Package Overview What this trip is, in a nutshell
Two Hearts, Wild Places is designed around a simple observation: the best honeymoons balance wonder with rest. Begin at a luxury Arusha hotel, then travel privately through Tarangire's ancient baobabs and elephant country to a romantic Rift Valley lodge. Continue into the Central Serengeti for two nights at one of the region's celebrated safari lodges, with time for both wildlife drives and the pool, spa and terrace. The journey closes with a night on the Ngorongoro crater rim and an early descent to the caldera floor before returning to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
The wildlife potential spans Tanzania's northern circuit: lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo and - with luck in the crater - black rhino. Seasonal Great Migration herds may be within reach of the Central Serengeti between roughly December and March, but migration movements, river crossings and individual sightings are natural events and cannot be guaranteed.
Private pacing is central to the package. A dedicated English-speaking guide-driver and exclusive pop-up-roof 4x4 let the couple linger at an exceptional sighting, return to the lodge for a long midday rest, or follow the best light for photography. Honeymoon touches such as room decor, private dining and sundowners can be requested in advance, while ballooning, spa treatments, a domestic flight, an extra Serengeti night or a Zanzibar extension can be quoted separately.
The package starts from USD 3,722 per person for two travelers sharing in low season. The supplied planning estimates are USD 4,410 per person in high season and USD 5,005 in peak season for two sharing, with group-size rates and single supplements varying by season. All figures remain estimates until dates, room configuration, lodge availability, park fees and requested enhancements are confirmed in a personal quotation.
Package Summary Everything at a glance
| Item | Package detail |
|---|---|
| Duration | 6 Days / 5 Nights |
| Safari type | Private |
| Comfort level | Premium |
| Starting point | Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha |
| Ending point | Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport |
| Main destinations | Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro |
| Accommodation type | Lodge (Hotel, Lodge) |
| Meal plan | Lunch, Dinner where arrival time permits, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch |
| Transportation | Private Car, 4x4 Land Cruiser Pop-up |
| Suitable travellers | Family, Friends, Honeymoon, Couples and small groups |
| Customization | Yes — this itinerary can be tailored to you |
Route Overview 6 days — where you go and how far
| Day | Route | Overnight | Approx. distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha → Arusha city → Arusha | Arusha | 50 km | About 1 hour, traffic dependent | Private Car |
| Day 2 | Arusha → Tarangire National Park → Lake Manyara / Mto wa Mbu area | Manyara | About 190 km total, plus the game-drive circuit | About 4 hours of transfer driving, with a full-day game drive between | 4x4 Land Cruiser Pop-up |
| Day 3 | Lake Manyara / Mto wa Mbu area → Ngorongoro highlands and Naabi Hill → Central Serengeti | Serengeti | About 210 km | About 5-6 hours, broken by viewpoints and afternoon game viewing | 4x4 Land Cruiser Pop-up |
| Day 4 | Central Serengeti → Seronera River and kopje circuits → Central Serengeti | Serengeti | Flexible local game-drive loops | Flexible full day, or two drives with a long midday break | 4x4 Land Cruiser Pop-up |
| Day 5 | Central Serengeti → Naabi Hill and Ngorongoro highlands → Ngorongoro crater rim | Ngorongoro | About 190 km | About 5 hours, structured as game drives with breaks | 4x4 Land Cruiser Pop-up |
| Day 6 | Ngorongoro crater rim → Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport | No accommodation — departure day | About 190 km including crater access roads | About 4 hours of road driving, plus up to 5 hours in the crater | 4x4 Land Cruiser Pop-up |
Distances and driving times are indicative and vary with road and game-viewing conditions.
Day 1 Arrival - Rest, and the First Evening
Day 1 — Arrival - Rest, and the First Evening
| Starting location | Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha |
|---|---|
| Pass-by location | Arusha city |
| Ending location | Arusha |
| Main destination | Arusha |
| Approx. departure | According to international flight arrival; approximately 1 hour after airport pi |
| Approx. arrival at lodge | According to flight schedule |
| Approx. distance | 50 km |
| Approx. road-driving duration | About 1 hour, traffic dependent |
| Transport | Private Car |
Day description
Meet the Splendor Safari representative at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer privately through coffee-growing country to Gran Melia Arusha. Rest after the wedding and long-haul flight, then meet the guide for a relaxed safari briefing and dinner.
Morning
For a morning arrival, meet the representative after immigration and baggage collection, transfer privately to Arusha and prioritize check-in, a shower, light meal and rest.
Afternoon
Enjoy the hotel grounds, spa or pool at your own pace. Meet the guide to review vehicle comfort, park etiquette, road conditions, photography and the next morning's plan.
