LIONS, GORILLAS AND CHIMPS, OH MY

AUGUST 2024

Join me for this life changing trip to Africa to see the great migration-one of the 7 Wonders of the World- in Tanzania. Nothing compares to seeing the Big Five and the many other amazing animals in their natural habitat. Stay in luxury tented camps as we move across the Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks including a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater. 

Experiencing Africa, the nature, the people and of course the wildlife, is an unreal adventure that you will never forget. Africa gets into your soul and becomes a part of you forever.

You can join us for the Tanzania portion only, but while you are this close you should opt to join us in Uganda to see the mountain gorillas and the chimps. For a truly immersive African adventure, add on Zanzibar – the perfect way to relax at the end of your safari.

Tanzania At 947,300 square kilometres (365,800 sq mi), Tanzania is the world’s 31st-largest country and the 13th largest in Africa. Tanzania is mountainous in the northeast, where Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, is situated. Three of Africa’s Great Lakes are partly within Tanzania. The eastern shore is tripical and humid, with the Zanzibar Archipelago just offshore. Tanzania contains many large and ecologically significant wildlife parks and reserves, including the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the Serengeti National Parks in the north and the Nyerere, Ruaha, and Mikumi National Parka in the south. Gombe Stream National Park in the west is known as the site of Dr. Jane Goodall’s studies of chimpanzee behaviour. Tanzania has considerable wildlife habitat, including much of the Serengeti plains, where the white-bearded wildebeest and other bovids participate in a large-scale annual migration. Tanzania is also home to 130 amphibian and over 275 reptile species, many of them strictly endemic making it very rich in its biodiversity.

Itinerary at a glance
Arusha Arusha Coffee Lodge DBB Meet and Greet Services.,TransferTarangire National Park Lemala Mpingo Ridge L-All in-DBBL Night Game Drive,P
Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Serena Lodge L-DBBL P
Serengeti National Park Siringit Serengeti Camp All in-DBBL AP
Serengeti National Park Nimali Mara D-All in-DBBL P Sundowners in Serengeti,AP
Arusha L- A
(L-Lunch, D-Dinner, BB-Bed and breakfast, LDBB-Lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast, Trsf-Transfer, E-Early morning
game drive, A-Morning game drive, P-Afternoon game drive, HDS-Half Day sightseeing, FDS-Full Day Sightseeing)

Day 1 Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania!
Meet and greet at the airport and assistance with all visa / immigration / customs formalities.
Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha
Arusha Coffee Lodge-Plantation Room DBB
Day 2 Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Depart from Arusha for Tarangire National Park enroute visit an authentic local Maasai Boma (village) for acultural experience. After noon game drive. The name Tarangire is derived from the Tarangire River which provides permanent water for wildlife. In addition to a wide variety of mammals, over 300 species of birdlife have been recorded in this park.
Enjoy a night game drive after sunset where you will get the chance to observe nocturnal wildlife activity.
Lemala Mpingo Ridge-Standard L-All in-DBBL

Day 3 Tarangire National Park
Enjoy a full day safari in Tarangire, game viewing in the park. Option of returning to the lodge for lunch or take a picnic lunch Private Sundowners will be arranged this evening
Lemala Mpingo Ridge-Standard All in-DBBL

Day 4 Tarangire National Park – Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast drive to Ngorongoro and descend into the crater for game viewing with picnic lunch. Here
you can see a spectacular concentration of wildlife, including the big five. Drive across the dense forest and
near the soda lake and enjoy viewing a variety of bird life. Ascend to the lodge from the 2000ft. deep crater.
Enjoy a private lunch on the crater floor.
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge-Standard L-DBBL

Day 5 Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park
Depart for the Serengeti National Park, famed for its annual migration, when some six million hooves poundthe open plains, as more than 200,000 zebra and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle join the wildebeest’s trek for fresh grazing. Yet even when the migration is quiet, the Serengeti offers arguably the most scintillating game-viewing in Africa: great herds of buffalo, elephant and giraffe, and thousands upon thousands of eland, topi, kongoni, impala and Grant’s gazelle. Golden-maned lion prides feast on the abundance of plain grazers. Solitary leopards haunt the acacia trees lining the Seronera River, while a high density of cheetahs prowl the southeastern plains. There is more to Serengeti than large mammals. There are over 500 species of birds, and your guide will also introduce you to the small five’.
After noon game drive with picnic lunch.
Siringit Serengeti Camp-Standard All in-DBBL

Day 6 Serengeti National Park
Spend the day on safari in the Serengeti exploring the local ecosystem.
Option of returning to the lodge for lunch or take a picnic lunch
Siringit Serengeti Camp-Standard All in-DBBL

Day 7 Serengeti National Park
Full day safari with a picnic lunch in the Serengeti as you drive from Central to Northern Serengeti region
close to the Mare River while exploring the local ecosystem.
Enjoy a bush dinner tonight under the starlit sky
Nimali Mara-Standard D-All in-DBBL

Day 8 Serengeti National Park
Balloon Safari/Extra cost: This morning, you could be amongst the privileged few who float majestically
over the endless Serengeti plains, in a hot-air balloon. An early morning wake-up call will precede the
transfer to the launch site, where the balloon will commence flight at dawn. At the end of your flight, enjoy a bush breakfast under the shade of an Acacia Tree…a true ‘Out of Africa’ experience!
Enjoy a full day safari in the Serengeti exploring the local ecosystem.
Option of returning to the lodge for lunch or take a picnic lunch
Nimali Mara-Standard All in-DBBL

Day 9 Serengeti National Park
Spend the day on safari in the Serengeti exploring the local ecosystem.
Option of returning to the lodge for lunch or take a picnic lunch
Private Sundowners at your lodge this evening
Nimali Mara-Standard All in-DBBL

Day 10 Serengeti National Park – Arusha
Transfer to Kogatende Airstrip with game drive en-route.
Depart for Arusha by light aircraft. The flight might make one or more intermediary stops to pick up
or drop other passengers. Meet and transfer to Arusha Coffee Lodge where you will enjoy a meal in the lush green gardens. After lunch you may have some time to visit Shanga, an uplifting local community social enterprise which employs people with disabilities to create unique handmade gifts.
After lunch transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for onward flight

 

Prices in US Dollar (USD)

$11,755 Per Person Twin Sharing    /   Single Supplement $2,725

Deposit is $2,945 pp and is due by May 15 2023. After this date, space is not guaranteed and will depend on availability. You may pay by check made out to Andrews Travel or by CC for a 4% fee.

Final payment is due 45 days prior to the trip. Final payment may be made in installmemts.

*Optional Services Hot Air Balloon- Price in US Dollar (USD) $549 pp

**Minimum of 6 people for this trip. Based on the number of people who sign up, the itinerary may be reversed for some of the group since the camps’ space is limited.  Both groups will be fully hosted by Andrews Travel.  SPACE IS LIMITED AND IS ALREADY SELLING OUT FOR 2024 AS THIS IS A VERY POPULAR TIME TO VISIT TANZANIA.

