside, surrounded by shady palm trees and lush tropical gardens.

There is enough space for sunbathing or romantic walks on the beach. It is also possible to book various excursions at the hotel (at an additional cost), how about a visit to the Jozani Forest with the "Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkey", identified as an endemic species, or a spice tour and much more. We would be happy to advise you on the various options. Overnight stay at Meliá Zanzibar 5* with (AI) all inclusive service see hotel description - Ocean View Bungalow (65sqm) - other room categories (THE LEVEL) can be booked on request

Fantastic swimming pool with views of the Indian Ocean in Meliá Zanzibar

Unfortunately we have to say goodbye to you today and your eventful honeymoon is coming to an end. Say goodbye to paradise on Zanzibar and the unique adventure of Tanzania. Enjoy a late and extensive breakfast and swim one last time in the warm Indian Ocean or in the beautiful swimming pool - in the early afternoon you will be privately transferred to the airport in Zanzibar for your return flight with unforgettable impressions and countless stories in your luggage. We look forward to seeing you again on one of the numerous routes. There is still a lot to discover in fascinating Tanzania. Kwaheri Tanzania!

Powdered sand beach in Kiwengwa