Honeymoon Safari in Arusha, Ngorongoro & Serengeti – Romantic Lodges & Serengeti Balloon Ride

The group arrives at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO). Participants are met by a representative of Altezza Travel and transferred to a hotel in Arusha.

Note: Check-in starts at 2:00 PM.

Arusha National Park is one of the most exceptional and conveniently located safari destinations in northern Tanzania. Despite its relatively small size, the park boasts unmatched geographical diversity — from the rainforest slopes of Mount Meru to the scenic Momella Lakes and wide savannah plains. This variety offers a truly rich and immersive safari experience.

One of the unique highlights of Arusha is the opportunity to go on foot — it's one of the few parks in Tanzania where walking safaris are allowed. Accompanied by an armed ranger, you’ll walk through the acacia-dotted bushland, where encounters with giraffes, bushbuck antelopes, warthogs, and buffalo are possible from as close as 20–30 meters. The ranger will ensure your safety while sharing fascinating insights about the ecosystem and wildlife behavior.

After your 1.5-hour guided bush walk, you’ll continue the adventure in a traditional Land Cruiser safari vehicle toward the park’s most picturesque gem — Momella Lakes. Here you can spot flamingos, hornbills, ibises, pelicans, vultures, and many other of the 200+ bird species that call the park home. If you’re interested in learning more about the park’s history and conservation efforts, ask your guide to stop at the Ngurdoto Museum for a thoughtful glimpse into local conservation challenges.

In the late afternoon, your journey continues toward the escarpment overlooking Lake Manyara, where you’ll check in at Manyara’s Secret. This is the perfect place to slow down and enjoy the magic of your first safari days together.

Your second morning begins with a cultural experience in the vibrant village of Mto wa Mbu, home to over 120 different tribes living side by side. This colorful community is full of life, stories, and warmth. You’ll stroll through bustling markets, see traditional homes, and meet local artists, farmers, woodcarvers, and banana beer brewers. At the banana plantation, you’ll learn about the dozens of banana varieties and how they’re used in everything from meals to paintings and even construction. It's a joyful, easygoing walk through daily Tanzanian life — curious, flavorful, and full of smiles.

By midday, you’ll return to Manyara’s Secret, a quiet lodge tucked into the escarpment with beautiful views over the valley. You can relax by the pool, enjoy a peaceful lunch, or simply rest in your villa after a morning of exploring.

The afternoon is yours to spend as you like — read on the terrace, watch the light shift across the landscape, or book a massage if you feel like unwinding even more. As evening comes, it’s a great place to slow down and enjoy the calm together.

Today you are going to the Legendary Ngorongoro Crater! Your day will begin early in the morning, when your guide arrives to drive you to the Ngorongoro Crater, part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The Crater is somewhat reminiscent of The Lost World by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: here you will witness tens of thousands of wild animals living in the massive crater left by a huge ancient volcano. The actual crater is relatively small, when you consider that it is home to the most variety of animals per square meter than anywhere else in the world! Here, you are sure to see a great number of animals within close proximity to one another.

The descent into the crater will take about half an hour of driving. The road passes through beautiful, lush forests with great scenery. Your safari guide will make a stop to see the ‘look out’ which is a place offering a stunning panoramic view of the entire crater. Contrary to popular myth, animals can go outside the caldera. However, most of them are safe and comfortable inside the caldera which provides an unlimited supply of fresh grass for grazers and easy prey for predators. Therefore, they prefer to remain in the crater t all the time.

Elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, lions, cheetahs, zebras and other African animals can be seen in Ngorongoro Crater. This is one of the few places in Africa where rhinos are found, although, remember that they are an endangered species, so there are very few of them. One animal that is absent are giraffes; you will not spot any of them in the crater because, due to the build of their bodies, including legs and long necks, they cannot walk down into the crater.

After your morning game drive around the crater, you will stop at the picnic area next to Lake Magadi for a snack and rest. This place is popular with various birds, including kites, who sometimes try to steal food right from the table! While not dangerous, at all, it is a good idea not to leave any food unattended. One of the draws of Lake Magadi are the hippos that live in the area. You’re sure to enjoy watching them while you eat lunch. These huge animals stay close to the shore and often surface to get air. If you do see one walking out of the water, give it plenty of space. Due to the large number of animals and endemic plants, Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and renowned for its natural significance in the world.

Today you will go to the most famous safari park in the world - Serengeti. This is one of the largest parks in Tanzania and has a large population of wildlife. Here, you are sure to see: lions, antelopes, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and zebras. There is a good chance of spotting cheetahs, serval cats and other rare animals of the African savannah. The Serengeti is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, chosen because of its important ecosystem, the dense population of animals and the annual Great Migration. Serengeti was the inspiration for Disney’s “Lion King” feature film, but life here is not a cartoon - it is pure, wild and beautiful. The day will take place in the central Serengeti, in a remarkably beautiful area called Seronera.

Your adventure continues in the central part of the Serengeti. Seronera is a huge space, brimming with life. It is impossible to view it all in one day; today, your guide will show you new places and interesting animals, so that you can get a full perspective of Serengeti’s Seronera. It is in the Serengeti that the rarest African animals live: rhinos, leopards, serval cats and caracals. This second day increases your chances of seeing these rare animals in the wild.

After an exciting afternoon game drive, you will settle into a cozy spot outside your lodge with a view of the African savannah. As the sun sets, the sky bursts into vibrant oranges, pinks, and purples. Having a snack and a drink against this stunning backdrop is a perfect way to savor the moment!*

* Please check the provided set of snacks & drinks with your travel expert.

Today, you'll embark on an unforgettable adventure: an airplane flight over the picturesque landscapes of Tanzania. If you'd like to have a short morning game-drive, we recommend that you have breakfast as early as possible — the guide will try to find exciting animal sightings on the way to the airstrip. Another option is to pack up without a rush, have breakfast and leave the lodge in time for your departure flight. You can choose what's best for you on the spot - the guide will accommodate your wish!

Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.

Note: Hotel check-out is at 10:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out before your evening flight, you have the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee. Let your manager know in advance if you need a late check-out.