International air may be booked on any airine by each guest – Andrews Travel is happy to assist with booking intenarional air. We will let all guests know the times to arrive and depart.

Includes:

– VIP Meet and Assist services on arrival only
– Emergency medical evacuation (flying docs) entire trip
– Ground transportation in 4×4 vehicle on safari with pop-up roof
– Game drives & private safari experience
– Accommodation in lodges specified subject to availability
– All meals during the safari
– Select in house drinks like local beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks at all properties
except Arusha & Ngorongoro
– Laundry at all properties except Arusha & Ngorongoro
– All park fees, government taxes and service charges
– 1.5 litres bottled water per person per day on safari
– 1 pair of binoculars and 2 photography bean bags in the vehicle
– Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide
– Custom safari map of Tanzania per group
– Masai cultural visit in Tarangire
– Night game drive and Sundowners at Lemala Mpingo
– Lunch in Ngorongoro Crater
– Bush dinner and Sundowner at Nimali Mara
– Scheduled flight Serengeti / Arusha – 20kg allowance per person

Excludes:

– Any other flights or transfers not mentioned
– Laundry at Arusha Coffee Lodge & Ngorongoro Serena
– Tips and gratuities
– Drinks (soft or hard) at Arusha Coffee Lodge & Ngorongoro Serena
– Visas and Travel insurance
– Any items of a personal nature
– Any costs listed as optional services i.e. Hot Air Balloon Safari

CONTACT ME FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SIGN UP FOR THIS TRIP.         CAROL@ANDREWSTRAVEL.NET

 

Accommodation Information

Arusha Coffee Lodge

Lying on the gentling rolling foothills that cascade down from the ever-present Mount Meru is the bustling and vibrant town of Arusha. It is here on the outskirts of this town, hidden amongst one of Tanzania’s largest coffee plantations, that you will find Arusha Coffee Lodge, a perfect haven for relaxation either before or after any African safari. Comprising of 30 Plantation Houses – inclusive of 12 Plantation Suites – that radiate out into the evergreen coffee fields, Arusha Coffee Lodge has been designed around the original landowner’s home that dates back to the early 1900’s. An added bonus of staying here is the optional opportunity to visit the on site Shanga project. Shanga (meaning bead’ in Swahili) is a heartwarming project dedicated to supporting and empowering disabled community members. With breaking down obstacles for disabled Tanzanians and a commitment to environmentally sustainable business practises as its core values, Shanga is a for-profit company that raises standards. Now comprised of a bustling workshop, open-air restaurant and trendy boutique, Shanga has grown exponentially from what started with one beaded necklace and a desire to help those in need. The Shanga Workshop and Shop are open 7 days a week from 9am to 4.30pm. Visitors can request a free workshop tour on arrival.

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Lemala Mpingo Ridge

Lemala Mpingo Ridge sits on top of an escarpment with sweeping views across the perennial Tarangire River and valley below. Guests at Lemala Mpingo Ridge can enjoy a real sense of wilderness and excellent game viewing. Each of the 15 spacious tented suites have been carefully positioned to maximize not only the sensational views over Tarangire but to also take advantage of cooling breezes during hot weather. They feature en-suite bathrooms, private decks, and sunken outside lounges that convert to afternoon siesta beds. A special feature is the private outside bathtub – perfect for soothing the soul and washing away the African dust after a day on safari. The elevated main lodge has a large lounge and bar, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a spa and swimming pool.

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Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Perched on the jagged rim of the crater, wreathed in morning mist, camouflaged in river-stone and cloaked in indigenous creepers, the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is a triumph of ecological and architectural fusion. Sensitively constructed so as to take nothing from its environment whilst affording endless vistas over the heat-shimmering reaches of the crater below, the clustered boulder-built buildings of the Lodge hug the crater rim, linked by rope-lashed timber walkways that skirt the buttressed roots of ancient, liana-hung trees.The Lodge has a total of seventy five rooms. Each room draws on a cave-grey, indigo-blue and jasper red colour-scheme and enjoys uninterrupted views over the Crater’s unmatched splendour. Each room has a rock-enclosed balcony.

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Siringit Serengeti Camp

This luxurious camp consists of 8 accommodation tents, each measuring 45 square metres to include a private verandah. Each tent sits atop a wooden platform raised 30 centimeters from the ground and will have a generous sleeping area complete with lounge space. An ensuite bathroom with his and hers wash hand basins, large shower and proper flush toilet completes each guest tent. A great deal of thought has gone into the detail of each tent and, as you would expect in a property of this standard, an in-tent safe, hairdryer, toweling robes, leather fasteners with brass buckles on windows and doors and an array of other carefully thought out finishing touches are only some of the surprises in store for guests Because of its natural beauty and the abundance of wildlife to be found in the area, the management of the Tanzania National Parks chose this site to host a group of visiting officials from Yellow Stone National Park in the United States. The site still appears on many official maps of the Serengeti National Park as Yellow Stone. This camp has therefore managed to obtain a perfect location. The famous Hippo pool, the Serengeti Research Centre and the departure point for balloon Safaris are also conveniently close by.

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Nimali Mara

Set in the more remote area of Kogatende, in the northern sector of the Serengeti National Park, Nimali Mara Camp is a small, intimate safari camp with only 10 tents. Located about 30 minutes from the Mara River in a small kopje, the camp fits naturally into its surroundings amongst the trees and boulders with an infinity pool set within a natural cave. The Camp has been strategically located away from the hustle and bustle of safari vehicles whilst retaining easy access to the river and views of the amazing wildebeest migration crossings.

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Service Information

Meet and Greet Services – Airport

For arriving passengers: Upon existing your international flight and arriving at the airport terminal, you will be met by a team member holding a sign with your name. This will be just before you reach the immigration area (not on the air bridge). You will thereafter be fast tracked through all airport formalities including visa, immigration and customs assistance, baggage collection and introduction with your driver after exiting the arrivals terminal.

Upon request, this service can also be arranged for international departure passengers and connecting passengers (especially useful during tight connections). All clients passport copies must be received in advance in order to expedite the immigration process. Maasai Boma Visit The Maasai are an indigenous ethnic group of semi-nomadic people living in northern Tanzania and Kenya. For hundreds of years, the Maasai have lived in harmony with the wildlife and the environment around them. Today, there are some 42,000 Maasai pastoralists living in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with their cattle, donkeys, goats and sheep. During the rains they move out on to the open plains; in the dry season they move into the adjacent woodlands and mountain slopes. The Maasai are allowed to take their animals into the Crater for water and grazing, but not to live or cultivate there. Elsewhere in the Conservation Area they have the right to roam freely. Masai culture is intricate and fascinating. Roles are determined by age, wealth and position in the community. Men are warriors and herders, and cattle play a central role in their lives. Maasai families live in small traditional bomas which are made from mud, sticks, grass and cow dung. Maasai women create colourful beaded jewellery for body ornamentation. It is worn by all Maasai people with patterns determined by age. One can visit the Maasai Cultural Bomas to learn more about their unique culture, to take photographs, and to buy small souvenirs. The location of the boma will be selected based on the best route for your itinerary on the safari circuit.

