A safari holiday is the perfect time to celebrate with loved ones, and this year, why not give the gift of an experience that’s as meaningful as it is magical? A stay at Longneck Manor — Texas’ premier giraffe hotel — blends luxury lodging, wildlife encounters, and holiday cheer in the heart of the Hill Country. It’s a wild holiday, gift wrapped in conservation!
Here are the top 5 reasons to celebrate the holidays with us:
1. Enjoy An Unforgettable Safari Holiday Experience: Sleeping with Giraffes
Instead of traditional holiday lights, imagine a safari holiday…waking up to giraffes strolling outside your window. At Longneck Manor, guests enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of sleeping with giraffes in our luxury villas or the breathtaking Giraffe Suite. Add in our rhino pasture and Bruno the sloth, and you’ll have a treasure trove of wild holiday memories that are truly unforgettable.
2. Fredericksburg’s Old-World Christmas Charm
Longneck Manor is just minutes from Fredericksburg, a Hill Country gem known for its German heritage and world-famous holiday spirit. From the 30-foot Christmas tree and traditional German Christmas Pyramid to festive annual parade and twinkling lights, Fredericksburg transforms into a true holiday wonderland. And because the town is at the heart of Texas Wine Country, it’s also the perfect place to enjoy a seasonal glass of local wine. You can check out a detailed calendar of events at the Official Visitor Website, here are a few favorites:
• November 22nd — 66th Annual Historic Home Tour
• December 5th — Light the Night Christmas Parade
• December 6th — Santa Day Parade
• December 21st — 56th Annual LBJ Tree Lighting
3. A Shopper’s Wonderland
Holiday shopping doesn’t have to be stressful. Stroll Fredericksburg’s Main Street, home to 150+ boutiques and locally owned shops offering artisan gifts, gourmet foods, handmade ornaments, and more. Pair that with the Longneck Manor gift shop — where every purchase supports wildlife conservation — and you’ll finish your holiday shopping while feeling good about where your dollars go.
4. The Perfect Gift for Animal Lovers (That Gives Back)
Is there an animal lover on your list? Why not gift a safari holiday experience that makes an impact? A stay at Longneck Manor is more than luxury lodging — it’s a chance to be part of ethical tourism, where your visit supports animal welfare and conservation through the Longneck Manor Foundation. From hand-feeding a giraffe to standing alongside a rhino, these experiences bring families closer to wildlife while giving back to protect their wild counterparts.
5. Reconnect and Slow Down
The holidays often feel hectic, but Longneck Manor invites you to pause and savor the season with a luxury safari holiday. Whether you’re sipping coffee while giraffes wander past your villa, enjoying a glass of Hill Country wine under the stars, or simply taking in the peace of the pasture, your holiday here is all about slowing down and reconnecting with what matters most.
🎁 Make This Holiday Season Extraordinary
This year, give more than gifts — give memories. Make it a safari holiday by celebrating at Longneck Manor, a giraffe hotel in Texas where luxury meets conservation, right in the heart of Texas Wine Country. With unforgettable encounters, Fredericksburg’s old-world holiday charm, and a commitment to ethical tourism, it’s the perfect place to make the season truly magical.
✨ Make this a wild holiday season… give memories. Give conservation. Give Longneck Manor. Every overnight stay helps our conservation mission and impacts organizations in Africa making a big impact on issues like poaching, deforestation and community education.
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