During this private safari you will be enjoying the nature and wildlife of the Northern Parks of Tanzania: Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National park, the world famous Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park. At Mto wa Mbu you will experience the local life. You will be traveling together with your local and professional guide while taking you on this adventurous trip and show you all the wildlife, nature and more. Tanzania is known as the best safari country in Africa. You will be staying in well located (tented) camps and lodges with en-suite facilities all visited regularly by our team.
⦁ Safaris in the parks: Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire.
⦁ During the safari, all meals are included
⦁ There are swimming pools at all accommodations except in the Serengeti
| Accommodation | Destination | Start | End | Basis | Room Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilboru Safari Lodge | Arusha | 3 Dec | 5 Dec | FB | 1× Single Room | 2 Nights |
| Baghayo Garden Suite | Lake Manyara National Park | 5 Dec | 7 Dec | FB | 1× Single Tent | 2 Nights |
| Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti | Serengeti National Park | 7 Dec | 11 Dec | FB | 1× Single Tent | 4 Nights |
| Bougainvillea Safari Lodge | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 11 Dec | 12 Dec | FB | 1× Single Room | 1 Night |
| Sangaiwe Tented Lodge | Tarangire National Park | 12 Dec | 14 Dec | FB | 1× Single Tent | 2 Nights |
Key
FB: Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Price
The price is USD 0000 per person based on 0 person
⦁ We did not check availability at accommodations yet
⦁ This offer is valid for 2 weeks only
⦁ This is a price for traveling in 2019
Included
⦁ All park entrance fees
⦁ Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
⦁ Experienced driver/guide
⦁ Water during the safari, we arrange plastic free safaris to safe the environment so please bring your own water bottle which will be filled by your guide daily
⦁ All described transfers and game drives in a Safari 4WD safari car just for you
⦁ Pick up/Drop off at Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport
Excluded
⦁ Flights to and from Tanzania
⦁ Visa
⦁ All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
⦁ Tipping (recommended)
⦁ Extra services as laundry, telephone calls etc.
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Arusha
Resting at the foot of Mount Meru, the sprawling city of Arusha is known as the safari capital of northern Tanzania. It serves as an excellent base from which to explore the remarkably scenic surrounding area which includes majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as the Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro National Parks. Arusha is a good spot to take a day or two off from the safari circuit as it features a temperate climate and lush surrounds. Visitors can look forward to exploring the wildlife-abundant Serengeti National Park; the magnificent Arusha National Park; and taking on the challenge of climbing Mount Meru, Africa’s fifth highest mountain.
Day Itinerary
Welcome to Africa! Welcome to Tanzania!
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport at 12h50 with Ethiopian Airline, our representative will transfer you to Arusha.
It is a 1-hour drive from the airport.
Overnight: Ilboru Safari Lodge
Nestled on the lower slopes of the majestic Mt Meru, the Ilboru Safari Lodge is popular with mountain climbers and safari travelers in northern Tanzania. Ideally located between the northern safari circuit and Mt Kilimanjaro, the beautiful Swahili sanctuary is set on a five acre plot, tucked away beneath ancient trees on the outskirts of Arusha town. The lodge features thirty eight guest rooms, comprising of single, double, twin, triple and family rooms. Four rooms are in the main building, close to the pool and other facilities, each with a balcony overlooking the garden.
The rest of the rooms are double cottages situated throughout the lushly landscaped grounds.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Included
Meals: Dinner
Day Itinerary
A nice day to relax! A representative will visit you today to answer all your questions.
The lodge has a nice garden and swimming pool with sun beds. You can walk into the city center yourself or take a guide with you. The guide will take you into public transport, the food market and show you how the Tanzanian’s live.
Many other activities are organized by the lodge, but perhaps relaxing at the pool is also a very good way to start your holiday.
Once you walk out of the gate of the lodge you can easily do a little hike around the lodge. We are pretty sure you will come back with some nice photos!
