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Serengeti & the Islands: A Honeymoon Beyond the Ordinary
Serengeti & Zanzibar 10 Days / 9 Nights From $9,450 per person
Overview
The journey
The all-inclusive honeymoon: private guiding in the Serengeti, charter flights instead of long drives, and a reef-front finale with a sandbank picnic for two. Park fees, drinks and laundry are all in the price so nothing interrupts the trip.
Why this safari
What makes it different
10 days across 4 camps, every sector flown, with your own guide on the ground.
4 distinct ecosystems in 10 days
Arusha · Ngorongoro · Serengeti · Zanzibar — each chosen for a different animal, landscape and light, and ordered so you never double back.
A tight, purposeful route with no wasted days
Every move is planned around game movements and light, so short days still deliver full game-viewing mornings.
Your own 4x4 Land Cruiser and private guide
No shared vehicles and no fixed departure times — you decide when to leave camp, how long to sit with a sighting, and where to have breakfast.
Every transfer flown by private charter
You are in a game vehicle minutes after landing, with luggage handled planeside — the same route by road costs the better part of two days.
Ultra-Luxury is genuinely all-inclusive
All meals, premium drinks, laundry, park and conservancy fees, private guiding and the charter flights are in the price. You should not need your wallet until you tip.
Priced honestly, with fees shown up front
Park and conservation fees, taxes and levies are itemised on your proforma invoice — 50% confirms the booking and the balance is due before travel.
At a glance
Trip essentials
Best season
Jun – Oct (dry) · Year-round wildlife
Pace & difficulty
Relaxed — long stays, few moves · Easy — suitable for all ages
Group size
Private departure — 2 to 6 guests per vehicle
Game viewing
30–40 hours of guided game viewing across 5 active days
Destinations routed
Arusha National Park → Ngorongoro Crater → Serengeti National Park → Zanzibar Archipelago
Ideal for
Honeymooners and anniversaries · Private departures for 2–6 guests
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
Every day is planned to the hour, with the flexibility to change anything before you confirm.
Route overview
- 1
Arusha National Park
Day 1 · 1 night
- 2
Ngorongoro Crater
Days 2–3 · 2 nights
- 3
Serengeti National Park
Days 4–5 · 2 nights
- 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 6 · 1 night
- 5
Zanzibar Archipelago
Day 7 · 1 night
- 6
Ngorongoro Crater
Days 8–9 · 2 nights
- 7
Zanzibar Archipelago
Day 10 · journey ends
- 1Arrival
Day 1 · Arrive Kilimanjaro
Arusha National Park
Private transfer to a coffee-farm lodge in Arusha, dinner in the garden.
MorningArrival, immigration assistance and meet-and-greet by your Perch Africa representative
AfternoonTransfer, luggage re-pack for light aircraft, and a full trip briefing with your guide
EveningWelcome dinner and route walkthrough with your safari specialist
Highlights
- Excellent wildlife viewing year-round
- Authentic local culture & guides
- Curated lodges & camps in every tier
Legendary Lodge Arusha
Dinner
Private airport transfer
Visa/e-TA must be approved before departure — we send the checklist on booking
Standard park/reserve fees apply
Best accessed via light aircraft or 4x4 transfer
Neutral greens and browns for game drives — avoid blue and black (tsetse flies)
- 2
TransitDay 2 · Fly to Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Crater
Guided walkScenic flightCharter to Lake Manyara and up to the highlands, afternoon rim walk.
MorningScheduled light-aircraft flight
AfternoonAfternoon game drive on arrival — visit to olduvai gorge & museum
EveningCamp orientation, hot showers, sundowners and a three-course dinner
Highlights
- Black rhino sightings
- Big Five in a single morning
- Spectacular crater-rim sunrise descents
The Highlands
All inclusive
Light aircraft + 4x4 game-drive vehicle on landing
Light-aircraft baggage limit: 15 kg per person in a soft bag, including hand luggage
Conservation fee: USD 70.80/adult + USD 295/vehicle crater service fee
Vehicles allowed on crater floor 06:00–16:00 only
Soft-sided bag of 15 kg maximum per person on light-aircraft transfers
- 3
SafariDay 3 · Crater floor
Ngorongoro Crater
Wildlife viewingPrivate early descent with a reserved picnic site on the floor.
MorningDawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — maasai cultural village
AfternoonSiesta through the heat, then crater-rim walks with armed ranger
EveningSundowners at a viewpoint, then a bush dinner under the stars
Highlights
- Black rhino sightings
- Big Five in a single morning
- Spectacular crater-rim sunrise descents
The Highlands
All inclusive
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof and window seat guaranteed
Approx. 1.5 h on the road
Conservation fee: USD 70.80/adult + USD 295/vehicle crater service fee
Vehicles allowed on crater floor 06:00–16:00 only
Bring binoculars; one pair per person changes the whole safari
- 4Safari
Day 4 · Charter to the Serengeti
Serengeti National Park
Scenic flightFlight to the central plains, afternoon drive among the kopjes.
MorningDawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — walking safaris in northern concessions
AfternoonSiesta through the heat, then game drives across seronera, western corridor, northern serengeti
EveningSundowners at a viewpoint, then a bush dinner under the stars
Highlights
- The Great Migration — calving, river crossings, rutting
- Big cat coalitions in the Seronera Valley
- Kopjes (granite outcrops) hiding leopards & lions
Dunia Camp
All inclusive
Light aircraft + 4x4 game-drive vehicle on landing
Scheduled light-aircraft flight
Light-aircraft baggage limit: 15 kg per person in a soft bag, including hand luggage
Park fees: USD 82.60/adult/day (non-resident)
Best river crossings: Aug–Oct (Mara River, north)
A warm fleece for pre-dawn drives — it is genuinely cold before sunrise
- 5Safari
Day 5 · Serengeti full day
Serengeti National Park
SundownersDawn until dusk with a private guide, bush breakfast and sundowners for two.
MorningDawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — game drives across seronera, western corridor, northern serengeti
AfternoonSiesta through the heat, then hot-air balloon safari over the plains
EveningSundowners at a viewpoint, then a bush dinner under the stars
Highlights
- The Great Migration — calving, river crossings, rutting
- Big cat coalitions in the Seronera Valley
- Kopjes (granite outcrops) hiding leopards & lions
Dunia Camp
All inclusive
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof and window seat guaranteed
Approx. 1.5 h on the road
Park fees: USD 82.60/adult/day (non-resident)
Best river crossings: Aug–Oct (Mara River, north)
Reef-safe sunscreen, a wide-brim hat and a swimsuit for the coast
- 6Safari
Day 6 · Balloon and bush dinner
Ngorongoro Crater
Balloon safariSunrise balloon with champagne breakfast, private candlelit dinner in camp.
MorningDawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — visit to olduvai gorge & museum
AfternoonSiesta through the heat, then maasai cultural village
EveningSundowners at a viewpoint, then a bush dinner under the stars
Highlights
- Black rhino sightings
- Big Five in a single morning
- Spectacular crater-rim sunrise descents
Dunia Camp
All inclusive
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof and window seat guaranteed
Approx. 1.5 h on the road
Conservation fee: USD 70.80/adult + USD 295/vehicle crater service fee
Vehicles allowed on crater floor 06:00–16:00 only
Spare camera batteries and double the memory cards you think you need
- 7Beach
Day 7 · Fly to the island
Zanzibar Archipelago
Ocean experienceScenic flightCharter to Zanzibar and transfer to the north-east reef for a first swim.
MorningSlow breakfast on the terrace, then the reef at high tide — snorkelling over the coral gardens
AfternoonFree afternoon: paddleboards, kayaks or a book in the shade of the palms
EveningSunset cocktails on the sand, then a seafood dinner grilled to order
Highlights
- Stone Town — UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Mnemba Atoll snorkelling & diving
- Spice plantation tours
Matemwe Lodge
All inclusive
Light aircraft + 4x4 game-drive vehicle on landing
Scheduled light-aircraft flight
Light-aircraft baggage limit: 15 kg per person in a soft bag, including hand luggage
Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from endemic country
Modest dress respected in Stone Town & villages
Neutral greens and browns for game drives — avoid blue and black (tsetse flies)
- 8Beach
Day 8 · Mnemba atoll
Ngorongoro Crater
Boat experienceOcean experiencePrivate boat to the atoll for snorkelling and a sandbank picnic.
MorningSunrise swim followed by a guided walk along the tide line
AfternoonOptional deep-sea fishing, kite-surfing lesson or a spa treatment
EveningDhow sundowner cruise followed by dinner under the stars
Highlights
- Black rhino sightings
- Big Five in a single morning
- Spectacular crater-rim sunrise descents
Matemwe Lodge
All inclusive
Private road transfer; boat and dhow for excursions
Conservation fee: USD 70.80/adult + USD 295/vehicle crater service fee
Vehicles allowed on crater floor 06:00–16:00 only
Soft-sided bag of 15 kg maximum per person on light-aircraft transfers
- 9Beach
Day 9 · Spa and dhow
Ngorongoro Crater
Boat experienceSundownersCouples' massage, afternoon at leisure and a sunset dhow with cocktails.
MorningMorning dhow sail with fresh fruit and coffee on board
AfternoonVillage and spice-market visit with your local guide
EveningBeach bonfire, Swahili tasting menu and live taarab music
Highlights
- Black rhino sightings
- Big Five in a single morning
- Spectacular crater-rim sunrise descents
Matemwe Lodge
All inclusive
Private road transfer; boat and dhow for excursions
Conservation fee: USD 70.80/adult + USD 295/vehicle crater service fee
Vehicles allowed on crater floor 06:00–16:00 only
Bring binoculars; one pair per person changes the whole safari
- 10Departure
Day 10 · Depart
Zanzibar Archipelago
Ocean experienceFinal morning on the reef, transfer to Zanzibar airport.
