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Tanzania and Zanzibar II Arusha - Tarangire National Park - Karatu - Central Serengeti - Northern Serengeti - Stone Town - Dongwe 16 Days / 15 Nights
Reference: 200101S Date of Issue: 15 January 2020
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Introduction A fifteen night safari in Tanzania including experiences in:
Tarangire Lake Manayara Ngorongoro Crater Ndutu Plains Serengeti (Seronera) Timed to optimise the probability of viewing the massed herds of The Great Migration Northern Serengeti Ancient Stone Town on Zanzibar Finish with three lazy days at a luxury beach resort on Zanzibar
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Start Accommodation Destination Basis Duration
Day 1 Mount Meru Game Lodge Arusha D,B&B 1 Night
Day 2 Tarangire Safari Lodge Tarangire National Park FB 2 Nights
Day 4 Farm House Valley Lodge Karatu FB 2 Nights
Day 6 Kati Kati Tented Camp Central Serengeti FB 2 Nights
Day 8 Mara River Kati Kati Northern Serengeti FB 3 Nights
Day 11 Emerson Spice Stone Town B&B 2 Nights
Day 13 Baraza Resort & Spa Dongwe FB 3 Nights
Key B&B: Bed and Breakfast D,B&B: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast FB: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Price AUD12,925 per person
Included - Ground transportation in 4x4 vehicle on safari with pop-up roof - Game drives & private safari experience - Accommodation in lodges specified subject to availability - All meals during the safari
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- 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 - Shared night game drive and Walking Safari in Tarangire - Lake Manyara Treetop Walkway - Domestic flight Kogatende / Zanzibar - Return airport transfers in Zanzibar - 2 nights in Stone Town - 3 nights stay at a beach resort on all inclusive mela plan
Excluded - All international flights - Any 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 - Hot-air balloon flight in Serengeti, Excursions in Zanzibar - Infrastructure tax of $1 per person per night for all stays in Zanzibar
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Day 1 Mount Meru Game Lodge, Arusha
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 Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha
Transfers Date Company Pick Up Drop Off Time Vehicle
Kilimanjaro International Airport Mount Meru Game Transfer [JRO] Lodge
Overnight: Mount Meru Game Lodge View iBrochure Set in beautiful and tranquil surroundings, the Mount Meru Game Lodge is nestled between the Usa river and the wildlife sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to zebra, ostrich, water buffalo, mongoose, duiker and a wide array of birds and monkeys, including the elusive Colobus monkey.
The Mount Meru Game Lodge is equidistant from the city of Arusha and Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) - each an easy 30 minute drive on good roads. KIA, the closest international airport, is serviced daily by KLM, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Air and a number of African airlines.
Arusha holds the door to numerous world famous national parks and mountains, including the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. The lodge provides an excellent staging point for those interested in visiting the parks or climbing the mountains.
The lodge & sanctuary was established by Dr. Von Nagy in 1959 and remains in family hands till today. Being one of the first lodges in Northern Tanzania, the lodge has had the pleasure of hosting a long list of visitors, including numerous presidents, the King & Queen of Sweden, Prince Charles, the Hemingway’s, the Kennedy's and a long list of modern day celebrities.
We look forward to offering you a memorable experience during your stay in Arusha.
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Basis Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
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Day 2 Tarangire Safari Lodge, Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park Tarangire National Park, situated within Tanzania’s spectacular Manyara Region, is an awe-inspiring national park comprising of granite ridges, river valleys, mixed vegetative landscapes, and free-roaming wildlife. During the annual 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. With lion being among the most commonly spotted animal, it is a rare day that a visitor does not spot this majestic animal prowling or grazing. Tarangire is also the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as oryx and gerenuk are seen regularly. This expansive area is also known for its spectacular baobab trees, its breathtaking views of the Masaai Steppe and the wondrous mountains to the south.
Day Itinerary Depart from Arusha for Tarangire National Park with picnic lunch.
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.
After noon game drive.
