Exclusive Serengeti Festive Season Tanzania Safari – 7 Days/6 Nights

Exclusive Serengeti Festive Season Safari – 7 Days/6 Nights

This upcoming festive season from December 2025 to January 2026, embark on an exclusive Tanzania Safari of the Serengeti and experience the best wildlife experience that Africa can offer! Stay at several unique and luxury accommodations and visits to Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater, this budget-friendly luxury Tanzania Safari offer will surely make for a trip to remember.

Serengeti, Tanzania Safari Itinerary

Tanzania Safari Day 1 – Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional, English-speaking safari driver-guide. After a brief introduction and assistance with luggage, you will be transferred to your lodge for check-in. The remainder of the day is at leisure, allowing you to unwind after your long journey and enjoy the lodge’s serene atmosphere and facilities.

Overnight Stay: African View Lodge

Nestled at the foot of Mount Meru in the charming village of Ngongongare, African View Lodge is a tranquil retreat located just a 30-minute drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport. The lodge features 23 en-suite bungalows with stunning views of Mount Meru. Its reception, dining area, and bungalows are thoughtfully designed using local materials, including traditional Meru-style ceilings adorned with banana leaves, offering both comfort and a touch of authentic East African character.

Meal Plan: Half Board

Tanzania Safari Day 2 – Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park to start your Tanzania safari, renowned for its vast elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Upon entering the park, embark on your first exciting game drive, exploring its stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife. A delicious, packed lunch will be provided to enjoy in the heart of the wilderness. Later in the afternoon, continue with a leisurely game drive before proceeding to your lodge. After check-in, take time to relax and enjoy the lodge’s facilities, followed by a delightful dinner.

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park, situated within Tanzania’s spectacular Manyara Region, is an awe-inspiring national park forming of granite ridges, river valleys, mixed vegetative landscapes, and free-roaming wildlife. During the annual dry season, the Tarangire River is a magnet for thirsty wildlife. Large herds of elephants and migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest, and eland gather and not surprisingly the predators follow. With lion being among the most commonly spotted animal, it is a rare day that a visitor does not spot this majestic animal prowling or grazing. Tarangire is also the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as oryx, and gerenuk are seen regularly. This expansive area is also known for its spectacular baobab trees, its breathtaking views of the Masaai Steppe and the wondrous mountains to the south.

Overnight: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge

Nestled on a 40-acre hillside adorned with indigenous African hardwoods, Sangaiwe Tented Lodge

offers an authentic blend of comfort and sustainability. The land, entrusted by local villagers, has been carefully preserved, and the lodge was built with minimal impact on the natural environment. Solar energy heats water throughout the property, reflecting its eco-conscious design.

Accommodation is provided in 13 beautifully crafted tented rooms, each set on raised wooden platforms with an en-suite bathroom, toilet, and dressing area. Elevated tents are tastefully furnished with either twin or double beds, a writing desk, thoughtful storage space, and both indoor and outdoor seating. Every private deck opens up to sweeping views of Lake Burunge and the dramatic Rift Valley, offering an unforgettable sense of place.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Packed Lunches & Dinner

Tanzania Safari Day 3 – Tarangire National Park – Lake Manyara National Park

Tarangire National Park

After leisurely breakfast, enjoy enroute game viewing to Lake Manyara National Park to continue your Tanzania safari. Upon entering the park, embark on your first exciting game drive, exploring its stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife. A delicious, packed lunch will be provided to enjoy in the heart of the wilderness. Later in the afternoon, continue with a leisurely game drive before proceeding to your lodge. After check-in, take time to relax and enjoy the lodge’s facilities, followed by a delightful dinner.

Lake Manyara National Park

Famously known as one of the few places in Africa where lions are often seen lounging in the branches of acacia trees—a rare and iconic wildlife sighting.

The park is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, with over 400 recorded bird species. During the green season (November to April), the lakeshore becomes a vibrant tapestry of flamingos, pelicans, storks, herons, hornbills, and birds of prey like eagles and hawks.

Beyond its rich wildlife, Lake Manyara captivates with its striking landscapes—ranging from lush groundwater forests and expansive floodplains to shimmering lakeside wetlands, acacia woodlands, and the dramatic cliffs of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Despite its small size, the park offers an unforgettable mix of biodiversity and scenic beauty.

