What You Need to Know: A Tanzania honeymoon with a private safari and Zanzibar costs about US$510 to US$555 per person per day at mid-range lodges and hotels, and US$815 to US$980 at luxury level, for two travelers. With us that means from US$3,565 per person (US$7,130 for the two of you) for seven days of safari and beach, US$5,395 for ten days, and up to US$18,765 per person for our 14-day honeymoon at the most exclusive lodges. A beach-only honeymoon on Zanzibar starts at US$1,895 per person for seven days.
What Our Tanzania Honeymoons Cost, Trip by Trip
These are our own honeymoon packages, priced per person for two travelers sharing a room, with the total for a couple at mid-range level. Park fees, private safari vehicles and guides, flights between the safari and Zanzibar and transfers are included in every safari package:
| Honeymoon | Days | Mid-range, per person | Mid-range, for two | Luxury, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-day zanzibar honeymoon | 7 | US$1,895 | US$3,790 | US$3,865 |
| 6-day honeymoon safari | 6 | US$3,215 | US$6,430 | US$4,950 |
| 7-day safari and zanzibar | 7 | US$3,565 | US$7,130 | US$5,710 |
| 9-day fly-in honeymoon | 9 | US$4,855 | US$9,710 | US$8,835 |
| 10-day safari and zanzibar | 10 | US$5,395 | US$10,790 | US$9,170 |
| 12-day migration honeymoon, calving | 12 | US$6,325 | US$12,650 | US$10,710 |
| 12-day migration honeymoon, river crossings | 12 | US$6,685 | US$13,370 | US$11,650 |
| 11-day Zanzibar, Nyerere and Mafia | 11 | — | — | US$10,604 |
| 14-day luxury safari and Zanzibar | 14 | — | — | US$18,765 |
| 19-day Kilimanjaro, safari and Zanzibar | 19 | — | — | US$19,150 |
The 11-day, 14-day and 19-day honeymoons are priced at their own named lodges, so they have one level only. Our honeymoon Kilimanjaro climbs start at US$1,845 per person for six days on the Marangu route.
How Much Does a Tanzania Honeymoon Cost per Day?
For two travelers, about US$510 to US$555 per person per day at mid-range level and US$815 to US$980 at luxury level, on a trip that mixes safari and beach. Safari days cost more than beach days, because they include the vehicle, the guide and the park fees, so a longer beach stay brings the daily average down. On Zanzibar alone, a mid-range honeymoon costs about US$270 per person per day with a guided tour and a dhow cruise.
| Kind of honeymoon | Mid-range, per person per day | Luxury, per person per day |
|---|---|---|
| Beach only, Zanzibar | US$270 | US$550 |
| Safari only, northern parks | US$535 | US$825 |
| Safari and Zanzibar, by road | US$540 | US$915 |
| Safari and Zanzibar, fly-in | US$540 | US$980 |
| Most exclusive lodges (14-day honeymoon) | — | US$1,340 |
What Makes a Honeymoon in Tanzania Cost More?
The same few choices decide almost every honeymoon budget. In order of how much they usually change the price:
- The lodges and hotels: the jump from mid-range to luxury is the biggest single change, and the most exclusive camps cost several times more again.
- The number of safari days: each safari day adds the vehicle, guide and park fees; beach days cost much less.
- Nights inside the parks: lodges inside the Serengeti and on the crater rim save driving, but add a concession fee per person per night.
- Flights: flying into the Serengeti or from the Serengeti to Zanzibar saves days on the road but adds a few hundred dollars per person for each flight.
- Season: July to October and Christmas are the most expensive; April and May the cheapest, with some lodges and hotels closed.
Mid-Range or Luxury for Your Honeymoon?
Mid-range lodges on safari are comfortable tented camps and lodges with private bathrooms, good food and, in the Serengeti, locations inside the park; luxury lodges add the views, the space, the service and often the drinks. Because you spend most of each safari day in the vehicle, many couples choose mid-range on safari and spend the difference on a special beach hotel, where they spend their days. On the 10-day honeymoon, going luxury everywhere costs US$3,775 more per person than mid-range.
