A Honeymoon on Safari
Start your honeymoon at Legendary Lodge, located at the foothills of Mount Meru on the outskirts of Arusha. This is the gateway to the Northern Safari Circuit of Tanzania. From here, venture off to Serengeti National Park to experience the Great Migration. Your last safari stop is the northern Serengeti National Park in the game-rich Kogatende area for another look at the great savannah and its wildlife. Finish your adventure with a stop in paradise on Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean off the Tanzanian coast.
Arusha | 1 night | June 7 - 8 | Legendary Lodge
Serengeti National Park | 3 nights | June 8 - 11 | Mila Tented Camp
Northern Serengeti | 2 nights | June 11 - 13 | Songa Tented Camp
Zanzibar | 4 nights | June 13 - 18 | Breezes Beach Club & Spa
Start your honeymoon at Legendary Lodge, located at the foothills of Mount Meru on the outskirts of Arusha. This is the gateway to the Northern Safari Circuit of Tanzania. From here, venture off to Serengeti National Park to experience the Great Migration firsthand. Your last safari stop is the northern Serengeti National Park in the game-rich Kogatende area for another look at the great savannah and its wildlife. Finish your adventure together with a stop in paradise on Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean off the Tanzanian coast.
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For safari, we recommend layering your clothing. Game drives take place early morning and evenings and it is quite cold before the sun rises and after it sets. The day-time temperatures can be warm and sunny and it can get quite hot. Light, natural fabrics like cotton and linen are recommended for during the day (shorts, t-shirts, summer dresses around the lodge) and in the evenings, layer up with long trousers, long sleeve vests and a warm jacket. Formal wear is not required at any of our lodges – you are free to come straight from game drive into dinner.
We recommend neutral tones and light colors. Certain colors, like black and navy blue attract Tsetse flies in East Africa and dark colors attract the heat. Neutral colours are advised. Avoid white/bright colours for bush walks. Laundry is done complimentary at the lodges, so that is one less thing to worry about as well and will help with packing lightly.
- Long trousers or denim jeans
- Long sleeve vests/t-shirts
- Shorts, t-shirts, summer dresses
- A warm jacket, fleece or windbreaker
- Woolen hat/beanie, gloves and scarf for morning drives
- A good pair of walking shoes
- Longer socks to wear with walking shoes – especially if you plan on going on Bush Walks
- Sandals or flip-flops for during the day at the lodge and some closed shoes or sneakers for evenings
- Wide-brimmed sun hat, sunglasses and a good sunscreen
- Bathing suit
- Camera, video camera, binoculars, spare memory cards and charging equipment. Some lodges do provide spare sets of binoculars on game vehicles and at the lodges if you don’t have your own.
- A small flashlight or headlamp for walking around camp
- Anti-allergen medication such as Zyrtec
- Insect Repellent with DEET
- Lotions, tissues, moisturizers, chapstick
- Personal cosmetics, toiletries
- Money belt or fanny pack for cash and travel documents
- Power bank for charging of phone on safari drives
- A good book to read during down time at the safari lodge
- Passport
- Cash for personal expenses
Currently, travelers with US passports require Visas for Tanzania. For nationalities that are required to obtain a Visa on arrival, we recommend obtaining your Visa in advance to avoid delays on arrival at the airport. A return ticket must be produced on arrival in Tanzania. Passports must be valid for six months after the date of travel, and two blank pages in your passport are required. Proof of sufficient funds for your stay must be presented on arrival in Tanzania.
Please be aware that Kilimanjaro International Airport has recently changed the process of issuing Visas on arrival. The new process involves travelers standing in multiple queues, significantly increasing arrival processing time; some travelers have experienced delays of over two hours. We strongly encourage all travelers flying into Kilimanjaro to obtain their Visa online in advance. E-Visas typically take 2–3 weeks to be issued.
Always check the most recent regulations with your nearest Tanzanian High Commission or Embassy before traveling. Further details are available on the Tanzania Ministry of Home Affairs website.
Malaria is prevalent in Tanzania and we recommend taking anti-malarial tablets.
The most important defenses against malaria are:
- Apply insect repellent to exposed skin.
- Wear long-sleeved cotton clothing from dusk into the evening.
- Tabard and Peaceful Sleep are commonly used insect repellents.
A yellow fever vaccination is no longer required when entering Tanzania or Zanzibar but a vaccination certificate will be needed if you are entering Tanzania from a country where yellow fever is endemic, including Kenya and Ethiopia. You must get the vaccination 10 days before arrival and it lasts for a lifetime.
Always check the latest recommendations with your travel clinic or doctor. We do not recommend drinking the tap water in Tanzania and advise that you drink bottled water.
