| 22 July 2022 - 4 August 2022 | | Southern Highlands | Kendwa

Date of Issue: 04 June 2021 Reference: RUAHA + ZNZ

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Trip Summary INTERNAL FLIGHTS

The total baggage allowance for each passenger, inclusive of hand baggage, cameras, filming equipment and any other personal item including loose clothing items, is 20kgs (44lbs) per passenger. Excess baggage will only be carried, at the sole discretion of the Captain of the aircraft, if the payload of the aircraft and/or space permits and will be charged at the prevailing rate for carriage of freight.

If passengers anticipate they will have excess baggage, we recommend below options:

- Excess Baggage is available in slabs of 10kgs. - Excess baggage cost: $60.00 & $30.00. - Cost varies on the route/class booked. - Maximum 4 slabs (40kgs) additional luggage can be booked per passenger. - Excess baggage can be purchased online for all classes on all routes.

For more than 40kgs, a "freight" seat at a child fare to be booked, which will permit confirmed carriage of an extra 75kgs. Captain of the aircraft may weigh the bags at airstrips, excess baggage can only be allowed at the Captain's sole decision based on aircrafts capacity. It is highly recommended to carry soft duffle bags.

NOTE:

1. For clients’ safety and that of the wildlife, our driver-guides are not allowed to exceed a speed of 50KPH in the parks, while speed limit inside the Ngorongoro Crater is strictly 25KPH.

2. Game viewing from vehicles is restricted to designated tracks/ roads and driving off-road is not allowed except in specified areas; please check with your driver-guide.

3. Night driving is not allowed in the parks (from 1900hrs evening to 0600hrs in the morning), except where night game drives are permitted like in Lake Manyara National Park.

4. It is illegal to own or carry government trophies (wildlife parts and products) without a permit from the Tanzania Wildlife Division. For visitors who have purchased trophies from other countries, they are required to have import license and a receipt while in Tanzania. This is in line with the heightened conservation awareness on the part of the general public and increased surveillance by government agencies especially at points of entry and exit in Tanzania.

5. Use of drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) of any size for photo taking, filming and any other purpose is not allowed in the game parks.

Government Taxes and Levies: The rates above are inclusive of current levies & taxes as of today, however, should there be any new statutory taxes introduced and/or increase of any current levies by Government/statutory bodies the same shall be passed on to you

PLEASE NOTE: FROM 1 JUNE 2019 TANZANIA HAS ENFORCED A PLASTIC BAG BAN. TO AVOID HEAVY FINES KINDLY DO NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS.

Date Accommodation Room Type

22 Jul Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel (1 Night) in Dar es Salaam

23 - 25 Jul Ruaha River Lodge (3 Nights) in Ruaha National Park

26 - 27 Jul Utengule Coffee Lodge (2 Nights) in Tanzania Southern Highlands

28 - 29 Jul Landmark Hotel Tukuyu (2 Nights) in Tanzania Southern Highlands

30 - 31 Jul Utengule Coffee Lodge (2 Nights) in Tanzania Southern Highlands

01 Aug End of Itinerary

ZANZIBAR EXTENSION

01 - 03 Aug Gold Beach House & Spa (3 Nights) in Kendwa

04 Aug End of Itinerary

| Price RUAHA SAFARI: USD 2,645 Per person sharing (Based on 8 Persons)

VILLAGE TOUR: USD 1,130 Per person sharing

ZANZIBAR: USD 1,365 Per person sharing

The charter flight from Ruaha to , is based on a minimum 8 pax travelling (as the charter costs get divided by the number of people).

Should there be less number of participants for Ruaha Safari, there will be a supplement cost applicable per person based on the final group size.

Should any participant wish to do Village Tour only, there will be an additional cost for Dar es Salaam accommodation and Airport transfers, which is not included in the cost. | Included Airport Transfers in Dar, Ruaha, Mbeya and Zanzibar.

Accommodation: 1 Night on Bed & breakfast basis, and 1 night on Half board basis at Dar Serena, 3 Nights at Ruaha River Lodge, 4 Nights at Utengule Coffee Lodge on Bed & Breakfast basis, 2 Nights at Landmark Hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis and 3 Nights at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa on All Inclusive basis

FLIGHT: 13 Seater Caravan Cessna Flight

DAR/RUAHA, RUAHA/MBEYA, MBEYA/DAR, DAR/ZNZ & ZNZ/DAR, Airport taxes, Safety fees and fuel surcharge

Please note: Luggage 15 kg on hold and 5 kg carry on. Soft Duffel bags.

