COUPLE’S ADVENTURE SAFARI & ZANZIBAR

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16 Day Couple's adventure safari & Zanzibar

Recommended travel season: Year-round
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“An unforgettable adventure combining safari, nature, Tanzania’s local culture & relaxation in one complete journey”

On this 16-day private safari, you set off with your personal driverguide and your very own 4×4 safari vehicle. Combine a wildlife safari with Tanzania’s beautiful nature and unique culture, plus a few days of relaxation on Zanzibar to make the adventure complete. Explore some of Tanzania’s most beautiful highlights, go off-the-beaten-track to explore and immerse yourself in local culture and nature during various fun and bond-building activities.

Enjoy quality accommodation on a full board basis (daily breakfast, lunch and dinner) and spend your nights under the starry skies of Tanzania.

You can also request a tailor-made safari

Pricing

Mid-range / Eco Accommodations
2 persons (€3295 – €3595,-)   |  4 persons (€2678 – €2920,-)    |  6 persons (€2478 – €2698,-)

Luxury Accommodations
2 persons (€4090 – €4720,-)   |  4 persons (€3435 – €3978,-)    |  6 persons (€3215 – €3735,-)

Luxury Plus Accommodations
2 persons (€5578 – €6945,-)   |  4 persons (€4915 – €6210,-)    |  6 persons (€4695 – €5960,-)

  • Prices are per person. They may vary due to seasonal and other varying external factors.
  • Discounted rates apply for children under the age of 16.
  • Prices are based on Double Rooms, choosing for a different roomtype may affect the price.

Seasons

  • High Season – July, August & 15th Dec- 15th January
  • Low season –  April & May
  • Mid Season – Rest of the year

This safari includes

  • All transfers (pick-up & drop-offs)
  • Flights from Arusha Airport to Zanzibar
  • Private 4×4 Safari vehicle with pop-up roof, fridge & power sockets
  • Private Experienced, English Speaking Driverguide
  • All overnight stays at the lodges
  • FULL BOARD (3 Meals a day during the safari)
  • Game drives in the national parks
  • Activities (unless mentioned ‘optional’)
  • Parkfees & Government Taxes
  • Ngorongoro Crater fee
  • Unlimited Water, Tea & Coffee during the safari
  • Unlimited Gamemileage
  • 24/7 Available assistent on location
  • €7,50 p.p. contribution towards the GGTO guarantee fund

Not included in this package

  • (Inter)national Flights
  • Visas & (Flying Doctors) Insurance
  • Tips for the driver

* Arusha Trips is a member of the GGTO Guarantee Fund, this means that all your paid travel funds are insured with us. More information? Click here

*International flights can be booked via us if preferred. 

*Taking out travel & cancellation insurance is also possible through us. So you can always travel carefree and well covered, even in corona times. Click here for more information.

Our local guides. We believe that the happiest guides create the most memorable safaris. At Arusha Trips, we only work with local guides who are not only knowledgeable, but truly passionate about their work. We believe that a good guide makes for a good safari, but a great guide makes for an unforgettable one.

All of our guides work incredibly hard and always go the extra mile to make sure you feel right at home. They are great at spotting wildlife and know the parks like the back of their hand. That’s something we’re proud of.

Safari vehicles. For our safaris, we use the latest 4×4 Toyota Landcruisers, capable of overcoming the roughest terrains. All vehicles feature large windows and a pop-up roof to get a 360° view. They come equipped with electricity ports to charge your camera & phone, a fridge for cold beverages, two way radio communication, cushy seats, binoculars, animal books and more. This ensures a comfortable ride anytime, anywhere. We also offer unlimited game-mileage, meaning you can drive as far and as long as you want! 

Why a good car is important: The terrain in Tanzania is rugged and consists of off-road trails that can change from sand to deep mud puddles in a heartbeat. To be fully prepared, we service our cars before every trip, to make sure they are in mint condition. A good car is half the battle and a properly maintained vehicle reduces the chance of breakdowns that could delay your safari.