PRE-DEPARTURE REQUIREMENTS:
- All travelers (including children) are required to complete a Travelers Surveillance Form. Upon submission you will receive a Unique Health Code which will be requested during primary screening. Form is available here for Tanzania mainland and here for Zanzibar within 24 hours before arrival
- Fully vaccinated travelers no longer need to take a PCR test and must show a vaccination certificate with QR code upon arrival. Vaccines must have been approved for use by the Republic of Tanzania and the WHO
- Unvaccinated travelers (5yrs and above) are required to take a PCR test taken 72 hrs before arrival into Tanzania
ON ARRIVAL:
- A health form will need to be completed on arrival into Tanzania.
- Travelers are no longer required to present either a vaccination certificate or COVID-19 PCR test
- Travelers may be subjected to random COVID testing on arrival (free of charge)
Check-in is one and a half hours before departure for domestic flights and three hours before departure for international flights.
Some scheduled regional and inter-lodge flights may involve multiple stops before reaching the final destination. Many flights are operated as air shuttle transfers and therefore departure times may vary by up to one hour.
When traveling on normal scheduled international flights, the luggage limit is usually 20kgs (approx. 44 lbs.) per person.
On light aircraft transfers there is usually a 15kg (approx. 33 lbs.) per person limit on luggage. This is for safety and space reasons. Please note that this 15kg includes any cameras, camera bags and any associated equipment. For those carrying heavy personal equipment, it is possible to book an extra seat and which allows for additional baggage (up to three extra bags; max 32 kgs (approx. 70 lbs.) per bag).
Please remember:
- Only soft bags (no hard suitcases can be transported as they physically cannot fit into the aircraft) will be accepted. This includes camera equipment and hand luggage.
- The maximum dimensions of the soft bags which can be accommodated are as follows; 25cm (10 inches) wide x 30cm (12 inches) high x 62cm (24 inches) long.
Tipping during your holiday is not compulsory. If, however, you want to tip because you have received good service, we have enclosed a brief guideline to assist you:
Currency: We advise clients to take spending money in the form of US Dollar cash, as this is favored on most excursions for tips, drinks and curios. Credit cards are generally accepted at hotels, lodges and a few safari camps. The Vat rate is currently 18%.
Transfers: We recommend about US$10 per transfer for the driver per movement.
Touring (excluding Camp/Game Lodge) Driver and/or Guides: For half day tours we recommend about US$20 and for a full day tour we recommend US$30 per day.
Safari Guides/Trackers at Game Lodges: We recommend US$40 per room per day for the guide and US$20 per room per day for the tracker.
Porterage: We recommend about US$5 per guest per movement.
Hotel/Guest House/Game Lodge Staff: We recommend about US$40 per room per day for hotel staff i.e. housekeeping, etc. In some instances where you are allocated a butler or dedicated waiter for the duration of your stay at a specific property, you could tip about UD$20 per room per day.
Restaurants/Hotels: 10 - 15% is customary on meal accounts if you are satisfied with the service. For bigger groups of 10 people or more, some restaurants charge a mandatory service fee to the final bill.
English and Swahili are the official languages spoken by most Tanzanians. Many ethnic groups speak localized dialects and their own languages. Swahili is a happy, lyrical language and you will be greeted everywhere you go, eliciting delighted smiles if you reply in Swahili.
Swahili greetings:
- Hello, how are you – Jambo habari
- Goodbye – Kwa heri
- Thank-you – Asante
Upon arrival, you will disembark the aircraft and go through the health department temperature screening and hand sanitation before entering the arrival gates.
At the arrival gate, you will be met by a dedicated host and welcomed to Tanzania. You will then be assisted throughout the immigration process including filling out the new health surveillance form.
On this form, you will need to provide information on where you will be staying during your stay. You can use the below addresses:
- Legendary Lodge, Selian Coffee Estate, Namanga Road, Arusha
- Mila Tented Camp, Grumeti Game Reserve, Serengeti
- Songa Tented Camp, Kogatende Game Reserve, Serengeti
- Breezes Beach Club & Spa, Bwejuu Beach, South East Coast, Paje Michanvi Road Dongwe Zanzibar
After immigration, your host will assist in collecting luggage with a dedicated porter and proceed through customs. You will then be escorted and handed over to your designated driver.
Receive a private transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to a lodge in Arusha for check-in.
Arusha is located at the foothills of Mount Meru on the eastern side of the Great Rift Valley. This is the gateway to the northern safari circuit, with easy access to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Mount Meru. Its elevation of 1,400 m (4,600 ft) keeps temperatures relatively cool despite proximity to the equator; temperatures generally range between 10 and 30 C (50 and 86F), with little humidity due to the altitude.
Most Tanzania safaris either start or end in the gateway city of Arusha, and there are few better options to bookend your trip than the Legendary Lodge. Guided nature walks and tours of the surrounding coffee plantation hype guests up before their safari, while a restorative massage at the spa or an afternoon nap in your private cottage is the perfect way to wind down afterward.