Overnight: Country Lodge: Karatu

Set amidst the lush highlands of Karatu, midway between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Country Lodge offers simple country comfort in a serene garden setting. Nestled within five acres of landscaped grounds, the lodge features twelve charming cottages surrounded by tropical plants, bougainvillea, and rolling coffee hills. Guests enjoy fresh homegrown produce, warm Tanzanian hospitality, and an ideal base for exploring Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, or cultural encounters at Lake Eyasi.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Packed Lunches & Dinner

Tanzania Safari Day 4 – Lake Manyara National Park – Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti)

Lake Manyara National Park

After leisurely breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy enroute game viewing to your camp, arrive in time for freshen and lunch. After lunch, begins game drives in the vast plains of Serengeti in search of ‘Big Five’. Late afternoon returns at lodge. Time to relax, enjoy lodge facilities and evening dinner

Central Serengeti

Situated in the heart of Tanzania, the Central Serengeti encompasses the world-famous Seronera Valley which is known for its prime wildlife-viewing opportunities. This picture-perfect landscape is characterised by endless stretches of savannah-covered open plains interspersed by rocky outcrops of granite and scattered with acacia woodlands and covered in a network of rivers and streams. The Central Serengeti forms part of the great wildebeest and zebra migration and provides an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife such as giraffe, impala, waterbuck, hippo, elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, serval and much more. Popular activities include game viewing, cultural tours, horse riding safaris, and hot air ballooning over the spectacularly scenic terrain.

Overnight: Thorn Tree Camp

Thorn Tree Camp is a classic tented safari camp located in Seronera area of Serengeti National Park, about fifteen minutes from the Seronera airstrip and visitor’s centre. The camp is open year-round, offering traditional Tanzanian hospitality and great food. The camp is permanently based in central Serengeti, in the Seronera Valley, home to year-round wildlife due to the constant presence of water. This area is famous for spotting lion, leopard and large herds of elephant. Views from the campsite look across onto Banagi Hill and classic vistas of the Serengeti Plains.

The entire camp is powered by solar including hot water and electricity.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Tanzania Safari Day 5 – Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti)

Serengeti National Park

OPTION A:

After breakfast, enjoy morning game drive, PM return at lodge for freshen and lunch.

After lunch enjoy afternoon game drive.

OPTION B:

After breakfast, pick packed lunch box and enjoy full day game drives.

Late afternoon, returns at camp

Overnight: Thorn Tree Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch/Picnic Lunch & Dinner

Tanzania Safari Day 6 – Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro and descend 600 meters into the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, often celebrated as the 8th Wonder of the World. This vast, unbroken volcanic caldera is home to one of the densest concentrations of wildlife on earth and offers a unique microcosm of East Africa’s ecosystems.

Spend the day on a thrilling game drive with a packed lunch, encountering an incredible diversity of animals including lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, and—if lucky—the rare black rhino. The crater floor, with its grasslands, acacia forests, and soda lake, provides dramatic backdrops for photography

and wildlife observation. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater rim and continue to your lodge in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving in time for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Country Lodge, Karatu

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Packed Lunch Box & Dinner

Tanzania Safari Day 7 – Karatu – Arusha City & Airport/Hotel Transfers

After a leisurely breakfast, depart from Karatu and enjoy a scenic drive back to Arusha. Arrive in time for lunch at a local restaurant, offering a final taste of Tanzanian hospitality, before proceeding with transfers either to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight or to your selected hotel in Arusha City.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Pricing

Travel Date: December 2025
2 persons sharing	QAR 11580 per person
4 persons sharing	QAR 9110 per person
6 persons sharing	QAR 8270 per person

Travel Date: January 2026
2 persons sharing	QAR 12040 per person
4 persons sharing	QAR 9570 per person
6 persons sharing	QAR 8730 per person

Holiday Season Supplement: A festive supplement of USD 55.00 per person, per night applies during Christmas and New Year to make your stay extra special.

Price does not include international flights!

Inclusions for Serengeti Package

Accommodation and meal plans as shown in the itinerary.
Transfers as per the itinerary.
All game drives as per the itinerary in a 4X4 wheel vehicle with open roof for easy game watching, photograph, and video filming.
Guaranteed window sitting for all the passengers.
Services of English, French, and German professional driver-guide.
All government local taxes and levies.
VAT, concession, and park fees.
2 bottles of mineral water per person per day on safari.
Local flight/s as shown in the itinerary.
24 hours standby contact number.
On safari accessories in each vehicle: First-aid kits, wildlife books, cool box and fire extinguisher.

Exclusions for Serengeti Package

All items of personal nature: e.g. telephone, mobile, fax and email bills etc.
Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodge, and camp staff and on-safari driver/guide. (Tips and gratuities are at sole discretion of the guests).
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Any local or international flights and departure taxes.
Any visa fees (USD: 50.00 per passport holder, except USA, for USA passport holder visa fees USD: 100.00 per passport holder).
Any other services and item/s not included in the itinerary.
Laundry and other personal expenses.
Medical, travel and baggage insurance.
Holiday surcharge.
Any other items/services not mentioned.