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7 Day Romantic Itinerary: Safari and Zanzibar

An African honeymoon is unlike any other as it offers the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation. From thrilling game drives through wilderness areas and evenings under a canopy of stars, to island life of sandy white beaches, tropical waters and lazy days on the shores of the Indian Ocean – there is something for everyone.

Tanzania is lucky to offer visitors a wealth of different wilderness and coastal destinations, so in this itinerary we wanted to present you with two differing bush beach combinations to choose from. The first includes your classic bucket-list destinations of the Serengeti and Zanzibar, while the other is a more off the beaten path, offering more exclusivity on the southern circuit with the watery wilderness of Nyerere National Park combined with your own private island, Fanjove, located south of the Mafia Archipelago.

Please note: our itineraries start you off by providing ideas on how to combine camps, regions and a range of experiences. Enquire when ready, and our expert staff will help customise your dream safari holiday that meets all your travel requirements.

Availability

1 June - 14 March

Duration

7 days

From Price

'CLASSIC' from US$5,336
'EXCLUSIVE' from US$5,138
both are per person sharing

Locations

Serengeti National Park, Nyerere National Park, Islands

Start

CLASSIC: Kogatende airstrip, Serengeti
EXCLUSIVE: Mbuyu airstrip, Nyerere National Park

End

Dar es Salaam airport
or Zanzibar airport

Days

'CLASSIC' FROM US$5,336 pp sharing

'EXCLUSIVE' FROM US$5,138 pp sharing

Day 1-3

Day 4-6

Day 7

Itinerary Details

CLASSIC HONEYMOON HEAVEN UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

Maximise your chances of seeing the Great Migration cross the Mara River by staying at Sayari, the closest camp to the banks of the river.
Try a selection of unique beers at Sayari which is home to an innovative solar-powered micro-brewery, the first of its kind in the bush.
Learn more about the Kuria culture with a day trip to the nearby Merenga village, located just outside the Serengeti National Park.
Enjoy total exclusivity during your stay at Matemwe Retreat – your secluded and stylish villa comes with a rooftop plunge pool and private butler service.
Matemwe Retreat has prime position on the island of Zanzibar, snorkeling on the world renowned coral reefs that surround Mnemba Island are only a 30 minute boat ride away.

In this classic bush and beach combination it’s an all Asilia itinerary with:

3 nights Sayari Camp, Serengeti National Park

3 nights Matemwe Retreat, Zanzibar

Meet us at the airstrip

Sayari Camp or Roho ya Selous

Our guide will be ready to meet you off your plane and after a quick briefing you will set off on a game drive back to camp. Begin to get your bearings either on the banks of the Mara River in the Serengeti or the shores of Lake Nzerakera in Nyerere. Once at camp, lunch will be served with an opportunity to relax and settle in. In the afternoon head back out into the wilderness with your guide and begin to discover the wonderful wild world at your fingertips. Arriving back in camp at sunset, there’s a chance to freshen up before enjoying your first dinner under the stars before retiring to the campfire for a nightcap.

Depending on your preference, there are a couple of options in regards to how your day is structured. One option is to break camp early and head out with a picnic breakfast on a morning game activity, returning to camp in time for lunch. In the afternoon you can do another game activity or opt to relax by the pool with a good book. Alternatively, you can eat breakfast in camp and head out on your game drive with a picnic lunch, returning in the mid-afternoon. Private vehicle hire is an optional extra which further increases the flexibility afforded to you but must be booked in advance.

Both camps offer game drives and walking safaris while Nyerere is the only destination in East Africa to offer boating safaris, which is a wonderful opportunity to have unique sightings from the water or try your hand at catch and release fishing.

You’ll spend three days with us in the bush before hopping on a plane and making your way to the coast and the tropical islands of Zanzibar or Fanjove, for the remainder of your honeymoon.

Fly to the island

Transfer to the lodge

Matemwe Retreat or Fanjove Private Island

If you are coming from the Serengeti you’ll be collected at Zanzibar airport and taken on the 90-minute drive to Matemwe Retreat. If you are coming from Nyerere you will fly to Songo Songo Island before taking a 45-minute boat trip across to the exclusive Fanjove Island.

During your stay at Matemwe Retreat you will have your own rooftop deck and plunge pool with panoramic views of Zanzibar’s coastline. You’ll be treated to a private butler and chef, so there’s really no need to leave your villa. However, if you do feel like venturing out, there’s plenty to do that will keep you busy. After breakfast, you can take a stroll down the beach, head out on a snorkelling excursion, or take part in one of the many activities available on the island. A romantic lunch on your private sandbank, “Infinity Island” is a must for couples looking to do something different. Matemwe is just a 60-minute drive from Stone Town, allowing for easy day trips to all corners of the island. Your three days spent with us at Matemwe can be as busy or as relaxed as you please.

After arriving at the secluded Fanjove Private Island you will settle into your A-framed wooden banda which is open at its front to capitalise on the uninterrupted ocean views. The whole property has been designed to minimize its environmental footprint. Solar power is employed for all the rooms, and the buildings use traditional, natural materials – sustainable wood, makuti (palm leaves) and thatch. Over the next few days why not act out your Robinson Crusoe fantasies. The island is home to thousands of sea birds, nesting turtles and coconut crabs! Explore the area with a sandbank picnic, go kayaking around the island, go fishing – or snorkel or scuba dive along the 11 km of virgin coral reef.

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