This is our most complete honeymoon itinerary, giving genuine time to all three signature East Africa experiences — gorilla trekking in Rwanda, Big Five game viewing across the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, and a proper beach close on Zanzibar.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Kigali International Airport, then a drive to Kinigi at the base of the Virunga volcanoes.
Arrive Kigali, Transfer to Kinigi
Accommodation
LuxuryVirunga Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
A full day tracking a habituated mountain gorilla family through the Virunga volcanoes.
Gorilla Trekking, Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A morning trek through the bamboo zone tracking a troop of golden monkeys, with the afternoon at leisure.
Golden Monkey Trekking
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A flight via Kilimanjaro or Arusha, then a light-aircraft connection into the Serengeti.
Fly to Arusha, Transfer to Serengeti National Park
Accommodation
LuxuryFour Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
A full day across the Serengeti’s plains for lion, leopard and, seasonally, the migration.
Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
A further day exploring different sectors of the park, closing with a private candlelit bush dinner.
Second Serengeti Game Drive Day, Private Bush Dinner
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
A drive to the crater rim via the Serengeti’s southern plains.
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation
LuxuryNgorongoro Crater Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
A full day descended onto the crater floor among lion, elephant and black rhino.
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Game Drive
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
A flight from Arusha or Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar via Dar es Salaam, transferring to your honeymoon suite.
Fly to Zanzibar
Accommodation
LuxuryBaraza Resort & Spa (honeymoon suite)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10
A guided walking tour of Stone Town’s markets and historic architecture.
Stone Town Cultural Tour
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11
A free day on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches.
Beach Day at Leisure
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12
A private sunset dhow sailing trip along the coastline.
Sunset Dhow Cruise
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13
A day at leisure with a couples spa treatment, closing with a private candlelit dinner on the beach.
Spa Day and Private Beachfront Dinner
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14
Transfer to Zanzibar’s airport for your onward international flight.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Rwanda gorilla permit | $1,500 per person |
| Golden monkey permit | $100 per person |
| Serengeti park entry | ~$82 per person per day |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area fee | ~$70 per person per day, plus crater descent |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Couples planning a genuine once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon who want no part of the trip compressed.Tour Includes
- All ground transport in private 4×4 safari vehicles
- Stone Town guided tour, private bush dinner, spa treatment & beach dinner
- Regional & domestic flights
- Professional English-speaking driver-guides in each country
- All accommodation as named, full board
- Gorilla & golden monkey permits, park entry fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Dhow cruise (if selected)
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance