Tanzania Honeymoon Safari Experiences are some of the primary reasons why many flock to Tanzania. Tanzania is a household name in African wildlife, cultural, and historical safari experiences. For the love of classic African safaris and adventure, Tanzania tops the bucket list of travelers. The same country has cool and laid-back experiences that can be the best for your honeymoon.
Tanzania leads the region in terms of destination weddings from where newlyweds directly start their honeymoon safari experiences. Let us quickly explore some of the top Tanzania destinations for honeymoon safari experiences in case you are considering having one.
Zanzibar White Sand Beach Experiences
Zanzibar is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean about 35 kilometers from mainland Tanzania. It mainly comprises two big islands and other smaller ones. Zanzibar is famous for its white sand beaches and the beautiful blue waters of the Indian Ocean.
The island is an iconic Tanzania honeymoon destination where you can choose to just relax at the beach or go for beach excursions. While visiting Zanzibar you explore the island independently or join the honeymoon experience with a savanna wildlife safari on mainland Tanzania.
Serengeti Wildebeest Migration
Serengeti is a renowned wildlife destination for not just the wildebeest but also the Big Five mammals and other savanna wildlife species. The great wildebeest migration however stands out as it is one of the world’s largest animal migrations.
It involves over 1 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, the topi, and gazelles. These move over the open plains of Serengeti up north to Masai Mara looking for fresh pasture. Journeying with these wildebeests is among the top Tanzania Honeymoon safari experiences. Depending on the time of your visit, you can catch up with the normal migration or the calving period. The calving period starts the mark of the wildebeest migration and happens from December to March.
The wildebeest migration is gradual and all year round covering all the sectors of Serengeti and Masai Mara in Kenya. It is important to note the time of your visit to avoid missing the migrating herds. These cross the Mara River into Kenya’s Masai Mara from around mid-July or early August depending on the movement. They stay in Masai Mara and only cross back to Tanzania in October depending on their movement.
Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park Safari experiences
Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks are some of the iconic safari destinations in northern Tanzania. These are not as crowded as Serengeti and are home to several wildlife species including 4 of the big five mammals.
Tarangire National Park has its mini-wildlife migration that involves elephants and some antelope species. Lake Manyara and Tarangire favorably compete with Serengeti in terms of wildlife numbers. They therefore offer some of the best Tanzania Honeymoon safari experiences featuring large mammals, especially elephants.
For lodges within the park premises, you can watch animals from the comfort of your balcony. There are several safari activities you can engage in while visiting Lake Manyara or Tarangire National Park. Notable ones include game drives, guided nature walks, and balloon safaris among others. Tanzania honeymoon safari experiences here are classic and typical of the African savannas.
Nyerere National Park All-inclusive Safaris
Nyerere National Park is located in the southern Tanzania wilderness. It is among the remote and less explored Tanzania safari destinations. Nyerere National Park is Tanzania’s largest national park and can be accessed by both road and air transport.
By road, it can be accessed from Dar-es-salaam one of Tanzania’s major cities. The drive takes 6 to 7 hours depending on the park gate you choose to use. This being a relatively long drive, many choose to fly and always opt for an all-inclusive safari experience especially when going for a honeymoon.
Nyerere National Park’s setup as an exclusive destination makes it the ideal Tanzania honeymoon safari destination. While visiting the park you can engage in several safari activities including game drives, balloon safaris, and boat cruises on the Rufigi River among others. Tanzania honeymoon safari experiences in Nyerere National Park are the perfect safari experiences anyone can desire on their honeymoon.
Mahale Mountains Flying Safari
Mahale Mountains is another secluded Tanzania safari destination and among the best for Tanzania honeymoon safari experiences. The park to differ from other Tanzania parks is home to chimpanzees. Mahale Mountains lies on the Eastern shores of Lake Tanganyika and can only best be accessed by boat.
Chimpanzee trekking is the main activity done here on foot as you enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. The park is not just home to chimpanzees but also other primate species and birds. Going on Tanzania honeymoon safaris here enables you to reconnect with nature. The fact that you only explore the park on foot also brings you closer to nature and wildlife.
Mahale Mountains is the true Tanzania escape and there is no other Tanzania honeymoon safari experience that can beat this. There are many other Honeymoon safari experiences in the region from the luxury Rwanda Tour adventures to the Kenya trekking experiences for those interested in Mountain Climbing.
East Africa is a diverse region with unique safari experiences and you can always combine safaris to different countries. The Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania safari getaway is one of the most extensive adventures featuring primate trekking and open savanna wildlife adventures. Contact us for more safari adventures and book your honeymoon safari. We also arrange luxury Rwanda safaris and Safaris to Uganda.
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