Honeymoon in Tanzania

We started our journey with a 34 hours Qatar Airlines Flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Clean & well organised airport.

Later taking a 1hr drive, we checked-in to our hotel in Moshi. Good clean place far from town. Sound of club can be heard late at night.

Walking through streets we reached Indoitaliano restaurant, they offer best indian and italian combination. Chicken lollipop were amazing.

Had our breakfast and took a short ride to nearby Kahawa Shambani, Tanzania is one of major coffee exporter. Gained knowledge about types of coffee, they allowed us to practice the process from planting, picking, roasting and tasting which was a wonderful experience.

Spending some hours at the farm we headed towards Materuni waterfall with a 30min drive and a short hike. Beautiful Hike and pure nature. In monsoon it can be slippery.

Returning back towards hotel, we took a stop at a restaurant pamoja bar and cafe, were we ordered typical Tanzanian dish, which a good combination. Beef burger is a must try.

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, started our 2 hours journey towards Arusha. Were we will spend a day with Maasai People.

Checked-in to Amini Maasai lodge, Arusha. traditional maasai house, accommodation and hospitality is top notch.

Dropping of our luggage, went for learning spear throwing skills which is a deeply rooted in Maasai culture. In past the lions were hunted but nowadays they are preserved and not hunted by Maasai people. The activity worth trying with them.

Starting our walk to Manyara Treetop walkway, which is a sky high adventure through the beautiful forest. starting with a board walk. which rises to canopy of forest. watching birds and monkeys through the cable bridge.

Had a walk with local people and discovered surroundings, they shared their extensive knowledge of herbs and medicinal plants. Very knowledgeable about ayurveda.

While returning back to our lodge we picked medicinal plants and prepared tea with it all by our self. Sipping tea together made from local herbs was a lovely experience.

Had dinner at the lodge watching entertainment show performed by Maasai tribe. The food was delicious

After a breakfast, we took a 4 hours drive to Lake Manyara National Park, which offers a wilderness experience from lakes to woodlands to mountains.

Starting our walk to Manyara Treetop Walkway, which is a sky high adventure through the beautiful forest. Starting with a board walk. Which rises to canopy of forest. Watching birds and monkeys through the cable bridge.

Enjoyed short game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. We saw zebras, impalas, monkeys, giraffes, hippos, warthogs and many others. Best time to visit is in afternoon.

Returned back from Lake Manyara National Park and checked-in to sunbright campsite, Tanzania good place to stay in tents but it has Lot of bugs at night.

Had our packed food for dinner at campsite itself.

Had a quick bite and took a 2 hour drive to Ngorongoro Crater, where we enjoyed half day game drive. It was the best place to see rare Black Rhinos and many other mamals and animals roaming around.

After spending our half day with a game drive, We started walking at Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walk where Volcanic craters form stunning backdrops to some of the most fertile and richest grazing grounds, viewing the caterer floor we passed by thick forests.

Walking towards the cliff we reached Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, where we checked-in for our night stay. Location was excellent, rooms were huge enough to accomodate and staff was very friendly and helpful.

There were no other restaurants available on the cliff so we had our dinner at the restaurant in our hotel itself, the food was fantastic and the service was great.

Had breakfast, Started our 2 hours drive towards Serengeti National Park which is known for its annual migration of zebra and for its numerous nile crocodile. Best place to experience African safari.

Checked-in to a camp site located in the national park. It was the best accommodation to explore and access the national park, rooms are gorgeous and comfortable and service was excellent.

In evening we explored amazing landscape of Serengeti National Park, for which it earned the Maasai name serengeti which means endless plains.

Returned back after exploring the landscape we had our dinner at camp side with many other campers, they were lovely, kind and adventurous. The food was very tasty and service was delightful.

In afternoon, we enjoyed a game drive In the national park, which is a best time to view carnivores animal hunting. Saw some pride of Lion and Leopard which offered some amazing views. Scary but a fun experience.

Returned back to campsite and had our dinner at Serengeti National Park at the campside. Food was mind blowing and service was great too.

After breakfast, Took a 3 hr drive to Mwanza Airport from where we boarded a 6 hour Precision Air flight to Zanzibar Airport. Airport was equipped with basic amenities, security check took a lot of time.

Rented a car from airport and took a 20 min drive to our hotel where we checked-in. Great hotel located near beach, rooms were spacious and clean and hospitality was excellent.

Dropping off our luggage at our rooms, we had Drinks at the pool side bar and later had our dinner, the food was mind blowing and the service was excellent.

After a delicious Breakfast, we took a 2hr drive to Jozani Forest known as Jozani Chwaka National Park. It was constructed for conservation of the endangered species of the red colobus monkeys. Lovely Place with lots of red and blue monkeys.

Later with a short drive we visited Kuza Cave, which is a former holy spot for worship, It had a clear natural sweet water, Where we experienced swimming in a cave. This place is closed when the ceremonies are on going.

While retuning back from cave we stopped at a restaurant for dinner, we ordered red snapper fish, It was very delicious and well cooked. The restaurant was costly.

Today's day was dedicated to the most beautiful white sand beach, so after breakfast we took a 2 hours drive to Nungwi Beach. Beach was beautiful and clean which had rocks and corals all around.

At the end of the beach with a short walk we visited a boat manufacturing site. Dhow boat are the boat which are used by fisherman in Indian ocean, we saw construction of this boat along the beach side.

Nungwi Beach island is the location for spice trade which represents different culture and cuisine such as Indian, Asian, European and African cultures. Gained knowledge from locals about spices.

In the evening we boarded a Dhow sunset cruise and sailed through the sea. We clicked photos of sunset and enjoyed some romantic moments. A good place to spend evening with loved ones watching the sunset.

After disembarking the sunset cruise we had a romantic beach side dinner, ordered fish and sea food which was amazing. The table and bar stands were located on the beach side which makes it different from other restaurants. Food was super delicious and hospitality was top-notch.

Had a delicious buffet breakfast and took a 20 min drive to Zanzibar Airport from where we boarded a 27 hour Precision Airlines Flight to New York, The flight was extremely smooth and crew was helpful. With lots of memories of our honeymoon in Tanzania we returned back.