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11 day Safari Trip to Tanzania

Sep 8, 2024 to Sep 20, 2024
Tanzania, Africa

Tanzania wildlife adventure... A Trip of A Lifetime


 

What's included in this trip:

  • Arrival Transfers
  • Accommodations as stipulated in the Itinerary
  • Transportation in a camp shared vehicle either open-sided or with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing and photography
  • 4 guests per vehicle for maximum comfort and optional viewing
  • Services of an English-speaking driver-guide, game viewing drives, and park entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
  • All government taxes and levies
  • All meet-and-greet services
  • All arrival and departure transfers
  • 24-hour standby contact phone number
  • Meals as indicated on the Itinerary
  • Two-way long-range high-frequency radio communication in each vehicle
  • Park fees
  • Tourism Development Levy 
  • Game Drive - Northern Serengeti National Park
  • Game Drive - through the Serengeti/ Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  • Game Drives - Ngorongoro Crater Floor 
  • Game Drive -  Tarangire National Park
  • Insurance (Allianz)
  • Insurance (Flying Doctors Coverage - airlift to Nairobi) 
 

 

What's not included:

  1. Any international airfare and departure tax
  2. Optional Tours
  3. Entry Visa (Currently $55 per passport holder)
  4. Tips and Gratuities to the hotel, lodges, camp staff, and driver/guide.
  5. Beverages  -alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks unless stated otherwise
  6. Optional Vaccinations
  7. Excess baggage fees
  8. All items of a personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax. email bills, etc. 
  9. Laundry Service
 

Itinerary Overview:

 
September 8 Sat - Fly USA to JRO  
Air Travel
 
September 9 - Sun  - FLY 
Air Travel
 
September 10 - Day 1 Tuesday - Arrival and transfer to Arusha
Check-in - Serena Hotel Mountain Village Arusha
Dinner at the Serena Hotel Mountain Village Arusha
Optional: Canoe around Lake Duluti Optional: Mountain Bike
Optional: Ngiresi Culture Half Day Village Tour (Lunch Included)
Optional: Coffee Tour
 
September 11 - Day 2 Wednesday
Breakfast at Serena Hotel Mountain Village Arusha
Check out - Serena Hotel Mountain Village Arusha
GAME DRIVE through Lake Manyara National Park
Optional: Lake Manyara Treetop Walkway - Treetop Walkway - Lake Manyara
Lunch Pack
Check-in - Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Dinner at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
Optional: Night Game Drive in Lake Manyara NP
 
September 12 - Day 3 Thursday
Breakfast at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Check out - Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
GAME DRIVE from Lake Manyara to the Central area of the Serengeti National Park
Lunch pack
Check-in - Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Dinner at the Serengeti Serena Lodge
 
September 13 - Day 4 Friday
Breakfast at Serengeti Serena Lodge
Check out - Serengeti Serena Lodge
GAME DRIVE through Serengeti National Park as we head to the northern part of the park
Lunch Pack
Check-In - Mara Under Canvas – TWC Tanzania
Dinner at Mara Under Canvas
 
September 14 - Day 5 Saturday
Breakfast at Moab Under Canvas
GAME DRIVE through the Northern Serengeti National Park
Hot lunch at Mara Under Canvas
Dinner at Moab Under Canvas
Optional: Balloon Safari in Serengeti (weather permitting*) - Your Experience in the Serengeti | Balloon Safaris
 
 
September 15 - Day 6 Sunday
Breakfast at Mara Under Canvas
GAME DRIVES through the Northern Serengeti National Park
Hot lunch at Mara Under Canvas
Dinner at Mara Under Canvas
*Optional Balloon Safari backup date
 
September 16 - Day 7 Monday
Breakfast at Mara Under Canvas
Check out - Moab Under Canvas
GAME DRIVE through the Serengeti as we travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Lunch Pack
Check-in - Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Dinner at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
 
September 17 - Day 8 Tuesday
Breakfast at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
GAME DRIVE to visit the Ngorongoro Crater Floor
Hot lunch at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Dinner at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
 
September 18 - Day 9 Wednesday
Breakfast at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
GAME DRIVE visiting the Ngorongoro Crater Floor
Hot lunch at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Dinner at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
 
September 19 - Day 10 Thursday
Breakfast at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Check out - Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
GAME DRIVE in the Tarangire National Park as we travel from Ngorongoro
Lunch Pack
Check-in - Maramboi Tented Lodge – TWC Tanzania
Optional: Sundowners Tarangire Dinner at Maramboi Tented Lodge
 
 
September 20 - Day 11 Friday
Breakfast at Maramboi Tented Camp
Check out of Maramboi Tented Camp
Drive from Tarangire NP to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
Lunch Pack
Travel Home
 

Pricing: 

As of 5/12/23, we anticipate 12 guests, so please select the pricing based on 12 passengers - either as a solo or double booking based on the number of participants you will have.  The final balance due will be adjusted based on the final number of guests that participate. 
 
