For entry in Tanzania, you need a passport that is valid for at least six months after your intended leaving date. A visa can be obtained from the relevant embassy or authority in your Country of residence or upon arrival at the International Airport or Control border. For entry from a neighboring Country (Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Kenya) you need to show proof of Vaccination against yellow fever and you must have the appropriate papers or documents. If you’re travelling directly from (South Africa, Europe, America, Asia, and Australia) this Proof is not necessary and further vaccinations are not required. However, we do advise that you have the vaccinations recommended by your residence Country.
You must have also a valid return ticket in your possession that allows you to leave the country once your Tour or Safari is finished. If you do not have this valid ticket, you must show that you have the ability to pay for a ticket out of the country, such as a credit card. To avoid disappointment, please contact us within reasonable time before travel as the regulations for the visa may change. This is especially important if you are a non-European citizen
Company can’t be held responsible for any cost incurred by any parties where on Safari or otherwise. All cost incurred will be beard by the parties themselves.
Early start to the day / light breakfast / early morning game drive (+- 2-3 hours) / beverages and snack on game viewing / late morning hot & cold full brunch / rest period / tea & savories / afternoon game drive with sundowners & snacks sometimes / generous dinner in the evening, usually in open air, enclosed dining area with large fire and fine dining under the stars.
We recommend that your clothes are made of cotton or microfibers. Camouflage or other military clothes are not advisable as it may cause problems with the local government. A few areas such as the Ngorongoro Crater lie 2200 meters above the sea level on the crater rim and at night, it can be relatively cool with Temperature around 13 degrees. For the colder evenings, a light jacket and a jumper is recommended as well as trousers and long sleeve shirts for protection against mosquitoes at some areas at night.
Upon booking, we will give you a list of equipment that you need to bring. Please remember that there is limited space available in the vehicle and that you should restrict yourself to one big luggage or Rucksack with no more than 15 kg in weight and one small hand luggage. If possible DO NOT TAKE SUITCASE PLEAS! Please also take not of the luggage regulations of the different airlines. If you pass through Arusha before and after Safari, you can Safely Store luggage in Arusha for free.
Malaria can be found in all countries of East Africa though is not such as in high percentage as many People think that it is. This affects mostly pregnant women and children under five years old than others. Malaria is caused by a one-cell parasite and is transmitted by Anopheles Mosquito called Plasmodium Falciparum. There are prophylactic medicine that can be taken, some of them must start to be taken before you start travelling. There are many brands available and we recommend that our guests consult their doctor or health department as to which brand they should take. You should contact also your GP or an infectious tropical disease institute to get medical advice. Our experience suggests that older preparations can lead to severe side effects and therefore may compromise your holiday. Prevention is better than a cure; the best prevention is not to be bitten. By wearing long trousers, closed shoes and long-sleeved tops during the evening hours as well as using ant-mosquito sprays and crèmes can held to reduce your chances of being bitten.
Insect Repellant’s on drives are advised but just let your Guide know if he is not allergic to them before applying them while on the Vehicle, you can just use it before boarding. Healthier Guide the better the Safari it becomes.
Bilharzia occurs in some water in East Africa, for example in Lake Victoria. Your Safari guide will know where you should not go for swim – please ask before you take a refreshing dip.
For tourists, it is common to experience diarrhea at some stage. This is often just your body reacting to different food or bacteria that your body has had no previous contact with and to which it has not developed an immune response. In most cases, it is not severe. You can help prevent this experience by the following simple guidelines.
NB: MEDICAL PROBLEMS:
If you have any serious medical conditions or problem like big surgeries etc. of which you can’t be able to sit for a beat long on the vehicle let’s know for an advice of a better travel way for you also if you used some kind of small machines that need to be charged prior use lets also know that for a well suitable accommodation to insure power for you all the time you need it. Remember that in our vehicle there are powered inverter for any day use.
It is best to bring prescription medication with you. But cities and towns all have drugstores/pharmacies equipped with everything one requires, from aspirin and aftershave to Xanax and Zambuk.
There are doctors, but most safaris are far from readily accessible medical care.
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Make sure that you are covered by your health insurance when you are away from home and travelling. If this is not the case, we can’t stress enough the importance of having the appropriate travel insurance. Please make sure that you are covered for all medical expenses including the possibility of return transport costs to your country of residence. Other insurance such as for luggage theft or loss should also be taken into consideration as well as an insurance travel cancellation.
NB: It is important that, all travelers should be adequately insured against all eventualities and circumstances. This applies anywhere in the world. There are many companies offering travel insurance, but we offer Travel Guard Insurance. Please click on the Travel Guard link at the bottom of the page for more information and/or to purchase, or ask one of our representatives.
Comprehensive travel insurance is highly recommended for all safaris. Please ensure that your insurance covers cancellation and curtailment, personal accident, medical and baggage. The policy taken out should provide world-wide coverage. International client should purchase insurance prior to their arrival.
Many Airports in East Africa have a departure tax; this tax is usually paid on site, in cash and is in US Dollars. In addition, there are often short notice changes to East Africa’s tax law (e.g. introduction of Infrastructure tax) which is why we highly recommend that you set aside approx. 50 USD per person in small bills for such often unforeseen expenses.
It is recommended that you bring some money with you on your Safari. NB: Pleas use only US Dollars notes that printed after 2009. . . ) On Safari there is a chance to visit other Places of Interest like Cultural Project areas, Museum and Zoo. It is nice to budget for these visits. Euro, Pound and $ Dollars can be used for these activities in Tanzania and can also be changed in the Numerous Bureau de change without problem.
