Sangare Honeymoon Safari
An exclusive honeymoon safari combining luxury lodges in the Mara and Amboseli with private game drives.
An exclusive honeymoon safari combining luxury lodges in the Mara and Amboseli with private game drives.
This 6-day honeymoon safari is designed for couples seeking romance and exclusivity in the African wilderness. Stay at two of Kenya's most exclusive lodges, enjoy private game drives with a dedicated guide, and experience bush breakfasts, sundowner cocktails, and candlelit dinners under the stars. The itinerary combines the wildlife-rich Maasai Mara with the dramatic backdrop of Kilimanjaro in Amboseli.
This safari is led by experienced local guides who have spent their lives in the bush. They know where the herds are moving, which waterholes are active, and where to find the big cats at first light. Every drive is timed to the rhythm of the land, not a fixed schedule.
Accommodations are handpicked for their location, comfort, and connection to the surrounding landscape. You will stay in lodges and camps that sit within or on the edge of the reserves, putting you close to the action from morning to night.
Tour Highlights
Best Time to Visit
Physical Rating
Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Stay: Mara Engai LodgeFly from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara, landing at a private airstrip. Transfer to Mara Engai Lodge, a luxury property with just 12 tented suites, each with a private deck overlooking the Mara plains. After settling in, enjoy sundowner cocktails on your deck as the sun sets over the savanna. A private dinner is served in the lodge's open-air dining area, with a personal waiter attending to your every need.
Romantic Morning Game Drive
Stay: Mara Engai LodgeRise at dawn for a private morning game drive with your dedicated guide. The Mara's predators are most active at first light, and you may witness lions returning from a night hunt or leopards descending from trees. Return to the lodge for a bush breakfast served in a scenic clearing, with champagne and fresh fruit. The afternoon is at leisure for spa treatments, a dip in the plunge pool, or a siesta on your private deck.
Full Day Private Safari
Stay: Mara Engai LodgeA full day private game drive with your guide, exploring different sectors of the Maasai Mara. A picnic lunch is served in a secluded spot along the Mara River, where hippos grunt and fish eagles call from the trees. The afternoon brings opportunities to photograph elephants at a waterhole and watch cheetahs on the open plains. Return to the lodge for a romantic dinner on your private deck.
Mara to Amboseli
Stay: Amboseli Kilima CampEnjoy a final morning game drive in the Mara, then fly south to Amboseli. The aerial views of the Rift Valley and the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro are breathtaking. Arrive at Amboseli Kilima Camp, where each tent has a direct view of Kilimanjaro. After lunch, head out for an afternoon game drive, photographing the famous elephant herds against the mountain backdrop.
Amboseli Romance
Stay: Amboseli Kilima CampA full day in Amboseli, with private game drives timed to the best light for photography. Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views of the park. In the evening, enjoy a private bush dinner set up in a clearing, with lanterns, champagne, and a personal chef preparing a gourmet meal under the African sky.
Departure
Rise early for a final dawn game drive in Amboseli, watching the sun rise behind Kilimanjaro. Return to camp for a leisurely breakfast and time to pack. Transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi, concluding your honeymoon safari.
Tour Highlights
- 6 days / 5 nights full-board safari
- 6 guided game drives included
- Expert English-speaking safari guide
- Private 4x4 transport with pop-up roof
- All park fees and conservation levies
What's Included
- All park entrance fees and conservation levies
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- Meals and daily game drives as per the program
- Private 4x4 safari transport with pop-up roof
- Unlimited bottled drinking water in the vehicle
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Visas and vaccinations
- Tips, drinks and personal expenses
Tailor this safari to you
Adjust dates, accommodation level, group type (private or join-in), or combine this tour with other destinations. Our team will shape a program around exactly how you want to travel.
Every safari we offer can be tailored to match your preferences. Whether you want to travel on specific dates, upgrade your lodge, change the pace of the itinerary, or add a beach extension after the game drives - we will make it happen. There is no extra charge for customization on any of our tours.
You can travel privately with just your group and a dedicated guide, or join a shared departure to meet fellow travelers and keep costs down. If you have special interests - photography, birdwatching, honeymoon celebrations, or a family trip with children - let us know and we will build those into the plan.