A private, tailor-made safari is simply the best way to experience Tanzania. 

All of our safaris are 100% Tailor-made. This means we offer personalised travel down to the smallest details. Each day and every accommodation can be tailored to suit the individual needs and interests of your group. From the pinnacle of luxury to a raw, local experience. Anything is possible. 

With a private safari, you have complete control over your own schedule. Your personal safari guide goes wherever you wish. Do you want to spend the whole day looking for that one leopard, or just relax by the pool and gaze at the elephants drinking at the waterhole? It’s up to you!

Together with your personal Tanzania-specialist, you create your ideal safari, one on one. We combine your preferences and wishes with our in-dept knowledge of Tanzania to create that perfect holiday.

Sustainable tourism in Tanzania

As travelers, we want to enjoy our holidays as much as possible, but at the same time we have to consider the environmental impact our journeys may have. Therefore, we try to do as much as we can to keep our environmental footprint to a minimum.

Arusha Trips was founded out of love for nature and wildlife. In fact, our entire business relies on it. Naturally, we want Tanzania’s wildlife to thrive and it’s nature to flourish, so we can continue enjoying its incredible natural wonders for generations to come.

For this reason (and many others), we are actively involved in creating a more sustainable future for the safari industry, without compromising our guests’ experiences. Starting by drastically reducing our plastic usage/waste and opting sustainable alternatives in all aspects of our operations, as well as sharing our knowledge & practices with our local partners.

Want to learn more about how we contribute to a sustainable future for Tanzania? Click here.

Price from

16-Day Private Safari with personal jeep & guide + Zanzibar
2478/ p.p.
  • Travel Guarantee (GGTO Guaranteefund)
  • Safe & Flexible Booking
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Travel Schedule
Travel Route
  • Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania > Transfer to the lodge in Western Kilimanjaro
  • Day 2: Western Kilimanjaro (Local Activities)
  • Day 3: Enduimet > (Overnight stay in Arusha)
  • Day 4: Leisure day in Arusha
  • Day 5: Arusha > Lake Manyara National Park (Overnight stay in Mto wa Mbu) 
  • Day 6: Mto wa Mbu > Serengeti National Park 
  • Day 7: Serengeti National Park 
  • Day 8: Serengeti National Park > Ngorongoro Crater (Overnight stay in Karatu)
  • Day 9: Karatu > Tarangire National Park (Overnight Stay in Tarangire)
  • Day 10: Tarangire > Arusha Region (Overnight Stay in Arusha)
  • Day 11: Arusha > Arusha Airport > Zanzibar
  • Day 12-14: Zanzibar 
  • Day 15-16: Zanzibar > Zanzibar Airport > Home

Travel distances

  • Kilimanjaro Int. Airport to Western Kilimanjaro: 2 hours
  • Western Kilimanjaro to Enduimet 30 min
  • Enduimet to Arusha: 2.5 hours
  • Arusha to Lake Manyara: 2.5 hours
  • Lake Manyara/Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti: 2 hours 
  • Ngorongoro to Karatu: 1 hour
  • Karatu to Arusha Airport 2.5 hours
  • Zanzibar airport to accommodation <1 hour

Highlights of this journey

  • Visit Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater & more
  • Encounters with Tanzania's indiginous tribes
  • Off the beaten track walking safari
  • Unique & Adventurous bond-strengthening activities
  • Chance to experience the great migration
  • An incredible stay on Zanzibar Island
  • Optional balloon safari with champagne breakfast

Ask us for a quote or enquire about your tailor-made travel proposal.

Day by day itinerary

Day 1: Home - Kilimanjaro International Airport

Karibu Tanzania!

Once you set foot on Tanzanian soil and leave Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be immediately embraced by the friendly and inviting ‘hakuna matata’ atmosphere of Tanzania.

