Day 1
Gran Meliá Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport on the Festive Oasis route, then transfer privately to Gran Meliá Arusha at a calm pace.
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The Four Seasons & Zuri Festive Oasis
Festive Ultra-Luxury
A private route with a deliberate finish
The Four Seasons & Zuri Festive Oasis links Arusha - Tarangire - Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Kendwa without treating Zanzibar as an afterthought. We arrange your airport welcome, safari vehicle, park access, accommodation sequence and domestic flight so each movement supports the next day rather than consuming it.
Your safari rhythm reflects the actual properties in this collection. Wildlife time concentrates on elephant country, the Serengeti ecosystem and the Ngorongoro Crater, while the island stay at Zuri Zanzibar Hotel & Resort follows the published Half board basis. The result is a complete private journey, not two unrelated holidays placed side by side. On The Four Seasons & Zuri Festive Oasis, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
At a glance
Route facts
Duration12 calendar days
RouteArusha - Tarangire - Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Kendwa
Accommodation levelFestive Ultra-Luxury
Best forPrivate bush-to-beach travel with a measured pace
Safari transportPrivate 4x4 with dedicated guide
Zanzibar locationKendwa
Meal basisHalf board
Domestic flightMainland to Zanzibar included
International flightsNot included
Accommodation sequence
- Gran Meliá Arusha
- Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge
- Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
- Ngorongoro Lodge - Member of Meliá Collection
- Zuri Zanzibar Hotel & Resort
Where you sleep and dine
Each property holds a specific place in the route: arrival recovery in Arusha, close access to the day’s wildlife area, a practical position before the crater, or uninterrupted time on the coast. Safari accommodation operates on full board. Your Zanzibar stay uses Half board, exactly as published for this package. On The Four Seasons & Zuri Festive Oasis, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
We confirm the booked room category, bedding, dietary notes and any festive conditions before deposit. If a named property cannot confirm, we do not silently substitute it; we present a comparable option and the price effect for approval. On The Four Seasons & Zuri Festive Oasis, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
Private transport
Your mainland safari is private, with a dedicated guide and 4x4 Land Cruiser. The domestic flight to Zanzibar is part of this route, and private airport transfers connect the island air terminal with Zuri Zanzibar Hotel & Resort. Flight times remain subject to the operating carrier. On The Four Seasons & Zuri Festive Oasis, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
Day by day
Your complete 12-day itinerary
Day 2
Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge
Explore Tarangire’s baobab country during the Festive Oasis journey, then settle at Tarangire Kuro Treetops.
Day 3
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Follow wildlife across Serengeti on the Festive Oasis route, ending at Four Seasons Safari as the light softens.
Day 4
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Explore Serengeti river valleys on the Festive Oasis journey, then unwind at Four Seasons Safari as the light softens.
Day 5
Ngorongoro Lodge - Member of Meliá Collection
Travel into Ngorongoro’s highlands on the Festive Oasis route, with crater views before Ngorongoro Lodge today.
Day 6
Zuri Zanzibar Hotel & Resort
Explore the crater on the Festive Oasis journey before flying to Zanzibar and Zuri Zanzibar before the next stage.
Day 7
swimming and spa time
Slow the Festive Oasis journey with swimming and spa time while staying at Zuri Zanzibar beneath Tanzania’s open sky.
Day 8
a Stone Town walk
Keep the Festive Oasis beach day unhurried with a Stone Town walk at Zuri Zanzibar as the afternoon light softens.
Day 9
a sunset dhow outing
Enjoy a sunset dhow outing during the Festive Oasis stay at Zuri Zanzibar with the afternoon reserved for an easy swim.
Day 10
ocean-view dining
Shape the Festive Oasis coast day around ocean-view dining from Zuri Zanzibar while the Indian Ocean light softens.
Day 11
a slow beach morning
Slow the Festive Oasis journey with a slow beach morning while staying at Zuri Zanzibar before a restful evening.