Deluxe Garden Cottage
- Inclusions: Dinner, breakfast, pre-stocked soft drinks in mini bar, arrival and departure transfers between Legendary Lodge and Arusha Airport (not including JRO), and Wi-Fi Internet
After breakfast and check-out, meet your private driver for transfer to Arusha Airport.
Meeting Time: Early morning
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
The Serengeti is perhaps the most famous African wilderness area, its name synonymous with the notion of safari for nearly a hundred years. This UNESCO World Heritage site covers 14,750 km2 (5,700 mi2) of premiere game viewing in Acacia woodlands, open grasslands, and undulating savannah interspersed with seasonal rivers. The park on the northern side borders the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya and, together with several other smaller reserves and conservation areas, forms the larger Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. Stretching all the way to Lake Victoria, the Western Corridor is characterized by the quintessential safari landscape — open plains dotted with the occasional tree, although there are also beautiful riverine woodlands and some thicker bush areas. There is a good population of cats and general game all year round.
Mila Tented Camp is perched above a collection of five natural springs on a ridge of granite kopjes and set amongst an acacia woodland in the remote and sought-after region of Nyasirori, in the western corridor of the great Serengeti. With five tented rooms and a two-bedroomed family tent, Mila Tented Camp draws inspiration from the Hadzabe, who are known for their honey. This is reflected in the natural linens, textiles, and color which blend into the environment and welcome travelers to soak up the beautiful surroundings, both inside and out.
Luxury Tent
- Inclusions: All meals, house wines, beers, local spirits, water, juice and soft drinks. Unlimited game drives (night drives not available within the National Park). Transport between camp and the nearest airstrip. Light laundry service (on account of certain religious and cultural affiliations of Legendary Expeditions staff, laundry soap will be provided in rooms so that guests may hand-wash their own delicates).
Take the next few days to relax in your luxurious accommodations at Mila Tented Camp. Guests staying at Mila Tented Camp are allocated a private vehicle and guide per booking and can venture off the beaten track into one of the Serengeti’s best kept secrets.
After a morning game drive, depart on your scheduled flight from Grumeti Airstrip to the Kogatende Airstrip.
You will be informed of the departure time for this flight the day prior by the lodge staff.
This photographer’s paradise is one of the best places in Africa to view the big cats as well as an amazing array of plains game. The northern Serengeti has the classic big open plains of the African savannah, sprawling views, and consistently delivers excellent wildlife sightings. It is one of the best places in East Africa for leopards, and the kopje strewn hillsides that are home to these elusive creatures are in themselves stunningly beautiful. A few days here can be very action packed and there’s even chances to see black rhinos in some areas.
The classic design of the camp has been adapted to complement the environment. The natural linen and earthy colors reflect the tranquility and peace of the Serengeti, allowing you to feel connected to your surroundings as you follow the ever-moving migration. There is also always the option to take an entire camp to yourselves. Songa Tented Camp is pitched as a split camp whereby one side of the camp will have 6 tents and the other side will have 2 tents and the family tent. Each half of the camp faces in a different direction and is fully contained with its own lounge and dining facility, using natural habitat to ensure maximum privacy for each camp.
Luxury Tent
- Inclusions: All meals, house wines, beers, local spirits, water, juice and soft drinks. Unlimited game drives (night drives not available within the National Park). Each booking is allocated a private safari vehicle and guide for maximum flexibility. Transfers between camp and the nearest airstrip. Light laundry service (on account of certain religious and cultural affiliations of Legendary Expeditions staff, laundry soap will be provided in rooms so that guests may hand-wash their own delicates)
Enjoy today at leisure exploring the wildlife reserve, relaxing at the lodge, and experiencing the Great Migration.
Plains of golden grasslands stretch to distant horizons under never-ending blue skies as millions of hoofbeats drum the earth. Everything in Tanzania happens on a vast scale and the Migrational Camp puts you at the heart of it all.
Activities include day drives, migration viewing, breakfast and lunch picnics, and hot air ballooning.
After breakfast and check-out, depart on your scheduled flight from Kogatende Airstrip to Zanzibar. There is one scheduled stop in Seronera. You will remain on the plane until your final destination.
You will be informed of the departure time for this flight the day prior by the lodge staff.
Just a short flight from the Tanzania mainland lies the idyllic Indian Ocean archipelago of Zanzibar. Famous for intoxicating aromas of spices, beautiful white sand beaches, and warm turquoise waters, the heart of the island is undoubtedly Stone Town, a fascinating step back in time with narrow winding streets, Swahili traders and local fisherman, and the daily call to prayer in this predominantly muslim town. In addition to its fascinating Swahili and Arab history, Zanzibar offers world class scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and, at certain times of year, kitesurfing. There is also endemic wildlife in the Johazi Forest.
