Throughout our four decades in Tanzania, we’ve perfected our ideal itinerary: a thorough exploration of northern Tanzania blended with authentic cultural experiences and luxurious touches. It’s the itinerary we do ourselves when we visit Tanzania, so you can experience Tanzania like we do. Discover our most popular offering.
DAY 1
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your private Shiri Adventures team. Enjoy a short and seamless transfer to Gran Meliá Arusha, beautifully set beneath the slopes of Mount Meru.
Spend the afternoon at leisure, relaxing after your journey, before enjoying a romantic welcome dinner to begin your honeymoon in style.
Meals: Dinner
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be warmly welcomed by your private Shiri Adventures team. Enjoy a short and seamless transfer to Gran Melia Arusha beautifully set beneath the slopes of Mount Meru.
Spend the afternoon at leisure relaxing after your journey before enjoying a romantic welcome dinner to begin your honeymoon in style.
Meals: Dinner
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your private Shiri Adventures team. Enjoy a short and seamless transfer to Gran Meliá Arusha, beautifully set beneath the slopes of Mount Meru.
Spend the afternoon at leisure, relaxing after your journey, before enjoying a romantic welcome dinner to begin your honeymoon in style.
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park renowned for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and rich wildlife along the Tarangire River. Enjoy a private game drive through this scenic landscape.
Later continue to the Lake Manyara region and check in at Manyara Secret a secluded boutique retreat offering privacy and tranquility.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park renowned for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and rich wildlife along the Tarangire River. Enjoy a private game drive through this scenic landscape.
Later continue to the Lake Manyara region and check in at Manyara Secret a secluded boutique retreat offering privacy and tranquility.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, journey to Tarangire National Park for a private safari experience. Discover vast landscapes dotted with ancient baobab trees and large herds of elephants, setting the tone for your safari adventure.
Later, continue to Manyara’s Secret, a secluded boutique retreat offering privacy, tranquility, and sweeping views.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
This morning explore Lake Manyara National Park famous for its lush groundwater forest, vibrant birdlife and tree-climbing lions. After your safari return to the lodge for a relaxed afternoon by the pool taking in peaceful sunset views.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today explore Lake Manyara National Park celebrated for its groundwater forest, shimmering lake, flamingos, and elusive tree-climbing lions. Enjoy an unhurried safari before returning to your retreat for relaxation and intimate moments together.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today explore Lake Manyara National Park celebrated for its groundwater forest, shimmering lake, flamingos, and elusive tree-climbing lions. Enjoy an unhurried safari before returning to your retreat for relaxation and intimate moments together.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
After breakfast transfer to the nearby airstrip and enjoy a scenic flight into Serengeti National Park avoiding long road journeys. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the iconic Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti.
Settle into your suite overlooking a natural watering hole, where wildlife sightings are often just moments a way.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast transfer to the nearby airstrip and enjoy a scenic flight into Serengeti National Park avoiding long road journeys. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the iconic Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti.
Settle into your suite overlooking a natural watering hole, where wildlife sightings are often just moments a way.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast transfer to the nearby airstrip and enjoy a scenic flight into Serengeti National Park avoiding long road journeys. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the iconic Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti.
Settle into your suite overlooking a natural watering hole, where wildlife sightings are often just moments a way.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
Enjoy a full day of expertly guided game drives across the endless Serengeti plains. Between safaris, relax at the lodge with spa treatments, poolside moments or quiet time on your private terrace.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a full day of expertly guided game drives across the endless Serengeti plains. Between safaris, relax at the lodge with spa treatments, poolside moments or quiet time on your private terrace.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a full day of expertly guided game drives across the endless Serengeti plains. Between safaris, relax at the lodge with spa treatments, poolside moments or quiet time on your private terrace.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
After breakfast fly to the Ngorongoro Highlands and transfer to Ngorongoro Lodge Melia Collection. Perched near the crater rim the lodge offers breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere.
Spend the evening unwinding in this dramatic setting high above the plains.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast fly to the Ngorongoro Highlands and transfer to Ngorongoro Lodge Melia Collection. Perched near the crater rim the lodge offers breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere.
Spend the evening unwinding in this dramatic setting high above the plains.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast fly to the Ngorongoro Highlands and transfer to Ngorongoro Lodge Melia Collection. Perched near the crater rim the lodge offers breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere.
Spend the evening unwinding in this dramatic setting high above the plains.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day safari with a picnic lunch. Explore one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries home to an extraordinary concentration of animals within a volcanic caldera.
Return to the lodge in the late afternoon for rest and reflection
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day safari with a picnic lunch. Explore one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries home to an extraordinary concentration of animals within a volcanic caldera.
