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5 Days Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Lake Manyara Romantic Safari

5 Days Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Lake Manyara Romantic Safari

Safari Overview

This luxury honeymoon combines romantic wildlife adventures with stunning African landscapes. Explore the Serengeti plains, witness the Great Migration or iconic wildlife, and enjoy a sunset over Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. Perfect for couples seeking adventure with luxury, intimate lodges, and unforgettable memories.
5 Days Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Lake Manyara Romantic Safari Route

Day to day description

Arrival Pre safari

On this day, no activities are scheduled with us, as it is designated for your arrival or pre-safari transit. You will spend the day at your arrival hotel or in transit, depending on your travel arrangements.

Should you require airport transfers or accommodation for this day, we would be pleased to arrange these services upon request.

Day 1 From Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Start your romantic safari with breakfast in Arusha before departing for the Serengeti National Park, enjoying scenic landscapes and wildlife sightings along the way. Stop for lunch en route while taking in the beautiful Tanzanian highlands. Enter the park in the afternoon and go on your first game drive in the Seronera Valley, spotting lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras. Capture breathtaking photos of the golden savannah and acacia trees during sunset. Check in at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge and unwind. Enjoy a romantic dinner overlooking the plains while listening to the sounds of the wilderness. Evening relaxation at the lodge with optional night game viewing. Prepare for the full safari adventure ahead.

  • Hours approximate
  • 07:00 – Breakfast at your lodge in Arusha
  • 08:00 – Scenic drive to Serengeti National Park
  • 12:30 – Picnic lunch en route
  • 14:30 – Enter Serengeti for afternoon game drive
  • 17:30 – Sunset over the savannah
  • 19:00 – Romantic dinner at lodge
  • OvernightKubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Day 2 Serengeti Full-Day Game Drive

Wake up to a magical sunrise and enjoy breakfast before setting out for a full day following the migration herds. Drive across vast plains, spotting wildebeest, zebras, and predators like lions and cheetahs in action. Stop mid-morning for wildlife photography and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the Serengeti. Have a picnic lunch in the heart of the wilderness surrounded by animals. Continue the afternoon game drive, exploring different migration routes and rocky kopjes. Witness dramatic predator-prey encounters and enjoy a private moment with your partner on the savannah. Return to the lodge for sunset drinks while capturing golden-hour photos. End the day with a romantic dinner and overnight stay at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Hours approximate

  • 06:30 – Early morning breakfast
  • 07:00 – Sunrise game drive
  • 10:30 – Wildlife photography and relaxation
  • 12:30 – Picnic lunch in the bush
  • 14:00 – Continue exploring wildlife and migration herds
  • 17:30 – Sunset and couple’s safari drinks
  • 19:00 – Private romantic dinner
  • Overnight –  Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Day 3 Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, depart the Serengeti for the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, passing scenic plains and spotting wildlife along the way. Stop for a picnic lunch at the crater rim while taking in panoramic views of the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Descend into the crater for an afternoon game drive, encountering elephants, hippos, lions, and flamingos near the soda lakes. Enjoy the peaceful wilderness while photographing dramatic landscapes and wildlife. Check in at The Retreat At Ngorongoro in Karatu and relax. Watch the sunset over the crater for a romantic moment. Dinner at the lodge with local and international cuisine. Evening relaxation and overnight stay in a luxurious safari lodge.

Hours approximate

  • 06:30 – Breakfast at the lodge
  • 07:30 – Drive to Ngorongoro Crater
  • 12:30 – Picnic lunch at the crater rim
  • 14:00 – Afternoon game drive in the crater
  • 17:00 – Scenic views of the crater sunset
  • 19:00 – Dinner at lodge
  • Overnight –  The Retreat at Ngorongoro Lodge

Day 4 Ngorongoro – Lake Manyara

Start the day with breakfast and drive to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, do a game drive and canopy. Enjoy a morning game drive exploring the forests, lakeshore, and savannah for elephants, baboons, and various bird species. Stop for a scenic picnic lunch surrounded by wildlife. In the afternoon, walk on canopy while enjoying panoramic views. Capture beautiful photos of the sunset. Return to the lodge for romantic drinks and dinner. Spend the night under the stars in comfortable lodge accommodations. Overnight at Manyara's Secret Lodge

Hours approximate

  • 07:00 – Breakfast
  • 08:00 – Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park
  • 09:30 – Game drive along soda lakes and forest fringes
  • 12:30 – picnic lunch in side the park
  • 14:00 – Canopy
  • 17:00 – Sunset drinks by the lodge
  • 19:00 – Dinner and overnight
  • Overnight –Manyara's Secret Lodge

Day 5 Lake Manyara to Arusha

Enjoy an early breakfast and optional morning safari drive before departing for Arusha. Stop for lunch along the way while reflecting on your memorable honeymoon safari. Arrive in Arusha in the afternoon and check in at your hotel. Spend time shopping for souvenirs or relaxing in the town. Capture final photos of the scenic route and wildlife along the way. Enjoy farewell drinks with your partner at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel or nearby restaurant. End your honeymoon safari with unforgettable memories of Africa’s wildlife and landscapes.

  • Hours approximate
  • 07:00 – Breakfast
  • 08:00 – Leisure morning at lodge or optional cultural visit
  • 10:00 – Visit Maasai Boma in Mto wa Mbu
  • 12:30 – Lunch
  • 13:00 – Drive to Arusha
  • 16:00 – Free time for shopping or relaxing
  • 18:00 – Farewell dinner
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Honeymoon & Romantic safaris

Includes

  1. Private luxury safari vehicle (4x4 Land Cruiser) with pop-up roof
  2. Dedicated professional English-speaking safari guide
  3. All park entry fees and conservation fees
  4. Unlimited private game drives as per itinerary
  5. Luxury lodges and high-end tented camps as specified (or similar)
  6. All meals as indicated in the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
  7. Romantic honeymoon setup at selected lodges (subject to availability)
  8. Picnic lunches during game drives
  9. Bottled drinking water throughout the safari
  10. All government taxes and levies
  11. Private transfers between destinations as per itinerary

Excludes

Tips

Flight