Day 12
Zanzibar International Airport
Transfer privately from Zuri Zanzibar to Zanzibar Airport to close the Festive Oasis journey before the next stage.
Published rates
Seasonal package prices
Festive package price: US$15,658 per person sharing
Fixed travel period: 27 December 2026 to 7 January 2027, based on two adults sharing. Festive gala supplements shown by the source are included. Final space must be reconfirmed.
Prices are quoted in USD per person sharing and remain subject to confirmed dates, accommodation availability, flight seats, park-fee updates and final routing. On The Four Seasons & Zuri Festive Oasis, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
Included
- Accommodation as listed or an approved equivalent
- Private Tanzania airport and resort transfers
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide
- Safari meals on full board and Zanzibar on Half board
- Park, concession and crater service fees applicable to the route
- Domestic flight from the mainland safari sector to Zanzibar
- Festive gala supplements and listed island activities
Excluded
- International flights are not included
- Tanzania visa and travel insurance
- Gratuities and personal expenses
- Premium drinks unless specified by the booked meal plan
- Optional balloon safari and unlisted island activities
- Zanzibar infrastructure tax where payable directly
Best time and seasonal character
Dry-season months bring firmer roads and concentrated wildlife viewing, while the green months offer softer light, active birdlife and greater seasonal value. The Serengeti remains a living ecosystem throughout the year; river crossings, predator sightings and migration concentrations cannot be guaranteed. On The Four Seasons & Zuri Festive Oasis, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
Your exact dates determine which roads, flight schedules and room categories are realistic. We review this package against current availability before confirmation and explain any material seasonal trade-off. On The Four Seasons & Zuri Festive Oasis, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
Luggage and entry
Use soft-sided luggage for light-aircraft sectors and wait for the confirmed carrier allowance before packing. Passport and visa rules depend on nationality and can change; check the Tanzania Immigration Department’s current guidance before travel. On The Four Seasons & Zuri Festive Oasis, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
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Questions
Package FAQ
Are international flights included?+
No. International flights are not included. We arrange the private Tanzania ground route and the domestic flight to Zanzibar shown in this itinerary, subject to schedule and availability. On The Four Seasons & Zuri Festive Oasis, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
Is the safari private?+
Yes. The mainland safari uses a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a professional English-speaking driver-guide. Your Zanzibar airport transfers are also arranged privately. On The Four Seasons & Zuri Festive Oasis, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
What meal plan applies? +
Safari nights are full board. The published Zanzibar basis at Zuri Zanzibar Hotel & Resort is Half board. Premium drinks and optional dining outside the plan remain separate unless confirmed. On The Four Seasons & Zuri Festive Oasis, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
Can the dates change?+
Seasonal journeys can be tailored around available dates. The festive collection is fixed to its published travel period, and any change requires a new quotation. On The Four Seasons & Zuri Festive Oasis, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
How much luggage can I take?+
Light-aircraft allowances vary by operator and sector. We confirm the operating carrier and current baggage rules before final payment, and soft-sided luggage is strongly recommended. On The Four Seasons & Zuri Festive Oasis, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
Optional upgrades
A Serengeti balloon safari, private Zanzibar excursions, premium room category or additional safari night can be quoted separately. We only add an upgrade after checking its location, operating day, weather dependency and effect on the confirmed flight or transfer sequence. On The Four Seasons & Zuri Festive Oasis, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
Route planning guides
Refine this journey with our Serengeti destination guide, Ngorongoro route guide, best-time planning guide, airport and domestic-flight guide, Serengeti-to-Zanzibar flight article and Zanzibar coast comparison. On The Four Seasons & Zuri Festive Oasis, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
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Share your dates, group size, safari interests and preferred beach style. We will shape the route around the season, lodge level, domestic flights and Zanzibar coast. On The Four Seasons & Zuri Festive Oasis, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
Shape this route around your dates
We will check lodges, domestic flights and the most sensible coast before presenting the final itinerary. On The Four Seasons & Zuri Festive Oasis, we apply this guidance to the exact route and timing shown here.
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