Return to the lodge in the late afternoon for rest and reflection
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day safari with a picnic lunch. Explore one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries home to an extraordinary concentration of animals within a volcanic caldera.
Return to the lodge in the late afternoon for rest and reflection
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
After breakfast travel back to Arusha and return to Gran Melia Arusha. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with spa treatments city views or quiet time together before dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast travel back to Arusha and return to Gran Melia Arusha. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with spa treatments city views or quiet time together before dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast travel back to Arusha and return to Gran Melia Arusha. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with spa treatments city views or quiet time together before dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Zuri Zanzibar where white-sand beaches and turquoise waters welcome you to island life.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Zuri Zanzibar where white-sand beaches and turquoise waters welcome you to island life.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Zuri Zanzibar where white-sand beaches and turquoise waters welcome you to island life.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10
Spend the day entirely at leisure. Relax on the beach enjoy spa experiences or simply unwind together in a serene oceanfront setting.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Spend the day entirely at leisure. Relax on the beach enjoy spa experiences or simply unwind together in a serene oceanfront setting.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Spend the day entirely at leisure. Relax on the beach enjoy spa experiences or simply unwind together in a serene oceanfront setting.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11
After breakfast transfer along the coast to Melia Zanzibar. Settle into your new surroundings and enjoy a relaxed afternoon by the beach or pool.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast transfer along the coast to Melia Zanzibar. Settle into your new surroundings and enjoy a relaxed afternoon by the beach or pool.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast transfer along the coast to Melia Zanzibar. Settle into your new surroundings and enjoy a relaxed afternoon by the beach or pool.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 12
Enjoy a full day at leisure perfect for beach walks, spa indulgence or optional excursions around the island.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a full day at leisure perfect for beach walks, spa indulgence or optional excursions around the island.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a full day at leisure perfect for beach walks, spa indulgence or optional excursions around the island.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 13
Savor your final full day in Zanzibar at a relaxed pace. Reflect on your journey celebrate your love and enjoy uninterrupted time together by the Indian Ocean.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Savor your final full day in Zanzibar at a relaxed pace. Reflect on your journey celebrate your love and enjoy uninterrupted time together by the Indian Ocean.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Savor your final full day in Zanzibar at a relaxed pace. Reflect on your journey celebrate your love and enjoy uninterrupted time together by the Indian Ocean.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 14
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward journey, marking the end of an unforgettable Tanzania honeymoon safari and Zanzibar beach holiday with Shiri Adventures.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward journey, marking the end of an unforgettable Tanzania honeymoon safari and Zanzibar beach holiday with Shiri Adventures.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward journey, marking the end of an unforgettable Tanzania honeymoon safari and Zanzibar beach holiday with Shiri Adventures.
Meals: Breakfast
Wear neutral colors like khaki or light grey to stay cool and blend in with nature. Avoid white (shows dust), blue (attracts tsetse flies), and camouflage (reserved for military). Bring a light jacket for cool mornings, sturdy closed shoes for game drives, and a hat and sunglasses for sun protection. Check our Safari Packing List
The best time for a Tanzania safari depends on your preferences:
Yes, you can! Many Tanzania safari tours are family-friendly, offering unique experiences for children. With Shiri Adventures, families can enjoy customized safaris featuring engaging activities like nature walks and wildlife tracking. Many lodges also provide child-friendly amenities and babysitting services, ensuring your Tanzania safari is both fun and stress-free for parents and kids alike.
East Africa is home to idyllic beaches perfect for unwinding after your safari:
Yes, you can! Many Tanzania safari tours are family-friendly, offering unique experiences for children. With Shiri Adventures, families can enjoy customized safaris featuring engaging activities like nature walks and wildlife tracking. Many lodges also provide child-friendly amenities and babysitting services, ensuring your Tanzania safari is both fun and stress-free for parents and kids alike.
Tanzania offers world-class safari destinations, each with its own charm. The Serengeti is famous for the Great Migration, while the Ngorongoro Crater guarantees Big Five sightings. Tarangire dazzles with elephants and baobabs, and Lake Manyara is home to tree-climbing lions. For a wilder, offbeat experience, explore Selous, Ruaha, or Mahale Mountains.
ADD-ON
Enjoy a bird’s eye view, a hearty breakfast and a glass of champagne during a morning hot air balloon tour. Your entire trip will be unforgettable, but this will bring it to new heights.
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Set against lush coffee plantations with views of Mount Meru, it offers serene luxury before or after safari. Spacious suites, elevated dining, and discreet five-star service define every stay. A polished sanctuary for travelers who expect comfort, calm, and distinction.
