11 Days Tanzania Christmas Safari | Zanzibar New Year Beach Holiday
Celebrate Christmas and New Year on an 11-day Tanzania and Zanzibar midrange tour with private Big Five safaris, Serengeti wildlife, island trips and beach time.
View packageExplore Tanzania and Zanzibar with friends on an 11-day midrange safari featuring private Big Five game drives, three full Serengeti days and island excursions.
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Our 11-day Tanzania Big Five friends safari and Zanzibar tour is a private midrange holiday designed for friends who want to explore Tanzania's wildlife parks and enjoy beach activities together. We welcome your group at Kilimanjaro International Airport before starting the safari from Arusha through Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Central Serengeti, where three full days of game drives provide enough time to search for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, and other animals. We arrange a private 4x4 safari vehicle, a professional guide, and comfortable midrange lodges or tented camps, with room-sharing arrangements suited to your group. After the mainland safari, we organize your flight to Zanzibar for Stone Town, a spice farm, Prison Island, Nakupenda Sandbank, Jozani Forest, and Jambiani, followed by a free day for beach activities and relaxation.
Our representative welcomes your group at Kilimanjaro International Airport and assists with luggage before arranging the private transfer to Arusha. We provide suitable transport according to the number of travelers and explain the safari schedule during the journey. The drive passes through local villages and farming areas, with views of Mount Kilimanjaro possible when the weather is clear. On arrival at your midrange hotel, our team assists with check-in and confirms the group's room arrangements. The remaining evening is free for your friends to relax and prepare for the following morning.
We collect your group after breakfast and begin the drive toward Tarangire National Park. After reaching the park entrance, our guide completes the formalities and takes you through areas near the Tarangire River, where elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and lions may be seen. The large baobab trees and open woodland also provide suitable places for wildlife and group photographs.
We stop at a designated picnic site for lunch before continuing the game drive through another part of Tarangire. Our private safari arrangement allows the group to spend more time watching interesting animal activity without following a shared tour schedule. Later, we leave the park and drive toward the Lake Manyara area for the evening.
After breakfast, we drive through the Karatu highlands toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Our guide takes the group down to the crater floor, where we search for black rhinos, lions, buffaloes, elephants, zebras, and hippos. The crater's open grasslands, woodland, and lakes provide different wildlife-viewing opportunities within the same day.
We allow time for photographs and explanations about the animals before arranging lunch at an approved picnic site. During the afternoon, we continue exploring the crater before driving back up to the rim. We then transfer your group to the arranged midrange accommodation.
We begin the journey from the Ngorongoro highlands toward Serengeti National Park, traveling through open plains where zebras, wildebeest, and giraffes may be seen. Our guide introduces the park and explains the wildlife movements across the wider Serengeti area. We allow suitable stops for photographs along the permitted safari route.
After reaching Central Serengeti, we begin an afternoon game drive around the Seronera Valley. We look for lions, leopards, elephants, and other animals while giving the group time to enjoy the sightings together. Later, we transfer to your midrange tented camp or lodge.
We start the day early and explore wildlife areas around the Seronera Valley, where lions, leopards, elephants, and buffaloes are often found. Our guide follows routes through grasslands, river areas, and woodland, allowing the group to observe different animals and take photographs together. The private safari vehicle gives us flexibility to remain longer at sightings that interest your friends.
We arrange a picnic lunch during the day and continue exploring another area of Central Serengeti during the afternoon. Our guide selects the route according to animal activity and road conditions before returning to your accommodation.
Our second full day in Serengeti allows the group to explore areas not covered during the previous safari. We look for cheetahs across the open grasslands and search for lions, elephants, giraffes, and leopards around suitable woodland and river areas. Our guide allows time for group photographs and wildlife observation without moving quickly from one sighting to another.
After lunch, we continue the game drive through another section of the park, following recent animal sightings where conditions permit. We return to your midrange camp or lodge in the late afternoon.
Today we enjoy another full day in Central Serengeti, giving your group extra time to search for animals that may have been missed earlier. Our guide may explore rocky areas, river sections, or open plains according to wildlife reports and road conditions. We look for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and hippos while allowing enough time at suitable viewing locations.
We stop for lunch at a designated picnic area before continuing our afternoon wildlife drive. Having a third full day in Serengeti means the group can enjoy more wildlife viewing without changing accommodation. We return to your midrange camp or lodge for the evening
We arrange a final morning game drive around Central Serengeti before transferring the group to the airstrip. Our guide plans the route around the confirmed flight schedule and assists with luggage and check-in arrangements. We then organize your domestic flight to Zanzibar, where the beach and island activities begin.
On arrival, our Zanzibar representative welcomes your group and provides a private transfer to your midrange beach hotel. We assist with check-in and confirm the upcoming excursions, leaving the remaining time free for relaxation.
We begin the day with a guided walking tour through Stone Town, where your friends can explore historic streets, traditional markets, and carved wooden doors. Our local guide introduces Zanzibar's trading history and allows time for group photographs and shopping at selected market areas.
Afterward, we drive to a spice farm, where the group learns how cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom, and tropical fruits are grown. Everyone can participate in identifying spices by their smell and appearance before we return to the hotel.
We transfer your group to the Stone Town waterfront for a boat excursion to Prison Island. Our local guide introduces the island's history and takes everyone to see the giant tortoises at the sanctuary. After the visit, we continue by boat to Nakupenda Sandbank, depending on suitable weather and tidal conditions.
At Nakupenda, your friends can enjoy swimming, beach games, and relaxing together by the ocean. Our boat crew coordinates the activities and return journey before we transfer everyone back to the hotel.
After breakfast, we drive to Jozani Forest for a guided walk through the protected woodland. Our local guide helps the group observe Zanzibar red colobus monkeys and explains the importance of preserving their natural habitat. We allow time for wildlife photographs while following the forest's visitor rules.
Later, we continue to Jambiani village, where your group can learn about local fishing activities, seaweed farming, and everyday life along Zanzibar's southeast coast. We include time near Jambiani Beach before returning to the hotel.
We leave the final day free for your group to enjoy Zanzibar's beaches without a fixed sightseeing schedule. Your friends can relax at the hotel, swim in suitable areas, or walk along the shoreline. For those who prefer more activities, our team can help arrange optional snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, or a sunset dhow cruise.
We organize additional activities according to the group's preferences, availability, and sea conditions. Otherwise, everyone can enjoy the beach and hotel facilities at their own pace.
We offer two pricing options:
The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.
Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rateโideal for solo travelers or small groups.
| No of pax | Adult Price | Child Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | From $4,126 pp | From $3,095 pp |
| 2 Pax | From $2,916 pp | From $2,187 pp |
| 3 Pax | From $2,513 pp | From $1,885 pp |
| 4 Pax | From $2,311 pp | From $1,733 pp |
| 5 Pax | From $2,190 pp | From $1,643 pp |
| 6 Pax | From $2,109 pp | From $1,582 pp |
| 7+ Pax | From $2,052 pp | From $1,539 pp |
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