Night Game Drive

The African bush certainly does not sleep at night! Learn about and encounter Africa’s elusive nocturnal creatures on a night drive, whether you are searching for the rare pangolin or watching a leopard hunt, you will be surprised by what goes on after dark.

Crater Floor Banquet-After your scenic descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, enjoy a tasty hot lunch served in breathtaking surroundings at a private picnic spot on the Crater floor. Personalised butler service combines with breathtaking surroundings in the midst of the wildlife action. Surrounded by game and the ever-present Crater rim, this is the most dramatic and beautiful lunch you are ever likely to take.

Serengeti Balloon Safari – SERENGETI (optional)

 

Float in a hot air balloon over the famous Serengeti National Park with its enchanting scenery and amazing wildlife. This may be the most beautiful area in the world for a balloon flight. There are no power lines, fences and few roads. This is an exclusive excursion over the Serengeti plains, offering unparalleled panoramic views of the awe-inspiring landscape. A very popular excursion for those of our clients willing to spend that little bit extra, and can be added on to any safari that includes a night in the Serengeti, at any of the lodges. Only two balloons fly each day, each with a capacity of only 16 people. Your balloon safari adventure starts early morning when you depart your lodge or camp at 0500. It is still dark and you may be fortunate to see nocturnal animals on the way to the launch site. When you arrive, you will meet your pilot and witness your balloon being inflated and prepared for launch. After a thorough safety briefing and demonstration of boarding and landing position you board your balloon and lift off for a one hour flight! Rising as the sun rises your balloon floats in whatever direction the winds of the day are heading over this wonderful area. As you float over the plains in the increasing light, the pilot will take you up to at least 1,000 foot altitude for a breathtaking panoramic view of the plains. Much of the remainder of the flight will be at a tree-top or even grass-top level for some close up views of the wildlife, flora and fauna below. On landing, you are met by the ground support team with a bottle of champagne. Then its off to a special Out of Africa’ breakfast, which will have been set up under a fine umbrella tree close to the landing spot. You are served a full cooked English breakfast with some tropical additions – a fine spread served on bone china with silver cutlery and crystal glasses making a memorable finale to your adventure. The balloon safari is complete at around 0900am, and you are returned to the meeting point to be met by our driver-guide to continue with further activities. As this is an early morning excursion, you can add this on even if you are in a group where not all members would like to participate. In case of cancellation by the operating company due to climatic conditions or any other reason, you will have the option of a flight the following morning if this fits into your itinerary, or a full refund. Passengers weighing above 120 kgs/265 lb/19 stone will be charged for two and provided two places.

Flights by Light Aircraft-Travelling into and out of bush airstrips is an exciting adventure. It allows you to fly over some of the most scenic landscapes in Africa, and offers a unique perspective from what you will have seen from your safari vehicle. Specially selected Cessna Grand Caravans tend to operate the flights, due to their versatile nature and ability to handle bush conditions with ease. Please note that soft bags are reccommended for these flights due to limited luggage capacity. Weight allowance for luggage is 15kg per person unless additional luggage allowance is purchased in advance.

Lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge A meal at the Arusha Coffee Lodge is an aromatic and sensory experience. Lying on the gentle rolling foothills that cascade down from the ever-present Mount Meru is the bustling and vibrant town of Arusha. It is here on the outskirts of this town, hidden amongst one of Tanzania’s largest coffee plantations, that you will find Arusha Coffee Lodge, a perfect haven for relaxation either before or after any African safari. Under the direction of the Executive Chef, Arusha Coffee Lodge offers a delicious daily 4-course luncheon buffet, usually served in the large gardens nestled between the working coffee plantation. Lunch will always includge a good variety of starters, hearty meals from the chaffing dishes, and a choice of desserts to end the meal.

Transport Information-Transport on Safari Safari Vehicles: Your safari experience will involve many exciting days viewing wildlife. As such, we pay utmost importance to the quality and comfort of your safari vehicle. Our safari vehicles are all converted into custom-built safari cars, with pop-up roof to enable visitors to view wildlife better. All vehicles are fitted with thickly-cushioned individual seats. All 4×4 Safari Land Cruisers carry between 5 and 7 persons, and everyone is guaranteed a window seat. All safari vehicles have two-way radio communication equipment fitted to keep in contact with our offices. An electric fridge, an inverter system for charging your cameras, phones and iPads, a pair of binoculars and reference books on mammals, birds, flora and fauna are all standard equipment in each safari vehicle.

Our Driver-Guides: When you book with Takims you are assured driver-guides who are extensively trained, qualified and experienced. Their knowledge spans over virtually everything you will encounter on safari – the wildlife, flora and fauna, the birdlife, the people and the local culture. Each driver-guide undergoes a rigorous and mandatory training program, and their experience over the years means they are a wealth of information at all times.

Fly-In Safaris-If you are on a fly-in safari you may be required to share your vehicle with other guests at the lodge for transfers and game drives. Vehicles which are based at the camp often have bench-type seating and may have canvas or open sides.

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It is not permitted to bring plastic bags into Tanzania and Zanzibar. Ziploc bags used for toiletries are still permitted.

Location and Park Information

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park covers an area of 2,600 sq km and is located 118kms southwest of Arusha. The park offers wonderful panoramas of wide savannah grasslands dotted with open acacia woodland studded with large Baobab trees. The park is a dry season refuge for many migratory animals (elephants, wildebeest, zebra, gazelles, eland and buffalo), that spend many months of the year outside the park on traditional grazing corridors linking Tarangire with other protected areas.Elephants can be seen in herds, along with masses of wildebeest, zebra, eland, hartebeest, buffalo and oryx, who, migrate from the dry Maasai steppe to the gleaming Tarangire River in search of water during the dry season. The river may reduce in size, but always provides some water for these animals who gather in great numbers along its banks. Mobs of elephant are easily encountered in the park, whether wet or dry season. The swamps, are the focus for a 550 bird varieties. On drier grounds you find the Kori bustard, the heaviest flying bird; the stocking-thighed ostrich, the world’s largest bird; and small parties of ground hornbills blustering like turkeys.

Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is situated 180 km west of Arusha in the Crater Highlands area of Tanzania. The conservation area is 8,300 sq km and is administered by the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority, an arm of the Tanzanian government, and its boundaries follow the boundary of the Ngorongoro Division of Ngorongoro District. The conservation area boasts a blend of landscapes, wildlife, people and archaeology. The volcanoes, grasslands, waterfalls and mountain forests are home to an abundance of animals and to the Maasai. Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles; its magical setting and abundant wildlife never fail to enthral visitors. It borders the Serengeti National Park to the north and west. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area, established in 1959, is a pioneering experiment in multiple land use. Here pastoralism, conservation and tourism co-exist in a carefully managed harmony. The centrepiece of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater which is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. The Crater floor is a natural sanctuary for thousands of animals and many species of insects and birds. Lush highlands surround the Crater, falling away to the tawny plains and alkaline lakes of the Great Rift Valley. The four main archaelogical sites are: Oldupai Gorge (2 million to 17 000 years ago), Laetoli (3.6 to 2.8 million years ago), Ngorongoro Crater (various proto-historic sites) and Nasera Rock (30 000 BC and more recent). The main route through Karatu town to Loduare Gate is a tarmac road. The roads and tracks throughout the NCA are not sealed, however most are all-weather roads except for a very few secondary tracks.

Serengeti National Park The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai word Siringet referring to an endless plain. It was first inhabited by ancient hunter gatherers and pastoralists. The central Serengeti was declared a Game Reserve in 1929. In 1951, the Reserve became Tanganyika’s first National Park which included the Ngorongoro Crater. Further alterations took place in 1959 in the Park, part of the Serengeti plains and the highlands were removed and added to the Ngorongoro Conservation area, while extensions to the north and south were included to provide more protection to the wildebeest migration. Covering 14,763 square kilometres, the Park is roughly the size of Northern Ireland making it Tanzania’s largest national park. The Western Corridor: In a typical year, the migration arrives between June and July having left the dry plains in the south. It is the giant Nile crocodiles in the river that has made this area famous. Growing up to 6 metres in length, they are inextricably linked with the great migration. The Northern woodlands: Wildebeest move through the northern woodlands in most years from June – October to feed on the longer grasses that persist in this area. Although an interesting place to visit all year round, it is best from June through October.

The plains (shortgrass): were formed 3-4 million years ago when ash blown from volcanoes in the Ngorongoro highlands covered the rolling landscape. The southern grass plains are some of the most productive and nutritious natural grasslands in the world. When the short rains start in November, the wildebeest move south from the northern woodlands. Wildlife’s most amazing spectacles occur during February / March, for 3-4 weeks, 90% of the female wildebeest give birth, flooding the plains with thousands of newborn calves each day. The wildebeest may remain on the plains for several months. When the rains stop, the plains dry out rapidly forcing the herds to migrate west and north. Their departure in May / June marks another great spectacle. The southern plains are best visited from December to May when the migrants are there. The Seronera Valley is a transition zone between the southern plains and the northern woodlands. The most prominent is the Seronera River from which the area takes its name. With year – round water, this is the most reliable area to view wildlife. It is possible to see many of the Serengeti’s resident wildlife including giraffe, buffalo, topi, hartebeest, waterbuck, impala, reedbuck, bushbuck, dikdik, hippopotamus, crocodile, warthog and diverse birdlife. Large prides of lion reside here, as well as clans of spotted hyena. The Serengeti would not be the same without the beautiful rock outcrops known as kopjes. Also known as inselbergs, the intriguing rounded shapes of these ancient granite rocks are the result of cracking and erosion from exposure to sun, wind and rain. They provide shelter and capture water for a wealth of wildlife and plants. The main groups of kopjes are: Barafu, Gol, Maasai, Loliondo, Simba and Moru.

Terms & Conditions

Reservations-A deposit of 25% of the tour prices is payable at the time of the booking. The balance is required 45 days prior to the start of the tour. We accept deposit payment by bank wire transfer, or by credit card – Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Credit cards are subject to a 4% surcharge.

Accommodation-Generally we reserve rooms based on two persons sharing a double room. Single rooms are reserved at supplementary cost. We reserve the right to book accommodation at alternative hotels/lodges where hotels/lodges named are not available.

Transportation-Transport on safari in Tanzania is provided in 4 wheel-drive vehicles. City and other similar transfers may be provided in minivans. The company reserves the right to employ the services of sub-contractors where necessary.

National Park Rules– You are advised to observe rules of various National Parks for your own safety.

Children under 2 years travel free, with the exception of certain flights. Children under 12 years receive a 50% discount on ground arrangements provided sharing a room with 2 adults. **Children under age 12 are not recommended for this particular trip.

Alteration to Tours-Every effort is made to adhere to itineraries advised to clients. However, should it be necessary to change the sequence or lodge due to weather conditions, or any other cause, the company reserves the right to do so.

Tour Prices– Prices are based on prevailing tariffs at the time of printing and are subject to change without prior notice. In case of increases in tariffs outside of our control e.g. park entry fees, you will be advised accordingly.

Hotel check-in and check-out times- Hotels typically have a check-out time of 10:00am and a check-in time of 2:00pm. A guaranteed early check-in or late check-out must be requested in advance and may be subject to additional hotel costs.

Visa and Passport Requirements-Most nationals will require visas for Tanzania. The cost varies between US$50 to US$ 100 per person per entry in cash. We recommend that where possible you obtain your visa in advance, although they are available upon arrival. To know if your nationality can obtain a visa on arrival and the cost, please check with the Tanzanian Embassy closest to you. Passports require a minimum 6 month validity and 2 empty pages, without which you may be denied boarding your international flight and/or denied entry into Tanzania.

Visa Requirements: available online or on arrival

Passport: Passport must be valid for six months before you depart for international travel.

Visa Link: https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa

Visa Type: Single Entry Visa / Multiple Entry Visa (for USA citizens) Visa Fees: Single Entry Visa: $50 / Multiple Entry Visa: $100 (for USA citizens only) Visa Process time: 2 Weeks

Covid-19 Requirements: Vaccine certificate with QR code required

Yellow fever Requirement: Valid Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for passengers travelling from Yellow Fever Endemic Countries Yellow Fever Endemic Countries List: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somali, Sudan, Suriname, Togo, Uganda, Venezuela, Zambia.

Health-By far the largest health concern raised by travellers to Africa revolves around the issue of Malaria. Please ensure you consult with a travel clinic or your physician for the appropriate medication. Simply put, If you aren’t bitten – you can’t catch malaria. Wearing long sleeved shirts and long trousers after dark will reduce the possibility of being bitten. When it comes to water supplies, we supply bottled water for you in all vehicles during safaris. We recommend you use bottled water for drinking purposes at all hotels and lodges, and not to drink water direct from the tap.

Vaccinations and Yellow Fever-We recommend that our guests consult the closest Tanzanian embassy for current requirements. Your travel clinic or physician can brief you on recommended vaccines. The rules for Yellow Fever vaccination state that entry to Tanzania from a Yellow Fever Endemic Zone requires a vaccine. Persons older than 60 or younger than 1 or anyone with a letter from a doctor stating that they are unable to take it. If entry into Tanzania is direct from a non-endemic zone (e.g. Europe, USA, Australia) then no vaccine is required. If you are travelling via an endemic zone where you spend over 12 hours (e.g. multi-country safari), yellow fever vaccination is required for entry to Tanzania.

