22 July 2022 - 4 August 2022 Dar Es Salaam | Ruaha National Park | Tanzania Southern Highlands | Kendwa
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| 22 July 2022 - 4 August 2022 Dar es Salaam | Ruaha National Park | Tanzania Southern Highlands | Kendwa Date of Issue: 04 June 2021 Reference: RUAHA + ZNZ View Web Version > 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 Zanzibar 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 Mbeya, 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 Auric Air 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 Kitulo National Park, exploring the ancien Isimila stone age site and viewing the colonial buildings in the heritage town of Iringa.