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Included
Meals: Dinner
Lake Manyara National Park
With the Lake on its east and the Manyara Escarpment to its west the Lake Manyara National Park offers breathtaking views and a large variety of habitats. Acacia woodlands, water forests, baobab strewn cliffs, algae- streaked hot springs, swamps and the lake itself. And thanks to this the small Park is able to support a large number of animal species and incredible bird life. Manyara has the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world and the lions here are also renowned for their tree climbing.
Day Itinerary
Your Safari starts! Your private driver with private safari vehicle is waiting for you! The driver is well educated and has a lot of knowledge about the country, animals and nature and even more, he is very passionate about it. He will show you the beauty of his country the coming days! He will discuss with you the day to day program.
The safari vehicle has 6 or 8 window seats, including the driver’s one. If you are inside the parks the rooftop will go up so you can see the animals close by. Inside the vehicle you can charge your phone or batteries.
After breakfast we set off to Manyara National Park for a game drive in the park. At a nice spot we will stop for a pick nick lunch. It takes about 2 hours to reach the park!
Lake Manyara National Park well known for the tree climbing lions, the soda ash lake and its flamingos, we are talking about breathtaking scenery! Lake Manyara has a big number of elephants, so many giraffes; zebras, wildebeest, impala, Waterbuck and warthog, small known shy Kik’s dik dik as well as Klipspringer along the ramps of the escarpment. Leopards are hosted within the broken forests and escarpment, healthy lions that are widely known for their tree climbing pranks. This used to be a special character of the park which is not the case today. Regarded as Africa’s largest huge herds of baboons are expected by most of the travelers.
In the afternoon you proceed to Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge bordering the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
This lodge is owned by a Dutch doctors couple. After their retirement Joris and Marise leased two hills. One the one hill they started an orphanage, on the other hill the lodge. The lodge is financing the orphanage. By staying at the lodge all quests contribute the children’s home automatically.
If you would like, you can go to the nearby Children’s Home before dinner. The Children’s Home is financed with the proceedings from the lodge. You can play a game of soccer with the children or help them with their homework. A nice added value to your holiday!
Rhotia Valley has a nice swimming pool with sun beds. They have their own vegetable garden. It can be chilly at night time as the lodge is located on high altitude. With hot water bottles in the beds and charcoal burning in the restaurant it is a great place to enjoy!
Overnight: Baghayo Garden Suite
Baghayo Garden Suite offers warm hospitality in a country setting. Set on five acres of a coffee estate, the lodge offers views to the nearby Ngorongoro Forest and over the neighbouring farms and coffee estates. Accommodation comprises of two-room and family suites, with each unit including a sitting area with a fireplace, and a veranda. The main features a bar, lounge, dining and a large veranda overlooking the swimming pool and lower coffee gardens.
The vegetable patch and many fruit trees provide the on-site chefs with fresh produce, with milk and eggs provided by the lodge’s nearby farm.
Activities
Lake Manyara National Park
Game drive
Lake Manyara National Park
With the Lake on its east and the Manyara Escarpment to its west the Lake Manyara National Park offers breathtaking views and a large variety of habitats. Acacia woodlands, water forests, baobab strewn cliffs, algae- streaked hot springs, swamps and the lake itself. And thanks to this the small Park is able to support a large number of animal species and incredible bird life. Manyara has the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world and the lions here are also renowned for their tree climbing.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day Itinerary
You drive to the little town Mto wa Mbu. Mto wa Mbu is a green oasis in the large Masaai area. As there is a lot of water around rice and bananas grow easily. The town attracted people from all over the country. In Mto wa Mbu more than 40 tribes are living.
On the mountain bike you will make a 2 hour cycling tour on a flat area. During the tour you will pass de local farmers, the school, the church and the local bars. The guide will stop you let you taste the red banana. Local mama’s prepared a Tanzanian lunch, suitable for Western stomachs.
In the afternoon you proceed to Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge.
