The 12 Day Luxury Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Christmas Package is the ultimate holiday adventure in Tanzania. On this exclusive Christmas package, travelers experience six days of luxury safari across Tanzania’s top northern parks — Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro — followed by six days of relaxation on Zanzibar’s pristine beaches. Each day of the 12 Day Luxury Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Christmas Package is carefully planned with guided game drives, cultural excursions, and beach leisure activities, ensuring a fully immersive and unforgettable holiday experience.
During the 12 Day Luxury Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Christmas Package, guests explore the breathtaking Serengeti plains, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, and visit Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks. The Zanzibar portion offers white-sand beaches, spice plantations, and historic Stone Town. Luxury lodges and tented camps are selected for comfort and proximity to wildlife, while beachfront resorts provide relaxation in tropical surroundings. Expert guides handle logistics throughout, allowing travelers to focus entirely on wildlife viewing, cultural experiences, and festive celebrations.
The 12 Day Luxury Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Christmas Package is perfect for travelers seeking a combination of adventure, luxury, and holiday celebration. By the end of this package, guests will have lasting memories of Tanzania’s iconic wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and Zanzibar’s idyllic beaches. With thrilling game drives, festive dinners, cultural tours, and beach leisure, this Christmas holiday delivers the perfect balance of excitement, comfort, and seasonal joy. The 12 Day Luxury Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Christmas Package is truly a once-in-a-lifetime festive experience.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a Safari Peak representative and transferred to your luxury lodge in Arusha. The day is reserved for relaxation and a pre-safari briefing. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore Arusha, sample local cuisine, or simply rest. Overnight accommodation ensures you begin your 12 Day Luxury Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Christmas Package refreshed and ready for the adventure.
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and diverse birdlife. Overnight accommodation at a luxury lodge or tented camp ensures comfort while staying close to the wilderness. This marks the first full safari day of your 12 Day Luxury Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Christmas Package.
Travel to Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and abundant wildlife. Morning and afternoon game drives allow observation of elephants, hippos, baboons, and numerous bird species. Overnight stays are arranged at a premium eco-lodge or luxury camp, continuing the immersive safari experience of your 12 Day Luxury Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Christmas Package.
After breakfast, a scenic drive will be undertaken through Karatu’s lush farmlands and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where a stop will be made at the crater viewpoint for breathtaking photographs. The journey will then continue toward Serengeti National Park, with its iconic rolling plains, and a visit to a Maasai village will be included en route, where Maasai culture will be experienced through storytelling, interactive Q&A, and traditional songs and dances. Afterwards, an en-route game drive will be enjoyed as you proceed to Naabi Hills Gate for park check-in before heading toward the wildlife-rich Seronera area, sustained by the Seronera River, which attracts an abundance of animals year-round. A picnic lunch will be served at a kopje (rocky outcrop), followed by an afternoon game drive in search of the Wildebeest Migration. By sunset, arrival at your lodge will be arranged for dinner and evening relaxation.
On this day of your 12 Day Luxury Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Christmas Package. , a full-day game drive in the Serengeti will be embarked upon, beginning early at 07:30 with a packed breakfast and lunch box provided. The early morning drive allows the cat family to be observed as they move cautiously through the mist, while nocturnal animals returning from their night of hunting may also be spotted. Lionesses may be seen organizing an ambush or feeding along the road. A break for breakfast in the bush will be taken before proceeding to the area where the Wildebeest Migration is concentrated. Much time will be spent watching the impressive herds, as well as the big cats and other wildlife, while a packed lunch will be enjoyed either in the bush or at one of the designated picnic sites. Throughout the day, thrilling animal interactions such as hunting, fighting, and feeding can be witnessed. Finally, the return drive to the camp will be arranged to coincide with or precede the stunning Serengeti sunset.
After breakfast, take a flight from Arusha to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to a luxury beachfront resort. The remainder of the day is for relaxation on the pristine white-sand beaches, marking the start of the Zanzibar portion of your 12 Day Luxury Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Christmas Package.
Ultimate paradise awaits in tropical Zanzibar, where the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean and palm-fringed, white sandy beaches create a scene almost too beautiful to believe. Fresh coconut drinks can be purchased directly on the beach, while hours can be spent sunbathing, swimming, or sampling the island’s delicious cuisine. For those seeking more active experiences, the beach, ocean, and island can be explored at leisure, while sparkling beaches provide the perfect setting for relaxation. Additionally, a variety of water sports can be arranged at your resort or lodge, including diving, snorkeling, fishing, and many other exciting activities, ensuring that every moment on this magical island is unforgettable.
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning on the beach before being transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your departure. Your 12 Day Luxury Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Christmas Package concludes, leaving unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and tropical beaches.
About Gibb’s Farm is a historic working coffee plantation-turned-guest-retreat nestled on the forested slopes near the Ngorongoro Crater,
About Moyo Tented Camp is located in the heart of Serengeti National Park’s Seronera Valley, blending immersive wilderness
About Gran Meliá Arusha is a five-star retreat set within 18 acres of beautifully landscaped coffee and tea
About Kitela Lodge sits gracefully on the hillside of a valley overlooking a coffee plantation and a waterfall,
About Set in the heart of Tanzania’s legendary Serengeti National Park, Serengeti Explorer offers an elegant and immersive