Evening
Enjoy dinner and an early night. A confirmed celebratory setup, private dinner or couple spa treatment can create a gentle honeymoon beginning.
Landscapes & attractions
Wildlife possibilities
Photography opportunities
Activities
- 🏞 Airport Pick Up — Kilimanjaro International Airport (Afternoon)
- 🏞 Transfer — JRO To Arusha (2 Hours)
- 🏞 Rest & Relax — Gran Melia Arusha (Afternoon)
Meals
Gran Melia Arusha
About this stay
Five-star luxury city hotel in Arusha with premium facilities and a calm transition after international travel. Alternatives are Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge and Legendary Lodge.
Keep essential medication, one change of clothes and valuables in cabin baggage. Avoid an exhausting activity immediately after a long-haul arrival. Celebratory room setup, spa treatment or private dining should be requested in advance.
Day 2 Tarangire - Giants Beneath the Baobabs
Day 2 — Tarangire - Giants Beneath the Baobabs
| Starting location | Arusha |
|---|---|
| Pass-by location | Tarangire National Park |
| Ending location | Lake Manyara / Mto wa Mbu area |
| Main destination | Tarangire |
| Approx. departure | 07:30 |
| Approx. arrival at lodge | Approximately 18:00 |
| Approx. distance | About 190 km total, plus the game-drive circuit |
| Approx. road-driving duration | About 4 hours of transfer driving, with a full-day game drive between |
| Transport | 4x4 Land Cruiser Pop-up |
Day description
Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park for a private game drive along river, baobab, woodland and seasonal swamp habitats. Continue to a luxury Rift Valley escarpment lodge for a sundowner and dinner overlooking the Lake Manyara landscape.
Morning
Drive southwest through open Maasai country and farming landscapes. Enter Tarangire and begin viewing through woodland, riverine and open-savannah habitats according to recent conditions.
Afternoon
Pause for lunch, observe elephants at shade or water and continue through baobab landscapes near the Tarangire River. Leave later for the Lake Manyara escarpment and Mto wa Mbu area.
Evening
Settle into the private villa, enjoy the terrace and plunge-pool atmosphere and relax over dinner in the Rift Valley setting.
Landscapes & attractions
Wildlife possibilities
Photography opportunities
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Activities
- 🏞 Transfer — Arusha To Tarangire (3 Hours)
- 🏞 Full-day Game Drive — Tarangire National Park (Full Day)
- 🏞 Photographing — Tarangire And The Rift Valley (Full Day)
- 🏞 Transfer — Tarangire To Lake Manyara Area (2 Hours)
Meals
Manyara's Secret
About this stay
Luxury boutique villas at Losirwa near Mto wa Mbu, overlooking the Lake Manyara area with private terraces and plunge pools. Alternatives are Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge and Gibb's Farm.
Dust can be significant in dry months. Keep camera bodies capped when changing lenses and use a light scarf or buff. A private sundowner, spa treatment or special dinner can be requested separately.
Day 3 Onto the Plains - Into the Serengeti
Day 3 — Onto the Plains - Into the Serengeti
| Starting location | Lake Manyara / Mto wa Mbu area |
|---|---|
| Pass-by location | Ngorongoro highlands and Naabi Hill |
| Ending location | Central Serengeti |
| Main destination | Serengeti |
| Approx. departure | 07:00 |
| Approx. arrival at lodge | Approximately 17:30 |
| Approx. distance | About 210 km |
| Approx. road-driving duration | About 5-6 hours, broken by viewpoints and afternoon game viewing |
| Transport | 4x4 Land Cruiser Pop-up |
Day description
Climb through highland forest, follow the Ngorongoro crater rim and cross the short-grass plains through Naabi Hill. Continue on a first Central Serengeti game drive toward Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti.
Morning
Climb from warmer Rift Valley country into the cool Ngorongoro highlands, making practical scenic stops while protecting enough daylight for a meaningful first Serengeti drive.
Afternoon
Cross the conservation area toward Naabi Hill with a picnic lunch en route. After park formalities, search plains, kopjes and river corridors as the transfer becomes a game drive.
Evening
Check in at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, enjoy dinner and settle into the premium savannah setting. A waterhole-view room can be requested separately.
Landscapes & attractions
Wildlife possibilities
Photography opportunities
Read about where you are
Activities
- 🏞 Full-day Game Drive — Manyara To Central Serengeti (Full Day)
- 🏞 Photographing — Ngorongoro Highlands And Serengeti (Full Day)
Meals
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
About this stay
Premium safari lodge inside Central Serengeti National Park with spa, waterhole setting and strong access to resident wildlife areas. Alternatives are One Nature Nyaruswiga Serengeti and Melia Serengeti Lodge Melia Collection.