Insurance-When paying your deposit we would suggest you obtain insurance at the same time against unforeseen cancellation, medical evacuation and luggage loss. Equally important is the need to check that your health and life insurance will cover you throughout your safari. The health insurance policy will need to cover you in the unlikely event of you requiring emergency evacuation or repatriation. This insurance must be obtained in your country of origin. Andrews Travel will sned out insurnace links upon request.

We are able to offer an emergency evacuation service (Flying Doctors or First Responder) at a small cost. In the unlikely event of any eventuality that requires emergency attention, a rescue aircraft would evacuate you to the closest major health facility for stabilization. From here, your own health insurance would take over. The Company does not undertake to provide medical care and does not accept liability for any inadequate care provided.

Air Transfers-All the companies that we use for air transfers, whether they be scheduled or chartered, are locally licensed and fully authorized.

Airport Departure Tax-All International and Domestic departures from Tanzanian airports attract Departure Tax. All tickets sold by our company will include the relevant taxes within the cost of the ticket. Please check with your Travel Agent regarding airport taxes for your International flight tickets.

Cancellation-In case of cancellation, the following charges will apply on the entire tour price:

Between confirmation date – 46 days: 20%

Between 45 – 30 days: 50%

Between 29 – 15 days: 75%

Within 14 days: 100%

Any bank charges incurred by Takims Holidays will be deducted from the final refund amount. For those accommodation options that have a stricter cancellation policy, any additional fees incurred will be communicated and passed on to the client.

For our detailed covid-19 related terms & conditions, please review the document at this link:

https://takimsholidays.online/revised-terms-conditions-covid-19-v3

Complaints-Should a problem occur, please advise both ourselves and the supplier of the service in question immediately as most problems are resolved most easily on the spot. Should you remain dissatisfied, please write to us setting out the complaint in detail within 28 days of the end of our services under the contract. We cannot accept responsibility for any complaints which are not notified entirely in accordance with this clause.

Force Majeure-“Force Majeure” means those circumstances where the performance of our contract with you is prevented or affected by reasons of war, threat of war, civil strife, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions, epidemic or pandemic, governmental actions and all similar events beyond our control. In these circumstances, we shall not be liable to pay any compensation or otherwise be responsible for any expenses or losses you might incur where we are forced as a result to cancel, delay, curtail or change your arrangement in any way or where the performance or prompt performance of our contractual obligations is prevented or affected.

Liability-The company and its agents accept no responsibility for personal injury, accident, illness, death, delays, theft, loss or damage to baggage or any other personal properties or alteration or cancellation of itinerary due to force majeure. The company will not be held responsible for delays, cancellation or non-acceptance of reservation of air space. Takims Holidays Tours & Safaris liability is governed by the laws of Tanzania and no other country. Any claim would be subject only to the Tanzanian Courts.

UGANDA PRE EXTENSION

Uganda is a landlocked country located in East Africa on the shores of Lake Victoria. It is packed full of geographical and cultural diversity which is illustrated by the number of Lakes, Forests, Mountains, Rivers, Savannah Grasslands and Traditional Customs that it possesses. This is the principal reason why Uganda is commonly known as the Pearl of Africa” a name given by Sir Winston Churchill in his book “My African Journey.” Uganda is famous for The Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi and Mgahinga and The Chimpanzees of Kibale. No other country has two of the 3 great apes within their borders. The Source of the Nile in Jinja, Tree Climbing Lions in Ishasha, Murchison Falls, Hippos in the Kazinga Channel, the remote beauty of Kidepo and Lake Victoria itself all culminate to make Uganda an incredible place to visit. However, we are sure that despite all those breathtaking attractions it is The People of Uganda that make this country the wonderful destination that it is.

Itinerary at a glance

21 Aug. Entebbe No 5 Boutique Hotel BB

22 Aug. Kibali Forest National Park Primate Lodge LDBB

23 Aug. Bwindi National Park Buhoma Lodge LDBB

24 Aug. Bwindi National Park Buhoma Lodge LDBB

25 Aug. Entebbe LL-

Lunch, D-Dinner, BB-Bed and breakfast, LDBB-Lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast, Trsf-Transfer, E-Early morning game drive, A-Morning game drive, P-Afternoon game drive, HDS-Half Day sightseeing, FDS-Full Day Sightseeing

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Wednesday 21 Aug. 24 Entebbe Arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet and transfer to your hotel. No 5 Boutique Hotel-Standard BB

Day 2 Thursday 22 Aug. 24 Entebbe – Kibali Forest National Park 06.15hrs After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Entebbe Airport 06.30hrs Check in for your flight 07.00hrs Flight Entebbe / Kasese 08.35hrs Arrival at Kasese Airstrip

Meet and transfer to the lodge for hot lunch. After our lunch, we will go chimp tracking in Kibale Forest National Park. After our briefing, we embark on the chimp tracking which takes about 2-3 hours depending on where the chimps are. On the trek you can see other primates such as grey-cheeked mangabeys along with red tailed and blue monkeys. Your expert guide will share the secrets of the forest’ flora and fauna, ensuring that the trail is both informative and enjoyable.

Primate Lodge-Standard LDBB

Day 3 Friday 23 Aug. 24 Kibali Forest National Park – Bwindi National Park

After an early Breakfast, you will set off for Bwindi impenetrable Forest National Park, by road. This will be a 5 hour drive.Bwindi National Park is the fifth largest park in Uganda and is home to about 330 mountain gorillas, almost half of the entire world population of this species.

Buhoma Lodge-Standard LDBB

Day 4 Saturday 24 Aug. 24 Bwindi National Park

Today after an energizing breakfast, you will have a once in a lifetime experience of gorilla trekking, you will have to report to the ranger station before 8 am registration and briefing by one of the rangers; the guidewill then lead you through the undergrowth, parting thick creepers, to track the gorillas. The trek can take anywhere from half an hour to 7 hours – a reasonable degree of fitness is required as well as a sturdy pair of walking boots. It is an extraordinary feeling sitting in the dense rainforest knowing you are with a few of the last remaining mountain gorillas – sadly enough there are only about 650 of these beautiful creatures left. *You are allowed exactly one hour with the gorillas before returning to the base station.

Buhoma Lodge-Standard LDBB

Day 5 Sunday 25 Aug. 24 Bwindi National Park – Entebbe

After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to Airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe 07.45hrs Check in for your flight 08.45hrs Flight Bwindi / Entebbe 11.25hrs Arrival in Entebbe, connect with your international flight

 

Prices in US Dollar (USD)

Per Person Twin Sharing- $5870    /     Single Supplment-$435 addtional

Deposit is $1470 pp payable via check made out to Andrews Travel or by CC for a 4% fee.

