Kenya and Tanzania: Best Honeymoon Holidays in East Africa

Welcome to Kenya honeymoon holidays that can start from flamingo-packed Lake Nakuru and the wide-open Savannah of the Maasai Mara to the footprint-free beaches of the Lamu Archipelago, Kenya provides unrivalled settings for newlyweds. Add to the mix intimate, world-class accommodation and well-functioning logistics, and you have the ingredients of an unforgettable African honeymoon.

We have selected a number of Kenya safari tours which have been tailored to deliver an exceptional honeymoon experience - and our Kenya honeymoon accommodation choices are just as exciting. Accommodation ranges from luxury tented safari camps and classic colonial-style lodges to secluded beachfront cottages - breathtaking scenery and superb service are standard throughout.

And if you can’t choose between spending your honeymoon on a big game safari or a romantic beach getaway, don’t worry you don’t have to. Combining a safari in the iconic Masai Mara or Amboseli reserves with a stay on one of Kenya’s vibrant mainland beaches or heavenly Lamu Island has never been easier. You decide where you want to go on your dream Kenya honeymoon and our team of Africa Safari Experts will do the rest.

Tanzania is unquestionably one of the very best destinations for an African Honeymoon. It has it all for a safari and beach honeymoon - fantastic Indian Ocean havens a short flight away from amazing parks with plenty of big five and predator action. We understand that your Tanzania honeymoon needs to be a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience and absolutely perfect.

The most important decision to make when planning your Tanzania honeymoon is between the North of Tanzania and the South (or both). Northern Tanzania is rightly renowned as one of the world’s top safari destinations: the iconic Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater offer outstanding game viewing year-round, perfect for firs time safari goers and experienced safari enthusiasts alike.

The downside of the north is that it is understandably popular, and so all but the most exclusive locations are pretty busy, and prices are also a bit higher. Activities are strictly regulated here, so most lodges only offer standard game drives (no walking, boating or night drives). It is also a little further from the beach, and takes a little longer to cover the circuit properly.

This is where Southern Tanzania comes in.  The gems of the South are Selous Game Reserve (the largest game reserve in Africa) and Ruaha National Park - both have remained un-spoilt by mass tourism and as a result offer a more authentic and intimate safari experience. The South has fantastic game viewing, and is in season from early July until the end of October.

The rules here are more relaxed, allowing boating, walking and fly camping in the bush. Accommodation is better value (more luxury for your money), and the parks are closer both to each other and the beach, meaning less time and budget spent on traveling.

Zanzibar is a fantastic option for a beach break. There are a number of superb beach options, with prices varying hugely. Zanzibar has so much to offer, we’ve given it a whole page to itself - see Zanzibar Honeymoons. There are also other surrounding islands that cater for big diving fans (Mafia and Pemba) and a few private islands, see Mnemba and Fanjove, for the ultimate exclusive experience.