Optional tours are listed for your information only - they can be selected at final payment.
 
If you are solo, you can add another guest and be moved to the double pricing schedule without penalty.
 
**Important Notice:** Due to the limited availability of rooms and the rapidly approaching travel dates, we regret to inform you that unsold space cannot be held. We will need to confirm space availability before proceeding with any payment. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.

NOTE: Pricing will be adjusted based on the sliding scale provided and the final number of guests joining the tour.

Cancellation policy:

REFUNDS, CHARGEBACKS, AND ADJUSTMENTS

  • You will deliver to Agency in writing any claim for refund or adjustment.

  • Full details and proof of payment documentation must accompany all claims.

  • You will not be entitled to a refund if you change or cancel your travel plans after (1) a confirmation of the booking (Deposit); or (2) payment for a booking (Final Payment).

  • Refunds are not allowed on deposits.

  • You waive any right to a chargeback in case of cancellation (except for fraud), including any force majeure event (as described below).

  • If you attempt a chargeback, reverse charge, or recollection of a payment already made without Agency’s authorization, Agency reserves the right to charge you additional costs, fees, and expenses associated with such chargeback, reverse charge, or recollection, including without limitation attorney’s fees and legal costs.

 
All cancellations must be in writing.
 
The following cancellation charges will be assessed for all written cancellations received prior to departure up to the scheduled time of departure.  No show is considered a 100% Penalty automatically.
The following cancellation charges will apply for all cancellations received based on days prior to departure:
150 or more days prior to departure 50% of the full fare
120 to 91 days prior to departure 75% of the full fare
90 days or less prior to departure 100% of the full fare
Deposit is 100% Non-Refundable
 

 

CREDIT / DEBIT CARD PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION

 

  • By submitting your credit or debit card, you authorize Agency (or our agents) to charge such card for Services as of the payment date agreed between us.
  • You authorize Agency (or our agents) to credit any amounts that have been charged in error.
  • You are responsible for all amounts, including any associated costs of recovery:
    • If you close the credit or debit card account you provide to Agency;
    • If you charge back any fees that were validly charged under this Agreement;
    • If your credit or debit card expires; or
    • If you have provided an incorrect account number or have insufficient funds at any time (including declinations of validity charged amounts).
  • In any such event, you agree Agency is entitled to withhold all Services until you satisfy all payment deficiencies.
  • Agency has no obligation to refund any amounts previously paid by you as a result of suspension or termination of Services.
  • You confirm that:
    • You are authorized to act on behalf of you and all travelers on the same booking.
    • You are an authorized user of this credit or debit card; and
    • You will not dispute any payment of fees under this Agreement.
  • Terms and Conditions
 

Available Packages

**Double based on 12 - 15 Passengers. Prices are per person/double.**
Unavailable as of April 15, 2024

$8,165.00
Deposit: $3,169.00 per person

$2500 deposit                                                              $2,500
Credit Card fee 3%                                                          $ 75
Plus insurance:                                                                 $594
DEPOSIT AMOUNT                                                 $3,169
 
Total Trip Cost - Double                                         $8,471
Less Deposit                                                              -  $3,169
Final Payment Amount                                           $5,302     
 
 
Deposit amount = $3,169
 

**Solo based on 12-15 Passengers. Prices are per person.**
Unavailable as of August 31, 2023

$12,753.00
Deposit: $4,800.00 per person

DEPOSIT
$2500 deposit  * 1.5                                                   $3,750
Plus Credit Card fee 3%                                               $113
Plus insurance:                                                                 $937
DEPOSIT AMOUNT                                                $4,800
 
TOTAL COST
Tour Fees  - SOLO ($7648 *1.5)                        $11,472
Plus Credit Card Fee 3%                                             $344
Plus insurance                                                                  $937
Total Cost                                                                     $12,753
 
FINAL PAYMENT
Less Deposit                                                              -  $4,800
Final Payment Amount                                          $7,953
 
 
Deposit amount = $4,800