What to Budget on Top of a Honeymoon Package
A few costs are never in a package price. Plan for:
| Cost | What to budget |
|---|---|
| Sunrise balloon flight over the Serengeti | US$490 per person, with a bush breakfast |
| Sunset dhow cruise on Zanzibar | US$105 per person (included on the Zanzibar honeymoon) |
| Private bush dinner or sundowner | Priced by the lodge; we arrange it |
| Tips for your guide | US$10–25 per person per day on safari |
| Tips for lodge and hotel staff | US$5–10 per night, often in a shared tip box |
| Visa | US$100 for US citizens |
| Tanzania's inbound travel insurance | US$44 per adult from October 1, 2026; one policy covers Zanzibar too |
| Drinks, lunches on Zanzibar and personal spending | Depends on your hotel |
We tell every lodge and hotel that you are on honeymoon, and many prepare something for you, such as a decorated room or a special dinner; what they do is up to each lodge.
How to Make Your Honeymoon Special Without Overspending
A honeymoon doesn't have to be luxury every night to feel special. Ways our couples keep the budget in check:
- Splurge where you spend time: mid-range on safari, a beautiful beach hotel on Zanzibar.
- Pick one special night: a luxury lodge on the crater rim or in the Serengeti, and mid-range the rest of the way.
- Keep the safari close to Arusha: the 7-day honeymoon skips the long drive to the Serengeti.
- Travel in June, early December or late January: the same lodges, often at lower rates than in July to October.
- Drive one way, fly the other: a flight from the Serengeti to Zanzibar saves a day without paying for two flights.
How the Season Changes the Cost of a Honeymoon
Lodge and hotel rates follow the seasons on both the mainland and Zanzibar, which mostly share the same rains. A quick guide:
| Months | Prices | Safari and beach |
|---|---|---|
| January to March | High, especially at Ndutu in February | Calving season; hot and mostly dry on Zanzibar until March |
| April and May | Lowest; some lodges and hotels close | Long rains on the mainland and Zanzibar |
| June | Shoulder | Dry season begins on both |
| July to October | Highest | Dry; river crossings; peak on Zanzibar |
| November to mid-December | Shoulder | Short rains, mostly brief showers |
| Christmas and New Year | Highest | Hot and busy; book early |
Month-by-month detail is in our guide to the best time for a Tanzania honeymoon.
How to Get a Honeymoon Quotation
Send your wedding date, travel dates and budget through the form, on WhatsApp +255 678 992 599 or by email to jaynevytours@gmail.com, and we suggest the lodges that fit. We reply with a written quotation that names every lodge and hotel for your dates. A 30% deposit confirms your honeymoon and the balance is paid on arrival, by Pesapal (card or mobile money) or bank transfer in US dollars; cancellations follow our booking terms.
Common Questions About the Cost of a Tanzania Honeymoon
Short answers to the questions our guests ask us most often:
How much does a honeymoon in Tanzania cost?
With us, from US$3,565 per person for seven days of safari and Zanzibar at mid-range level and US$5,395 for ten days; luxury from US$5,710. Beach-only honeymoons on Zanzibar start at US$1,895 per person.
How much does a Tanzania honeymoon cost for two people?
About US$7,130 for the two of you for seven days of safari and beach at mid-range level, and US$10,790 for ten days, before international flights.
Is a Tanzania honeymoon expensive?
Safari days are the expensive part, because of park fees and the private vehicle and guide; beach days on Zanzibar cost much less, so a mix of the two keeps the average down.
Is a safari and Zanzibar honeymoon worth it?
For most couples, yes: few places let you watch lions in the morning and swim in the Indian Ocean a day later.
What is the cheapest month for a Tanzania honeymoon?
April and May, during the long rains, followed by November and early December; some lodges and hotels close in April and May.
Bottom Line: How Much Should You Budget for a Tanzania Honeymoon?
Budget about US$510 to US$555 per person per day at mid-range level or US$815 to US$980 at luxury level for safari and Zanzibar, plus international flights, tips and any extras. Ten days, from US$5,395 per person, is the length most of our honeymoon couples choose.
Compare the trips on our Tanzania honeymoon safaris page, or see what a luxury safari costs.