Outside, your dedicated driver awaits you with a broad smile, ready to accompany you to the lodge where you’ll recieve a heartfelt welcome. During the journey, you will catch a glimpse of Tanzania’s stunning landscapes and perhaps even the impressive Mt. Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, we will provide a briefing on tomorrow’s program while enjoying a delightful local drink.

Karibu Sana! (You’re most welcome)

Overnight stays (click to view)

Day 2: Western Kilimanjaro

Life of a Maasai

Spend a day amidst one of the most colorful and widely known tribes in all of East-Africa; the Maasai.

Take part in their everyday lives and help with tasks such as milking cows in one of the settlements, collecting firewood, repairing local Maasai houses or take a nature walk in the area where you’ll learn about maasai customs, local medicine and possibly come face to face with local wildlife!

Get the chance to connect with the village’s inhabitants and listen to their powerful life stories. Truly experience a culture and way of life very different from our own….

Overnight stays (click to view)

Day 3: Enduimet wildlife management area

A walking safari in Enduimet!

Today we will take a step back in time. We will have safari like the first pioneers that set foot upon these lands. We’ll be walking between wild animals on foot.

The safari is in a secret, off the beaten track national park: Enduimet WMA. A hidden jewel in the most northern part of Tanzania, West-Kilimanjaro. Few visitors come to this place and wildlife thrives here beneath the impressive sight of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain.

If you want to explore Tanzania and would like to have a more adventurous experience, visit places fewer other people have visited, this is the place.

Overnight stays (click to view)

Day 4: Leisure day at the lodge

Relaxing, Pool & Cocktails

Today is a free day to relax and enjoy quality time together. Sleep in, savor a refreshing morning cocktail, and unwind by the pool under the bright sun.

Experience the renowned Tanzanian hospitality and enjoy being pampered throughout the day.

In the evening, have a romantic dinner and appreciate the peaceful green surroundings of the accommodation.

Overnight stays (click to view)

honeymoon safari tanzania
Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park

Lions in trees, pools of hippos and eyes in the dark!

After a 2-hour drive we’ll enter Lake Manyara national park. One of Tanzania’s smaller national parks, named after the huge lake that covers most of the area. Yet, Lake Manyara is one of the parks with the greatest variety of landscapes… and an abundance of wildlife. 

You may find yourself in thick woodlands where elephants feast and lions are lurking among the tree branches. Ride past muddy pools full of hippos, mysterious jungle areas where monkeys rule and the lakeside…. where thousands of vibrant flamingos make their summer homes.

And don’t forget the impressive 400-meter-deep Rift Valley Escarpment. A crack in the earth that stretches for thousands of kilometers across East Africa.

Overnight stays (click to view)

Day 6: Serengeti National Park

Lion's territory!

Rise and shine! We’ll start our safari early in the morning with a delicious breakfast, before embarking on a short drive from our lodge into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This is our gateway to the stunning Serengeti National Park, one of the largest and most diverse parks in Tanzania.

Serengeti National Park is renowned for its vast plains, which are home to numourus predators, including over 3000 lions, cheetahs, leopards and many other animals. As we explore the park, we’ll be on the lookout for these magnificent creatures and soak in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes.

As the day draws to a close, you’ll witness a unique and unforgettable sunset over the vast plains of Serengeti. When night falls, we’ll gather by the fire and be surrounded by the sounds of the local wildlife, while the flames provide a safe and cozy place to relax. Have you ever heard the roar of a leopard at night?

Overnight stays (click to view)

Day 7: Serengeti National Park

Serengeti's great plains

A typical day in the Serengeti begins with a sunrise safari, when the animals are most active and you have the best chance of witnessing some thilling predator-prey action straight out of National Geographic. Here, you may come face to face with the top predators that rule these plains, such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and more.

For the rest of the day, we’ll explore the vast expanse of the Serengeti, and, if we’re lucky to be there at the right time of year, witness the great migration – the undisputed highlight of any safari!

For a different perspective, you can opt to take a balloon safari over the Serengeti’s impressive plains and spot wildlife from above. This early morning experience comes complete with a champagne breakfast, making your trip even more unforgettable.

Overnight stays (click to view)

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Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater

Into the Crater! Spot the BIG 5

After breakfast, we will drive towards a steep and narrow road that takes you into the Ngorongoro crater. A bumpy, but adventureous road with some beautiful views! The slopes are forested, but soon the landscape changes to savannah.

Down in the crater, you’ll be able to spot many animals from a distance. Here is your best chance to spot all the members of the Big 5, including the endangered black rhino!  

After the first gamedrive we’ll have a relaxing picknick-lunch at a hippo-filled lake. After lunch, we’ll slowly drive back to the edge of the crater and stop whenever we pass an interesting sight!

Overnight stays (click to view)

Day 9: Tarangire National Park

In elephants' footsteps

Tarangire National Park is named after the Tarangire River that flows through its borders. One of its main highlights is undoubtedly the large herds of majestic elephants, who thrive on the abundant food sources available, making them bigger and stronger than in any other place!

The park’s landscape is also filled with many ancient baobab trees, which add a unique and stunning beauty to the landscape.

Keep your eyes peeled as you explore the park, and you may also spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, caracals, giraffes, waterbucks, dik-diks, impalas, elands, Grant’s gazelles, baboons, monkeys, and more.

Overnight stays (click to view)

Day 10: Destination Unknown

Secret waterfall hike

Today we will do a very special activity. A hike to an unknown waterfall. A place that the founders of Arusha Trips discovered by chance during one of their many hikes. A small, private waterfall, hidden upstream of rivers and among the jungle. Here, our guide will prepare a private picnic lunch for you while you enjoy the surrounding scenery. After the picnic, you can spend some time together at the waterfall, swimming and taking photos.

Overnight stays (click to view)

Secret Waterfall
Day 11-14: The tropical island of Zanzibar!

A crystal-clear ocean and pearly white beaches

Today, we’ll pack our bags and catch a short one-hour flight to Zanzibar, renowned for its endless white sandy beaches surrounded by turquoise blue ocean water.

Zanzibar has to offer something for all types of travelers. Discover the vibrant marine world beneath the crystal-clear blue waters by snorkeling or scuba diving, or enjoy a variety of other water sports activities.

Unwind by reading a book under the palm trees on a secluded beach or dance with your toes in the sand at a lively party. Enjoy a sunset dinner at one of the excellent seafood restaurants or go on a guided tour to visit the islands’ highlights. There’s loads to do!

Interested in adding excursions to your Zanzibar stay? Explore our wide range of local tours..

Overnight stays (click to view)

DAY 15-16: Zanzibar Airport - Home

Kwaheri Tanzania (Goodbye Tanzania)

The safari is sadly over, but today you can finally sleep in, relax and enjoy your last hours of Tanzania’s incredible beauty and renowned hospitality.

At the end of the day, your guide will be waiting for you once more, for a wonderful farewell. Today you will leave not only with your bags, but also with a head full of everlasting memories, incredible experiences and jaw-dropping stories for your friends and family back home.

Safe Flight! 

Tip: Extend your holiday with a visit to one of Tanzania’s other tropical islands such as Mafia or Pemba Island

Welcome to Tanzania from Arusha Trips

Day by day itinerary

Day 1: Home - Kilimanjaro International AirportKaribu Tanzania!

Once you set foot on Tanzanian soil and leave Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be immediately embraced by the friendly and inviting ‘hakuna matata’ atmosphere of Tanzania.

Outside, your dedicated driver awaits you with a broad smile, ready to accompany you to the lodge where you’ll recieve a heartfelt welcome. During the journey, you will catch a glimpse of Tanzania’s stunning landscapes and perhaps even the impressive Mt. Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, we will provide a briefing on tomorrow’s program while enjoying a delightful local drink.

