4 Days Tanzania Christmas Holiday Safari to Tarangire,Serengeti and Ngorongoro

Your journey starts with a visit to Tarangire National Park to witness the famous elephant herds and giant baobab trees. On the second and third days, you will venture into the Serengeti for an immersive wildlife experience during the holiday season. The final day is reserved for the Ngorongoro Crater before returning to Arusha for your departure.

Most lodges and tented camps prepare festive dinners and traditional celebrations for guests staying over the holiday period. You can expect decorated dining areas and sometimes even local choir performances to mark the occasion. These amenities ensure that you feel the holiday spirit even while deep in the African bush.

Yes, this route is specifically designed to cover the best habitats for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos. The Ngorongoro Crater is a natural sanctuary where seeing these creatures in a single day is very common. Your professional guide will work tirelessly to track these iconic animals across all three parks.

December marks the short rainy season, which brings refreshing afternoon showers and turns the landscape into a vibrant green paradise. Temperatures are generally warm during the day but can be quite cool in the early mornings at the Ngorongoro rim. The clear air after a rain makes for some of the best photography opportunities of the year.

A sunrise balloon safari can be arranged as an optional extra for your third morning in the Serengeti. You will float over the savanna for a bird's eye view of the landscape before enjoying a champagne bush breakfast. This activity provides a peaceful and spectacular contrast to the ground based drives

You will travel in a customized 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop up roof for optimal wildlife viewing and photography. The vehicle is equipped with a fridge for cold drinks, charging ports for your devices, and a long range radio. It ensures a comfortable and safe ride through the rugged terrain even during the wet season.

This private tour is perfect for families looking to spend a unique Christmas together in the wild. Since it is a private trip, the daily schedule can be adapted to fit your family's specific holiday traditions or preferred pace. Children often find the massive elephant herds in Tarangire particularly exciting

We can easily alter your schedule to include a cultural visit to a traditional Maasai boma as you travel between the parks. This allows you to learn about their ancient customs, traditional dances, and unique architecture. It adds a meaningful human connection to your nature focused adventure.

The package is full board, providing hot breakfasts, picnic lunches, and warm multi course dinners every day. Special festive menus are usually served on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at your chosen lodge. We can easily accommodate various dietary requirements such as vegetarian or vegan if you let us know in advance.

You should bring lightweight clothing for the day, a warm jacket for the evenings, and a good pair of binoculars. Since it is the short rainy season, a light raincoat or poncho is very helpful for any afternoon showers. Don't forget your camera with extra memory cards to capture all your festive memories.