What You Need to Know: The 9-day fly-in honeymoon costs from US$4,855 per person (US$9,710 for the two of you) at mid-range level, or US$8,835 per person at luxury level. It includes airport transfers, a night in Arusha, the flights from Arusha to Seronera and from the Serengeti to Zanzibar, three nights in the central Serengeti with a private Land Cruiser and your own Mweka-trained driver-guide waiting at the airstrip, park fees and four beach nights in north Zanzibar.
Who Is the Fly-In Honeymoon For?
It is for couples who want the Serengeti and the beach and would rather not spend their honeymoon on the road. By car, the Serengeti is a full day from Arusha each way; by air it is one or two hours, and the flight from the Serengeti to Zanzibar takes you straight from the bush to the beach. All your driving is game driving. The trade-off is that this trip leaves out Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater, which are reached by road.
| This safari suits you if… | Consider another trip if… |
|---|---|
| You want the Serengeti without long drives | The Ngorongoro Crater is a must: the 10-day honeymoon safari and Zanzibar |
| You'd like three unhurried nights in one place | You'd like more nights in the parks and no beach: the 10-day private luxury fly-in safari |
| You are happy with 15 kg of soft luggage on the small planes | You want the migration herds in season: the 12-day Great Migration honeymoon |
9-Day Fly-In Honeymoon Itinerary, Day by Day
Fly in, three nights in the Serengeti, fly on to the beach. Day by day:
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Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro, a night in Arusha
Airport pickup and the drive to a garden lodge in Arusha to rest after the long flight.
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Day 2: Fly to the Serengeti
A transfer to Arusha airport and a scheduled light-aircraft flight to the Seronera airstrip, where your guide is waiting with the Land Cruiser. Your first game drive is on the way to the lodge.
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Day 3: The Seronera valley
Out early for the lions and for the leopards that rest in the trees along the Seronera River. A sunrise balloon flight over the Serengeti with a bush breakfast (US$490 per person) is a fine way to begin one of these mornings.
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Day 4: Kopjes and a slow afternoon
A morning among the granite kopjes where lion prides rest, a long lunch and an afternoon at the lodge, then an evening drive; we can ask the lodge about a private sundowner for two.
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Day 5: Fly from the Serengeti to Zanzibar
A last morning drive on the way to the airstrip and a scheduled flight to Zanzibar, often with a stop. We meet you on arrival for the drive to your beach hotel in the north.
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Day 6: Beach day
Your first full day on the beach, with nothing planned.
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Day 7: A free day for the two of you
Add a sunset dhow cruise (US$105 per person), snorkeling off Mnemba or a Stone Town afternoon, or stay by the sea.
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Day 8: Beach day
A last full day on the island, with sunset over the sea on the north coast.
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Day 9: Departure from Zanzibar
The transfer to Zanzibar's airport for your flight home.
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Where You Stay on the Fly-In Honeymoon
Night by night at each level; the Serengeti lodges are close to the Seronera airstrip:
| Nights | Area | Mid-range (or similar) | Luxury (or similar) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arusha | Forest Hill Lodge, Samora River Lodge, The Safari House | Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana, Gran Meliá Arusha |
| 3 | Central Serengeti | Mberesero Serengeti Central Lodge, Manya Luxury Camp, Mawe Tented Camp | Four Seasons Serengeti, Serengeti Serena Lodge, Nyota Luxury Tented Camp |
| 4 | Kendwa or Nungwi, north Zanzibar | Kendwa Rocks, Nungwi Turaco Resort | Gold Zanzibar Resort |
We mention your honeymoon when we book each camp and hotel, and many respond with something small, like a decorated room or a candlelit table; it varies by lodge.
How Much Does the Fly-In Honeymoon Cost?
Per person and for the two of you, both flights included:
| Level | Per person (2 travelers) | For the two of you | Per person, two couples together |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-range lodges and hotels | US$4,855 | US$9,710 | US$4,475 |
| Luxury lodges and hotels | US$8,835 | US$17,670 | US$8,450 |
The price includes a vehicle and guide driving out to meet you at Seronera and back to Arusha afterward, which is why a fly-in safari costs more per day than one by road.
Park fees on the 9-Day Fly-In Honeymoon
Every park fee is in the price; the 2026 rates for reference:
| Fee | 2026 rate (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Serengeti National Park | US$82.60 per person per 24 hours |
| Concession fee (nights inside the parks and on the crater rim) | Per person per night, by season |
What the 9-Day Fly-In Honeymoon Includes
Your honeymoon price covers:
- Airport pickup at Kilimanjaro and drop-off at Zanzibar airport, and the transfer to your beach hotel
- Scheduled flights from Arusha to Seronera and from the Serengeti to Zanzibar
- A night in Arusha, three Serengeti nights and four beach nights, with meals as listed
- A private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and your own Mweka-trained driver-guide in the Serengeti
- All park and concession fees
- Drinking water on safari
Not included in the 9-Day Fly-In Honeymoon price
Not in the price:
- International flights and visas (US$100 for US citizens)
- Tanzania's mandatory inbound travel insurance, US$44 per adult from October 1, 2026 (we can help you buy it)
- Travel insurance, including medical evacuation
- Tips for your guide and lodge staff
- Drinks, except where a lodge includes them, and personal items
- Optional extras such as a sunrise balloon flight over the Serengeti with a bush breakfast (US$490 per person), a private bush dinner (priced by the lodge) or a sunset dhow cruise (US$105 per person)
- Excess luggage on the flights
What to Know About the Honeymoon Flights
Both flights are scheduled services with Auric Air or Coastal Aviation in small propeller planes, which land on gravel airstrips in the park. A few practical points:
- Luggage is usually limited to 15 kg per person, including hand luggage, in a soft bag; we can store the rest.
- Scheduled flights often stop at other airstrips, so the journey can take longer than the direct time.
- Flight times are confirmed close to travel, and your guide plans the Serengeti days around them.
How to Book the Fly-In Honeymoon
Send your wedding date, travel dates and lodge level through the form, on WhatsApp +255 678 992 599 or by email to jaynevytours@gmail.com; seats on the small planes into the Serengeti are limited, so ask early. Our written quote lists each lodge and the beach hotel by name. To hold the dates you pay 30% up front, then the rest when you land, by card or mobile money through Pesapal or by US-dollar bank transfer; our booking terms cover cancellations.
Common Questions About the Fly-In Honeymoon
Short answers to the questions our guests ask us most often:
How much is a fly-in honeymoon safari in Tanzania?
From US$4,855 per person at mid-range level and US$8,835 at luxury level for two travelers, including both flights, park fees, lodges and four beach nights.
Can we add the Ngorongoro Crater?
Yes, by adding two days by road from Arusha before the flight; or choose the 10-day honeymoon safari and Zanzibar, which includes the crater.
How long is the flight from the Serengeti to Zanzibar?
Usually a few hours with stops on the way; the airline confirms the exact time close to travel.
Do we still have a private guide?
Yes. Your own guide and Land Cruiser meet you at the Seronera airstrip and stay with you until your flight to Zanzibar.
Is a fly-in honeymoon worth the extra cost?
If you want more time together and less time on the road, yes; if you enjoy the drive and want the crater too, the road trip is better value.
Should You Book the 9-Day Fly-In Honeymoon?
Book it if you want three unhurried Serengeti nights and four beach nights with almost no time on the road, from US$4,855 per person at mid-range or US$8,835 at luxury level. If the crater matters to you, the 10-day honeymoon safari and Zanzibar includes it by road.
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