This is the longest road-transfer day. The private vehicle allows comfort, photography and wildlife stops. A scheduled light-aircraft alternative can be quoted, subject to timetable and baggage rules.
Day 4 A Full Day in the Seronera Valley
Day 4 — A Full Day in the Seronera Valley
| Starting location | Central Serengeti |
|---|---|
| Pass-by location | Seronera River and kopje circuits |
| Ending location | Central Serengeti |
| Main destination | Serengeti |
| Approx. departure | 06:15, or later by preference |
| Approx. arrival at lodge | Around sunset, or earlier for lodge time |
| Approx. distance | Flexible local game-drive loops |
| Approx. road-driving duration | Flexible full day, or two drives with a long midday break |
| Transport | 4x4 Land Cruiser Pop-up |
Day description
Spend a flexible private day exploring Seronera river loops, granite kopjes, woodland edges and open plains. Choose a full-day picnic circuit or split the day between sunrise and afternoon game drives with a long midday break at the lodge.
Morning
Start early for cooler temperatures and soft light. Follow recent wildlife information around Seronera river systems, open plains and kopjes, spending time observing behavior.
Afternoon
Choose a picnic lunch in the field or return to the lodge for lunch, pool, spa or terrace time before a golden-hour drive when the light softens.
Evening
Return for dinner and a relaxed evening. Confirmed private dining, spa or celebratory arrangements can be enjoyed at the lodge.
Landscapes & attractions
Wildlife possibilities
Photography opportunities
Read about where you are
Activities
- 🏞 Full-day Game Drive — Central Serengeti (Full Day)
- 🏞 Photographing — Central Serengeti (Full Day)
- 🏞 Hot Air Balloon — Central Serengeti (Morning)
- 🏞 Rest & Relax — Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti (Afternoon)
Meals
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
About this stay
Second premium full-board night at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti. The repeated stay protects a complete wildlife day without packing and moving.
A focused area often produces better observation and photography than constant long-distance driving. A balloon safari, romantic dinner, couple spa appointment or room enhancement can be requested in advance.
Day 5 Across the Plains to the Crater Rim
Day 5 — Across the Plains to the Crater Rim
| Starting location | Central Serengeti |
|---|---|
| Pass-by location | Naabi Hill and Ngorongoro highlands |
| Ending location | Ngorongoro crater rim |
| Main destination | Ngorongoro |
| Approx. departure | 06:30 |
| Approx. arrival at lodge | Approximately 17:00 |
| Approx. distance | About 190 km |
| Approx. road-driving duration | About 5 hours, structured as game drives with breaks |
| Transport | 4x4 Land Cruiser Pop-up |
Day description
Take a final dawn drive through the Seronera Valley, continue east across the plains and leave the Serengeti through Naabi Hill. Climb to the Ngorongoro crater rim for sunset caldera views and a cool highland evening.
Morning
Use a final Central Serengeti drive to revisit a productive area or focus on a species or photographic scene that became a priority during the previous day.
Afternoon
Travel east through grassland, stop for lunch and climb into the cooler Ngorongoro highlands. Arrive with time to enjoy caldera views before dinner.
Evening
Relax in the romantic crater-rim setting. A confirmed crater-view room, private cocktail, special dinner or quiet celebration can be enjoyed before an early night.
Landscapes & attractions
Wildlife possibilities
Photography opportunities
Read about where you are
Activities
- 🏞 Game Drive — Central Serengeti Exit (Morning)
- 🏞 Photographing — Serengeti And Ngorongoro Highlands (Full Day)
- 🏞 Transfer — Central Serengeti To Ngorongoro (Full Day)
Meals
Ngorongoro Lodge Melia Collection
About this stay
Premium luxury lodge in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a dramatic crater-rim setting and access for the early crater descent. Alternatives are AndBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge and Lemala Ngorongoro.
Ngorongoro can be much colder than Serengeti, especially at night and early morning. Keep a warm layer, closed shoes and rain protection accessible. A crater-view room or special dinner must be requested in advance.
Day 6 Dawn in the Crater, and Home
Day 6 — Dawn in the Crater, and Home
| Starting location | Ngorongoro crater rim |
|---|---|
| Pass-by location | Ngorongoro Crater |
| Ending location | Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport |
| Main destination | Ngorongoro |
| Approx. departure | 06:00 |
| Approx. arrival at lodge | Arusha approximately 17:00; airport timing coordinated with the confirmed flight |
| Approx. distance | About 190 km including crater access roads |
| Approx. road-driving duration | About 4 hours of road driving, plus up to 5 hours in the crater |
| Transport | 4x4 Land Cruiser Pop-up |
Day description
Descend before dawn into Ngorongoro Crater for a private drive through grassland, forest, marsh and lake-edge habitats. After a picnic brunch, ascend and return through Karatu to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Morning
Descend early and explore crater grassland, marsh, woodland and lake-edge habitat while the guide balances current wildlife information, traffic and road conditions.
