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EAST AFRICA
HONEYMOON SAFARI 2025

This is a comprehensive guide to a luxury East Africa honeymoon safari in 2025 / 2026.

In this guide you'll learn:

  • Where to go in East Africa

  • The Best Time to go to East Africa

  • The Best East Africa Honeymoon Packages

  • Honeymoon Special Offers

  • Safari & Beach Honeymoons

WHERE TO GO

The Best East Africa Honeymoon Safari Destinations

Where to Go
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1. Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

The Serengeti’s endless plains host the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras move in a circular pattern throughout the year, as they follow the rains and search for grazing pastures.

 

Most renowned for incredible wildlife sightings, including lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Serengeti National Park offers year-round safaris, with golden sunsets and vast horizons that create unforgettable experiences and brilliant photographic opportunities.

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2. Masai Mara Reserve (Kenya)

Masai Mara is Kenya’s crown jewel, known for the Great Migration, unparalleled game viewing and the fantastic people with their kind energy and connected spirits.

 

Lions, leopards, and cheetahs roam freely here in the Masai Mara, where the reserve’s rolling grasslands and acacia trees provide stunning scenery, while visitors can experience Maasai culture, adding a rich, immersive layer to their luxury East Africa safari adventure.

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4. Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Amboseli’s open plains, swamps, and acacia woodlands lie beneath Mount Kilimanjaro’s towering peak, offering a perfect backdrop for your East Africa safari experience.

 

Known for its large elephant herds, Amboseli offers exceptional wildlife viewing and iconic photography opportunities.

 

The park’s serene beauty and diverse ecosystems attract photographers and wildlife enthusiasts year-round.

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5. Seychelles

Seychelles is an idyllic paradise of white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and lush tropical forests, the jewel of the Indian Ocean.

 

Its islands are home to rare wildlife, coral reefs, and granite boulders.

 

Perfect for snorkeling, diving, and luxury escapes, Seychelles offers tranquility and adventure in one of the world’s most beautiful archipelagos. This is the perfect way to end your East Africa honeymoon. 

WHEN TO GO

The Best Time to Honeymoon in East Africa

When to Go

You can visit East Africa all year round, as there really is a special experience any time of the year, but depending on the exact sightings or weather you enjoy, here is a guide for the monthly temperatures.

Tanzania

High/Low Temperatures

84°/63°

29°/17°

JAN

84°/63°

29°/17°

FEB

77°/54°

25°/12°

JUL

79°/55°

26°/13°

AUG

82°/63°

28°/17°

MAR

81°/61°

27°/16°

APR

81°/57°

27°/14°

SEP

82°/59°

28°/15°

OCT

79°/59°

26°/15°

MAY

77°/55°

25°/13°

JUN

82°/61°

28°/16°

NOV

84°/63°

29°/17°

DEC

Kenya

High/Low Temperatures

79°/57°

26°/14°

JAN

81°/57°

27°/14°

FEB

72°/52°

22°/11°

JUL

73°/52°

23°/11°

AUG

79°/59°

26°/15°

MAR

75°/59°

24°/15°

APR

77°/54°

77°/54°

SEP

79°/55°

26°/13°

OCT

73°/57°

23°/14°

MAY

72°/54°

22°/12°

JUN

77°/57°

25/14°

NOV

79°/57°

26°/14°

DEC

Tanzania Summary


🌿 Best Safari Months:

  • June – October (Dry Season)

    • Wildlife gathers around waterholes and rivers.

    • Clear skies and minimal rainfall.

    • Fewer mosquitoes and less dense vegetation, making animals easier to spot.

    • Peak season for visitors.

🌊 Best for the Great Migration (Serengeti):

  • June – July: Herds start moving north, crossing the Grumeti River.

  • August – October: Wildebeest cross the Mara River into Kenya.

🌸 Green Season (Lush Landscapes & Fewer Crowds):

  • November – March (Short Rains)

    • Beautiful scenery, fewer tourists, and newborn animals.

    • Excellent birdwatching as migratory birds arrive.

    • Best for Ngorongoro Crater safaris.

Avoid (Heavy Rain):

  • March – May (Long Rains)

    • Some lodges close due to muddy roads and fewer game drives.

Kenya Summary


🌿 Best Safari Months:

  • June – October (Dry Season)

    • Excellent wildlife visibility and fewer insects.

    • Peak for the Masai Mara.

    • Clear weather and cool temperatures.

🦓 Best for the Great Migration (Masai Mara):

  • July – October: Large herds arrive in the Masai Mara from Tanzania, offering dramatic river crossings and predator action.

🌸 Green Season:

  • November – March (Short Rains)

    • Lush, green landscapes with abundant newborn animals.