There are also Cash points where by one can withdraw local currency with your Visa Card. At the Barclay’s Bank you can use an EC-Card; and other bank you can use Visa/Master Card. Traveler’s Cheques are generally not accepted, as the fees are too dear. It is also recommended that you bring a credit Card in case of an emergency.
NB: Tips/Gratuities are recommended inform of cash.
These are not included. Gratuities you may want to consider planning for include lodge staff (although small amounts), and of course your guide. Base it on your satisfaction, and what you feel is fair. They are appreciated!
There is extensive coverage throughout Eastern Africa. In some countries, this may be primarily in and around major urban areas. Before traveling, ask your cell phone service provider to open your phone to allow international roaming. In Tanzania there is well-developed mobile telephone network. Reception is generally first class except in some regions. For further information, we advise you to contact your service provider. Calling codes from East Africa are: to America 0001, to Australia 00061, to New Zealand 00064, to Switzerland 0041, to Germany 0049, to Austria 0043, to UK 0044, to Spain 0034.
While on safari in the bush, the only dangerous creatures are wild animals. The people are gracious and hospitable. But as in many cities around the world, there is a need to be careful and vigilant. Never walk in deserted areas at night, try not to look too much like a rich tourist with six cameras hanging around your neck, pockets bulging with dollars and gold chains, rings and diamonds dripping from your person. Be sensible. As in most cities, there are areas which are safe and areas where gangsters and criminals lurk. So choose the safe spots. Ask at your hotel, or ask some locals.
Like any travel it is best to travel with as little as possible that you cannot replace or do not want to lose. While many precautions are taken with security at each lodge, and while enroot, there can be no guarantee you won’t suffer a loss. It is very rare, but do plan accordingly. Some of the lodges can provide safe deposit boxes, but it is not usual to stay in one lodge for more than a few nights.
Mostly Lodges, Luxury / Tented Camps in and out of the National Parks have got Power supply in form of Solar and Generator. At these Accommodations you can charge the Camera battery, Phone, I Pad or I Pod, Power Banks if any and Mobile phones. The power supply is rated by 230 Volt and 50 Hz. In Tanzania, the British 3 prong plug (G type) is mostly used so we recommend you to have an Adapter. Adapter can be bought in all goods electrical stores. The electricity supply in East Africa is also susceptible to power surges and power cuts at some point’s though is not every day but for some time, pleas be aware that this may damage sensitive equipment such as Notebooks.
Generally we don’t allow smoking in our vehicles. On all Safari are plenty of stops for Cigarette breaks. Just let your Guide know this from the beginning of your trip and he will be offer you that chance of smoking as their well experienced in the game.
For your safety (and also for the animals), pleas follow the advice and instructions given by your guide. Pleas also don’t feed the animals, pick the plants and Flowers. During the game drives, keep noise to a minimum as the animals react immediately to noise and you might miss the perfect picture, experience of some animal behavior that for sure are not written even in books. Please stay in the Vehicle all the time unless instructed by your guide. We want you to return and leave from the Park in Safety. On night drives and dawn tours, it is advisable to have something warm to wear as the night breeze on the Vehicle can be Chilly. During the day, glasses is an essential as well as drinking water regularly. Other objects such as a binoculars, cameras and hat are items that you should not forget. NB: Your curiosity is your deliverance of the nature feeling to you, passion here must be applied.
Feeding wild animals is not a desirable way to conserve wildlife, nor is such a practice allowed in any game reserve. If you try to feed the wild animals, you place your own life and other people’s lives at risk. Remember that wild animals are Wild Animals.
Binoculars are vital, preferably wide angle from 10×42 are recommended with the nice brand of your own choice. A good 35mm camera with a powerful zoom or telephoto lens will reward you with superb shots. Not that if you wish to come with a camera comprises a bigger lens we are ready to offer Bean Bags for you so as to get a comfortable position of your lens and Camera.
Pleas always pay attention to the import regulations of your respective home country when buying souvenirs or other goods abroad. If you are carrying government trophies, please make sure to be in possession of an import license and receipt from the relevant authorities (this applies to transit clients as well).
TANZANITE A precious stone named in honor of Tanzania for its uniqueness found in just one place on earth and that is Mererani, a village on the foothills of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro where it was first unearthed in 24 Dec 1961. Poised between lush blue, vibrant violet, and rich purple, exotic tanzanite is the gemstone of its own. It takes a number of procedures to alter the color, apparent clarity, or improve the durability of gems as we turn them into jewelry or beautiful faceted pieces. These are categorized in three qualities named single A, double AA and triple AAA of which double and triple A are the best. While on your safari preparation you may spare some cash for this remarkable stone. Having it will increase the value and memory for your trip to Tanzania.
If you have any problem on the tour – usually there are none and we are certain that it will remain so – these can only be solved if your guide knows about them. Please be so kind to tell the guide about your problems. A problem aired is a problem solved and is much better than a letter of complaint after the holiday is over. If you experience no immediate results to your problem, please contact our office in Arusha directly. We will do everything to solve it immediately.
We hope that the Information and detailed explanation given above answers many of your questions. If not, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
We wishes you a marvelous and exhilarating trip, many unforgettable experiences and pleasant memories.
This Family has no more to say rather than saying SEE YOU SOON IN EAST AFRICA.
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