14 Days Private Midrange Tanzania Christmas and New Year Safari with Zanzibar

Our guide welcomes you in Arusha before we begin the journey to Tarangire National Park, approximately two to three hours away. We spend the day exploring baobab woodlands, the Tarangire River, and surrounding wildlife areas where elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and lions can be found. During the green season, parts of the park may have fresh vegetation following seasonal rains, making the scenery different from the dry months. After a picnic lunch and afternoon game drive, we continue to your midrange lodge in the Lake Manyara area.

Activities and Attractions: Tarangire wildlife safari, elephants, baobab trees, Tarangire River, and wildlife photography.

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Manyara Safari Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, we travel towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater for a full-day wildlife safari. Our guide explores the crater's open grasslands, woodland areas, and water sources while searching for lions, buffaloes, elephants, hippos, zebras, and black rhinos. We stop for a picnic lunch and continue the afternoon game drive, allowing time for photographs and wildlife observation. Later, we leave the crater and continue to your midrange accommodation in the Ngorongoro area.

Activities and Attractions: Ngorongoro Crater, black rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, and Big Five opportunities.

We leave the Ngorongoro area after breakfast and drive towards Central Serengeti through the highlands and open plains. Along the route, our guide explains the landscapes and seasonal wildlife movements before we enter Serengeti National Park. We enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Seronera area, searching for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and giraffes. In the evening, we arrive at your midrange tented camp for dinner and rest.

Activities and Attractions: Serengeti plains, Seronera Valley, afternoon game drive, big cats, and seasonal landscapes.

We begin early to explore Central Serengeti while many animals are active during the cooler morning hours. Our guide follows suitable game-drive routes through the Seronera Valley, river areas, and open grasslands, looking for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and other wildlife. During the festive season, the park can be busy, so our private safari arrangement allows us to adjust routes and spend more time in suitable wildlife areas. We enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing the afternoon safari and returning to camp.

Activities and Attractions: Central Serengeti, Seronera Valley, predators, elephants, and full-day wildlife viewing.

Today we continue exploring Central Serengeti, searching for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and other animals. Depending on rainfall and the movement of grazing herds, we may encounter wildebeest and zebras across the plains. Our guide follows recent sightings and selects suitable routes for wildlife photography, allowing longer stops at interesting animals. After lunch and an afternoon game drive, we return to your tented camp.

Activities and Attractions: Big Five viewing opportunities, wildebeest, zebras, lions, leopards, and Serengeti wildlife photography.

Our final full day in Serengeti gives us more time to visit wildlife areas we have not yet explored. We may drive through open grasslands, river banks, and wooded sections while looking for lions, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, and grazing animals. Our guide adjusts the game-drive plan according to weather, road conditions, and wildlife movements during the festive season. We return to camp in the evening for your final night in Serengeti.

Activities and Attractions: Full-day Serengeti safari, predators, elephants, giraffes, wildlife photography, and seasonal scenery.

We begin with a final morning game drive before transferring to the Serengeti airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. Our Zanzibar representative welcomes you at the airport and arranges a private transfer to your midrange beach accommodation. The remaining hours are free for beach relaxation and enjoying the hotel's festive-season atmosphere, depending on your travel dates.

Activities and Attractions: Morning Serengeti safari, flight to Zanzibar, private transfer, and beach relaxation.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Tembo House Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We leave the day free for you to relax on Zanzibar's beaches and enjoy the Indian Ocean coastline. You can swim, walk along the beach, or spend time at the hotel pool without a fixed tour schedule. Depending on your travel dates and the hotel's programme, festive dining or entertainment may be available, with any special arrangements confirmed separately. The rest of the day remains flexible.

Activities and Attractions: Zanzibar beach relaxation, swimming, coastal walks, and optional festive activities.

Destination:

Stone Town Zanzibar

Overnight:

Tembo House Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Our local guide takes you through Stone Town to explore Zanzibar's historic streets, carved wooden doors, traditional markets, and Swahili heritage. We explain the island's trading history and introduce you to the local architecture and daily life of Stone Town. There is time for photographs and browsing local shops before we arrange your transfer back to the beach accommodation.

Activities and Attractions: Stone Town, Swahili culture, historic buildings, local markets, and cultural photography.

Destination:

Stone Town Zanzibar

Overnight:

Tembo House Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We arrange a boat excursion from Stone Town to Prison Island, where you can see giant tortoises and learn about the island's history. Afterwards, we continue to Nakupenda Sandbank when tides and sea conditions permit, giving you time for swimming and relaxing on the sand. Our boat crew manages the excursion and return journey before we arrange your transfer back to the hotel.

Activities and Attractions: Prison Island, giant tortoises, Nakupenda Sandbank, swimming, and Indian Ocean boat excursion.

Destination:

Prison Island

Overnight:

Tembo House Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, we visit a spice farm where our local guide introduces cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, and tropical fruits grown in Zanzibar. We then continue to Jozani Forest, where we look for red colobus monkeys and explore the mangrove boardwalk. The visits provide an opportunity to learn about local agriculture and Zanzibar's wildlife before returning to your beach accommodation.

Activities and Attractions: Spice farm, tropical fruits, Jozani Forest, red colobus monkeys, and mangrove boardwalk.

Destination:

Spice Plantations

Overnight:

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch

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Our team arranges a guided boat excursion to the waters around Mnemba Atoll for snorkelling. After a safety briefing, we visit suitable reef areas where tropical fish and coral can be seen, depending on sea and visibility conditions. Our boat crew assists throughout the activity, with breaks between snorkelling sessions. We return to your accommodation after the tour for a free afternoon.

Activities and Attractions: Mnemba Atoll, snorkelling, tropical fish, coral reefs, and boat excursion.

Destination:

Mnemba

Overnight:

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We reserve your final full day in Zanzibar for relaxation and optional festive activities. You can enjoy swimming, coastal walks, or the hotel's facilities, while our team can assist with arranging a special dinner or celebration if your stay falls on Christmas or New Year's Eve. Any festive programme depends on the selected hotel, travel dates, and availability, so we confirm the arrangements before booking. The day otherwise remains free to enjoy Zanzibar at your own pace.

Activities and Attractions: Beach leisure, swimming, optional festive dining, coastal walks, and relaxation.

Destination:

Mnemba

Overnight:

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Depending on your departure flight, we leave time for breakfast and a final beach visit before checkout. Our representative arranges your private transfer to Zanzibar Airport, taking account of festive-season traffic and the time required for airport procedures. This completes your 14-day private midrange Tanzania Christmas and New Year safari with Zanzibar holiday.

Activities and Attractions: Final Zanzibar beach morning and private airport transfer.