    • Great for photography and birdwatching.

    • Lower accommodation prices and fewer tourists.

Avoid (Heavy Rain):

  • March – May (Long Rains)

    • Can lead to challenging road conditions and fewer animals around.

BEST PACKAGES

Most Popular East Africa Honeymoon Packages

Best Packages

There are a great many East Africa honeymoon options and planning your honeymoon can feel overwhelming, these are some popular choices to consider.

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KENYA EXPLORER

10 NIGHTS FROM $7,347 PPS

Kenya is more than it's endless views and wildlife-dense plains, the people of Kenya are what set it apart in East Africa, and this package highlights this...

+ Masai Mara - 3 Nights

+ Amboseli - 3 Nights

+ Diani Beach - 4 Nights

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BEST OF BOTH

12 NIGHTS FROM $9,752 PPS

Start in the heart of the Serengeti and experience breathtaking landscapes teeming with wildlife, then you're onto the heartwarming charm of Kenya and finally ending on the beautiful Diani Beach.

+ Serengeti - 4 Nights

+ Masai Mara - 3 Nights

+ Amboseli - 2 Nights

+ Diani Beach - 3 Nights

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JEWELS OF EAST AFRICA

16 NIGHTS FROM $15,997 PPS

For the very best honeymoon experiences in East Africa wrapped into a once-in-a-lifetime dream package, this is a luxurious presentation of unforgettable memories to last forever.

+ Northern Serengeti - 4 Nights

+ Masai Mara - 3 Nights

+ Mahale Mountains - 3 Nights

+ Kigali Gorillas - 2 Nights

+ Seychelles - 4 Nights

SPECIAL OFFERS

HONEYMOON EXCLUSIVES

Special Offers

You'll be excited to know that honeymooners get the best deals at luxury lodges in East Africa, making your honeymoon the best time in your life for an East Africa safari. 

The East Africa honeymoon special offers are available to anyone travelling within 6 months of their wedding date - some exist for within 12 months too, it's worth noting. 

A "Pay Stay Special" is when an offer is available to pay for 3 nights but stay for 4 nights, for example. These PayStay specials can save you 25-30% on your accommodation at leading luxury four and five star lodges in Kenya and Tanzania in East Africa.

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Of course, in Kenya, the Brides are the most adored and spoiled, as they should be :) The bride pays 50% special, is when the bride only pays 50% of her accommodation, make for an overall saving of around 25% on your All-Inclusive luxury lodge.

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There are so many great honeymoon specials from free spa treatments to unique settings in the wild, tree house experiences, sleeping under the stars and so much more. Contact us and speak with an East Africa honeymoon specialist for more information.

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BEACH ADDONS

The Perfect Way to End Your East Africa Honeymoon 

Beach Addons

Whilst the main reason for visiting East Africa is typically for the wonderfully immersive wildlife safari experiences on the wide open plains. These breathtaking scenes create lifetime memories and the way in which nature touches your soul is worthy of reflection...

And there are few better ways to do so than on a tropical beach or island destination, enjoying the warm waters of the Indian Ocean ocean, with local hospitality. 

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1. Seychelles

The Seychelles Islands are the pearl of the Indian Ocean and the best way to end a luxury East Africa honeymoon experience.

 

The blue azure waters, white sandy beaches and variety of activities from snorkelling and diving, to relaxing poolside or enjoying a massage, make the Seychelles the ideal destination to end your African honeymoon experience. 

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2. Diani Beach

Diani Beach in Kenya offers pristine white sands, turquoise waters, and luxury resorts – the perfect romantic escape to end your African honeymoon.

 

Relax under palm trees, enjoy intimate beachfront dinners, and explore marine life through snorkelling or diving. It’s peaceful, breathtaking, and a superb place to reflect on your wildife safari adventures, and dreams of the future...

ACCOMMODATION

The Best Lodges and Hotels in East Africa

Tanzania and Kenya boast a wide variety of luxury four and five star lodges for you to choose from. We'll help you find your ideal combination of style, location and activities.

DESTINATIONS

The Most Popular Places To Visit In East Africa

Kenya’s wilderness offers some of Africa’s most iconic safari experiences. From the vast plains of the Masai Mara to the towering elephants of Amboseli, each destination tells a unique story. Explore Tsavo’s rugged beauty, Samburu’s rare wildlife, and Meru’s remote charm – each a gateway to Africa’s untamed heart on your honeymoon.

The Masai Mara is nature’s grand theatre, where the Great Migration (2 million animals) sweeps across golden plains in a breathtaking display of life and survival. Wildebeest thunder through the savannah, shadowed by lions and leopards in a timeless dance of predator and prey as nature unfolds before your eyes.