Karibu Sana! (You’re most welcome)


Lodging options (click to view)

Day 2: Western Kilimanjaro Life of a Maasai

Arusha TripsSpend a day amidst one of the most colorful and widely known tribes in all of East-Africa; the Maasai.

Take part in their everyday lives and help with tasks such as milking cows in one of the settlements, collecting firewood, repairing local Maasai houses or take a nature walk in the area where you’ll learn about maasai customs, local medicine and possibly come face to face with local wildlife!

Get the chance to connect with the village’s inhabitants and listen to their powerful life stories. Truly experience a culture and way of life very different from our own….


Lodging options (click to view)

Day 3: Enduimet wildlife management areaA walking safari in Enduimet!

honeymoon safari Tanzania zanzibarToday we will take a step back in time. We will have safari like the first pioneers that set foot upon these lands. We’ll be walking between wild animals on foot.

The safari is in a secret, off the beaten track national park: Enduimet WMA. A hidden jewel in the most northern part of Tanzania, West-Kilimanjaro. Few visitors come to this place and wildlife thrives here beneath the impressive sight of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain.

If you want to explore Tanzania and would like to have a more adventurous experience, visit places fewer other people have visited, this is the place.


Lodging options (click to view)

Day 4: Leisure day at the lodgeRelaxing, Pool & Cocktails

honeymoon safari tanzania zanzibarToday is a free day to relax and enjoy quality time together. Sleep in, savor a refreshing morning cocktail, and unwind by the pool under the bright sun.

Experience the renowned Tanzanian hospitality and enjoy being pampered throughout the day.

In the evening, have a romantic dinner and appreciate the peaceful green surroundings of the accommodation.


Lodging options (click to view)

Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park Lions in trees, pools of hippos and bathing flamingos!

After a 2-hour drive we’ll enter Lake Manyara national park. One of Tanzania’s smaller national parks, named after the huge lake that covers most of the area. Yet, Lake Manyara is one of the parks with the greatest variety of landscapes… and an abundance of wildlife. 

You may find yourself in thick woodlands where elephants feast and lions are lurking among the tree branches. Ride past muddy pools full of hippos, mysterious jungle areas where monkeys rule and the lakeside…. where thousands of vibrant flamingos make their summer homes.


Lodging options (click to view)

Day 6: Serengeti National ParkLion's territory!

Rise and shine! We’ll start our safari early in the morning with a delicious breakfast, before embarking on a short drive from our lodge into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This is our gateway to the stunning Serengeti National Park, one of the largest and most diverse parks in Tanzania.

Serengeti National Park is renowned for its vast plains, which are home to numourus predators, including over 3000 lions, cheetahs, leopards and many other animals. As we explore the park, we’ll be on the lookout for these magnificent creatures and soak in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes.

As the day draws to a close, you’ll witness a unique and unforgettable sunset over the vast plains of Serengeti. When night falls, we’ll gather by the fire and be surrounded by the sounds of the local wildlife, while the flames provide a safe and cozy place to relax. Have you ever heard the roar of a leopard at night?


Lodging options (click to view)

Day 7: Serengeti National ParkSerengeti's great plains

A typical day in the Serengeti begins with a sunrise safari, when the animals are most active and you have the best chance of witnessing some thilling predator-prey action straight out of National Geographic. Here, you may come face to face with the top predators that rule these plains, such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and more.

For the rest of the day, we’ll explore the vast expanse of the Serengeti, and, if we’re lucky to be there at the right time of year, witness the great migration – the undisputed highlight of any safari!

For a different perspective, you can opt to take a balloon safari over the Serengeti’s impressive plains and spot wildlife from above. This early morning experience comes complete with a champagne breakfast, making your trip even more unforgettable.


Lodging options (click to view)

Day 7: Ngorongoro CraterInto the Crater! Spot the BIG 5

After breakfast, we will drive towards a steep and narrow road that takes you into the Ngorongoro crater. A bumpy, but adventureous road with some beautiful views! The slopes are forested, but soon the landscape changes to savannah.

