Tanzania honeymoons: the best camps & lodges
Boasting both excellent wildlife parks and tropical beaches - a honeymoon to Tanzania at almost any time of year promises good weather somewhere in the country. For the best game viewing, visit between June and October, which is Tanzania's long dry season. The weather is generally good during January and February, although it can get a little humid, but camps and resorts will be much quieter during this time, perfect for a peaceful and exclusive Tanzania honeymoon.
We've gathered our best safari camps and beach lodges for honeymoons in Tanzania - but see also a separate page for a list of the best honeymoon retreats in Zanzibar.
Best camps & lodges for honeymoons in Tanzania
Oliver's Camp
For rustic charm with a luxurious feel, and very secluded and private tents, Oliver’s Camp is a great destination for a Tanzanian honeymoon. Enjoy the large tented room under a thatched roof, stylish furniture and delicious food. Expect thoughtful touches from the staff, to make you both feel really special.
Beho Beho
Beho Beho, with its huge luxurious open rooms, romantic canopied double beds, general excellent standards, and attentive service, make it a perfect choice for a Tanzania honeymoon. For a special addition to your stay, spend a night under the stars, in the Beho Beho treehouse.
Sand Rivers Camp
Sand Rivers has a very romantic setting right on the Rufiji River and a level of personal service that will make your trip feel very special. The rooms are very private with lovely views across the river. Expect special touches to make your Tanzanian honeymoon unforgettable.
Fanjove Lodge
For an exclusive, romantic and secluded Tanzania honeymoon, Fanjove Lodge offers a private-island experience without the hefty price tag. This island paradise boasts pristine sand and crystal clear waters, perfect for a romantic honeymoon in one of their very private bandas.
Greystoke Mahale
Greystoke Mahale is one of Africa's most original and spectacular places for a honeymoon. The bandas are private and rustic, but with plenty of luxurious touches to make your stay comfortable, and the food and service are top-notch. Perfect for a romantic Tanzania honeymoon.
Lemala Ewanjan
Lemala Ewanjan offers a good value base for honeymooners in the central Serengeti. Whilst not overly luxurious the tents are very comfortable and have everything that you need. The friendly and personalised service will ensure that your have an enjoyable and memorable stay.
Sabora Tented Camp
Sabora Tented Camp is a very opulent and romantic lodge; guests staying here will feel very pampered and spoiled. It is the perfect place for a special occasion; remote and peaceful, whilst remaining very slick and stylish. It’s an ideal choice for your Tanzania honeymoon.
Impala Camp
Impala Camp has a beautiful and romantic setting, on the edge of the Rufiji River. The rooms are very private, each with its own veranda and wonderful views. The team have told us the efforts they go to for spoil honeymoon couples – an ideal treat for a Tanzania honeymoon.
Pole Pole
Pole Pole is a very relaxed lodge, which is perfect for those wanting a romantic time in a peaceful location for their Tanzania honeymoon. Furthermore, the team is very good at making guests feel special and pampered – setting up private dinners and other special touches.
Sayari Camp
For excellent game viewing, attentive service and a luxurious safari, Sayari Camp, in the far north of the Serengeti, is a lovely choice for a honeymoon to Tanzania. You can expect delicious food, year-round good game, and a romantic setting for your special celebration.
Sasakwa Lodge
Sasakwa Lodge is a top-end property with superb food, a beautiful location and spectacular service. The bedrooms are set within very private suites that have their own lounge area and swimming pool. Staying here is perfect for an exceptionally lavish Tanzania honeymoon.
Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Lake Manyara Tree Lodge fits perfectly into a honeymoon safari in Tanzania. Situated in thick bush, its tree-house rooms are large, very private and beautifully designed. The atmosphere is incredibly romantic and staff will go the extra mile to make your stay special.
Chole Mjini
Chole Mjini offers a magical and remote honeymoon to Tanzania, ideal for honeymooners who want something different and who are not afraid to go without some of the usual fittings. Stay in a romantic open-sided treehouse and enjoy the privacy and peace of the Island.