Includes:

– All ground transportation and transfers as per itinerary

– All meals as specified in this itinerary

– Accommodation in lodges specified subject to availability

– Water in the vehicle

– Emergency Evacuation for the entire safari (flying docs)

– Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide

– Park & conservation fees and all applicable taxes

– Scheduled flight Entebbe / Kasese – 15kg allowance perperson

– Sceduled flight Bwindi / Entebbe – 15kg allowance perperson

– Scheduled flight Entebbe / Kilimanjaro – 20kg allowance perperson

– Chimp trek permit

– Gorilla trek permit in Uganda (Regular). Gorilla viewing is subject to availability of

permits. There is a minimum age limit for gorilla tracking which is strictly 15 years.

Gorilla permit prices are subject to change without warning and are non-refundable.

Excludes:

– Any other flights or transfers not mentioned

– Laundry

– Tips and gratuities

– Drinks (soft or hard)

– Visas and Travel insurance

– Any items of a personal nature

– Any costs listed as optional services

Accommodation Information

No 5 Boutique Hotel-This hotel provides rooms with air conditioning in Entebbe. Among the various facilities of this property are an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Local points of interest like Uganda Wildlife Education Centre and Victoria Mall are reachable. From the moment guests arrive, they are warmly welcomed and cared for. With all luxurious rooms opening onto the garden and swimming pool, this is a great option for guests looking for an intimate stay in a tranquil setting. Attention to detail and an attentive guest experience are synonymous with Hotel No 5, making it the perfect choice for a restful stay in this bustling city. Make yourself at home – unwind beside the swimming pool, pamper yourself with a spa treatment, or work up a sweat in the hotel gym.

Primate Lodge Primate Lodge is situated in and is the perfect gateway for tracking the primates of Uganda. The luxury tents have been broken down and in their stead royal luxury cottages have been constructed from the ground up with large windows to allow in the forest’s light and fresh air. The rooms are fitted with regal décor, well-polished furniture, a steady supply of hot water for post-trekking showers and unique designs for the entire room outlay. 2x Double size Bed or 1x King Size Bed, a sitting area with two comfortable arm chairs, a reading table and an adjoining large veranda with excellent views to the forest.

Buhoma Lodge- One of only two lodges located within the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Buhoma Lodge is ecofriendly and has been constructed using sustainable local materials where possible and uses solar power. Each chalet has a private verandah and enormous windows, giving spectacular views of the forest canopy. Awaken to chattering forest birds, and the occasional screech of a monkey. Mountain Gorillas have even been spotted in the garden! Inside the spacious cottages you will find comfortable beds, a well-appointed en suite bathroom with flushing toilet and a hot shower. The bar has a selection of local and imported beverages

Service Information

Uganda Gorilla Permit-Bwindi Forest National is the main national park for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda. It is Africa’s oldest rainforest, brimming with untamed natural beauty. This swath of steep mountains covered in thick jungle is home to half of the world’s mountain gorillas living alongside some 120 mammal species and over 350 bird species. The trek involves getting a little dirty and bushwhacking through thick jungle with an experienced local guide to find a troop of habituated gorillas. For up to five years, each gorilla group has undergone an extremely delicate process which has gradually accustomed them used to the presence of humans, allowing a few privileged visitors to interact with them in the wild. However, the gorillas are by no means tame! You will be accompanied by an experienced guide on your trek who will carry out a pre-departure brief at the start of the tracking point, informing you of gorilla etiquette’. It is important to be in good physical condition, as you are likely to find yourself climbing up steep slopes at high altitudes, scrambling through, over, and under dense undergrowth with nettles, barbed vines, and bamboo thickets and crossing slippery and muddy terrain. Correct footwear and clothing are essential!

The minimum age for Gorilla Trekking is 15 years old.

Uganda Gorilla Trekking Guidelines · To minimize possible transmission of human disease, visitors are requested to maintain a distance of 7m (about 22 feet) from the gorillas, if you are sick with flu or other contagious illness, please do not visit the gorillas.

· Viewing is limited to one hour

· Maximum 8 visitors per group

· Spitting in the park is strictly prohibited

· When you need to cough or sneeze, turn your mouth away and use a handkerchief to avoid spreading germs to the mountain gorillas.

· Keep your voice low when you are with the gorillas

· Do not make rapid movements that may frighten the gorillas.

· If a gorilla approaches you at close range, or in the unlikely event that he charges, it is very important that you do not move. Remain exactly where you are, look downward, and adopt a submissive, crouched posture. NEVER make any sudden moves or loud noises in the presence of The gorillas

· Avoid direct eye contact

· Do not litter

· Smoking, eating, and/or drinking are not permitted within 200 metres of a gorilla family

· Avoid taking an excessive number of photographs, and Never use a flash when photographing the

gorillas.

Clothing and Equipment required for Trekking

· Carry a waterproof backpack for your packed lunch, drinking water, camera and binoculars, sweater

and rain jacket

· Waterproof hiking boots or shoes with treaded soles

· Walking socks (long enough to tuck your trousers)

· For film and digital cameras, bring plenty of high speed film or inform yourself how to alter the speed settings on your equipment – we recommend a minimum of 800 ASA (no flash photography is allowed when tracking)

· Leather or heavy canvas (gardening-style) gloves

· Waterproof rain pants, a rain suit or poncho with hood

· wear long trousers to protect your legs from being scratched by thorns and grasses or being bitten

by insects especially safari ants. Avoid wearing shorts although you can always pack them for other

activities within the Safari Lodge.

· Short sleeved shirt or T-shirt

· Light-weight trekking style long trousers

· A waterproof hat

· Carry enough drinking water and packed lunch because gorilla trekking is strenuous thus you will need to keep hydrated or replenish your energy during the activity.

Flights by Light Aircraft-Travelling into and out of bush airstrips is an exciting adventure. It allows you to fly over some of the most scenic landscapes in Africa, and offers a unique perspective from what you will have seen from your safari vehicle. Specially selected Cessna Grand Caravans tend to operate the flights due to their versatile nature and ability to handle bush conditions with ease. Please note that soft bags are reccommended for these flights due to limited luggage capacity. Weight allowance for luggage is 15kg per person unless additional luggage allowance is purchased in advance.

Visa Requirements: available online or on arrival

Passport: Passport must be valid for six months before you depart for international travel.

Visa Link: https://visas.immigration.go.ug/

Visa Type: Single Entry Visa

Visa Fees: $50 per person

Visa Process time: 3 Days

Covid-19 Requirements: Vaccine certificate with QR code required

Yellow fever Requirement: Valid Yellow fever vaccination certificate mandatory for all tourists.

Location and Park Information

Kibali Forest National Park-Situated 310km west of Uganda’s capital, Kampala, Kibale Forest National Park is a tropical rainforest ecosystem located in Southwestern Uganda. It harbors quite a number of wildlife species and over 300 bird species. It is an important eco-tourism and safari destination, popular for its population of habituated chimpanzees and twelve other species of primates. This region is also home to leopard, African golden cat, serval, and elephant to name a few.

Bwindi National Park-Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) is in southwestern Uganda. The park is part of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and is situated along the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) border next to the Virunga National Park of Rwanda and on the edge of the Albertine Rift. This forest is home to almost half of the world’s mountain gorilla population. This biologically varied region as well offers shelter to an additional 120 mammals, among which are various primate species like the baboons plus chimpanzees, in addition to elephants as well as antelopes. Furthermore, there are about 350 bird species supported within this forest.