Activities
Wayo Mountain Biking – Mto wa Mbu Mto wa Mbu Village
Wayo Mountain Biking – Mto wa Mbu
Mto Wa Mbu village You will enjoy a 2-hour mountain bike ride through the farming village of Mto Wa Mbu. On this ride you visit local farms, schools, church, milling machine a local bar and enjoy the sights and sounds of this vibrant village. Our experienced guide meets you at the Wayo Africa office in Mto Wa Mbu from where your ride starts on fairly flat single tracks. Equipment: Merida and Titan mountain bikes and helmets Strenuousness: medium Time: mornings or afternoons
Mto wa Mbu
Bordering the Lake Manyara National Park in the Arusha Region of Tanzania, the village of Mto wa Mbu lies the East African Rift Valley. It serves as a convenient stopover for tourists visiting the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. Visitors can look forward to an authentic cultural experience which could include visiting a traditional home, sampling banana beer, enjoying a delicious Tanzanian meal, and browsing the weekly Maasai Market. The village is set within two wildlife corridors and a variety of animals can be spotted in the area. Look out for giraffe, elephant, hippo, wildebeest, baboon, zebra, and monkey. Other popular activities include walking, hiking, and biking tours.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti together with Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Park form Africa’s most famous wildlife park. The image of acacia trees on an endless grass plain epitomises Africa for many, and then add a Masai warrior and some cattle to the picture, and the conversation need go no further. The annual wildebeest migration through the Serengeti and the Masai Mara is the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than a million animals following the rains. But that is not where the game viewing ends; large prides of lions, elephants and giraffes in grasslands, gazelles and eland to mention but a few. Aside from traditional vehicle safaris, hot-air ballooning over the Serengeti plains has become almost essential, and you can even do a horse riding safari.
Day Itinerary
After breakfast you will start descending into the plains. Today is one big game drive, wherever you drive, you can encounter animals. And in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area you get a fantastic chance to have a look at how the Maasai live, when passing their “boma’s” (villages) or when watching them herd their cattle in the vast Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The name Serengeti is derived from the Maasai word Siringiti: endless plains. When entering the Serengeti it becomes clear quite soon that this is a very fitting name. As far as the eye reaches you find the plains, only interrupted by an occasional tree, kopje (rock formation) or wildlife. During the Great Migration these planes are literally covered in animals, wildebeests and zebras, in search of grazing and water and participating in one of the largest annual movements of mammals on earth.
However, Serengeti National Park has more to offer than the Great Migration, large herds of buffels, numerous different kinds of antelopes like the topi, hartebeest, dikdik, thomson and grant gazelles and it is the best chance of spotting a lion, or more accurately: lions. The open plains form an ideal hunting ground for the fastest mammal on earth: the cheetah.
At the end of the afternoon you will arrive the central part of the Serengeti called Seronera. Your next overnight accommodation is Tanzania Bush Camp. Here you will stay for 4 nights.
Overnight: Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti
Serengeti Tanzania Luxury Bush Camp is a semi permanent camp offering wilderness and luxury in Serengeti National Park. This finest camp is owned and managed by indigenous Tanzanians, the management and office staff are local Tanzanians who have great knowledge of hospitality and have spent many years in travel and tourism industry, the team boast excellent experiences in both general customer care and hospitality services. Serengeti Tanzania Bush Camp consists of 10 spacious and comfortable luxury en-suite tents all with two queen-size beds fitted with mosquito nets, en-suite flush toilets and shower with a mixer tap of warm or cold running water, rooms with warm duvets, nicely local designed metal and wood beds, comfortable bedding, locally made lampshades, wall-to-wall floor carpets, comfortable wooden writing table and chairs, luggage rack, coffee table and tray, resting sofa, canvas shelves, 24-hour solar lighting and a backup generator, accompanied with a large spacious verandah in front and the left side of your room is furnished with comfortable safari chairs and tables – the perfect retreat for a relaxing moment watching birdlife in trees around the tent, or a herd of impala grazing quietly around the camp area, or rather basically sit, relax while listening to the sounds of the African bush. Large and spacious mess tent, and lounge
tent linked with bar are beautifully designed and decorated with comfortable designed chairs and sofas, antique furniture, side cabinets and chest.
