Abstract
A private minitour for those who have little time but want to see the most spectacular parks in the world for the enormous amount of wildlife that inhabits them: Serengeti, the mother of all savannas, the stage for the largest and most spectacular migration on the planet; the gigantic Ngorongoro Crater populated by every African animal species.
***THE GREAT MIGRATION***
It is the rain that dictates the schedule of the herds' movements in search of fresh pastures and water. The rainy season usually lasts from October to May: it starts with short torrential showers at the end of sunny days and culminates in April, a month to be avoided as the plains turn into swamps and most fields close. In May, when the rains subside, the wildebeests move north from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara in Kenya, where they stay from July to October before returning to Tanzania. The southern Serengeti, between January and March, is the scene of weaning for the young ones. This is the usual pattern, but the lack of rain can radically change the schedule, even advancing the movements in search of water by up to two months.,
Characteristics
- Private tour with daily departures upon request
- Local driver/guide in the chosen language. 2 - 3 star twin/ double accomodation and permanent safari tent,
- Off-road transportation with a sunroof.
- visit 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites,
Itinerary
Day 1 — Arusha
50 km – about 1 hours
I arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and, after completing customs formalities, I will be transferred to a hotel in the city with an English driver. Dinner is free and overnight stay., free evening and night, accommodation Mount Meru Hotel,
Day 2 — Arusha → Serengeti National Park
320 km – about 6 hours
breakfast, departure to Serengeti National Park, box lunch, game drive en route, Accommodation at Nyabogati Camp, a gem nestled in the plains of the Serengeti with breathtaking views of the park. The property consists of only 6 tents immersed in nature, each measuring 40 square meters with exclusive amenities and complete privacy.. Dinner at the camp, accommodation Nyabogati Serengeti Camp,
Day 3 — Serengeti National Park
Breakfast, morning and afternoon game drive in the park, Serengeti, in the Maasai language "endless plain", is one of the largest wildlife reserves in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located between Kenya and Lake Victoria, it is at the center of the annual Great Migration, when millions of hooves tread its arid and vast plains, with tens of thousands of zebras and gazelles joining the wildebeests in search of new pastures. But even during non-peak periods, the visit never disappoints., lunch and dinner at the camp, accommodation Nyabogati Serengeti Camp,
Day 4 — Serengeti National Park → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
150 km – about 3 hours
breakfast, departure to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, NgoroNgoro is the enormous crater of an extinct volcano (it could contain Milan twice), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, incomparable for its magnificent natural spectacle and abundance of animals, a fascinating microcosm of East African fauna: lions, elephants, hyenas, wildebeests, gazelles, zebras, leopards, and flamingos; even the rare black rhinoceros. The abundance of wildlife and predators attracts patrols of visitors, but it is a fair price to pay for certain and spectacular sightings. NgoroNgoro is located in Masai territory., Descent into the crater, picnic lunch on the shores of Lake Magadi in the center of the crater, and afternoon photo safari (the permit for Ngorongoro is valid for 6 hours)., Accommodation at Endoro Lodge in the Karatu area, a short distance away, but without a view of the crater., dinner, accommodation Endoro Lodge,
Day 5 — Ngorongoro Conservation Area
220 km – about 4 hours
breakfast, departure to Arusha, The tour ends at the two airports., It is necessary to book flights departing from Arusha Airport ARK after 14 and flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport KIA after 16.,
Notes
- LUGGAGE: A soft luggage weighing a maximum of 18 kg per person is allowed. Excess weight costs $3/kg, but the decision is solely up to the driver/guide or, in the case of internal flights with small planes, the pilot, who reserves the right to refuse luggage weighing more than 15 kg. The organizing company does not accept responsibility for damaged or lost luggage or personal belongings.
- TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid.
- MINIMUM AGE: not specified, but not recommended for children under 10 years old.
- SMOKING: smoking is not allowed on means of transportation, in tents, in rooms, and according to the guide's instructions., HOTEL / ITINERARIO, MODIFICHE: La societĂ organizzatrice si riserva il diritto di modificare l'itinerario e/o le sistemazioni previste, se richiesto da circostanze impreviste e se necessario per la sicurezza e il normale proseguimento del viaggio
- INTOLERANCES AND SPECIAL DIETARY REGIMES: food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, etc.) and special dietary regimes (vegan, etc.) must be communicated at the time of booking. Special menus or treatments are not provided or guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate the needs of participants. Notifications made after arrival will not be taken into consideration.
- TIPS: not included, but practically mandatory, unless there are serious shortcomings. We recommend a tip of $5/7 per person per day for the driver/guide., MEALS: not included when not specified
- REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler
- HEALTH / VACCINATIONS: Participants must be aware of the itinerary and their own physical ability to handle it; it is recommended to always check the Viaggiare Sicuri website for the latest updates on necessary and recommended vaccinations and prophylaxis.
- TRANSFERS / VEHICLES: Toyota 4x4 landcruiser organized to accommodate 8-12 passengers. Vehicles with sunroof open, with the possibility of closing them in case of rain.
Starts from
5 days / 4 nights – from Arusha to Arusha,
Meals
Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Local driver/guide in the chosen language, standard room accommodation at the scheduled hotels, lodges and camps (or similar), meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, entrance to the parks and reserves visited, visits, excursions and photo safaris as per the program, transfers with a local guide who speaks Italian in a 4x4 vehicle or minivan (depending on the number of participants), mineral water on board during safaris, airport/hotel transfer upon arrival, hotel/airport transfer upon departure,
Price does not include
Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage, trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, tips, air travel and taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
Upon confirmation, you will be asked to pay a mandatory deposit of €300 per person., In case of no participants less than 45 days before departure, the tour can be booked on a private basis, subject to availability., SEEN: US$50 to be paid at the border. The passport must have two blank pages and a validity of six months from the end of the tour date., IMPORTANT - PLASTIC OBJECTS PROHIBITION
Starting from June 1st, 2019, anyone arriving in Tanzania will not be allowed to bring plastic bags with them. Passengers and visitors intending to arrive at any airport and border in Tanzania, including Zanzibar, are advised to avoid packing plastic bags in their carry-on or checked luggage as they may face penalties upon arrival. Items purchased at an airport before boarding the plane must be removed from plastic bags. The only exceptions are plastic packaging for medical and sanitary products and plastic bags for toiletries., VACCINATIONS: There is no obligation for vaccinations if you are coming from Europe without layovers, but antimalarial prophylaxis is strongly recommended. The yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for those coming from Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Zambia, even in the case of airport transit exceeding 12 hours. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory if you continue your journey to Kenya, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, and Seychelles., PARK ENTRANCE: the fee ***includes*** park entrance, which amounts to an average of €90/120 per person per night. Please note that park entrance is a government fee that may increase without notice, therefore subject to confirmation before departure., HOTEL/LODGE: 3 or 4-star hotels do not meet international standards, but still offer clean rooms, although often with outdated furnishings, private bathroom with shower, swimming pool, and restaurant; occasionally there may be power outages or interruptions in water supply., ROADS: generally unpaved, not always in good condition - with potholes, dust or mud; travel times can be considerable, even when distances are not particularly long.,
Cancellation policies
A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking (non-refundable).
For cancellations made 60-45 days before the start of the tour, a penalty of 25% will be charged. For cancellations made 44-30 days before the start of the tour, a penalty of 50% will be charged. For cancellations made 29-15 days before the start of the tour, a penalty of 75% will be charged. For cancellations made 14-0 days before the start of the tour, a penalty of 100% will be charged.,