Terms & Conditions

Reservations

A deposit of 25% of the tour prices is payable at the time of the booking. The balance is required 45 days prior to the start of the tour. We accept deposit payment by bank wire transfer, or by credit card – Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Credit cards are subject to a 4% surcharge.

Accommodation-Generally we reserve rooms based on two persons sharing a double room. Single rooms are reserved at supplementary cost. We reserve the right to book accommodation at alternative hotels/lodges where hotels/lodges named are not available.

Transport on safari in Tanzania is provided in 4 wheel-drive vehicles. City and other similar transfers may be provided in minivans. The company reserves the right to employ the services of sub-contractors where necessary.

National Park Rules-You are advised to observe rules of various National Parks for your own safety.

Alteration to Tours-Every effort is made to adhere to itineraries advised to clients. However, should it be necessary to change the sequence or lodge due to weather conditions, or any other cause, the company reserves the right to do so.

Tour Prices-Prices are based on prevailing tariffs at the time of printing and are subject to change without prior notice. In case of increases in tariffs outside of our control e.g. park entry fees, you will be advised accordingly.

Hotel check-in and check-out times-Hotels typically have a check-out time of 10:00am and a check-in time of 2:00pm. A guaranteed early check-in or late check-out must be requested in advance and may be subject to additional hotel costs.

Visa and Passport Requirements-Most nationals will require visas for Tanzania. The cost varies between US$50 to US$ 100 per person per entry in cash. We recommend that where possible you obtain your visa in advance, although they are available upon arrival. To know if your nationality can obtain a visa on arrival and the cost, please check with the Tanzanian Embassy closest to you. Passports require a minimum 6 month validity and 2 empty pages, without which you may be denied boarding your international flight and/or denied entry into Tanzania.

Health-By far the largest health concern raised by travellers to Africa revolves around the issue of Malaria. Please ensure you consult with a travel clinic or your physician for the appropriate medication. Simply put, If you aren’t bitten – you can’t catch malaria. Wearing long sleeved shirts and long trousers after dark will reduce the possibility of being bitten. When it comes to water supplies, we supply bottled water for you in all vehicles during safaris. We recommend you use bottled water for drinking purposes at all hotels and lodges, and not to drink water direct from the tap.

Vaccinations and Yellow Fever-We recommend that our guests consult the closest Tanzanian embassy for current requirements. Your travel clinic or physician can brief you on recommended vaccines. The rules for Yellow Fever vaccination state that entry to Tanzania from a Yellow Fever Endemic Zone requires a vaccine. Persons older than 60 or younger than 1 are anyone with a letter from a doctor stating that they are unable to take it. If entry into Tanzania is direct from a non-endemic zone (e.g. Europe, USA, Australia) then no vaccine is required. If you are travelling via an endemic zone where you spend over 12 hours (e.g. multi-country safari), yellow fever vaccination is required for entry to Tanzania.

Insurance-When paying your deposit we would suggest you obtain insurance at the same time against unforeseen cancellation, medical evacuation and luggage loss. Equally important is the need to check that your health and life insurance will cover you throughout your safari. The health insurance policy will need to cover you in the unlikely event of you requiring emergency evacuation or repatriation. This insurance must be obtained in your country of origin.

We are able to offer an emergency evacuation service (Flying Doctors or First Responder) at a small cost. In the unlikely event of any eventuality that requires emergency attention, a rescue aircraft would evacuate you to the closest major health facility for stabilization. From here, your own health insurance would take over. The Company does not undertake to provide medical care and does not accept liability for any inadequate care provided.

Air Transfers-All the companies that we use for air transfers, whether they be scheduled or chartered, are locally licensed and fully authorized.

Airport Departure Tax-All International and Domestic departures from Tanzanian airports attract Departure Tax. All tickets sold by our company will include the relevant taxes within the cost of the ticket. Please check with your Travel Agent regarding airport taxes for your International flight tickets.

Cancellation-In case of cancellation, the following charges will apply on the entire tour price:

Between confirmation date – 46 days: 10%

Between 45 – 30 days: 50%

Between 29 – 15 days: 75%

Within 14 days: 100%

Any bank charges incurred by Takims Holidays will be deducted from the final refund amount. For those accommodation options that have a stricter cancellation policy, any additional fees incurred will be communicated and passed on to the client.

For our detailed covid-19 related terms & conditions, please review the document at this link:

https://takimsholidays.online/revised-terms-conditions-covid-19-v3

Force Majeure-“Force Majeure” means those circumstances where the performance of our contract with you is prevented or affected by reasons of war, threat of war, civil strife, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions, epidemic or pandemic, governmental actions and all similar events beyond our control. In these circumstances, we shall not be liable to pay any compensation or otherwise be responsible for any expenses or losses you might incur where we are forced as a result to cancel, delay, curtail or change your arrangement in any way or where the performance or prompt performance of our contractual obligations is prevented or affected.

Liability-The company and its agents accept no responsibility for personal injury, accident, illness, death, delays, theft, loss or damage to baggage or any other personal properties or alteration or cancellation of itinerary due to force majeure. The company will not be held responsible for delays, cancellation or non-acceptance of reservation of air space. Takims Holidays Tours & Safaris liability is governed by the laws of Tanzania and no other country. Any claim would be subject only to the Tanzanian Courts

 

ZANZIBAR POST EXTENSION

 

Zanzibar is located in the Indian Ocean, about 25 miles from the Tanzanian coast, and 6° south of the equator. Zanzibar Island is 60 miles long and 20 miles wide, occupying a total area of approximately 650 square miles. Its very name evokes romantic associations – smell of spices, images of narrow streets, Arab chests, carved doors and coral reefs. Zanzibar is a tourists paradise, with tranquil, warm tropical waters, many miles of beautiful sandy beaches on the Indian Ocean. It is characterised by beautiful sandy beaches with fringing coral reefs, and the magic of historic Stone Town – said to be the only functioning ancient town in East Africa. Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the old city and cultural heart of Zanzibar, little changed in the last 200 years. It is a place of winding alleys, bustling bazaars, mosques and grand Arab houses whose original owners vied with each other over the extravagance of their dwellings. This one-upmanship is particularly reflected in the brass-studded, carved, wooden doors – there are more than 500 different examples of this handiwork. You can spend many idle hours and days just wandering through the fascinating labyrinth of narrow streets and alleyways. Visitors have been coming to Zanzibar for centirues. The monsoon winds of the Indian Ocean enabled trade between Zanzibar, Arabia, Persia, mainland Africa and India, leaving the archipelago with a long history and a rich cultural mix. The beaches of Zanzibar are often stunning: powdery white sand, shaded by palm trees. The sea is shallow, but venture further out into the sparkling, turquoise water and you’ll find coral reefs for great snorkelling and diving. Popular as a post-safari choice, a Zanzibar holiday can also be a great stand-alone escape. The island offers an exceptional diversity of accommodation, from simple beach lodges and small boutique hotels to all-inclusive beach resorts and even luxury hotels. The coral reefs that surround the East Coast are rich in marine diversity, and make Zanzibar an ideal location for snorkelling and scuba diving. On these shores passed explorers like Burton, Speke, Livingstone, and Vasco da Gama in 1502 enroute to India. Zanzibar has a rich and ancient past, having been the center for travelers sailing from distant lands of the Middle East by dhows. Zanzibar was once the main trading center for the whole of East Africa. Due to the generally slower pace of life, its tranquillity has survived. Zanzibar can be reached from Dar Es Salaam either by 20 minutes air flight or 1 1/2 hour hydrofoil or catamaran ride.