ZANZIBAR: All Inclusive Package is valid from 10.00 am to 11.00 pm and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main restaurant Kilimanjaro. 25% discount in the "a la carte restaurant", water, fresh juice, soft drink, local beer, selected house wine, cocktails list, American coffee, espresso, cappuccino and tea. Tea time at 5.00 pm. Mini bar in the room: one refill per day. Not included premium brand spirit, wine selection.

RUAHA: Game Drives, Park entry fees, concession fees, Tourism Development Levy (currently US $ 1.50 per person per night) and VAT. | Excluded International flight, Visas, Tips, drinks, laundry, Travel, Baggage and Personal Insurances, Evacuation fees and any items of personal nature.

ZANZIBAR Not included premium brand spirit, wine selection.

PLEASE NOTE: Infrastructure Tax of USD 1 per person per night, including children, will be charged to each guest and to be paid at the hotel.

Daily Information

Dar es Salaam is Tanzania’s former capital, her largest city and main port. The distinctly African, colourful markets are well worth a visit and both German and British influences can still be seen in the architecture around the city. Conveniently positioned amidst some of the most important sea routes in the world, the city is the transport and economic hub of the country as well as a centre for arts and culture. It serves as an excellent jumping off point to explore the surrounding area including Pemba, Mbudya, Unguja islands, a variety of national parks and countless pristine beaches. Visitors can look forward to visiting a number of other activities including: learning about Tanzanian culture at the National Museum and House of Culture, visiting the eclectic Oyster Bay, and taking a stroll through the city's lush Botanical Gardens. | Day 1 - 22 July 2022 Arrival at Dar Es Salaam International Airport. Meet and greet and transfer to Dar Serena Hotel.

Overnight at Dar Serena Hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis. | Expert Tips PLEASE RECONFIRM WITH THE RECEPTION, THE COLLECTION FOR YOUR PACKED BREAKFAST FOR NEXT MORNING. YOU'LL BE DEPARTING VERY EARLY IN THE MORNING ON 10TH JULY 2021 AT 0500HRS.

An oasis of luxury at the very heart of Dar es Salaam, the elegant and cosmopolitan Dar es Salaam Serena enjoys an exceptionally high-profile clientele and regularly plays host to both regional and international events.

Encircled by tropical gardens and just minutes from the broad sweep of Indian Ocean beaches that characterize this vibrant city, the 230-room Dar es Salaam Serena offers a unique mix of pan-African style and world-class professionalism.

Stylish yet relaxed, the hotel is one of the capital city’s most popular rendezvous and makes the ideal venue for both corporate and social events.

Following its recent expansion, Ruaha is currently East Africa’s biggest national park and the second-largest on the African continent. It is also Tanzania’s most sizeable elephant haven and home to a profusion of bird species, including kingfishers, plovers, egrets, hornbills and sunbirds. Crocodiles and hippos thrive in the Great Ruaha River, which flows along the sanctuary’s eastern border and in the dry season between July and November, animals flock to the last remaining water sources, presenting an exceptional wildlife spectacle. There are a number of accommodation options available but some close for the wet season in March and April. | Day 2 - 23 July 2022 Collect packed breakfast from the Reception

05:00hrs transfer to Dar Airport - Terminal 1 for your flight to Ruaha departing at 7:00 AM - Reporting time: 0600hrs.

0930hrs Arrival at Msembe Airstrip. You'll be met and transferred to Ruaha River Lodge for lunch. Afternoon game drive in Ruaha National Park. Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge. | Day 3 + 4 24 + 25 July 2022 All meals and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge. Game drives in Ruaha National Park.

Offering ringside seats on the banks of the Great Ruaha River, there is no better location to be in Ruaha National Park.

Set on one of the most stunning stretches of the Great Ruaha River, you can see game throughout the day from the comfort of your veranda; there can surely be few other camps as perfectly situated. Ruaha is split across two locations, with one dining banda along the river, and the other perched high on a nearby kopje, offering a completely different perspective.