Enjoy a shared night game drive after sunset where you will get the chance to observe nocturnal wildlife activity
Transfers Date Company Pick Up Drop Off Time Vehicle
Mount Meru Game Lodge Tarangire Safari Lodge Transfer
Overnight: Tarangire Safari Lodge Tarangire Safari Lodge is located within the national park boundary of Tarangire National Park, approximately 10 km away from the main entrance. Perched at the edge of a natural bluff, the lodge is renowned for it’s panoramic views of the Savannah and Tarangire River below, providing breathtaking scenery and game viewing. The lodge’s safari tents, with thatched roofs and large, mesh screened windows, provide the ideal opportunity to connect with the sights and sounds of nature. Each tent has a comfortable veranda, ideal for bird and game viewing, or reading a favorite book after a dusty safari. With a choice of twin, double, or triple accommodation, all tents are equipped with en suite bathrooms with solar heated showers, ample cupboard space and a cultural touch of local textiles. The five circular bungalows, built in a similar style to the Maasai boma, offer a more spacious option for family and triple accommodation. The airy rooms are situated near a large watering hole, creating the opportunity to watch wildlife from the shaded veranda. The bungalows are set away from the main lodge, providing privacy, and all are equipped with large en suite bathrooms with solar heated showers, and comfortable bedding made from local textiles.
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Basis Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3 Tarangire Safari Lodge, Tarangire National Park
Day Itinerary You will enjoy a walking safari today, with an armed ranger.
Enjoy a full day safari, game viewing with a picnic lunch.
Basis Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
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Day 4 Farm House Valley Lodge, Karatu
Karatu Travellers heading for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater will inevitably pass through the town of Karatu in the green hills of Tanzania’s northern highlands. Presided over by the towering Ol Deani Volcano, this small, colourful town serves as a popular overnight stop for visitors exploring the area’s many game parks. The town offers a variety of activities including browsing the bustling marketplace, sampling beer at a local brewery, visiting a traditional Iraqw homestead, or taking a guided walk through the Ngorongoro Forest in search of waterfalls and elephants caves. Whether you are looking for cultural tours, hiking and biking opportunities, a chance to enjoy an authentic rural Tanzania experience, or simply a break between safari game drives, this underrated town has plenty to offer.
Day Itinerary Depart for Lake Manyara, driving via Makuyuni and Mto wa Mbu village. Apart from its abundant bird life, Lake Manyara National Park is also famous for its tree-climbing lions.
Enjoy a visit to Tanzania's first treetop walkway, a great activity for adventure seekers and nature lovers, and continue game drive with picnic lunch.
Depart for Karatu, you will pass the village of Mto wa Mbu enroute, before climbing up the great rift valley, passing through the town of Karatu
Transfers Date Company Pick Up Drop Off Time Vehicle
Tarangire Safari Lodge Farm House Valley Lodge Transfer
Overnight: Farm House Valley Lodge View iBrochure A stunning new addition to our extensive and varied portfolio of properties, Farm House Valley consists of 30 luxury rooms with views to Oldeani volcano in the Rift Valley. Sunlit breakfasts and candlelit dinners are eaten at the pretty restaurant or on the veranda and there is also a generous lounge for relaxing after a long day in the bush.
The lodge is located in the same 500 acre coffee farm as Ngorongoro Farm House, with independent facilities, totally independent.
A cozy main house tent is located in the center of the lodge where meals are served. The campfire is ready every evening for appetizers and snacks before dinner.
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Basis Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 5 Farm House Valley Lodge, Karatu
Day Itinerary After breakfast, descend into the crater for full day 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 camp from the 2000ft. deep crater.
Basis Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
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Day 6 Kati Kati Tented Camp, Central Serengeti
Central Serengeti Situated in the heart of Tanzania, the Central Serengeti encompasses the world-famous Seronera Valley which is known for its prime wildlife-viewing opportunities. This picture-perfect landscape is characterised by endless stretches of savannah-covered open plains, interspersed by rocky outcrops of granite, scattered with acacia woodlands and covered in a network of rivers and streams. The Central Serengeti forms part of the great wildebeest and zebra migration and provides an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife such as giraffe, impala, waterbuck, hippo, elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, serval and much more. Popular activities include: game viewing, cultural tours, horse riding safaris, and hot air ballooning over the spectacularly scenic terrain.
Day Itinerary Depart for the Serengeti National Park, famed for its annual migration, when some six million hooves pound the 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'.
Enroute to Serengeti, you will drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Ndutu Plains.
Transit through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After noon game drive.
Transfers Date Company Pick Up Drop Off Time Vehicle
Farm House Valley Lodge Kati Kati Tented Camp Transfer
Overnight: Kati Kati Tented Camp View iBrochure The camp offers comfortable accommodation and a unique opportunity to enjoy a real safari camp experience. The camp is only a two hour scenic drive from Olduvai Gorge Museum and Grumeti River.
A cosy mess tent islocated in the centre of the camp where meals are served. The campfire is ready every evening for appetizers and snacks before dinner.
Ten double tents and one family tent with en suite facilities.