Activities
Serengeti National Park
Game drive
Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti together with Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Park form Africa’s most famous wildlife park. The image of acacia trees on an endless grass plain epitomises Africa for many, and then add a Masai warrior and some cattle to the picture, and the conversation need go no further. The annual wildebeest migration through the Serengeti and the Masai Mara is the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than a million animals following the rains. But that is not where the game viewing ends; large prides of lions, elephants and giraffes in grasslands, gazelles and eland to mention but a few. Aside from traditional vehicle safaris, hot-air ballooning over the Serengeti plains has become almost essential, and you can even do a horse riding safari.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day Itinerary
Wake up early in the morning and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Your driver is ready again to take you back inside the park in search for more wildlife! You can chose to take lunchboxes with you to have the full day in the park or go back to the camp for lunch and maybe relax a little.
The driver takes you on a search for the lions, leopard and cheetah. And what did you think of these large numbers of hippos in one of the pools in the park, or maybe the vervet moneys or baboons manage to charm you with their acrobatic tricks. Giraffes that elegantly move over the planes, high above everything and everyone, eating the leaves from the acacia trees without even bothering about the thorns, the gracious flights of the (not so gracious) vultures, hyenas trying to defend their prey from the lions. All in all a day full of unforgettable impressions!
At the end of the afternoon you return to Tanzania Bush Camp for a sun downer and dinner!
Activities
Serengeti – Seronera
Game drive
Seronera
The Seronera region, in the central Serengeti, is set directly on the Great Migration route and offers excellent viewing of this incredible annual phenomenon, when countless wildebeest flood the area and move across the plains. While migratory game populations fluctuate seasonally, Seronera is still a wildlife hotspot at other times of the year, sheltering the Big Five, among many other species. A number of small campsites provide accommodation and visitors can enjoy hot air balloon trips and walking safaris as well as guided game drives.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Situated in the Crater Highlands in Northern Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is best known for its archaeological and geological significance, rich wildlife, and beautiful scenery. The conservation area encompasses the famous Crater, the renowned Olduvai Gorge and vast plains of grasslands, forests and mountains extending to the Serengeti. This 8000-square-kilometre protected area is recognised for its natural beauty and has been placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Visitors flock here to soak up the spectacular views of the Ngorongoro Crater, voted as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, it is famed for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife.
Popular activities include: mountain biking, hiking, game drives, bush walks, and visiting a local Maasai village.
Day Itinerary
Today you have to rise early! Your driver will take you to one of the most special places on this planet: The Ngorongoro Crater. The Crater is the largest intact caldera in the world, and before you descent in the crater you have a beautiful view from the crater rim.
The crater is a non-active volcano, to reach the crater floor you have to make quite a descent. In the Ngorongoro crater the diversity in animals and flora is immense. All the animals of the “Big Five” (elephant, black rhino, buffel, leopard and the lion) can be found in the crater. Today it is your chance to see the rare black rhino. In Lake Magadi, the alkaline lake in the crater, flamingos look for their food while hippos cool down in the sweet water pools after their grazing outing at night. In the Lerai Forest elephant with giant tusks pull leaves and branches from the trees while on the plains wildebeests, zebras and antelopes are grazing. Lions often look for the shade, sometimes even the shade of a car. The high numbers of animals and the imposing landscape with the crater walls make a day in the crater and overwhelming experience!
In the afternoon you will leave the park and drive to the town of Karatu. Your next overnight address will be Bougainvillea Safari Lodge.
Overnight: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Bougainvillea Safari Lodge is located on the outskirts of Karatu town about midway between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater. The lodge offers thirty-two cottages set throughout our lushly landscaped property. Ten rooms in five double cottages are located in our coffee garden. The rest of the rooms are located surrounding the pool area. Each cosy room has mosquito-netted king or twin beds, dressing area, a fireplace, large bathroom with shower and a veranda from which to enjoy the views of our lush tropical gardens. Triples are possible with prior notice and two of the cottages can be used as family suites, with connecting rooms. There is a large common area building housing reception, lounge, bar, gift shop and dining rooms. The swimming pool sits in the centre of the property surrounded by the cottages and gardens.
