Characteristics
Private tour with local guides. Local driver/guide in the chosen language. Guaranteed departures min 2 / max 6 participants until seats are sold out. HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organising company reserves the right to change the planned accommodation with alternatives of the same category during confirmation.,
Itinerary
Giorno 1 — Mto wa Mbu
Welcome upon arrival at the airport and immediate start of the tour., departure for, 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., picnic lunch in the park, In the afternoon, photo safari in the park., Arrival at the lodge in the late afternoon, dinner,
Giorno 2 — Mto wa Mbu → Karatu
Breakfast, departure for, Day of photosafari in the crater 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., Arrival at the lodge in the late afternoon, dinner,
Giorno 3 — Karatu
Breakfast, departure for, packed lunch, I am arriving at the airport., end of the tour,
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: 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.
- TRANSFER / VEHICLES: Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 specially modified to accommodate 8-12 passengers. Vehicles with open roof and open sides, with the possibility of closing them in case of rain.
Starts from
3 days / 2 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, include full board, entrance to the parks and reserves visited, visits, excursions and photo safaris as per the program, Off-road transportation with a sunroof., Local driver/guide in the chosen language,
Price does not include
Opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance, unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general, tip, flights and airport taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
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
Cancellation of 31 days or more prior to arrival: no charge.
Cancellation between 30 days and 15 days prior to arrival: 25% charged.
Cancellation between 14 days and 8 days prior to arrival: 50% charged.
Cancellation between 7 days or less prior to arrival, or No Show: 100% charged.,