There are several airstrips in the National Park that receive schedule flights from Arusha as well as charter flights.
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Basis Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 7 Kati Kati Tented Camp, Central Serengeti
Day Itinerary Enjoy a full day safari with a picnic lunch in the Serengeti exploring the local ecosystem.
Basis Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
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Day 8 Mara River Kati Kati, Northern Serengeti
Northern Serengeti The vast, rolling savannah of the Northern Serengeti, is known as the hub of the great migration. The landscape is characterised by vast stretches of savannah interspersed with acacia trees and riverine woodlands. Wildlife can be seen along the banks of the Mara River and visitors can view the annual spectacle of the half a million migrating wildebeest. Commonly spotted wildlife include: a multitude of plains game such as buffalo, zebra, gazelles, impala, giraffe as well as lion and leopard. Visitors can look forward to bird watching, hot air ballooning, game safaris and guided bush walks.
Day Itinerary Enjoy a full day safari with a picnic lunch in the Serengeti exploring the local ecosystem heading towards the North Serengeti
Transfers Date Company Pick Up Drop Off Time Vehicle
Kati Kati Tented Camp Mara River Kati Kati Transfer
Overnight: Mara River Kati Kati View iBrochure The camp offers comfortable accommodation and a unique opportunity to enjoy a real safari camp experience. The camp is located in the North of Serengeti only 10 minutes drive from Mara River.
A cosy mess tent islocated in the centre of the camp where meals are served. The campfire is ready every evening for appetizers and snacks before dinner.
Ten double tents with en suite facilities and one family tent that can host a family of two adults and two children.
There are several airstrips in the National Park that receive schedule flights from Arusha as well as charter flights.
Basis Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 9 Mara River Kati Kati, Northern Serengeti
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Day Itinerary Enjoy a full day safari with a picnic lunch in the Serengeti exploring the local ecosystem
Basis Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 10 Mara River Kati Kati, Northern Serengeti
Day Itinerary Enjoy a full day safari with a picnic lunch in the Serengeti exploring the local ecosystem
Basis Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
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Day 11 Emerson Spice, Stone Town
Stone Town Situated on the beautiful island of Zanzibar, Stone Town is the old city and cultural heart of the island and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town is famous for its winding alleys fringed by grand architecture, bustling bazaars, sultan’s palace, mosques, the House of Wonders, gardens and the extravagant merchants’ houses with their remarkably ornate doors. Stone Town is home to over fifty mosques, six Hindu Temples, a Catholic and an Anglican Cathedral. Visitors can also look forward to visiting the Old Fort along the waterfront, pay a visit to the Palace Museum, and sampling local cuisine at Forodhani Gardens a local seaside market. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a sunset dhow cruise.
Day Itinerary Morning game drive en-route to Kogatende Airstrip.
Flight by light aircraft: Serengeti / Kogatende - Zanzibar.
Transfer from Zanzibar Airport to Stone Town
Evening at leisure, enjoy dinner at Rooftop Tea House Restaurant
Flight Information Date Flight Airline Departure Time Arrival Airport Time Class Ref Airport
Scheduled Kogatende Abeid Amani Karume Airstrip International Airport [ZNZ]
Transfers Date Company Pick Up Drop Off Time Vehicle
Mara River Kati Kati Kogatende Airstrip Transfer
Abeid Amani Karume International Emerson Spice Transfer Airport [ZNZ]
Overnight: Emerson Spice Emerson Spice, An inspired and lovingly restored Merchant’s House, this multi-storied small Boutique hotel has an inner courtyard, eleven unique antiques-filled rooms, and two of Zanzibar’s best restaurants. All rooms are equipped with a small fridge, air conditioner, fan, and high ceiling mosquito net.
The rooftop ‘Tea House’ hosts one of Stonetown’s most renowned restaurants offering a stylish ambience amidst the sound of the calls to prayer from the town’s many mosques. The five course ‘Taste Safari’, prepared daily by our Zanzibari chefs, is seafood based and celebrates the freshest and best the market has to offer each morning. The sunset hour is an integral and pleasurable part of the experience so diners are encouraged to arrive at around 6pm to enjoy a ‘Sundowner’ before dinner.
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On the Ground floor The Secret Garden, set amidst lushly landscaped hidden ‘Ruins’, open to the skies, has a Zanzibari inspired A La Carte Menu. Look out for live music performed by The Dhow Countries Music Academy. Open for Lunch and Dinner.
Basis Bed and Breakfast
Day 12 Emerson Spice, Stone Town
Day Itinerary Day at leisure.