Activities
Ngorongoro Crater
Game drive
Ngorongoro Crater
Located in Northern Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Crater is best known for its natural beauty and abundance of diverse wildlife; which makes it one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations. Surrounded by Tanzania’s highlands, this UNESCO-listed crater is said to be the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Visitors can look forward to spotting the world-renowned Big Five and a host of other wildlife species including large herds of zebra and wildebeest. It is famed as one of Tanzania’s best tourist attractions offering visitors an array of wonderful activities including excellent bird watching, trekking, wildlife viewing, mountain biking and visiting a local Maasai village. Don’t miss the opportunity to jump on an excursion to the magnificent Olduvai Gorge.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Tarangire National Park
After the Serengeti, Tarangire has the greatest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania and in the dry season the Tarangire River is a magnet for thirsty wildlife. Large herds of elephants and migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland gather and not surprisingly the predators follow. This is also the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as oryx and gerenuk are regularly spotted. Tarangire is also known for its spectacular baobab trees, and its breathtaking views of the Masaai Steppe and the mountains to the south. Located just a few hours drive from the town of Arusha, Tarangire is a popular stop for safaris travelling through the northern circuit on their way to Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. The park extends into two game controlled areas and the wildlife are allowed to move freely throughout.
Day Itinerary
After breakfast we set off to Tarangire National Park for a game drive in the park. At a nice spot we will stop for a pick nick lunch. It takes about 1.5 hour to reach the park! On your way to the park you pass through the Maasai steppes, pass Maasai villages and see the Maasai herding their cattle.
Tarangire National Park is a famous park and it has a lot to offer! With 550 different bird species, it is a birders paradise. Nowhere in East Africa will you find so many bird species in one area! The park is also well known for their big herds of elephants.
The landscape of Tarangire is very diverse, from the with Baobab studded plains to the always green marshes. Through the park meanders the Tarangire River, it did not only give the park its name, but is also the reason for the animals to stick in the area. In the dry season, when the river is often not more than a mud stream or even totally gone, the elephants dig holes in the riverbed, looking for underground streams. Also the other animals in the park enjoy a drink from these by elephants made waterholes. In the raining season the river can grow to a thundering river, depending on the amount of rain upstream. In Tarangire National Park you enjoy a pick nick lunch with lunchboxes carried from Ilboru.
At the end of the afternoon you will arrive at Sangaiwe Tented Lodge for dinner and overnight. Here you will stay for the 2 nights.
Overnight: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
Sangaiwe Tented Lodge is situated close to the Sangaiwe gate of the Tarangire National Park, offering stunning views over Lake Burunge. The accommodation features spacious tented rooms set on wooden platforms with decks where guests can enjoy the sunsets and the breeze. All units are equipped with baths, toilets, dressing areas, and indoor and outdoor seating. Guests can enjoy delicious meals prepared by the in-house chef. Guests have access to common areas such as the bar, dining room, lounge, large outdoor viewing area, and swimming pool.
Activities
Tarangire National Park
Game drive
Tarangire National Park
After the Serengeti, Tarangire has the greatest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania and in the dry season the Tarangire River is a magnet for thirsty wildlife. Large herds of elephants and migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland gather and not surprisingly the predators follow. This is also the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as oryx and gerenuk are regularly spotted. Tarangire is also known for its spectacular baobab trees, and its breathtaking views of the Masaai Steppe and the mountains to the south. Located just a few hours drive from the town of Arusha, Tarangire is a popular stop for safaris travelling through the northern circuit on their way to Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. The park extends into two game controlled areas and the wildlife are allowed to move freely throughout.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day Itinerary
A driver will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home. Estimated departure 05h35 Your holiday has come to an end. An unforgettable journey with long lasting memories that you share together. In Kiswahili we say Kwa Heri (goodbye) and Karibuni Tena (welcome again).
