I fell in love in Tanzania

We just returned from our honeymoon, and no words can fully capture how incredible the experience was— I am excited to share our itinerary, insights, and recommendations.

Our trip began with landing at Kilimanjaro, followed by a long drive to Lake Manayara. Although the drive will soon be shorter when andBeyond opens their own airstrip next year, the time in the car was a highlight in itself. We passed through Arusha and several small villages, giving us a glimpse into local life.

andBeyond Tree Lodge (2 nights)

Our first stop was andBeyond's Tree Lodge, and it was incredible. The food was some of the best we had on the whole trip—my husband kept saying you could taste the love in every bite. The staff was so warm, and the whole vibe was super cozy and welcoming.

The forest landscape was a really nice contrast to the rest of our trip. We saw so many elephants, baboons and tree-climbing lions. We also were able to go on night game drives here which was a highlight.

pants / top / Proenza boots from TRR (left) pants / top / bag (right)

Lemala Nanyukie (2 nights)

From there, we made our way to the Serengeti for two nights at Lemala Nanyukie. The rooms were gorgeous and very comfortable. Our guide, Bosco—who I highly recommend requesting—was exceptional. His expertise in tracking animals in such a huge park was incredible, and he always knew exactly where to position us for the best sightings.

The food was good, though it didn’t quite reach the level of the other two lodges. But the warmth of the staff made up for it—they were all incredibly welcoming and went out of their way to make us feel at home.

Singita Sabora Tented Camp (3 nights)

Finally, we arrived at the most breathtaking place on earth: Singita Sabora. We flew into the Grumeti private airstrip, and from the moment we landed, it felt like heaven (if you know, you know). Singita’s properties are located on a private reserve, making game drives feel intimate and exclusive. The reserve has three camps—Faru Faru, Sabora, and Sasakwa—along with a few private homes. Unlike the public parks, where there were often many cars (we skipped Ngorongoro Crater for this reason), Singita felt like a serene, untouched oasis. The reserve is also much smaller than the public parks so you spend less time searching for the wildlife, which gives you more time with the animals and for relaxing in-between morning and sunset game drives.

Every detail at Singita Sabora is absolutely flawless—the staff (request Neema for guide!!!), the food, the decor, and the game drives make it feel like heaven on earth. While the price is undeniably steep, it genuinely lives up to the hype and is worth every penny.

After our three nights here, we continued on to the Seychelles, but looking back, we would’ve stayed at Sasakwa (another Singita lodge in the Grumeti) for a couple more days just to relax. We aren’t such island people and the full day of travel to Seychelles was a lot.

We are already dreaming about our next safari adventure… we're thinking of gorilla trekking in Rwanda, staying at the new Singita Kwitonda Lodge, and then heading to Cape Town. I totally get the safari addiction now—it’s truly a one-of-a-kind experience. You return feeling grounded, grateful, reenergized and completely mesmerized!

We’re back to our regular Tuesday and Thursday schedule on Substack! Thank you for your patience during this little break. We’re all settled into the new apartment—still waiting on a few pieces of furniture—but I can’t wait to share all the newness when it’s done!