MorningFinal sunrise game drive or a slow breakfast, then check-out and pack
AfternoonTransfer to the airport with time for the last of your shopping
EveningAssisted check-in for your international flight home
Highlights
- Stone Town — UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Mnemba Atoll snorkelling & diving
- Spice plantation tours
Accommodation confirmed on booking
Breakfast
Private transfer to the airport
Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from endemic country
Modest dress respected in Stone Town & villages
A warm fleece for pre-dawn drives — it is genuinely cold before sunrise
You leave Arusha National Park with the sound of the plains still in your ears — and a standing invitation to come back for the season you missed.
Transparent pricing
Park & conservation fees included
| Destination | Type | Per adult / day | Days | Per adult |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arusha National Park | Park entry fee | $60 | 1 | $60 |
| Ngorongoro Crater | Park entry fee | $295 | 5 | $1,475 |
| Serengeti National Park | Park entry fee | $250 | 2 | $500 |
| Total statutory fees per adult | $2,035 | |||
Children under 12 pay 50% and infants under 3 are free. Your proforma invoice itemises 16% VAT, the 2% catering levy and the 2% service charge separately.
What's included
- All accommodation as listed, on the meal plan shown for each day
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof, window seat guaranteed
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout
- Scheduled light-aircraft flights on the internal legs shown in the itinerary
- All game drives and activities named in the itinerary
- All park, reserve and conservation fees for the routed destinations
- Airport meet-and-greet plus all transfers in the itinerary
- Drinking water in the vehicle and camp laundry where offered
- Flying-doctor evacuation cover (AMREF) for the safari days
- 24/7 in-country support line and a proforma invoice with every quote
- Beach transfers and one guided marine excursion at the coast
Not included
- International flights and airport departure taxes
- Visa / e-TA fees and travel insurance (both mandatory)
- Premium drinks, champagne and imported spirits
- Optional extras: hot-air balloon, private guide, spa, diving
- Tips for guides, camp staff and drivers (guidance provided pre-departure)
- Personal shopping, telephone and anything not listed as included
What to pack
- ✦Neutral safari clothing — greens, browns, khaki (avoid blue and black)
- ✦Warm fleece and windproof layer for early-morning drives
- ✦Wide-brim hat, polarised sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen
- ✦Binoculars (one pair per person) and a zoom lens if you shoot
- ✦Insect repellent with DEET, plus antimalarials as advised by your doctor
- ✦Soft duffel bag of 15 kg per person for light-aircraft legs
- ✦Universal adaptor and a power bank — camp power is generator-timed
- ✦Copies of passport, insurance and yellow-fever certificate where required
Health & safety
- ✦Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for all safari areas — confirm with your doctor
- ✦Yellow-fever certificate required when entering from an endemic country
- ✦Camps are unfenced: always walk with an askari escort after dark
- ✦Never stand up or lean out of the vehicle during a sighting
- ✦Comprehensive travel insurance including medical evacuation is mandatory
- ✦Flying-doctor evacuation cover is included for your safari days
Good to know
- ✦Tanzania e-visa should be applied for at least 10 days before travel
- ✦Ngorongoro Crater descent is charged per vehicle per 6-hour period
- ✦Serengeti fees are levied on a 24-hour basis from the time of entry
- ✦18% VAT applies to Tanzanian park fees and is shown on your invoice
- ✦16% VAT, 2% catering levy and 2% service charge are itemised on your proforma invoice
- ✦Book 6–9 months ahead for July–October and the festive season
- ✦Drones are prohibited in national parks without a written permit
- ✦A deposit of 50% confirms your dates; the balance is due 45 days before travel
Guest reviews & credentials
Why travellers trust us with the Serengeti & the Islands: A Honeymoon Beyond the Ordinary
“Our guide read the plains like a book — we were the only vehicle at a leopard sighting twice. Every transfer, camp and park fee was exactly as quoted.”
Maasai Mara · 6 nights
“Travelling with a 6-year-old and grandparents could have been chaos. Perch planned the driving days around nap times and picked family tents with connecting rooms.”
Amboseli & Tsavo · 5 nights
“The migration timing advice was spot on. When one camp went full they moved us to a better one in the same conservancy at no extra cost, same day.”
Serengeti & Ngorongoro · 8 nights
KPSGA silver & gold guides
Every driver-guide is Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association certified, with 8+ years in the parks on your route.
Licensed tour operator
Registered with the Tourism Regulatory Authority (Kenya) and TALA-licensed operations in Tanzania.
AMREF Flying Doctors cover
Air-evacuation cover for every guest for the full duration of the safari, included in your rate.
Vehicle & safety standards
Serviced 4x4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs, first-aid kits, satellite comms and daily driver check-ins.
Transparent proforma pricing
Park fees, conservancy levies, 16% VAT, 2% catering levy and 2% service charge itemised before you pay.
4.9 / 5 guest rating
Across 380+ reviewed departures, with a 62% repeat-and-referral rate from past travellers.
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