8-Day Moru Kopjes & Crater Rim Honeymoon Safari

Overview

Tour highlights

• Three nights at a camp among the Moru Kopjes
• Sunrise and sundowner stops on Serengeti drives
• Early start on the crater floor from the rim
• Two unhurried nights near Lake Manyara
• Farewell morning with Tarangire’s elephants
• Meals with drinks throughout

1. Day 1 A Garden Lodge Outside Arusha Stay Small garden lodge on the outskirts of ArushaMeals Dinner with drinks

   A member of our team welcomes you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and drives you to your lodge on the quiet edge of Arusha. The town lies between two mountains, Meru close by and Kilimanjaro farther east. Your lodge is a small, green retreat with only a few chalets set around a garden, so the evening is peaceful. Have dinner, then turn in early: tomorrow is the longest drive of the trip.

2. Day 2 The Long Road West to the Kopjes Stay Luxury tented camp near the Moru Kopjes, SerengetiMeals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with drinks

   Leave after an early breakfast. The road crosses the Rift Valley, climbs over the green Ngorongoro highlands and drops onto the open Serengeti plains; with stops, the trip takes most of the day. Once inside the park, the drive turns into a game drive as you head for the Moru Kopjes. Arrive at your tented camp in the afternoon, settle in, and watch the sun go down over the grass.

3. Day 3 Sunrise Drives and Sundowners Stay Luxury tented camp near the Moru Kopjes, SerengetiMeals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with drinks

   Spend the day in the classic safari rhythm: out at first light, back to camp for a late breakfast and a rest through the hot hours, then out again in the afternoon. Your guide will stop for coffee at sunrise and a cold drink at sunset in a good spot. The kopjes give lions shade during the day, and elephants, giraffes, buffalo and gazelles live in the area year-round.

4. Day 4 A Picnic Among the Granite Islands Stay Luxury tented camp near the Moru Kopjes, SerengetiMeals Breakfast, Picnic lunch, Dinner with drinks

   Today, try a full-day drive with a picnic, which lets you travel farther from camp and stay with a sighting as long as you like. The Moru area lies on the migration route, and the wildebeest and zebra herds often pass through as they leave the southern plains, usually around May and June, depending on the rains. Return to camp for a last dinner under the Serengeti sky.

5. Day 5 Climbing to the Crater’s Edge Stay Luxury lodge on the Ngorongoro Crater rimMeals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with drinks

   Enjoy an early breakfast and a morning game drive near camp, then begin the journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, looking for wildlife as you leave the Serengeti. The road climbs into cool, forested highlands, and your lodge sits right on the rim of the crater, with views down to the floor far below. Watch the light change across the caldera before dinner.

6. Day 6 First Vehicles Down Stay Luxury lodge near Lake ManyaraMeals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with drinks

   Because you are already on the rim, you can be among the first down the crater wall, when animals are most active. Spend the day on the floor looking for black rhino, elephants with large tusks, lions and flamingos on the soda lake. Romantic extras, such as a rim walk with sparkling wine or a village visit, can be arranged at extra cost. In the evening, drive down to Lake Manyara.

7. Day 7 Manyara’s Forest and Lakeshore Stay Luxury lodge near Lake ManyaraMeals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with drinks

   A slower day. Lake Manyara National Park is a mix of soda lake, thick woodland and the steep wall of the Rift Valley. Take game drives in the morning and afternoon, looking for elephants and the park’s tree-climbing lions, and finish with a sundowner near the lake. A couples massage, a night drive, or a bike ride or walk to a nearby village can be arranged on request.

8. Day 8 Tarangire Farewell and Departure Meals Breakfast, Lunch

   After an early breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for a half-day game drive. Big elephant families gather around the river here, and huge baobab trees stand across the landscape. Around midday, leave the park for the drive back to Arusha, which takes about two hours, and on to the airport for your flight home. Your honeymoon safari ends here.

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