Essential Tanzania

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duration 7 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 8-95 yrs
max group size 6
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-39237
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Arusha, Tanzania
Ends Arusha, Tanzania

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Stay in Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania home to a wide variety of lively city attractions
See baboons, wildebeests, and monkeys with an exhilarating safari in Manyara National Park
Spot Africa’s Big Five in Serengeti National Park, home to the oldest ecosystem in the world
Climb up the Ngorongoro Crater; you may see lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinos

The "Essential Tanzania" tour starts from and ends in Arusha. It is a wildlife tour that takes 7 days taking you through Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Arusha in Tanzania. "Essential Tanzania" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

This 8-day small-group tour will guide you through the most extraordinary wildlife viewing areas and breathtaking landscapes of Tanzania. Begin your journey in Arusha, the safari capital of this East African nation. From there you will travel to Lake Manyara, home to the world’s largest concentration of baboons. Discover the majestic colored cliffs and vast forests of this breathtaking National Park; spot the many species of wildlife featuring elephants, wildebeests, warthogs, and monkeys. Next, you will head north for a full-day game-viewing drive through Serengeti National Park. Spot the magnificent spotted hyena, insectivorous aardwolf, and beautiful serval cat, along with many other species of smaller predators. From there you will travel to Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, home to fascinating craters, majestic mountains, and colossal volcanoes. Explore the natural wonder of this extraordinary "8th Wonder of the World" and spot Africa's Big Five in Ngorongoro. After a couple of days in this otherworldly Conservation Area, you will drive to Arusha to end your tour of Tanzania.

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Day 1: Arusha (arrival)
Day 2: Arusha - Lake Manyara
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park - Serengeti National Park
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
Day 5: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater (inside The Land That Time Forgot)
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha (departure) -

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

06 nights’ accommodation on twin sharing basis at listed hotels/lodges or similar

Meals

Daily breakfast
06 lunches
05 dinners

Transport

Arrival and departure airport transfers
Seat in shared 4x4 vehicle for safaris (maximum 7 clients per vehicle)
Services of an English-speaking driver-guide

Others

One bottle of mineral water per person per day during game drives
Meet and greet services
Game drives as per itinerary
Sightseeing as per itinerary
Park fees as per itinerary
All local and applicable taxes

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Items of personal nature, tips, and gratuities
Optional excursions
Travel insurance
Visa fees, if applicable
Items not mentioned as included

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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Essential Tanzania tour. You can cancel the tour up to 78 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 77 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 05 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 05 July 2024, a deposit of 30% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 77 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Essential Tanzania tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Essential Tanzania tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

IS THIS A CHILD FRIENDLY TOUR? ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS?

All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 12. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15.Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.

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