Transport
Transfers
Date Company Pick Up Drop Off Time Vehicle
3 Dec Kilimanjaro International Airport [JRO] Ilboru Safari Lodge Transfer
5 Dec Ilboru Safari Lodge Baghayo Garden Suite Transfer
7 Dec Baghayo Garden Suite Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti Transfer
11 Dec Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti Bougainvillea Safari Lodge Transfer
12 Dec Bougainvillea Safari Lodge Sangaiwe Tented Lodge Transfer
14 Dec Sangaiwe Tented Lodge Kilimanjaro International Airport [JRO] Transfer
Travel Information
The name Tanzania conjures up images of wildebeest stampeding across vast savannah, rain forests teeming with monkeys and birdlife, and great plains brimming with legions of game. All of these natural wonders and more are on offer in this exceptionally diverse African nation. Visitors typically visit Tanzania to partake in at least one of the four well known Tanzanian tourist experiences: a relaxing seaside vacation on the picturesque island paradise of Zanzibar, an underwater tour of some of the world’s most renowned dive sites around the gorgeous Spice Islands, a safari adventure in some of Africa’s most impressive game reserves, or a hiking excursion around Mount Kilimanjaro National Park.
Whichever of these incredible holidays you choose, you will undoubtedly be welcomed by some fabulously friendly and peaceful inhabitants who, despite being divided into 120 different ethnic groups and cultures, live in harmony with one another and provide some of the most wonderfully exotic local cuisine you could imagine. With all of this diversity on offer, the most difficult part of your Tanzanian holiday experience is likely to be deciding where to go!(Safari Northern Circuit)
Banking and Currency
Currency
In Tanzania, the unit of currency is the Tanzanian Shilling, which is divided into 100 Cents. Notes are issued in denominations of 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, and 10000 Shillings. Coins are issued in denominations of 50, 100 and 200 Shillings.
Banking
Banks are open from 9:00am to 3:00pm Monday to Friday. Many banks are equipped with 24 hour ATM machines.
Credit cards and travellers checks are not widely accepted in Tanzania. Where they are accepted can high service fees and poor exchange rates be expected. Major foreign currencies – particularly US $ – are accepted in Tanzania and are convertible at banks and bureau de changes in the main towns and tourist areas. If bringing cash in US $, please make sure bank notes are in good condition, with no cuts or damage and are not older than 2004. Most banks offer higher exchange rates for US $ 100 / US $ 50 bank notes compared to US $ 20 / US $ 10 or US $ 5 bank notes.
Travel, Transport and Getting Around
If you are visiting a number of parks and reserves in Tanzania, you can either drive or fly between them. Roads in most of the wilderness areas are in poor condition and unmarked, and self-driving is not recommended. Operators will supply you with a driver who doubles as an informal guide; alternatively, you can arrange to fly to your destination and utilize a car and driver supplied by the lodgings. Elsewhere in Tanzania, towns and cities are linked by a steady stream of buses and dala-dalas (minibuses), and in the cities, there is public transport in the way of buses, dala-dalas, taxis, and, in some places, bicycles or tuk-tuks.
Precision Air run regular services, mostly via Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar, to all main towns and other destinations in East Africa and beyond. All national parks and some of the top-end luxury lodges have airstrips.(Safari Northern Circuit)
Coastal Air operates between these and the main airports on the mainland and the islands of Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia. ZanAir has frequent connections between Zanzibar, Pemba and the mainland.
Driving is on the left hand side of the road
Food, Drink and Cuisine Advice
Most camps, lodges or hotels cater specifically to tourists and serve Western-style food, ranging in standard, but generally are excellent. Game lodges tend to offer a daily set menu with a limited selection, so it is advisable to have your tour operator specify in advance if you are a vegetarian or have other specific dietary requirements. First-time visitors to Africa might take note that most game lodges in and around the national parks have isolated locations, and driving within the parks is neither permitted nor advisable after dark, so that there is no realistic alternative to eating at your lodge.