Afternoon
Stop for a picnic lunch, complete the crater drive and ascend the rim. Continue toward Arusha or JRO with timing coordinated around the confirmed onward plan.
Evening
The safari ends at the agreed drop-off. A day room, final dinner, post-tour luxury hotel or Zanzibar extension can be added separately.
Landscapes & attractions
Wildlife possibilities
Photography opportunities
Read about where you are
Activities
- 🏞 Crater Tour — Ngorongoro Crater (Full Day)
- 🏞 Game Drive — Ngorongoro Crater (Full Day)
- 🏞 Photographing — Ngorongoro Crater (Full Day)
- 🏞 Airport Drop Off — Arusha Or JRO (Afternoon)
Meals
About this stay
No accommodation is included after the safari. Gran Melia Arusha or Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge can be added for a post-tour night.
Avoid an international flight too soon after the crater drive because road delays can occur. Splendor Safari should review the flight time before confirmation; an extra Arusha night is recommended for early departures.
Safari Highlights 12 reasons this trip stands out
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Two nights at a celebrated Central Serengeti lodge, with an infinity pool and terrace overlooking a wildlife waterhole.
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A crater-rim night with sweeping caldera views and an early Ngorongoro Crater descent.
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Romantic arrangements can include private bush breakfasts, lantern-lit dinners, sundowners and room decor.
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Three wildlife areas in six gently paced days, with a full Serengeti day and no transfer on Day 4.
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Strong Big Five potential across Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro, although sightings are never guaranteed.
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Tarangire elephant country, ancient baobabs, river habitat and seasonal marshes.
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An exclusive private 4x4 and dedicated professional English-speaking guide-driver throughout the safari.
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Luxury from the arrival night in Arusha through the Serengeti and crater-rim stays.
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Photographic opportunities from baobab silhouettes and golden-hour predators to misty crater dawns.
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Private Kilimanjaro International Airport arrival and departure transfers.
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Optional ballooning, spa time, domestic flight, added Serengeti night or Zanzibar beach extension.
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Responsible wildlife viewing with patience, safe distances and strict respect for park rules.
Included
- Private pop-up-roof 4x4 safari vehicle for the complete road safari
- Professional English-speaking Tanzania guide-driver
- Private airport transfer on arrival and final transfer to Arusha or JRO according to the confirmed itinerary
- Five nights in the named accommodation or confirmed comparable alternatives
- Day 1 lunch and dinner where arrival time permits
- Full-board meals on Days 2 through 5
- Breakfast and lunch on Day 6
- National park and conservation-area entry fees included in the final quotation for the stated itinerary
- Ngorongoro Crater service and vehicle fee included in the confirmed quotation
- Game drives and road transfers described in the itinerary
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle during game drives and transfers
- Government taxes and statutory charges specifically included in the issued quotation
- Pre-safari briefing and itinerary review
- Emergency logistical support from Splendor Safari during the safari
- Reasonable assistance with dietary notes
- room preferences and special-occasion requests before travel
Excluded
- International flights to and from Tanzania
- Tanzania visa and entry-permit costs
- Travel insurance
- medical insurance and evacuation cover
- Medical consultation
- medication
- vaccinations and health-related expenses
- Tips and gratuities for guide
- lodge staff and activity providers
- Personal purchases
- souvenirs and telephone charges
- Alcoholic beverages
- premium wines
- spirits and minibar items unless explicitly included
- Laundry unless included by the selected room or lodge package
- Optional activities and romantic enhancements not listed in the final quotation
- Serengeti balloon safari unless specifically added
- Domestic flights unless specifically included
- Passport costs and expenses caused by airline delay
- missed connections or baggage problems
- Bank-transfer fees
- foreign-exchange costs and card-processing charges where applicable
- Accommodation before Day 1 or after Day 6 unless specifically added
- Dinner on Day 6 unless a post-safari night is added
- Anything not expressly listed under inclusions
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the best time of year for this tour?
Dry seasons often offer easier wildlife viewing (Jun–Oct). Green seasons are beautiful and quieter (Nov–Mar).
Can we customize the itinerary?
Yes — add days, change lodges (lodge/camp), or include balloon safaris/cultural visits.
What is the typical group size?
Private tours are just your party with a driver-guide. Shared departures may have 4–7 guests per vehicle.
See it for yourself
A few moments from this safari, filmed on the ground.
