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What would the perfect honeymoon safari in
Tanzania look like? Of course there would be
incredible game viewing! But to that we would
add professional Masai guides, world-class
conservation efforts, stunning accommodations,
excellent food, unbelievably caring service, and
attention to every detail surrounding the
guest experience. It would be a profound
journey into the animal kingdom, elevated by
hospitality unmatched anywhere in east Africa.
 Fortunately
this kind of honeymoon bliss does already exist
at the Singita Grumeti Reserves, located
in the western corridor of the Serengeti. The Singita
lodges, all within an easy
45-minute game drive of one another, each bring
a unique point of view to the safari and the
honeymoon experience.
You’ll start your honeymoon in extraordinary
comfort – after landing your first night will be
spent at Arusha Coffee Lodge, just outside the
main safari starting point of Arusha in northern
Tanzania. The lodge welcomes you with your own
“plantation home” for the evening, complete with
roaring fireplace, and a relaxing dinner in
their acclaimed restaurant, Redd’s African
Grill. Most importantly, however, is a hot bath
and good night’s sleep in your four-poster bed,
for tomorrow your honeymoon adventure begins!
You’ll take the early charter to the Sasakwa
airstrip, where your welcoming committee of
baboons scatters as your plane lands. Your
expert ranger, born and raised in these parts,
will be waiting
 to bring you, via your first
game drive, to Sabora Plains Tented Camp, your
home for the next three nights. As the name
implies, Sabora is set within the Serengeti’s
open plains so you’ll be in close proximity to
the animals, and they do wander through camp!
The luxurious canvas tents are complete with
period antiques, comfortable beds, full
bathrooms, and wooden decks from which to
reflect upon the day’s events as the sun sets –
their bartender will no doubt concoct an amazing
sundowner to facilitate complete relaxation.
After a great dinner, you’ll fall asleep to the
wild sounds of the night, adding an audio
component to your honeymoon journey. Be sure to
treat yourselves to a relaxing arrival massage
in the spa tent, and surprise your new spouse
with a sunrise hot-air balloon ride so as to
view game from yet another point of view – the
air! A spirit of adventure and romance permeate
Sabora Plains, and many guests find this camp to
embody the word “safari”.
 Only 45 minutes away, Faru Faru Lodge brings yet
another dimension to your honeymoon. Set on the
banks of the Grumeti River, the terrain here is
wooded, rocky, and uneven. Mother Nature is on
full display, and the design of the lodge takes
advantage of gifts she has given. Riverine
stone features prominently in the structure of
the main lodge, swimming pools, dining room and
lounge. Sink into simple comfort in your suite
and “let Africa in” by means of the outdoor
shower, the Swarovski spotting scope on the
veranda, or the large picture window, operated
by remote-control. Is that an elephant lounging
next to your deck? Pull on your fleece, put on
your flip flops, and share your wildebeest and
crocodile stories with others around the
congenial boma (campfire) as staff serve yummy
canapés and pre-dinner drinks. You’ll feel a
sense of belonging at Faru Faru, both at the
lodge and while on the game drives in this
unique corner of the Grumeti Reserves.
 After two starry nights at Faru Faru, it’s on to
Singita’s flagship lodge, Sasakwa. This stunning
property is perched on the edge of an escarpment
and affords sweeping vistas of the Serengeti
plains and their game below. The sun’s colors
change during the course of the day, but no
matter where you turn, the view is set like
indelible ink into your memory. Guests reside
in individual villas, reminiscent of an
Edwardian manor, with gorgeous stone walls,
mahogany furnishings, plunge pools, and
claw-footed tubs. When not on game drives,
other diversions beckon such as tennis, a
full-service spa, gym and equestrian center.
After nearly a week on safari, skip the morning
game drive one day to have breakfast in (the
very comfy) bed, admiring the view in the
process. You’ll enjoy getting to know the staff
while at Sasakwa and the other lodges – they
take pleasure in learning about their guests and
sharing their own personal histories.
 After a beautiful week, it’s unfortunately time
to go home. As you take off from the airstrip,
you’ll see your Ranger waving goodbye, and
you’ll press your nose to the glass for one last
giraffe or zebra sighting from the air. Having
had so many special experiences, you’ll leave
the Singita Grumeti Reserves vowing to come back
one day, preferably as soon as possible.
Special Note:
This honeymoon can easily be combined with time
in the Seychelles, Zanzibar or other parts of
Tanzania if you so desire.
Who will enjoy this trip:
Those seeking luxury and diverse accommodations
during their honeymoon. People who value great
experiences by day and significant comfort at
night. Game aficionados. Those who enjoy
world-class service along with a warm and
personal ambiance. People who prefer not to
travel very far between different lodges.
Who should avoid this trip:
Those who don’t value a high level of service.
Couples on a tighter budget may prefer to choose
other Serengeti lodges. If you wish to see more
areas of the country, you might enjoy our other
itinerary,
Exotic Zanzibar and the Best of
Northern Tanzania.
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