7 Days Luxury Christmas and New Year Tanzania Zanzibar Safari

Our team welcomes you at Kilimanjaro Airport and assists with your private transfer to Arusha. Allow approximately 1–1.5 hours for the 50–60 km journey, followed by a short introduction to your safari. We understand that travelling during the festive season can feel busy, so we keep your arrival organised and personal. Activities and attractions: Airport welcome, private transfer, and festive-season safari briefing.

Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Overnight:

Arusha Serena Hotel

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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We leave Arusha for Tarangire, travelling approximately 120 km in around 2–3 hours. The day focuses on wildlife rather than a crowded celebration programme, with time to watch elephants, giraffes, and zebras across woodland and river areas. Following the game drive, we continue approximately 80–110 km towards Manyara, usually taking 1.5–2 hours.

Activities and attractions: Tarangire game drive, elephant families, baobab landscapes, and shared wildlife moments.

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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An early departure takes us towards Ngorongoro, allowing around 2–3 hours over approximately 80–120 km to the crater area. We descend for an extended game drive in search of lions, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, and possibly black rhinos. If this day falls on your chosen celebration date, we keep the guiding personal while observing the same park access rules.

Activities and attractions: Crater game drive, wildlife photography, hippo pools, and time together in nature.

Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Overnight:

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We travel approximately 140–180 km from the highlands towards Central Serengeti, allowing around 4–5 hours before extended stops. Our guide adjusts the pace to road conditions and organises suitable breaks along the way. The afternoon brings a game drive across the plains, looking for lions, giraffes, zebras, and other resident wildlife.

Activities and attractions: Scenic transfer, changing landscapes, and an afternoon Serengeti game drive.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We spend the day exploring Central Serengeti, allowing approximately 6–8 hours for game viewing and breaks. Our guide follows wildlife activity across grasslands and river areas, giving you time to enjoy each sighting together. Whether your holiday marks Christmas, the end of a busy year, or a fresh beginning, the day offers space to be present with the people beside you.

Activities and attractions: Full-day private safari, animal behaviour, photography, and Serengeti landscapes.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Subject to your flight time, we arrange a final morning game drive before transferring you to Seronera Airstrip. Your scheduled journey to Zanzibar usually takes around 2–3 hours depending on intermediate stops, followed by a private island transfer. We leave the remaining time flexible, allowing you to settle into the beach part of your festive holiday.

Activities and attractions: Final Serengeti game drive, scheduled flight, private Zanzibar transfer, and free time.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Our guide leads a Stone Town visit that introduces the island’s history, architecture, and everyday traditions. We arrange the Prison Island boat excursion when sea conditions permit, with time to see the giant tortoises and learn about the island’s past. During the busy festive period, we coordinate departure times carefully while recognising that popular attractions may still have other visitors.

Activities and attractions: Stone Town heritage walk, historic streets, Prison Island excursion, and giant tortoises.

Destination:

Stone Town Zanzibar

Overnight:

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We begin with a guided spice farm excursion, discovering the scents and uses of crops such as cloves, cinnamon, and vanilla. Afterwards, we leave the afternoon free for beach leisure and time with your travelling companions. Any special Christmas or New Year event remains an optional, separately confirmed arrangement, so your holiday reflects the kind of celebration you actually want.

Activities and attractions: Spice farm visit, local crop interpretation, beach relaxation, and personal celebration time.

Destination:

Spice Plantations

Overnight:

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Our team arranges your private transfer with sufficient time for airport check-in. No excursions are planned, allowing a comfortable departure after your festive holiday.