Serengeti has some of the astonishingly stunning places in Africa with unending scenes of animal migration, spellbinding flora scenes, and a dramatic and diverse landscape. The destination is also close to similarly exciting places in Tanzania and Kenya which border the park to the north. Some of the destinations you can easily exploring during your serengeti safari include Masai Mara( Kenya) which is one of Africa major game spots, Ngorongoro( Tanzania) which is the world largest uneroded crater and a prime game area, Lake Manyara ( Tanzania) which is one of the major birding destinations in Africa and Tarangire one of the best game spots in Tanzania. Perhaps what make Serengeti a unique destination for honeymoon safari is the wide range of accommodation selections offering special honeymoon and wedding packages to help you and your partner make the best memories of Africa. In this guide we shall cover some of the accommodation facilities you can pick for your Serengeti honeymoon safari.
1. Serengeti Serena safari lodge
Serengeti serena safari lodge is set in an inspiring bush setting and wound on a hill in western serengeti region to create a vintage view of the closeby Grumeti river. The facility is uniquely designed in the African traditional style with round shaped glass thatched huts. Here you can easily access all corners of the extensive serengeti plains and puts guests at the center of the whole serengeti migration action. The grumeti river is famous for a deadly river crossing event almost similar to the Mara river crossing. Most of the game drives are conducted in the seronera area which offer the best game experience both by wildlife density and the supporting game activities. At serengeti Serena guests on a honeymoon safari enjoy a stay in an exclusively set honeymoon suite. There are options services like Masai dancers to welcome you on arrival, turn downs, a mouth coating cocktail to be served with breakfast, photography and videography, and a private candle lit honeymoon dinner in a well appointed location in the wilderness. The facility has specialised honeymoon planners on site to guarantee the best experiences.
2. AndBeyond Serengeti Undercanvas
AndBeyond Serengeti undercanvas is one of the mobile camps in serengeti that seeks to place guests in the midst of the migration action from different locations in the park. Despite being movable Serengeti Undercanvas maintains a unique luxury set up with incredibly comfy furnishing and all the basic amenities en suite. The honeymoon suite is set in a secluded location to grant newlyweds maximum privacy and dedicated services. Guests on honeymoon safari also enjoy curated bush safari activities like private walking safaris, private dinner by the campfire and private safari drives. Room decorations like rose petals and flowers can be arranged for on prior requests. Recently wed couples enjoy discounted rates.
3. Four seasons safari lodge- Serengeti
The facility is in a tranquil setting at the heart of the park and a perfect spot where newly wed can relax and contemplate the unending sense of nature. The camp overlooks a watering hole that is always teeming with wildlife especially elephants. The honeymoon suite is uniquely designed set on a raised platform for an elevated view of the serengeti plains. The deck area is extensive and facing the watering hole. The unit has en suite bathroom, outdoor shower, living room and a private pool. Contemporary African decors with earth colour and wood making the interior decorations. Here couples on honeymoon safaris enjoy special programme like private walking safari into the surrounding wilderness accompanied by a naturalist, private bush dinner and private safari drives. Flowers can be arranged for on requests.
4. Sayari Mara camp
Asilia owned Sayari Mara camp is set on the banks of Mara river on the northern Serengeti region, a hideaway for newlyweds who would like to experience the river crossing event in a completely desolated manner. The camp is in a private concession allowing guests to experience some of the most outstanding locations in Mara serengeti with little restrictions and in a detailed manner. Here couples on honeymoon safari can go for private open sided photo safari drives to stock the memories, embark on a private walking safari and experience the big game on foot, or go for a romantic candle lit dinner set on the shade on acacia tree in the vast Savannah plains for two. The honeymoon suite has a private deck overlooking a major wildlife corridor and the fabulous savannah plains.
5. Singita Sasakwa luxury lodge
The facility in Grumeti game reserve which is part of the western migration corridor. Only a few tourists who visit the private game reserve giving newlyweds some joyous moment to go for a safari amidst bleak emptiness. Being a private wilderness the game experiences has less restrictions and allow guests to embark on activities like horse riding, fly camping and night game drives to unleash full advantage of their stay. Singita Sasakwa is also one of the best picks for couples who would like to experience the Grumeti river crossing which is one of the major occurrences in the wildebeest migration cycle. The facility hillside suite offer one of the best luxury accommodations for honeymooners encompassing one isolated unit on the hillside with private entrance, dedicated butler and field guides. Here guests on honeymoon safaris can spend some moment on the hill side swimming pool which is wound on the steeps of the hill with vintage view of the endless serengeti plains or continue with their private day activities. Room decorations can be arranged on prior notice.
6. Lemala Nanyukie lodge
This facility is set on the Eastern side of Serengeti game park. The area has an alluring bush view encompassing open savannah plains studded by rocky outcrops where big cats climb to sight their potential prey. The area is amongst the first place you will see the serengeti herds after they have left Masai Mara game reserve. Though there is no designated honeymoon suite, Nanyukie lodge is designed to offer maximum privacy with each of its 15 units set separately. All the basic amenities are en suite and some unit are furnished with an extra day bed on the deck area where you can spend some moment relaxing after a safari drive. Here couples can go for private game drives, go for balloon safari or take a romantic candle lit at a private location
Couples who had their wedding not more than 12 months before the arrival day enjoy a 50 % discounted rate when booked for at least 6 days.