Start your married life with a 4-day mid-range safari made for honeymooners and adventure seekers alike. Your journey begins in Tarangire National Park, where giant baobab trees and large elephant herds set the stage for the days ahead. From there you head to the Ndutu region, where you spend nearly two days exploring the wildlife-rich plains and woodlands around Lake Ndutu. Visit during the calving season, typically January to March, and you can witness thousands of wildebeest and zebra giving birth, with predators following close behind. A full day is then devoted to the Ngorongoro Crater, a vast volcanic caldera that shelters lions, rhinos, hippos, and many other animals within its walls. Add a hot air balloon ride to float over the landscape at sunrise for a truly romantic highlight. Covering some of the top sights of the Ngorongoro landscape in a well-paced itinerary, this is an ideal getaway for newlyweds who want romance, wildlife, and adventure in one unforgettable trip.
The calving season dates and the balloon ride details are my additions, so adjust them to match your actual offering, since balloon rides are usually operated in the Serengeti rather than Ndutu.
Life on Safari
After breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, you will begin your safari journey from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Known for its abundant wildlife, Tarangire is especially vibrant during the Dry season from June to September, when thousands of animals, such as wildebeest, buffalo, and oryx, migrate from the dry Maasai plains to the Tarangire River in search of water. Predators like lions and leopards closely follow these herds. The park also hosts over 500 bird species. Enjoy lunch and continue with a late afternoon game drive, then head to Suricata Boma Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Safari Season Overview – Tarangire National Park
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | July–November (wildlife gathers along the river) |
| High Season | June–October |
| Best Weather | June–October (dry season) |
Accommodation:
Suricata Boma Lodge – Mid-range lodge (1–2 hrs from Tarangire)
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included)
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
In the morning, set out from camp with a packed lunch for a full day of game drives to witness the migration across the Southern Serengeti and Northern Ngorongoro, in the Ndutu area. Pause midday for lunch in the bush, then continue exploring until sunset. Afterward, return to the lodge at Ndutu for dinner and an overnight stay.
Safari Season Overview – Serengeti National Park
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | January–February and June–October |
| High Season | July–March (Seronera area can be busy) |
| Best Weather | June–October (dry season) |
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migration Camp – Mid-range tented camp (Central Serengeti)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
On the final day of your safari in Ndutu, your adventure begins early with an unforgettable hot-air balloon ride, scheduled to start around 5:00 AM. You’ll take off just before sunrise, giving you the chance to see the stunning landscapes of the Ndutu region and its wildlife from the sky as the first light breaks across the plains.
After landing, you’ll enjoy a traditional bush breakfast in the wilderness, a perfect way to conclude your balloon experience.
Following breakfast, you’ll continue with a game drive in the Ndutu area, allowing for more wildlife viewing and exploration before your departure. Then, go to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Safari Season Overview – Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | June–October (excellent wildlife viewing) |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October (dry season) |
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migration Camp – Mid-range lodge (Karatu area)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Wake up early for breakfast before descending into the crater floor for a game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is home to all of the Big Five — rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo, and elephant — as well as other wildlife such as zebra, hippo, wildebeest, and hyena. The crater also hosts a variety of birds, including flamingos on the soda lake, geese, storks, and vultures. Enjoy lunch at the picnic site near Ngoitoktok Swamp, a hippo pool. After lunch, we will drive you back to Arusha and drop you off at your hotel.
Safari Season Overview – Ngorongoro Crater
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | June–October (easier wildlife spotting) |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October (dry season) |
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Price Per Person (All year round)
- All Park entrances & taxes
- Accommodation during safari
- All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
- A professional driver/guide
- All Taxes/VAT
- Soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
- Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
- Tips for guides
- International and domestic flights
- Additional accomodation before and at the end of the tour
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Tanzania Visa fee
- Balloon in Serengeti (Price is $600per person)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old
"Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
"The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
"As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
"Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
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