Along the winding Mara River, crocodiles lie in wait, while above, eagles soar on warm currents. This is the heart of Africa, untamed and raw – a landscape where every corner hums with the pulse of the wild and excitement.

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Amboseli is a land shaped by giants. Beneath the snow-capped crown of Mount Kilimanjaro, vast herds of elephants march steadily, their long tusks gleaming in the sun.

 

The shimmering heat reveals prides of lions resting in the shade, and giraffes stretch lazily for acacia leaves, on some of the most breathtaking viewing plains in Africa.

 

Life gathers around the marshes, a lifeline in the dry season. Amboseli’s beauty is a quiet, ancient spectacle – a place where time slows, and the spirit of Africa feels eternal.

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Tsavo’s wilderness stretches far beyond the horizon – a land of contrasts and raw beauty. In Tsavo East, red dust coats elephants as they move like shadows across the plains, while Tsavo West reveals dense woodlands, lava flows, and the glistening waters of Mzima Springs.

 

Here, lions stalk silently, and herds of antelope disappear into the heat haze.

 

Tsavo’s sheer size and rugged landscape remind visitors of Africa’s power – untamed, unpredictable, and astonishingly beautiful.

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Samburu stands apart, where the Ewaso Nyiro River weaves life into the arid land. Along its banks, elephants and buffalo gather, while rare species like the Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe roam freely.

 

The eerie, elegant gerenuk stretches impossibly high for leaves, a sight unique to this rugged wilderness. Samburu’s charm lies in its remoteness – a place where rare wildlife thrives, and ancient traditions of the Samburu people echo across the land.

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Meru is a landscape of rivers and untamed grasslands, where the memory of Elsa the Lioness lingers in the air.

 

Rivers slice through the savannah, feeding lush forests and inviting a medley of wildlife – elephants, rhinos, and elusive leopards.

 

It is a place of quiet beauty, where the wilderness remains wild, and the balance of life endures. In Meru, the pulse of Africa is strong, and every moment feels like a step back into nature’s embrace.

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Tanzania’s wild landscapes are a sanctuary for some of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife. From the endless plains of the Serengeti to the volcanic cradle of Ngorongoro, each destination offers a window into nature’s wonders. Explore Tarangire’s ancient baobabs, Selous’ untamed rivers, and Mahale’s misty mountains – untamed, raw, and unforgettable.

The Serengeti’s vast plains stretch endlessly, alive with the pulse of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacle – the Great Migration.

 

Millions of wildebeest and zebras journey across golden savannah, shadowed by lions and cheetahs in a game of hunter and prey. Towering giraffes graze peacefully, while elephants and buffalo move in unison in tremendous herds.

 

As the sun sets, the landscape glows under an endless sky. The Serengeti is more than a park – it’s the beating heart of Africa’s wilderness, timeless and awe-inspiring.

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Ngorongoro Crater is a geological marvel, a massive volcanic caldera sheltering an Eden of wildlife. Lions roam the open plains, elephants wander through fever trees, and herds of zebra graze peacefully.

Steep crater walls rise around this vibrant ecosystem, creating one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa.

 

Ngorongoro feels untouched by time, a place where nature thrives in its purest form and a superb photographic setting on your luxury East Africa honeymoon and safari.

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Tarangire’s landscapes are defined by ancient baobab trees and vast elephant herds. In the dry season, life gathers along the Tarangire River, drawing zebra, wildebeest, and antelope – pursued by lions and leopards.

 

The park’s rolling hills and lush swamps are a haven for birdlife, with over 500 species filling the air with song.

 

Tarangire’s mix of woodlands and open plains creates a safari rich in diversity, where Africa’s wilderness unfolds in spectacular fashion.

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Selous Game Reserve, now part of Nyerere National Park, is one of Africa’s largest and most pristine wilderness areas.

 

The Rufiji River winds through its heart, supporting hippos, crocodiles, and thirsty herds of elephants. Dense woodlands and open plains hide rare African wild dogs and prowling lions.

 

Selous offers both land and water safaris, immersing visitors in a landscape untouched by modern time.

 

It’s a place where adventure and serenity coexist in Africa’s wild embrace.

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The Mahale Mountains rise above the crystal waters of Lake Tanganyika, home to one of Africa’s last wild chimpanzee populations.

 

Dense forests cloak the slopes, where chimpanzees swing gracefully through the trees.

 

Along the lake’s shore, pristine beaches meet turquoise waters, creating a stunning contrast to the rugged mountains.

 

Mahale is a sanctuary for rare wildlife and offers intimate encounters with nature, blending tropical tranquility with the untamed spirit of Africa’s wilderness.

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