WHAT TYPE OF DOCUMENTATION WILL I RECEIVE
On receipt of deposit, we will begin the booking process and due course you will receive the status of your hotel accommodation and the trip. The balance of the trip cost must be paid few weeks before the start of the trip.
On arrival, you will be met by our representative who will present you with a detailed program brief you on all the aspect of the trip, provide general information, introduce your to your driver /guide and give you emergency contact numbers.
CURRENCY AND ATM ACCESS
The main currency in Tanzania is the Tanzanian shillings (tshs)
Usd is widely accepted in tourist areas however must be usd notes printed on/ after 2003. Older notes printed before 2003 are not accepted in Tanzania or many other African countries
In major towns your will have access to ATMS however can be unreliable if requiring large amount. Most ATMS will only allow a maximum withdraw of 600,000 per transaction. Multiple transaction are allowed based on you own banks daily withdraw limits.
VISA INFORMATION
https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/
All passport holders are required to have a tourist visa for Tanzanian. This can be organized in advance through a Tanzania consulate however the easiest option is to get it upon arrival at the airport. This will cost USD&100 if an American passport or USD $50 for any other passport holders. This was correct at time of printing however please verify with your local Tanzania consulate.
HEALTH AND VACCINATIONS
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/tanzania#vaccines-and-medicines
It is important to visit your travel doctor before travelling to Africa, as there are a range of vaccinations he/she many recommended based on current information. Yellow fever vaccination is required only if coming from a yellow fever infected country or passing through a yellow fever infected country on route and staying there for more than 12 hours. Other vaccinations that may be advisable are hepatitis a/b, typhoid and cholera.
Taking malaria prophylactic is also recommended and your doctor can advise which type is best suited for you.
INSURANCE
We strongly advise that you take out comprehensive travel insurance covering your personal effects; personal accident, medical and emergency travel expenses; cancellation and curtailment; and lost baggage.
CARRY ON THINGS
Light weight safari shoes, trainers, sandals, sun glasses, sun creams, inset repellent creams, light weight first aid kit, day pack for your cameras (extra camera, batteries), pair of binoculars in case your bringing any electrical equipment, the electricity is 220v. Also our vehicles has got charging system for our clients to charge.
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL
The never-ending cycle of the migration means that the animals are perpetually on the move in search of food, with local weather and the growth of grass influencing where the migratory herds will be. Depending on your stay’s timing, tailor your itinerary to experience the most striking views of the season.
THE GREEN SEASON / JANUARY TO MARCH
After the short November/December rains, marvel at the herds as they converge on the Serengeti’s rich southern plains to graze ahead of the wildebeest calving season that begins in February.
PICTURE TIME / APRIL TO MAY
Following the earlier rains, the park is lush and green, making the rich nature and clarity of the air perfect for photography. Snap away as the herds begin heading northward where they are often seen in central Serengeti.
ARID LANDSCAPE / JUNE TO JULY
Through lack of rain, the trees and plants begin to lose their colour, providing greater camouflage for big cat predators and keeping the herds on the move. Watch as the dense masses of wildebeest cross the Grumeti River or reach the very north of the park by July’s end.
THE DRY MONTHS / AUGUST TO OCTOBER
Observe the herds crossing the Mara River to reach Kenya’s Maasai Mara, where grazing is abundant. As the clouds begin to form once more over Serengeti, herds of wildebeest return across the river into central Serengeti.
THE SHORT RAINS | NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER
As the much-needed rains begin, the migration returns southward through the Serengeti National Park. Witness the year-end movement toward the southern plains as the annual cycle concludes, only to begin again.