Want to see more of East Africa? We can extend this safari with extra days on the Kenyan coast, a climb up Mount Kilimanjaro, a gorilla trek in Uganda, or a island stay in Zanzibar. Just tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a proposal within 24 hours.
Need Help Planning?
Our safari specialists can tailor any itinerary to your budget, dates, and interests - at no extra cost.
- Free customization on all tours
- Response within 24 hours
- Flexible payment plans available
- Cancel up to 30 days before departure
The Unmissable Places of Your Trip
Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Fly from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara, landing at a private airstrip. Transfer to Mara Engai Lodge, a luxury property with just 12 tented suites, each with a private deck overlooking the Mara plains. After settling in, enjoy sundowner cocktails on your deck as the sun sets over the savanna. A private dinner is served in the lodge's open-air dining area, with a personal waiter attending to your every need.
Romantic Morning Game Drive
Rise at dawn for a private morning game drive with your dedicated guide. The Mara's predators are most active at first light, and you may witness lions returning from a night hunt or leopards descending from trees. Return to the lodge for a bush breakfast served in a scenic clearing, with champagne and fresh fruit. The afternoon is at leisure for spa treatments, a dip in the plunge pool, or a siesta on your private deck.
Full Day Private Safari
A full day private game drive with your guide, exploring different sectors of the Maasai Mara. A picnic lunch is served in a secluded spot along the Mara River, where hippos grunt and fish eagles call from the trees. The afternoon brings opportunities to photograph elephants at a waterhole and watch cheetahs on the open plains. Return to the lodge for a romantic dinner on your private deck.
Bush Breakfast Under the Acacias
A fully prepared breakfast served in the wild - fresh fruits, pastries, eggs, and coffee with panoramic savanna views.
Sundowner Drinks on the Savanna
Watch the sun melt into the horizon with a cold drink in hand - a signature end to every Mara day.
Nyama Choma at a Mara Boma
Grilled meats, ugali, and sukuma wiki served around a fire - traditional Kenyan fare cooked the old way.
Mara Engai Lodge
Premium lodge with en-suite rooms, pool, and uninterrupted wildlife views.
Mara Engai Lodge
Premium lodge with en-suite rooms, pool, and uninterrupted wildlife views.
Mara Engai Lodge
Premium lodge with en-suite rooms, pool, and uninterrupted wildlife views.
Great Migration River Crossing
Position yourself at the Mara River for one of nature's most dramatic spectacles - thousands of wildebeest braving the crossing.
Big Cat Safari at Dawn
Follow lions and leopards as they return from night hunts across the open grasslands of the Mara Triangle.
Mara River Hippo & Croc Trail
Track hippos in deep pools and giant crocodiles basking on sandy banks along the legendary Mara River.
Savanna Sunrise Walk
Walk the open grasslands at dawn with Maasai guides - spot tracks, birds, and small mammals as the plains come alive.
Oloolaimutia Hills Ridge Trail
Climb the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills for panoramic views of the Mara reserve stretching to the horizon.
Mara Riverbank Trail
Follow the life-giving Mara River through riverine forest - spot colobus monkeys, fish eagles, and hippo pools.
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Maasai Mara National Reserve Quick Tips
Best Time to Visit
Visit during the dry season (June to October) for prime wildlife viewing, when animals gather around the permanent water sources. The Great Migration in the Maasai Mara peaks between July and September, while November-December offers lush scenery and excellent birdwatching.
Spoken Language
English and Swahili (Kiswahili) are widely spoken across Kenya. Your expert Sangare driver-guide is fluent in English and will help you connect with local communities.
Details About Weather
Nights and early morning game drives can be crisp (10C-14C). Temperatures rise by midday to a warm 25C-28C, and the days are long and bright. Light layers make early-morning and evening drives comfortable.
What to Take for Tour
Pack neutral, earth-toned clothing (khaki, olive, tan) - avoid dark blue or black. Essential gear includes high-SPF sunscreen, wide-brim hat, sunglasses, a warm fleece jacket, binoculars (8x42 or 10x42), and a camera with a zoom lens.
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