Breezes Beach Club & Spa lies along a pristine and untouched beach on the southeast coast, the most quiet and untouched part of the island. In fact, the beach in front of the hotel was chosen by Conde Nast Traveler magazine as one of the top 30 beaches in the world. For centuries the island of Zanzibar has evoked a mystical and magical dream. There is no better place to experience the magic of Zanzibar than at Breezes... the ultimate retreat for those looking to get away from it all.
Deluxe Room
- Inclusions: Breakfast and dinner daily; free Wi-Fi
Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear water of the Indian Ocean, sip a freshly cut coconut from our waving palm trees, indulge in a massage, dive the coral reef, experience warm, genuine Swahili hospitality - the unforgettable beach experience at the Zanzibar Collection. The Water Club is the perfect place to experience the very best of the Indian Ocean. Here you can learn kite surfing, wind surfing, kayaking, and so much more.
You can visit the local school and mosque, have a soda at the corner-kiosk and enjoy a privileged glimpse into a real Swahili home before taking a stroll around the market stalls.
For those who would like to create their own Swahili menu at home, the chef offers an interactive cooking master class that is ideal for families and couples alike.
There are a few excursions offered at Breezes Zanzibar you may book at an additional cost. Please see below for what's on offer.
If you’d like to discover the pristine coral gardens of Zanzibar as part of an exclusive dive group that limits its numbers to six guests per guide, then The Rising Sun Dive Center promises the experience of a lifetime. For more information, please visit their website.
The Water Club is Breezes' water sports center located at the beach-front directly on the award-winning Bwejuu Beach. It features a great selection of new equipment and offers instruction in wind surfing, kite surfing and sailing; The Water Club is the perfect place to experience the very best of the Indian Ocean. Approved as the first kite school in Zanzibar, the certified instructors will have you flying in no time with new kites and gear. More information on their offerings can be found here.
Breezes supports a local sea turtle rescue program that works in tandem with local fishermen. The fishermen are rewarded for not fishing with the nets responsible for ensnaring turtles. They also work to rehabilitate those turtles that have suffered from coastal plastic contamination. Exceptionally worthwhile, the project also offers turtle nest protection and supervision of baby turtles on their first journey from nest to sea. Every visit also includes a trip to the Sea Turtle lagoon, which acts as rehabilitation space for young or damaged sea turtles and a chance to join the ‘Trash to Treasures’ creative recycling/up-cycling project. Operating in tandem with the action group, World Unite, and the local community, this project is committed to transforming the island’s plastic refuse into useful commodities such as building materials.
Once tasted, Swahili cuisine is never forgotten. And for those who’d like to create their own Swahili menu at home, our chef offers an interactive cooking master class that is ideal for families and couples alike. A mesmeric blend of African, Indian, Arabian and Persian cuisines, Swahili cooking is redolent of sea-fresh fish, tree-picked coconuts, fresh limes and the inspirational addition of Zanzibar’s world-famous spices.
Join Breezes' experienced Zanzibar seafaring crew as they sail down to the mangrove swamps of Mchamvi and around the local peninsula. Breezes has their own dhow, which is used for snorkeling trips, island exploration and magical moonlit dinners alike. Blown by the monsoon winds, dhows have plied the Arabian coast for centuries, typically carrying dates and fish to East Africa and mangrove timber to the lands of the Persian Gulf. Dhows are one of the most magical sights of the Swahili Coast. One of the most ancient ships in the world, they scenset in India between 600 BC and 600 AD before being adopted by the Omanis who brought them to Zanzibar.
Cultivate your curiosity on a walkabout of the old town of Zanzibar. Full of history and ancient stories, the Stone Town also known as Mji Mkongwe, forms part of the older Zanzibar City. Be enthralled by the distinctive features of the unique architecture, mixed with Arab, Persian, Indian, European and African traditions.
Explore the famous ancient buildings including Anglican Cathedral, former Slave Market, the Sultan Palace and discover the wonders of Stone Town, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000.
One of the last remaining tropical forests on the planet, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is the island’s only national park and is soon to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A green and shady realm, traversed by nature trails and boardwalks that meander through extensive mangrove swamps, this tiny park offers a glimpse into the Zanzibar of prehistoric times. It’s also a sanctuary for the rare and endemic Zanzibar red colobus monkey, Sykes monkey, Ader’s duiker, the Zanzibar servaline genet, bush babies, 50 species of butterfly and 40 species of birds. The professionally guided walk takes about an hour and makes a rewarding excursion for couples and families alike.
The night before departure, we suggest asking the hotel team for a to-go breakfast box given your early departure on June 18th. We have also requested that this be prepared for you.
After an early wake-up and check-out, meet your driver for a private transfer to the airport.
Meeting Time: Early morning
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
The scenset has requested a breakfast box be provided this morning.
