11-Day Luxury Tanzania Couple Safari + Zanzibar (Fly-In)

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you'll receive a meet and greet before flying to Lake Manyara Airport, where a private guide and private vehicle meet you, both will stay with you throughout your time in the Ngorongoro region for fully tailored drives. Your lodge, set on a working coffee farm in the foothills, offers charming individually decorated guest cottages with hand-crafted furniture, a cozy fireplace and a private veranda, set within well-kept grounds.

Distance: Flight from Kilimanjaro to Lake Manyara, then private vehicle throughout

Activity: Arrival, flight to Lake Manyara, transfer to the coffee farm lodge

Accommodation: Luxury coffee farm lodge near the Ngorongoro Crater

Meals: Full board (all meals included)

The Ngorongoro Crater is just an hour away, with vehicle safaris on the crater floor giving strong chances of seeing all of the Big Five, lion, rhino, leopard, elephant and buffalo, alongside numerous smaller mammals and excellent birdlife. Other activities on offer include privately guided game drives in Lake Manyara National Park, a farm-to-crater-rim walk, a waterfall and elephant caves walk, village and school visits, cycle tours of the local town, and a visit to the farm's own spa.

Distance: Full day of activities from your lodge

Activity: Crater floor game drive, Lake Manyara game drive, farm activities

Accommodation: Luxury coffee farm lodge near the Ngorongoro Crater (second night)

Meals: Full board (all meals included)

You'll leave Ngorongoro and return to Lake Manyara Airstrip by private road transfer, then fly to the North Serengeti's Kogatende Airstrip and travel by shared road transfer to your lodge, set amidst the Wogakurya Hills close to the Mara River, where thousands of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle cross during their search for food. Communal areas include a comfortable lounge, dining area, bar and swimming pool, all with sweeping views across the plains. Guest accommodation consists of glass-fronted suite tents, each with a private viewing deck and a private plunge pool, ideal for romantic dinners and sundowners.

Distance: Private road transfer, flight from Lake Manyara to North Serengeti, shared road transfer to the lodge

Activity: Transfer day: road, flight and road transfer to the Serengeti lodge

Accommodation: Remote luxury lodge in the North Serengeti

Meals: All-inclusive (all meals, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, shared game drives, laundry and Wi-Fi)

Both vehicle and walking safaris are available, exploring the Serengeti's sprawling savanna, woodlands and rivers, home to all of the Big Five, numerous smaller predators and herbivores, and an impressive range of birdlife. The Great Migration runs from July to October, when the huge herbivore herds pass through this area.

Distance: Full day of vehicle and walking safaris

Activity: Game drives and optional walking safari in the North Serengeti

Accommodation: Remote luxury lodge in the North Serengeti (second night)

Meals: All-inclusive (all meals, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, shared game drives, laundry and Wi-Fi)

A second full day in this remote part of the Serengeti, with further vehicle and walking safari options. The lodge's remote setting and on-site spa make it a relaxing base between game drives, between adventures, you can unwind by the pool or book a spa treatment.

Distance: Full day of vehicle and walking safaris

Activity: Game drives and optional walking safari in the North Serengeti

Accommodation: Remote luxury lodge in the North Serengeti (third night)

Meals: All-inclusive (all meals, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, shared game drives, laundry and Wi-Fi)

Your final full day exploring the North Serengeti, with your guide tracking recent sightings and, depending on the season, signs of the Great Migration moving through the Mara River area near your lodge.

Distance: Full day of vehicle and walking safaris

Activity: Game drives and optional walking safari in the North Serengeti

Accommodation: Remote luxury lodge in the North Serengeti (fourth night)

Meals: All-inclusive (all meals, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, shared game drives, laundry and Wi-Fi)

You'll depart your Serengeti lodge and return to Kogatende Airstrip by shared road transfer, then fly to Zanzibar's international airport with a further shared transfer to your beach resort on the quieter south-east coast, one of the island's most highly rated properties. Accommodation is an ocean-view villa with a walk-in dressing room, en-suite facilities including a freestanding bathtub, a large terrace and a private plunge pool.

Distance: Shared transfer to Kogatende, flight to Zanzibar, transfer to the beach resort

Activity: Transfer day: road and flight transfer to Zanzibar

Accommodation: Luxury beach resort, south-east coast of Zanzibar

Meals: All-inclusive (three meals daily, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, gym, tennis court, snorkeling equipment, kayak and reef shoe rental)

At the resort's water club, both low-tide and high-tide activities are available, biking, snorkeling, sailing and windsurfing, with diving available nearby for both beginners and experienced divers. The resort also offers a spa with treatments designed for couples.

Distance: At leisure, with optional watersports

Activity: Watersports and beach relaxation

Accommodation: Luxury beach resort, south-east coast of Zanzibar (second night)

Meals: All-inclusive (three meals daily, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, gym, tennis court, snorkeling equipment, kayak and reef shoe rental)

A wide range of tours and excursions around the island can be arranged, Stone Town's historic sites, a spice tour, or a dhow excursion, or you can simply spend the day relaxing on the beach.

Distance: At leisure, with optional cultural tours and excursions

Activity: Optional island excursions, or beach relaxation

Accommodation: Luxury beach resort, south-east coast of Zanzibar (third night)

Meals: All-inclusive (three meals daily, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, gym, tennis court, snorkeling equipment, kayak and reef shoe rental)

Your final full day on the island, the resort offers an excellent range of restaurants for a memorable last dinner, or you can spend the day exploring nearby diving sites for both beginners and experienced divers.

Distance: At leisure

Activity: Free day to relax, dive, or explore the resort's facilities

Accommodation: Luxury beach resort, south-east coast of Zanzibar (fourth night)

Meals: All-inclusive (three meals daily, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, gym, tennis court, snorkeling equipment, kayak and reef shoe rental)

You'll leave your beach resort and return to Zanzibar's international airport via shared road transfer, arriving in good time for your flight or flights home, marking the end of this 11-day honeymoon and safari adventure.

Distance: Shared road transfer to the airport

Activity: Departure transfer

Accommodation: N/A, end of trip

Meals: Breakfast

Good to know

• The prices shown are based on two adults travelling together and are approximate. Please contact us for accurate costings for the specific time of year you're considering, as multiple seasonal rate changes and room categories can affect the final price.

Extend your trip

• Want this same itinerary without the Zanzibar extension? Our 7-Day Fly-in Luxury Tanzania Couple Safari covers the Ngorongoro and Serengeti stages alone.