Honeymoons in Tanzania

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sarah chatteris

Tanzania is our most popular destination in Africa for honeymoons. One of the main reasons for this that it is so easily combines an action packed romantic safari with a relaxing stay on a nearby beach resort.

  • Sarah Chatteris

A safari in Tanzania is most typically in line with people's vision of a traditional safari, with its vast plains and huge herds of animals, it is the true 'Out of Africa' experience people have in their imagination when they consider an african safari. Coupled with this memorable safari, what can be more romantic than a stay on an Indian Ocean island with warm tropical waters and white palm-lined beaches?

The most popular choice is a northern circuit safari combined with Zanzibar or one of its surrounding islands, usually for between 10 days and 2 weeks. It is a simple, short flight between the two destinations. The southern circuit safari provides a remote location for the most exclusive and private of safari experiences. This is best combined with Zanzibar, the mainland coast at Ras Kutani and even Mozambique!

We know Tanzania

Tanzania has for years been one of our most popular honwymoon destinations. This means that we have vast experience planning many couples honeymoons, usually encompassing a safari and beach holiday. We have personally visited the majority of lodges and camps ourselves and we can guarantee that from start to finish your honeymoon will be expertly organised providing the best of safari guides and the most efficient of ground staff. We have hundreds of happy customers who have appreciated the excpetional service that Mahlatini offers.

When to visit Tanzania for your honeymoon?

You can experience a honeymoon in Tanzania at any time of the year. Tanzania particularly suits those couples getting married in the Northern Hemisphere's summer months from June to September. Although it is technically winter during these months Tanzania's position so close to the equator allows nearly year round warm temperatures. From June to October the country experiences what is termed the dry season, which is arguably the best time for game viewing. Zanzibar is comfortably hot during these months.

The summer months, however, bring their own rewards on safari and as long as you avoid the long rains (March to May) you will have hot and sunny holiday in Tanzania year round. See our safari calendar to discover what is on offer the month you would like to travel.

Honeymoon Accommodation in Tanzania

We know the lodges and camps in Tanzania which are most suitable for honeymooners. Accommodation options are varied but generally the most romantic places to stay are luxury tented camps. Forget all previous notions you may have about camping. This is the ultimate in camping! Most 'tents' consist of large bedrooms and bathrooms including all the modern amenities that you would expect in a luxury hotel. You just happen to be sleeping under canvas instead of concrete, in our opinion the best way to experience Africa - up close and personal with nature. Honeymoons are once in a lifetime holidays and we will ensure that you stay in accommodations which provide the privacy, exclusivity and luxury you would expect.

Below we have listed our favourite lodges and camps for honeymooners. These have been chosen for various reasons but largely due to their remote locations, affording an intimate experience but also for their outstanding personal service. The majority are the last word in luxury in terms of food, facilities and furnishings. Many also offer activities and experiences to enhance the romance of your honeymoon, for example candlelit dinners on the beach, hot air balloon safaris, his and hers massages, sunset cocktails on safari and champagne bubble baths.

Our favourite honeymoon lodges and camps

Below are a sample of Tanzania Honeymoons

Luxury Honeymoon to Tanzania & Zanzibar

Trip length:
12 days
Cost from:
£8,775
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Trip Description Accommodation

This trip is designed for honeymooners who want the ultimate in luxury. Each of the lodges listed in this itinerary are some of the best in Tanzania ensuring you will be expertly pampered throughout. This honeymoon is designed to provide the perfect balance between adventure activity, romance and relaxation. The northern circuit safari is combined with a luxury beach stay on Mnemba Island, an island off Zanzibar's coast.

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Location Accommodation
Lake Manyara National Park Manyara Tree Lodge
1 night
Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
2 night
Serengeti National Park Grumeti River Camp
3 nights
Zanzibar Mnemba Island
5 nights
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Safari & Beach Tanzania Honeymoon

Trip length:
14 days
Cost from:
£2,300
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Trip Description Accommodation

In Mahatini's vast experience we have found that most honeymoon couples would like to combine the traditional beach relaxation time with a bit more adventure. This sample honeymoon does just that, it splits your time between a fantastic northern circuit safari taking in the incredible Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park and finishes with a few days on the beach resort in Zanzibar giving you that time to simply relax after the hectic wedding preparations.

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Location Accommodation
Tarangire National Park Tarangire River Camp
2 nights
Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
1 nights
Serengeti National Park Mbalageti Tented Camp
3 nights
Zanzibar Breezes Beach Club & Spa
7 nights
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Luxury Southern Circuit Tanzania Honeymoon

Trip length:
11 days
Cost from:
£3,100
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Trip Description Accommodation

This is a fly in luxury honeymoon taking in the exquisite wilderness regions of Southern Tanzania. The benefit of a Southern Circuit Safari is firstly far fewer vehicles, secondly a far more remote and secluded experience and thirdly you can get out of the vehicle! Accommodation is of the highest standard in romantic luxury tented camps.

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Location Accommodation
Selous Selous Safari Camp
3 nights
Ruaha Jongomero Camp
3 nights
Serengeti Migration Camp
3 nights
Swahili Coast Ras Kutani
4 nights
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Client Comments

Had an absolutely fantastic time away. If anything the accomodation was a little too good for me!! Some of the lodges were luxury but i was hardly complaining - Predators were brilliant, our guide Augustino was very knowledgeable and we saw every animal imaginable; i saw lions literally five metre... more


J. Ausden, Tanzania - Oct 08