03 Sep. Zanzibar Zuri Zanzibar All in-DBBL Trsf,Trsf

04 Sep. Zanzibar Zuri Zanzibar All in-DBBL

05 Sep. Zanzibar Zuri Zanzibar All in-DBBL

06 Sep. Zanzibar Trsf

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Tuesday 03 Sep. 24 Zanzibar

Transfer from Zanzibar Airport to your Beach Hotel Enroute enjoy a Historic tour of the Stone Town, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Zuri Zanzibar-Jacuzzi Bungalow All in-DBBL

Day 2 Wednesday 04 Sep. 24 Zanzibar

Day at leisure

Zuri Zanzibar-Jacuzzi Bungalow All in-DBBL

Day 3 Thursday 05 Sep. 24 Zanzibar

Day at leisure

Zuri Zanzibar-Jacuzzi Bungalow All in-DBBL

Day 4 Friday 06 Sep. 24 Zanzibar

Breakfast at the resort

Room check out time is at 11.00hrs

Transfer from your Beach Hotel to Zanzibar Airport

Prices in US Dollar (USD)

Per Person Twin Sharing- $2495    /  Single Supplement– $1182

Deposit is $565 pp paybel via check made out to Andrews Travel or via CC with a 4% fee.

Spice Tour Spice Tour – Half Day

Includes:

– Return Zanzibar Airport transfers

– Accommodation on All Inclusive meal plan (all meals and selective in house drinks)

– Half day stonetown tour

– Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide

Excludes:

– Any flights or transfers not mentioned

– Laundry

– Tips and gratuities

– Visas and Travel insurance

– Any items of a personal nature

– Any costs listed as optional services

– Infrastructure tax of $1 per person per night for all stays in Zanzibar

 

Accommodation Information

Zuri Zanzibar-Zuri Zanzibar is a beautiful luxury resort located on the Northern tip of the island in the Nungwi area. Zuri Zanzibar is both ecologically and socially responsive, offering high quality accommodation that sits comfortably with Zanzibar’s culture, climate and geography through the use of locally available materials, African-themed paintings from local artists, clever organization of space, and strong references to the island’s heritage and craftsmanship. The majority of the bungalows, suites and villas offer stunning views over the Indian Ocean, whilst a few of the bungalows offer a partial ocean view or are located amongst the tranquil tropical gardens. The resort has three different categories of rooms including bungalows, suites and villas. The resort plays a large part in the local community, firstly through offering local students the chance to study for the Zuri Zanzibar’s own two-year hotel diploma, with subsequent employment at the resort, and secondly by using as many local products as possible. These include organic and locally-made bathroom products throughout the hotel, and natural materials from all over the island that are being used in abundance.

Location: North Zanzibar (Nungwi / Kendwa)

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Service Information

Historical Tour of Stone Town This begins with a visit to Zanzibar’s colorful market. Alive with the buzz of locals bartering fresh vegetables and baskets of tropical fruit, amongst the heady smell of Jack fruit (amongst many other exotic fruits) we continue on to the site of a cathedral built in 1874. The cathedral signifies a potent time in Zanzibar’s history and stands on the sight of a past slave market. Abolished in 1873 by decree of the Sultan of Zanzibar, the cathedral’s high altar stands on the exact site of the whipping post that was in the market. From here we visit the residence of the late Sultan of Zanzibar, Tip Tip House’, the Old Fort, Peoples Palace’ and the House of Wonders’, full of intrigue from days of long ago. The Hamamni Persian Baths can also be visited. The Baths were built by Sultan Barghash in the late 19th century and once served the wealthy locals as the first public baths in Zanzibar. The tour ends with a stroll down the narrow streets of the old stone town, the heart of Zanzibar’s vivacious history.

Hotel pick up time:

Morning: 0830 from beach hotel or 0900 from stone town hotel

Afternoon: 1330 from beach hotel or 1400 from stone town hotel

Things to bring: A hat, suncreen, comfortable walking shoes or flip flops.

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Transfers in Zanzibar-Upon arrival, please exit from luggage claim (where applicable) and you will then be met by our uniformed driver, who will be holding a placard with your name. He will assist you with your luggage, escort you to the air-conditioned vehicle, and transfer you to your hotel or on to your booked excursion.

Flights by Light Aircraft- Travelling into and out of bush airstrips is an exciting adventure. It allows you to fly over some of the most scenic landscapes in Africa, and offers a unique perspective from what you will have seen from your safari vehicle. Specially selected Cessna Grand Caravans tend to operate the flights, due to their versatile nature and ability to handle bush conditions with ease. Please note that soft bags are reccommended for these Flights due to limited luggage capacity. Weight allowance for luggage is 15kg per person unless additional luggage allowance is purchased in advance.

Spice Tour-This is guaranteed to waken your senses. We visit spice plantations where you will have the opportunity to pick, smell & savour fruits & spices that you have probably never seen on the supermarket shelf. Commencing at the ruins of the Maruhubi Palace, via the site of David Livingston’s house (one of Africa’s greatest explorers) the journey continues north of town towards the Kidichi Persian Baths. From here we continue to the rural areas were local farmers live & produce some of the world’s most exotic fruits and spices. Cloves, star fruit, bulls heart’, tangerine trees, lemon grass, mangosteen and lip-stick trees to name but a few are what you can we expect to see – according to the seasons. Perhaps you will fancy buying a basket of freshly picked spices to take home with you.

Hotel pick up time:

Morning: 0830 from beach hotel or 0900 from stone town hotel

Afternoon: 1330 from beach hotel or 1400 from stone town hotel

Things to bring: A hat, suncreen, comfortable walking shoes.

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Visa Requirements: available online or on arrival

Passport: Passport must be valid for six months before you depart for international travel.

Visa Link: https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa

Visa Type: Single Entry Visa / Multiple Entry Visa (for USA citizens)

Visa Fees: Single Entry Visa: $50 / Multiple Entry Visa: $100 (for USA citizens only)

Visa Process time: 2 Weeks

Covid-19 Requirements: Vaccine certificate with QR code required

Yellow fever Requirement: Valid Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for passengers travelling from Yellow