Optional / Extra Cost Excursion: Stone Town Tour and Spice Tour
Activities Stone Town City Tour (Gallery Tours)
Spice Tour (Gallery Tours)
Stone Town City Tour (Gallery Tours) Stone Town City Tour (Gallery Tours) offers visitors a tour following the trail of the sultans, slaves and explorers in the winding streets of Stone Town in Tanzania. Visitors will learn about events which shaped Zanzibar via a knowledgeable guide while walking through the buildings where it all happened. These historic buildings include the former Slave Market, the Anglican Cathedral, the House of Wonders, the Sultans’ Palace Museum, and the Old Arab Fort and Dispensary. Visitors have the opportunity to explore the markets, and the residential areas. An optional stop is available to rest from the heat at The Zanzibar Coffee House, where visitors can enjoy a selection of drinks, local sweets and seasonal fruits. The tour is flexible and can be adapted according to visitors' interests and time frame. Visitors can also shop for antiques and souvenirs.
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Spice Tour (Gallery Tours) Located in Zanzibar, Tanzania, Spice Tour (Gallery Tours) offers visitors a unique experience. Zanzibar was known as a spice island, exporting a variety of spices across the world which were brought over from Asia and South America, but today the plantations are a tribute to the island’s past. A knowledgeable guide takes visitors through the spice farm where they can feel, smell and taste different spices and tropical fruit. These spices and fruit include vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon, and many others. Next, visitors can shop for spices at a local market and partake in a Swahili cookery lesson from skilled chefs.
Basis Bed and Breakfast
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Day 13 Baraza Resort & Spa, Dongwe
Dongwe Located only an hour's drive from Stone Town, near the village of Paje on the beautiful eastern coast of Zanzibar, the seaside resort town of Dongwe features endless white-sand beaches meeting crystal- clear azure waters. Travellers from around the globe flock to this little corner of paradise for the quintessential beach-island getaway. Dongwe is encircled by lush tropical vegetation with an offshore coral reef teeming with colourful tropical fish and an array of other marine life. It boasts a wide selection of wonderful fully-equipped beachside resorts. Visitors can look forward to a variety of activities including: swimming with wild dolphins, enjoying fascinating forest excursions, and sampling delicious local cuisine, which known for its variety of aromatic spices.
Day Itinerary Transfer from Stone Town to beach hotel.
Day at leisure
Transfers Date Company Pick Up Drop Off Time Vehicle
Emerson Spice Baraza Resort & Spa Transfer
Overnight: Baraza Resort & Spa View iBrochure Baraza Resort & Spa, Zanzibar's most exclusive boutique resort, is located along the beach that was named as one of the top 30 island beaches in the world by Conde Nast Traveler magazine. With just 30 villas, this stunning fully inclusive boutique resort evokes the heritage of Zanzibar dating back to the era of the Sultans. A fusion of Arabic, Swahili and Indian design, with Swahili arches, intricate hand carved décor, and antiques. Each villa boasts large bathrooms as well as a spacious terrace and private plunge pool. Facilities include an excellent restaurant featuring the very best produce that the island has to offer as well as an impressive spa, yoga center, fitness center, and tennis court.
Basis Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 14 Baraza Resort & Spa, Dongwe
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Day Itinerary Day at leisure
Basis Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 15 Baraza Resort & Spa, Dongwe
Day Itinerary Day at leisure
Basis Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
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Day 16 End of Itinerary
Transfers Date Company Pick Up Drop Off Time Vehicle
Baraza Resort & Abeid Amani Karume International Transfer Spa Airport [ZNZ]
Urgent Contact Numbers Company Name Telephone Email Address Contact Person
Experiential Travel +61 418 325 812 [email protected] Neville Jones
Experiential Travel - Emergency +61 416 371 178 Contact
Service Provider Directory Service Provider Ref. Number Telephone Address
Baraza Resort & Spa +255 774 440 330 Bwejuu Beach, South East Coast, Zanzibar
Farm House Valley Lodge +255 736 210 953
Kati Kati Tented Camp +255 736 502 471 Seronera - Central Serengeti Tanzania
Mara River Kati Kati +255 736 502 471
Mount Meru Game Lodge +255 689 706 760 P.O.Box 2747 Usa River Arumeru District Arusha, Tanzania
Tarangire Safari Lodge +255 27 253 1447
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Travel Information The information in this document is provided by the operators and other parties. It may not accurately reflect your experience.
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!
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 2006. 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.
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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 and 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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