Down in the crater, you’ll be able to spot many animals from a distance. Here is your best chance to spot all the members of the Big 5, including the endangered black rhino!  

After the first gamedrive we’ll have a relaxing picknick-lunch at a hippo-filled lake. After lunch, we’ll slowly drive back to the edge of the crater and stop whenever we pass an interesting sight!


Lodging options (click to view)

Day 9: Tarangire National ParkIn elephants' footsteps

Tarangire National Park is named after the Tarangire River that flows through its borders. One of its main highlights is undoubtedly the large herds of majestic elephants, who thrive on the abundant food sources available, making them bigger and stronger than in any other place!

The park’s landscape is also filled with many ancient baobab trees, which add a unique and stunning beauty to the landscape.

Keep your eyes peeled as you explore the park, and you may also spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, caracals, giraffes, waterbucks, dik-diks, impalas, elands, Grant’s gazelles, baboons, monkeys, and more.


Lodging options (click to view)

Day 10: Destination UnknownSecret waterfall hike

Today we will do a very special activity. A hike to an unknown waterfall. A place that the founders of Arusha Trips discovered by chance during one of their many hikes. A small, private waterfall, hidden upstream of rivers and among the jungle. Here, our guide will prepare a private picnic lunch for you while you enjoy the surrounding scenery. After the picnic, you can spend some time together at the waterfall, swimming and taking photos.


Lodging options (click to view)

Day 11-14: The tropical island of Zanzibar!A crystal-clear ocean and pearly white beaches

Romantic Beach on ZanzibarToday, we’ll pack our bags and catch a short one-hour flight to Zanzibar, renowned for its endless white sandy beaches surrounded by turquoise blue ocean water.

Zanzibar has to offer something for all types of travelers. Discover the vibrant marine world beneath the crystal-clear blue waters by snorkeling or scuba diving, or enjoy a variety of other water sports activities.

Unwind by reading a book under the palm trees on a secluded beach or dance with your toes in the sand at a lively party. Enjoy a sunset dinner at one of the excellent seafood restaurants or go on a guided tour to visit the islands’ highlights. There’s loads to do!

Interested in adding excursions to your Zanzibar stay? Explore our wide range of local tours


Lodging options (click to view)

DAY 15-16: Zanzibar Int. Airport - HomeKwaheri Tanzania (Goodbye Tanzania)

Welcome to Tanzania from Arusha TripsThe safari is sadly over, but today you can finally sleep in, relax and enjoy your last hours of Tanzania’s incredible beauty and renowned hospitality.

At the end of the day, your guide will be waiting for you once more, for a wonderful farewell. Today you will leave not only with your bags, but also with a head full of everlasting memories, incredible experiences and jaw-dropping stories for your friends and family back home.

Safe Flight! 

Tip: Extend your holiday with a visit to one of Tanzania’s other tropical islands such as Mafia or Pemba Island

Where will you spend the night?

Choose from a variety of thoughtfully selected accommodation options across different price ranges.

A unique journey calls for unique accommodations. At Arusha Trips we choose only the most characteristic, small-scale lodges and tentedcamps for our safaris. Our team personally tests each lodge to ensure they meet our high standards, guaranteeing you the best safari experience possible. We evaluate their location efficiency, ‘wildlife-experience’, room quality, service, and of course, their safari-factor! Whether you have a specific budget or travel style, we have the perfect lodge for you.

*Kindly note that we have a wide selection of accommodations throughout Tanzania, and the ones mentioned below are just some of our recommended suggestions. We can tailor the accommodations to suit your specific preferences.

Mid-range / Eco Stays

/Enquire From €2478,- p.p.

Optional activities

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How to request a safari?

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 1. REQUEST A TAILOR-MADE SAFARI

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2. CALL WITH US ABOUT YOUR TRAVEL PLANS

3. CO-CREATE YOUR DREAMSAFARI

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4. PACK YOUR STUFF, SAFARI NJEMA!

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