Built out of local stone and thatch, the lodge is built around natural kopjes and capitalises on it's exceptional position on a bend in the river.

The Tanzania Southern Highlands is an idyllic rural area made up of 4 provinces namely, Iringa, Mbeya, Rukwa and Ruvuma. This region features volcanic mountains, vast grasslands, rolling hills, lively markets, jacaranda-lined streets, comfortable lodges and plenty of wildlife. Visitors can look forward to an array of wonderful activities including: visiting Lake Nyasa, discovering a variety of beautiful orchids of , exploring the ancien Isimila stone age site and viewing the colonial buildings in the heritage town of Iringa. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a wildlife safari at . | Day 5 - 26 July 2022 After breakfast, with Game drive en route, you'll be transferred to Msembe Airstrip for your Charter Flight.

09:45hrs Depart with Auric Air Flight from Ruaha to Mbeya.

10:30hrs Arrival at , Mbeya.

You'll be met and transferred to Utengule Coffee Lodge. Overnight at Utengule Coffee Lodge on Bed & breakfast basis. | Day 6 - 27 July 2022 Coffee Farm Visit with a Coffee Tour and AB Staff Meeting.

Overnight at Utengule Coffee Lodge on Bed & breakfast basis.

Utengule Coffee Lodge offers guests an oasis of calm on the slopes of the mighty Mbeya range in Southern Tanzania, with spectacular views across the East African Rift Valley. In terraced gardens on an estate famous for its gourmet coffee, the lodge has 16 rooms with en-suite facilities, the most luxurious have open glass frontages and large balconies overlooking the pool and the Rift Valley beyond. There are five attractive bungalows offering longer term accommodation, comfortable camping and a helicopter landing pad.

Guests at the lodge can expect a personal touch with home cooking using locally-grown ingredients and exceptional hospitality offered with a smile. Guests can swim, play squash or tennis, walk, take a guided trek, a tour of the Coffee Farm, read a book, or simply watch the variety of birdlife in the gardens and marvel at the gorgeous sunsets.

Within striking distance of Ruaha National Park, Tanzania's second largest reserve, and , one of the most remote and under-developed in the country, Utengule Coffee Lodge is a perfect base and springboard from which to explore the magnificent Southern Highlands. Being an hour from the Zambian border and two and a half hours from Malawi, it is an excellent place to relax before, or to refresh after a border crossing.

| Day 7 - 28 July 2022 After breakfast, drive to Tukuyu. Visit Africa Bridge Village.

Overnight at Landmark Hotel on Bed & breakfast basis.

Landmark Hotel is situated in the small town of Tukuyu Mbeya. This hotel is a clean and safe hotel with a lot of character, which provides guests with a great place to stay while visiting the villages. The restaurant serves local cuisine and works with the program to provide meals featuring fresh, local ingredients.

Tea is widely cultivated around Tukuyu. Tea is one of the perennial crops that many small-scale farmers depend on. Coffee is also grown extensively around Tukuyu. | Day 8 - 29 July 2022 Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Africa Bridge Villages.

Overnight at Landmark Hotel on Bed & breakfast basis. | Included Accommodation at Landmark Hotel on Bed & breakfast basis

Landmark Hotel Tukuyu is located in the town of Tukuyu in Tanzania and offers a selection of 27 guestrooms. Each is equipped with a private bathroom, a separate sitting area, free toiletries and a flat-screen TV. Guests will be served free breakfast each morning and will also have access to a garden, conference centre and an on-site bar and restaurant. | Day 9 - 30 July 2022 After breakfast, Children meetings. Later proceed to Mbeya. Drop off at Utengule Coffee Lodge.

Overnight at Utengule Coffee Lodge on Bed & breakfast basis. | Day 10 - 31 July 2022 Day at leisure. Rest, Swim or hike. Overnight at Utengule Coffee Lodge on Bed & breakfast basis.

Situated on the tropical island of Unguja, just off the Tanzanian coast, Kendwa is a village along the northwest coast of this beautiful island. It is renowned for its powder-fine white-sand beaches lapped by crystal-clear turquoise waters boasting an untouched underwater wonderland and fringed by an array of tourist resorts. Visitors can enjoy snorkelling excursions to explore the abundant marine life living in these azure waters or jumping on a local wooden dhow boat for a picturesque sunset trip. For those looking for some evening entertainment, the full moon party is a definite must. Don't miss the opportunity to give back to the community and learn about local Zanzibari culture on a fascinating village tour, great for those looking to go beyond the usual resort activities. Other popular activities include: parasailing, banana boating, scuba diving, and jet skiing. | Day 11 - 01 August 2022 Breakfast at the lodge.

