Couple & Honeymoon
10 Days | from $9,895
Itineraries > Honeymoon Safari > A 10-Day Exclusive Ruaha and Nyerere Romantic Escape
For the couple who desires to drop entirely off the map.
Southern Tanzania is the untamed, deeply private soul of the country. If I were booking a honeymoon where absolute privacy was the ultimate goal, this would be my choice.
East Africa Safari Guides specializes in taking you beyond the reach of the ordinary tourist circuits.
In the vastness of Nyerere and Ruaha, the heavy hum of 4×4 engines is beautifully contrasted by the silent, romantic glide of a boat along the Rufiji River and the rhythmic crunch of a walking safari.
Our guides act as your invisible safety net, orchestrating barefoot dinners on secluded sandbanks and navigating star-lit night drives.
You aren’t just visiting the wilderness; you are vanishing into it together, emerging only when you are ready to return to the world. With this itinerary, you will fly into Dar es Salaam Airport.
Itineraries > Honeymoon Safari > A 10-Day Exclusive Ruaha and Nyerere Romantic Escape
For the couple who desires to drop entirely off the map, Southern Tanzania is the untamed, deeply private soul of the country. If I were booking a honeymoon where absolute privacy was the ultimate goal, this would be my choice.
East Africa Safari Guides specializes in taking you beyond the reach of the ordinary tourist circuits. In the vastness of Nyerere and Ruaha, the heavy hum of 4×4 engines is beautifully contrasted by the silent, romantic glide of a boat along the Rufiji River and the rhythmic crunch of a walking safari. Our guides act as your invisible safety net, orchestrating barefoot dinners on secluded sandbanks and navigating star-lit night drives. You aren’t just visiting the wilderness; you are vanishing into it together, emerging only when you are ready to return to the world.
Fly from Dar es Salaam deep into the vast Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous). You arrive at a riverfront sanctuary where your suite opens entirely to the sights and sounds of the Rufiji River.
Enjoy an arrival by light aircraft, settling in, and a gentle afternoon boat cruise. Your accommodation features open-fronted stone and thatch suites raised on decks with sweeping river views.
Discover a completely different safari rhythm. Drifting on the water provides an incredibly peaceful, romantic vantage point to watch elephants drink and crocodiles glide through the shallows.
Take a full morning private boating safari, followed by a relaxed afternoon by the pool. The lodge features a magnificent main swimming pool, open-air dining, and a riverside lounge.
Step out of the vehicle and the boat to experience the wild on foot. Learning to read the tracks and signs of the bush together is a profoundly grounding experience.
Head out on a morning guided walking safari, returning for a restorative lunch and an afternoon siesta. The lodge provides expert walking guides, a premium bar, and luxury bedding.
Nyerere Camp
Your final day in Nyerere is focused on pure romance. The evening culminates in a dining experience where the only illumination comes from lanterns and the vast Milky Way above.
Enjoy catch-and-release fly-fishing, ending with a barefoot dinner served exclusively for you on a secluded river sandbank. You will experience private dining setups and seamless hospitality.
Ruaha National Park
You fly to Ruaha National Park, a striking, rugged landscape dominated by ancient baobab trees and massive elephant herds. Your lodge is an architectural masterpiece built seamlessly into massive granite boulders.
Take a scenic flight to Ruaha, arrive at the ridge, and head out on an introductory afternoon game drive. Unwind in sophisticated louvered suites and enjoy a breathtaking infinity pool overlooking the savannah.
Ruaha Plains
Explore the striking topography of Ruaha with your private guide. With only a fraction of the visitors seen in the North, you will likely have sightings entirely to yourselves.
Take a full-day private game drive tracking lion prides among the baobabs, with a beautifully packed picnic lunch. Lodge features include an indulgent wellness spa, panoramic viewing decks, and elegant dining.
The wilderness transforms completely after sunset. Using a specialized spotlight, your guide reveals the hidden, nocturnal secrets of the bush—an experience not permitted in many northern parks.
Enjoy a relaxed morning, followed by a thrilling night game drive to seek out leopards and nocturnal predators. The lodge provides specialized night safari vehicles and cozy lounge areas.
Ruaha Ridge
Take a pause to simply soak in the luxury of your surroundings. Today is an unhurried day to enjoy each other’s company above the plains.
Have a completely schedule-free day for private poolside relaxation and a couples’ spa treatment. Amenities include the infinity pool, spa treatments, and private suite lounges.
Ruaha Fly Camp
Leave the main lodge behind for a night of pure, unadulterated wilderness. You hike to a luxury dry-riverbed fly camp where there is no Wi-Fi and no other guests—just the two of you and the wild.
Take a deeply immersive walk to camp, enjoy fireside storytelling, and sleep beneath a canopy of millions of stars, attended by a private chef. Experience expedition-style canvas tents, comfortable bedding, and wilderness bucket showers.
Heading back Home
Wake up to the raw sounds of the wild one last time before a morning flight returns you to Dar es Salaam.
Savor a hearty bush breakfast before flying out for your journey home. You are supported by seamless domestic flight transfers.
A serene wilderness retreat offering immersive safari experiences in untouched nature.
An intimate hillside escape where comfort meets sweeping views and total privacy.
A peaceful luxury lodge designed for quiet, restorative moments in the heart of the wild.
A riverside sanctuary blending raw, untamed nature with understated, elegant comfort.
A tranquil lakeside retreat offering intimate, immersive encounters with untamed wilderness.
Competitive Rates
We are Safari Experts
We are Native, We Live Here
Prices are in USD, including internal air, per person, double occupancy.
Price $9,895 was $11,395
Single Supplement$2,495
Price $9,895 was $11,395
Single Supplement$2,495
Price $9,895 was $11,395
Single Supplement$2,495
Price $9,895 was $11,395
Single Supplement$2,495
Price $9,895 was $11,395
Single Supplement$2,495
Price $9,895 was $11,395
Single Supplement$2,495
Price $9,895 was $11,395
Single Supplement$2,495
Price $9,895 was $11,395
Single Supplement$2,495
Price $9,895 was $11,395
Single Supplement$2,495
Price $9,895 was $11,395
Single Supplement$2,495
Price $9,895 was $11,395
Single Supplement$2,495
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Honeymoon
Anyone from 18+ years old
10 Days 9 Nights
Dar Es Salaam
Relaxed to Moderate
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