Lamai Serengeti
For good guiding, excellent service, stunning views and a touch of luxury, Lamai Serengeti is the perfect choice for a Tanzania honeymoon. With each room cleverly tucked away, you'll enjoy the seclusion and privacy offered here, and either a sunrise or sunset view.
The Highlands
For stunning scenery, unique game viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater and varied activities, The Highlands is a wonderful choice for a honeymoon in Tanzania. You can expect inspired, luxurious design and wonderful, very personal service to make your honeymoon special.
Lemala Ngorongoro
Lemala Ngorongo offers a good value base for honeymooners at the Crater. Whilst not overly luxurious the tents are very comfortable and have everything that you need. The friendly and personalised service will ensure that your have an enjoyable and memorable stay.
Crater Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is set right on the rim of the Crater. The views create a spectacular backdrop for this romantic property, where you'll enjoy fantastic service, extremely luxurious rooms and delicious food. It's a great choice for a honeymoon to Tanzania.
Siwandu
Siwandu is a small and romantic camp with a lovely setting and luxurious rooms. For special evenings the camp can arrange dinner on your deck – making this a good option for some indulgence while celebrating your honeymoon to Tanzania.
Jongomero Camp
Jongomero is a luxurious and exclusive tented camp perfect for those who want a Tanzania honeymoon combining wilderness and luxury. The service is attentive and the food is excellent – you can have romantic, private meals here.
Fundu Lagoon
Fundu Lagoon is a perfect destination for a Tanzania honeymoon. It has a fun, social atmosphere and is particularly popular with young honeymooners, while the staff try hard to make you feel spoilt and special.
Ikuka Safari Camp
With spectacular views and attentive service, Ikuka offers a very romantic option for a Tanzanian honeymoon. Couples can relax in the beautiful pool while its six elegant rooms offer both luxury and seclusion.
Beho Beho Tree-house
For an unforgettable, romantic experience consider spending a night in the Beho Beho Treehouse.
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Where to see wildlife species in Tanzania
Maximise the chances of seeing your favourite animals based on traveller sightings reports from the field.
Lion
Panthera leo
Lions are at the top of the food chain and also most safari wish-lists, but with their numbers falling fast, any encounter with these majestic apex predators always feels like a privilege.
81% SUCCESS
3,498 sightings from 4,322 observations
Leopard
Panthera pardus
The most numerous of Africa’s big cats, leopard occur across many habitats, from wild tracts to populated areas. Their grace and their elusive nature make them a unique safari drawcard.
47% SUCCESS
2,262 sightings from 4,803 observations
Cheetah
Acinonyx jubatus
The cheetah is the fastest land animal and the only cat that hunts by pure speed. Found largely in open grasslands, its slim, elegant form is today an increasingly rare sight.
33% SUCCESS
1,203 sightings from 3,646 observations
Wild dog
Lycaon pictus
African wild dogs are among the continent’s most compelling animals. Much misunderstood, these rare, tie-dyed canids are amazingly efficient hunters with a fascinating social life.
32% SUCCESS
1,016 sightings from 3,164 observations
Spotted Hyena
Crocuta crocuta
The spotted hyena may be thought of as ‘ugly’ and ‘cowardly’. In fact, this versatile and intelligent carnivore is one of Africa’s most fascinating and warrants attention on any safari.
55% SUCCESS
2,507 sightings from 4,576 observations
Wildebeest
Connochaetes sp.
Superficially bovine in appearance, wildebeests are known for their spectacular migrations sometimes in huge numbers. These resilient animals are some of Africa’s most successful herbivores.
67% SUCCESS
2,850 sightings from 4,238 observations
Buffalo
Syncerus caffer
One of the ‘Big Five’, buffalo earned a fearsome reputation in hunters’ tales. By contrast, big herds of these sociable bovids are placid, but mount formidable defences against predators.