10:15hrs Transfer from Utengule to Songwe Airport for your Flight TC107 from Mbeya to Dar departing at 12:10hrs - Reporting time: 11:10hrs.

13:20hrs Arrival at Dar Es Salaam International Airport Terminal 2.

(OPTIONAL ZANZIBAR EXTENSION)

You'll be picked up from Terminal 2 and transferred to Terminal 1 for your flight to Zanzibar

15:30hrs Depart with Auric Air Flight to Zanzibar.

15:50hrs Arrival at Zanzibar Airport, meet and greet and transfer to Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa. Overnight on All Inclusive basis. | Day 12 + 13 - 02 + 03 August 2022 Days at leisure at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa. Overnight on All Inclusive basis. | Expert Tips Flight Departure and Arrival timings may be subject to changes. | Included ZANZIBAR: All Inclusive Package is valid from 10.00 am to 11.00 pm and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main restaurant Kilimanjaro. Water, fresh juice, soft drink, local beer, selected house wine, cocktails list, American coffee and tea. Tea time at 5.00 pm. Mini bar in the room: one refill per day.

The Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa offers an oasis of luxury and elegance, where guests can regenerate body and spirit. The hotel is located on the beach of Kendwa, about a 50 minute drive away from the international airport. Accommodation options include elegant rooms, suites and lavish villas, as well as deluxe retreats. Guests can indulge in pure pleasure at the wellness and health club, House of harmony. Be pampered with an incredible array of personalized treatments in a relaxing ambiance. Discover stunning locations and historical sights departing from the beach house resort. The hotel’s excursion desk offers a variety of tours and water sport activities. | Day 14 - 04 August 2022 Morning at leisure. You can check out and keep your luggage with the Reception and still use the beach facilities before getting picked up for your transfer to Zanzibar Airport. Late afternoon around 3.00pm, you'll be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your flight to Dar Es Salaam.

Arrival at Dar Airport at Terminal 1, you'll be met by Auric Air Rep and transferred to Terminal 2 for your international flight. | Expert Tips Flight Departure and Arrival timings may be subject to changes.

Flights

Date & Time Route Flight

23 Jul Depart: Dar es Salaam Domestic Terminal Scheduled Flight 23 Jul Arrive: Msembe Airstrip

26 Jul Depart: Msembe Airstrip Charter Flight 26 Jul Arrive: Mbeya Airport [MBI]

01 Aug Depart: Mbeya Airport [MBI] Scheduled Flight 01 Aug Arrive: Julius Nyerere International Airport [DAR]

01 Aug Depart: Dar es Salaam Domestic Terminal Scheduled Flight 01 Aug Arrive: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport [ZNZ]

04 Aug Depart: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport [ZNZ] Scheduled Flight 04 Aug Arrive: Julius Nyerere International Airport [DAR] Transfers

Date & Time Route Vehicle

22 Jul Pick Up: Julius Nyerere International Airport [DAR] Transfer 22 Jul Drop Off: Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel

23 Jul Pick Up: Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel Transfer 23 Jul Drop Off: Dar es Salaam Domestic Terminal

23 Jul Pick Up: Msembe Airstrip Transfer 23 Jul Drop Off: Ruaha River Lodge

26 Jul Pick Up: Ruaha River Lodge Transfer 26 Jul Drop Off: Msembe Airstrip

26 Jul Pick Up: Mbeya Airport [MBI] Transfer 26 Jul Drop Off: Utengule Coffee Lodge

01 Aug Pick Up: Utengule Coffee Lodge Transfer 01 Aug Drop Off: Mbeya Airport [MBI]

01 Aug Pick Up: Julius Nyerere International Airport [DAR] Transfer 01 Aug Drop Off: Dar es Salaam Domestic Terminal

01 Aug Pick Up: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport [ZNZ] Transfer 01 Aug Drop Off: Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa

04 Aug Pick Up: Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa Transfer 04 Aug Drop Off: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport [ZNZ]