Tap water in Tanzania is generally not safe to drink, and most travellers try to stick to mineral water. Filtered and bottled water can be difficult to find you are travelling outside of main town and so it is advisable to stock up. Most camps, lodges and hotels have bottled water readily available.(Safari Northern Circuit)
Climate and Weather
Just south of the equator, Tanzania is huge and its sheer size means that the climate varies considerably within it. However, generally the main rainy season, or the ‘long rains’, lasts during about March, April and May. Afternoon tropical downpours are the norm – which are heavier and more predictable beside the coast and on the islands. The humidity is high and daily temperatures reach the low-mid 30°s.
The long dry season lasts throughout June, July, August, September and October is when rainfall is unusual, even on the islands. Temperatures vary hugely with altitude and location, but it’s usually a fine, clear sky and sunny weather
– it’s a great time to visit Tanzania. During November and December there’s another rainy season: the ‘short rains’. These are much lighter than the main rains and less reliable.
If it has rained during the short rains, then it normally dries up for a few months, January and February, which is Tanzania’s ‘short dry season’, before starting to rain again in earnest in March.(Safari Northern Circuit)
Clothing and Dress Recommendations
It never gets really cold in Tanzania so lightweight clothing, preferably cotton or linen, is recommended. While on a game viewing safari, avoid brightly coloured clothing, stick to whites, beiges, khakis and browns. There may be long days sitting in safari vehicles, so it is advisable to wear light comfortable clothing such as short sleeved shirts and cotton/linen trousers or shorts. Denim will become too hot and extremely uncomfortable. Walking shoes and socks will be required.
The evenings will be chilly, so long sleeved shirts and trousers should be worn. A sweater may be needed. These will also prevent you being bitten by insects. A hat should be worn at all times outside. The sun may sometimes not feel hot, but it can still easily burn, especially if it is cloudy and overcast.(Safari Northern Circuit)
If visiting Zanzibar or any coastal town don’t forget to take a swimsuit, as it is invariably warm. Ladies are recommended to take cotton skirts, blouses and dresses. Sandals are a must for this environment! On the beaches and within the confines of hotels, normal swimwear is acceptable but nudity is not.
As over a third of the population in Tanzania is Muslim, it is therefore not etiquette for ladies to walk around in public displaying their legs and shoulders. Remember to dress modestly as short shorts, miniskirts, vests and tank tops will be frowned upon.
Internet Availability
Tanzania has good Internet Service Providers with email and internet services offered by many hotels and lodges (free / paid). In most towns there are plenty of private business centres and cyber cafes offering email and internet access, although the speeds might be somewhat slower than what you are used to.
Electricity and Plug Standards
The electricity supply in Tanzania is 220/240 volts at 50Hz. Plugs are 3 point square (UK Type). Adapters are available at major airports.
Terms and Conditions
Flash Safaris and Photography Ltd Terms and Conditions
Booking confirmation and payments
To confirm a booking a 30% non-refundable deposit should be paid The final payment, i.e. 100 % of the payment should be paid 45 days prior to the arrival.
Payments in USD must be paid by credit card or transferred to the USD account of Flash Safaris and Photography Ltd. All payments should be made free of bank charges
Cancellation policy
Cancellation before 45 days of arrival will result in a loss of the 30% deposit. In case of cancellation between 45 days and 14 days before arrival, Flash Safaris and Photography will refund 25% of the 100% payment made. No refund is made in case of cancellation within 13 days of arrival or in case of non-arrival without cancellation.
Payment currency
Payments must be made in the nominated currency stated on the invoice. Disputes
Any dispute about reservations, payments or complaints about our service should be made in writing to Flash Safaris and Photography Ltd within 7 days or will be deemed to have not occurred, with no compromise made to outstanding monies.
Changes in rates
We reserve the right to make changes and adjustments in given rates at any time. In the event of a change on government taxes, levies, concession fees, wildlife management fees or others, we reserve the right to pass these on to you even if you have already fully or partly paid for your services.(Safari Northern Circuit)