83% SUCCESS
2,959 sightings from 3,552 observations
Chimpanzee
Pan troglodytes
The chimpanzee is our closest living relative. This highly intelligent great ape is a forest animal with a sophisticated social life. Any encounter in the wild is a memorable experience.
100% SUCCESS
28 sightings from 28 observations
Eland
Taurotragus oryx
Africa’s largest antelope, eland are culturally important from prehistoric rock art to modern game farms. Though widespread, they are also shy so sightings are uncommon and often fleeting.
49% SUCCESS
1,672 sightings from 3,404 observations
Elephant
Loxodonta africana
By far the biggest of the so-called Big Five – indeed, the largest land animal on the planet – the elephant shapes the very landscape it inhabits and is a defining presence on any safari.
91% SUCCESS
4,227 sightings from 4,643 observations
Oryx
Oryx sp.
Oryx are impressive antelopes, with a powerful physique and elegant markings set off by rapier-like horns. They cut a distinctive dash in some of Africa’s harshest landscapes.
70% SUCCESS
1,554 sightings from 2,225 observations
Gerenuk
Litocranius walleri
With its slender frame and extraordinarily long neck, this unmistakable East African antelope resembles an attenuated impala and often stands on its back legs browse high shrubs.
76% SUCCESS
105 sightings from 138 observations
Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis
The world’s tallest land mammal, giraffes are herbivores which have evolved many unique adaptations. Their iconic outlines tower above the bush in many of Africa’s wildlife areas.
86% SUCCESS
4,076 sightings from 4,745 observations
Hippo
Hippopotamus amphibius
The territorial calls of the hippo create a signature soundtrack to Africa’s rivers & wetlands. Despite an endearing smile, this aquatic herbivore has a notoriously aggressive disposition.
89% SUCCESS
3,080 sightings from 3,442 observations
Roan antelope
Hippotragus equinus
Africa’s second largest antelope and one of its most handsome, with a powerful build and distinctive markings, roan are wary of people, but renowned for their bravery against predators.
25% SUCCESS
586 sightings from 2,356 observations
Sable antelope
Hippotragus niger
Perhaps Africa’s most beautiful antelope, sable are renowned for their combative nature, even holding off lions. Shy and restricted in range, sightings of sable are always special.
24% SUCCESS
560 sightings from 2,372 observations
Sitatunga
Tragelaphus spekii
The sitatunga is the most aquatic of Africa’s antelopes and specially adapted to its swampy habitats. Though widespread across Africa, only a handful of places offer reliable sightings.
19% SUCCESS
72 sightings from 380 observations
Striped Hyena
Hyaena hyaena
The striped hyena is the most widespread of the world’s hyenas, but absent from southern Africa. A rarely-seen nocturnal scavenger, it is shyer and more solitary than its spotted cousin.
13% SUCCESS
136 sightings from 1,011 observations
Zebra
Equus sp.
The zebra is a quintessential African animal: the horse in stripy pyjamas at the end of every child’s A–Z. There are three species, of which the plains zebra is much the most common.
84% SUCCESS
4,440 sightings from 5,279 observations
Aardvark
Orycteropus afer
The aardvark is one of Africa’s most bizarre and enigmatic animals. A shy, nocturnal termite-eater, signs of its presence may be scattered about the bush whilst sightings remain elusive.
2% SUCCESS
81 sightings from 3,794 observations
Pangolin
Smutsia sp.
Pangolins appear to be more pine cone than animal in their unique armoury of scales. These nocturnal, ant-eating oddities are not only highly elusive but also increasingly rare.
2% SUCCESS
65 sightings from 3,836 observations
Black Rhino
Diceros bicornis
The black rhino is the smaller and rarer of Africa’s two rhino species but has the more fearsome reputation. Shy and heavily persecuted, it tends to stick to cover.
30% SUCCESS
715 sightings from 2,354 observations
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