Honeymoon safari in Tanzania
Honeymoon safari in Tanzania : Tanzania is among the many destinations where you can book your honeymoon with your loved one. During a honeymoon safari in Tanzania, you can enjoy a luxury experience and also get lost in the wilderness or simply relax at the beach. There are so many options to choose from around Tanzania for a honeymoon including the northern safari destinations like Serengeti national park or the hidden gems in the southern part of the country or a relaxing boat ride in the western parts of the country and the most popular honeymoon escape in Tanzania is Zanzibar island.
If you are interested in a wildlife escape during a safari in Tanzania, you can explore the north, south, central or western parts of the country and honeymoon safaris are memorable in the wild where you can see various wildlife species.
Some of the wildlife species which can be seen during a honeymoon safari around Tanzania include the big five such as elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and buffalos and the destinations where the big five can be seen during a safari include Serengeti national park, Ruaha national park, Nyerere national park and also the Ngorongoro conservation area. In some destinations you can see all the big 5 on a safari while in other destinations you can see only some of the big 5.
Other wildlife safaris for you and your significant other to look out for while exploring Tanzania on your honeymoon safari include wildebeests, hyenas, kudu, waterbucks, giraffes, elands, warthogs, bushbucks, baboons, dik dik, kudu, impalas, gazelles and many others which can be seen at any time of the year.
When taking part in a honeymoon safari around Tanzania, you can also look out for the wildebeest migration. The wildebeest migration is among the best highlights of safaris around Tanzania and it involves movement of over 2 million wildebeests annually. This migration can be seen in different parts of Serengeti national park including the northern part of Serengeti national park where the river crossings take place along the Mara river and the wildebeest migration also takes place in the central and southern parts of Serengeti national park which is where the calving season takes place around the Ndutu area.
On your honey moon safari around Tanzania, during a wildlife experience, you can also take part in a number of activities such as game drives at different times of day including the morning and afternoon game drives as well as night game drives.
You can also experience the beauty of nature during a honeymoon Tanzania safari when taking part in a guided nature walk around the different national parks around the country. This activity brings you closer to nature and is also a good way to walk off the usual tracks followed during wildlife viewing around Tanzania. In destinations in the southern part of Tanzania, off the track experiences are part of the tour experience and the experience is private and secluded since a few number of tourists explore the national park.
Hot air balloon safaris are also another exciting activity to take part in during a honeymoon safari in Tanzania. This activity can be carried out in different parts of Tanzania and some of the destinations where hot air balloon safaris are carried out include Serengeti national park, Tarangire national park, Ruaha national park, Nyerere national park among others. The hot balloon ride takes about 1 hour and starts as early as before dawn and the activity ends with a glass of champagne and also a full English breakfast as you make memories with your loved ones. During this activity you can enjoy views of the surrounding areas and attractions in the national parks around Tanzania.
Canoeing is another experience to take part in when visiting Tanzania during a honeymoon safari. This activity is exciting and you can engage in canoeing in destinations such as Lake Duluti, Lake Manyara and also around the Momella lakes. This activity takes about 2 to 3 hours and is a guided activity and different wildlife and bird species can also be seen during the canoe ride.
Bird watching is also carried out when visiting Tanzania during a honeymoon safari and the country has numerous bird species and the best time to see these birds is during the months of November to April when migrant bird species can be seen around the destinations in Tanzania.
Another way to spend your honeymoon in Tanzania is by visiting Zanzibar island. Zanzibar island is one of the best spots for beach holidays and it is known for its beautiful white sand beaches found on different parts of the island.
Zanzibar island is also the perfect honeymoon getaway and it is also known for its diversity in culture and rich history which can be seen in the architecture around the island. During a tour around Stone town you can be able to experience all this and places which can be explored when in Stone town include the old slave market, the old fort, Darajani market, the palace museum among others.
When in Zanzibar you and your loved one during the honeymoon safari can also take part in a spice tour and get to know more about the different spices grown on the island such as vanilla, cloves, cinnamon among others. You can also taste the local food when visiting Zanzibar island which also has a number of tropical fruits such as coconut, mangoes, jackfruits and many others.
The beaches which you can visit when in Zanzibar island include Nungwi beach, Kendwa beach, Paje beach, Kizimkazi beach, Kiwengwa beach, Jambiani beach, Pongwe beach among others. You can also take part in walks along the beaches when visiting Zanzibar island.
Another romantic activity to take part in when visiting Zanzibar island is taking a private boat to Changuu island which is also known as the prison island. While visiting Prison island, you can engage in snorkeling, swimming and also enjoy seeing the giant aldabra tortoises on the island.