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Abstract
An indescribable variety and quantity of animals populate the vast national parks of Tanzania, a country south of the equator, which is more than three times the size of Italy. This mini tour includes a visit to some of the most famous and significant parks: Lake Manyara with its abundance of flamingos and tree-climbing lions; Tarangire National Park with the highest population density of elephants compared to any other park in Tanzania, characterized by baobab trees and acacia vegetation; the gigantic Ngorongoro Crater with every African animal species.,
Characteristics
- Collective tour
- multilingual. Guaranteed departures with a minimum of 4 participants for 45 days from the departure until all seats are filled.
- small groups, max 7 participants
- less than 45 days before departure availability on request
- off-road transportation 4x4
- visit of 1 UNESCO World Heritage sites,
Itinerary
Giorno 1 — Arusha
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., accommodation prova,
Giorno 2 — Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Breakfast, departure to Tarangire National Park, Tarangire gathers an exceptional amount of elephants and birds, as well as wildebeests, zebras, buffaloes, gazelles, antelopes, elands, the majestic oryx gazelle, and the curious gerenuk with its long neck. During the dry season, it is the best place for elephant sightings., I arrive at the lodge for lunch., In the afternoon, photo safari in the park., return to the lodge, dinner, accommodation Village & Life De Waterkant House,
Giorno 3 — Tarangire National Park → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Early morning photosafari in the park, departure for, packed lunch, In the afternoon, photo safari in the park., Lake Manyara is one of the chain of large lakes in the Rift Valley, nestled at the foot of a magnificent escarpment covered with towering mahogany trees and giant fig trees. The park is a tropical jungle populated by a wide variety of birds and famous for its tree-climbing lions. Although not very extensive, the terrain is so varied - lake, forest, swamps, grasslands - that the list of animals that live there is among the most impressive in Tanzania: monkeys, mongooses, hyenas, zebras, hippos, buffaloes, giraffes and impalas, elephants, but also the rare black rhinoceros and leopard., continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, dinner, accommodation Holiday Inn Farnborough,
Giorno 4 — Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Breakfast, descent into the crater for a full day of photosafari, with packed lunch, 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., dinner, accommodation,
Giorno 5 — Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Breakfast, departure to the, I will arrive in the late morning., packed lunch, airport transfer, end of services,
Notes
- TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Participants must ensure before departure that they have the necessary and valid documentation for entry into the countries visited during the tour.
- 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 / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or the planned accommodations if required by unforeseen circumstances and if necessary for the safety and smooth continuation of the trip.
- 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 $5/7 per person per day for the driver/guide.
- MEALS: not included unless specified.
- REFUNDS: There are no refunds for parts of the tour or excursions not carried out due to force majeure; in any case, no refund is due to the customer who decides to interrupt the trip or stay.
- HEALTH / VACCINATIONS: Participants must be aware of the itinerary and their own physical ability to handle it; it is recommended to always check the Viaggiare Sicuri website for the latest updates on necessary and recommended vaccinations and prophylaxis.
Starts from
5 days / 4 nights - from Arusha to Arusha,
Meals
Legend: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Accommodation in hotels, lodges, and camps indicated or similar in standard rooms, transfers with English-speaking local driver/guide in a 4x4 vehicle, multilingual local companion/guide (Italian), meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, entrance to the parks and reserves visited, visits, excursions and photo safaris as per the program, airport/hotel transfer upon arrival, hotel/airport transfer on departure,
Price does not include
Opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance, unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general, tip, entry visa in Tanzania US$ 50 to be paid at the border, flights and airport taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
DEPOSIT: At the time of confirmation, a deposit equal to 25% of the total is mandatory., 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., PRE-NIGHT: included in Arusha (mandatory) with overnight stay and breakfast., START/END OF TOUR: Pickup/dropoff at the main hotels in downtown Arusha; in case of hotels located outside the city center or at the airport, transfer only with an additional fee., 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., 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
Up to 61 days before arrival no penalty
from 60 to 45 days before arrival 25% penalty
from 44 to 32 days before arrival 50% penalty
from 31 to 0 days before arrival 100% penalty,
