Wildlife & National Parks of Tanzania

• Return international full-service flights (economy class), departure city surcharges may apply

• 7 nights in African safari tents & lodge accommodation

• Enjoy 19 meals throughout the tour

• Enjoy small group touring
• National park entrance fees
• Qualified safari field rangers and trackers
• English-speaking tour leader
• Airline taxes and surcharges

• Transportation by air-conditioned private vehicles and open-air 4x4 safari vehicles

• Return airport transfers 

• Arrive Early: Arrive up to 30 days before your tour starts. (Does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stay Behind: Return up to 30 days after your tour concludes. (Does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stopover Packages: Break up the long-haul flight with a stopover at a fantastic location. (See checkout for details)
• Optional Tours: Optional experiences and tours are available to add to your itinerary. (See checkout for details)
• Flight Upgrades: Upgrade to Business Class. (See checkout for details)
• Please note: Extra charges may apply. See the Important Info section and checkout cart for fees and details.

Today, depart for Arusha, Tanzania!

Please note: some customers may depart day 2 and arrive day 2.

Meals included: In-Flight

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, a warm reception awaits you. Your dedicated guide will be ready to greet you and ensure a seamless transfer to your lodge, nestled just moments away from the vibrant heart of Arusha Town Centre. Let the anticipation of the adventures ahead settle in as you relax and acclimate to the beauty of your surroundings.

Please note that check-in is approx. 14:00, if you arrive earlier to the lodge luggage can be stored until the cabin is ready.

Karama Lodge

Karama Lodge & Spa is an eco-friendly lodge located in Arusha, Tanzania and is the perfect home base for a Tanzania Safari. The bar is open all day for a cool beer, a glass of wine, spirits, or a healthy fresh fruit juice. Sit on the spacious open deck and enjoy your drink with the breathtaking views of Mt Kilimanjaro, Mt Meru and the wooded valleys below. Karama Lodge and Spa offers: Daily room service, Personal luggage storage, Laundry services, International and local telephone services, Internet E-mail facilities, WiFi for your personal computer, and Transport service to town & salt water swimming pool free of charge for in-house guests.

Twenty-two stilted log cabins offer comfortable en-suite accommodation with a natural design – an excellent combination of unique comfort and style. Constructed with local materials, the cabins allow close proximity to the surrounding forest flora and fauna. Each cabin has its own wooden balcony with comfortable chairs where you can relax and admire the spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru, the Maasai steppes beyond, and the surrounding lush vegetation and birdlife.

Overnight: Karama Lodge or similar

Meals included: None

After breakfast and a safari briefing of the day ahead, depart to Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch. As you make your way out of Arusha, leave the busy city behind, as the landscape gives way to vast plains dotted with grass thatched huts. In the distance, the imposing wall of the Great Rift Valley rises from the horizon. Enter the park for an exhilarating game drive!

Tarangire National Park is a popular wildlife conservation area located in northern Tanzania, East Africa. It is known for its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and the Tarangire River, which flows through the park and provides a crucial water source during the dry season.

The park is renowned for its large elephant population, often seen in herds of hundreds during the dry season when they congregate around the Tarangire River. Other wildlife that can be found in the park includes lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalo, impalas, and a variety of bird species.

Tarangire Simba Lodge

After the game drive, continue to Tarangire Simba Lodge, a beautiful tented-style lodge with only 16 tents. It is located right on the edge of Tarangire national park and a sure favourite as elephants and other wildlife often visit the watering hole at the lodge. Each traditional canvas safari tent includes wooden flooring, a thatch roof and features a spacious bathroom, shower and toilet.

Overnight: Tarangire Simba Lodge or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

After breakfast, depart Tarangire and drive to camp in Manyara for a leisurely lunch.

After lunch, enjoy an afternoon safari game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, well known for the tree climbing lions, the soda ash lake that attracts thousands and pink flamingos, one of Tanzania’s biggest elephant populations and breathtaking scenery!

Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp

Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp is located outside the Park on the northern shore of Lake Manyara, with spectacular views of the steep 600-metre high Great Rift Valley escarpment and beautiful sunsets to the west, about 10 minutes drive to the gate of Lake Manyara National Park, and 2 hours drive from Arusha town.

Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp is made up of 10 canvas tented chalets overlooking the rolling grassland scattered with shrubs and isolated trees. Each of the tents are identical in designs and amenities offered, and feature a traditional roofing of Nyasi and partitions with the interior walls, separating bathroom (showers with hot & cold waters) and a bedroom area.

Overnight: Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

After breakfast, leaving Lake Manyara behind, the journey continues North West across the stunning hilly countryside of the highlands which is filled with wheat and coffee plantations, and then into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. From here lie the vast plains of the Serengeti, where you will begin to spot wildlife as you approach the entrance gate. Complete the formalities and enter the park with game viewing en route to the lodge, arriving in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in this famous National Park, home to the Great Migration!

Countless wildlife movies have been recorded in the Serengeti, and with good reason: this is the home of the Great Migration and may very well be one of the last true natural wonders on planet earth.

Serengeti National Park is a World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife: over 2 million ungulates, 4000 lions, 1000 leopards, 550 cheetahs and some 500 bird species inhabit an area close to 15,000 square kilometres in size. Explore the endless Serengeti plains dotted with trees and kopje from which majestic lions control their kingdom; gaze upon the Great Migration in awe or possibly find an elusive leopard in a riverine forest.

Sound of Silence Camp

Almost every single night the herds of antelope and Zebras will come into the camp environment for safety whilst resting. The 50m2 tents are very comfortable with linen duvets and mattresses, guaranteeing your sleep comfort. Hot and cold water on tap, 24 hour electricity from the camp's solar plant, and permanent WIFI to share the photographs of the day.

Overnight: Sound of Silence Camp or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Embark on a day of boundless exploration in the captivating Serengeti National Park. As the sun rises, your morning game drive unveils the enchanting world of the savannah, where majestic creatures roam freely in their natural habitat. Search for the Big 5 including Zebra, Lions, Elephants, Cheetahs & more!

Following a fulfilling lunch, your adventure continues with an afternoon game drive, offering another opportunity to witness the incredible diversity of species that call this iconic landscape home.

Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari in Serengeti National Park at $900 per person

Depart the lodge before sunrise and transfer by the balloon safari company’s vehicle (with other travellers) to the balloon staging site. After a briefing from the pilot, at sunrise, begin your ballooning adventure with flights at elevations to provide an overview of Serengeti National Park and a close look at the wildlife. After approximately 50 minutes, land and transfer to a private site where a bush breakfast, complete with a glass of bubbly to celebrate the successful flight in the tradition of balloonists over the centuries.

Overnight: Sound of Silence Camp or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

As the sun graces the Serengeti plains with its golden glow, enjoy breakfast before departing towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, revel in the expansive vistas of the Serengeti, where wildlife gracefully moves amidst the awe-inspiring backdrop. Pause midday for a picturesque picnic lunch, surrounded by the untamed beauty of the region. Traverse along the crater's rim, gazing at the breathtaking expanse below, before descending towards the park gate. Your retreat awaits at a charming lodge nestled in Karatu, a haven enveloped by lush farmland and the panoramic view of the crater's towering backwall.

Marera Valley Lodge

Marera Valley Lodge is located on the outskirts of Karatu town about midway between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater. Each cosy room has mosquito-netted beds, dressing area, a fireplace, large bathroom with shower and a veranda from which to enjoy the views of the lush tropical gardens.

Overnight: Marera Lodge or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

A highlight awaits you this morning as you depart to explore what is commonly referred to as the World’s largest wildlife zoo. After breakfast, descend with a picnic lunch through the early morning mists and 2,000 feet into the crater. Ngorongoro Crater is the World’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Due to its size and diversity, the crater floor comprises several distinct areas, ranging from forest, swamps, lakes and springs, to open grassland and some sandy dunes. It’s an awesome wildlife experience.

Overnight: Marera Lodge or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Depart Ngorongoro Crater after breakfast, head south east past Lake Manyara and Mto wa Mbu village. Through the highlands and the Karatu district, view the scenic wheat plains and coffee plantations here before journeying down the spectacular escarpment where you turn on to the main road towards Arusha. On arrival, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport in time for your international flight back to Australia (or New Zealand).

Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight

Please note that some customers may arrive + 1 day.

After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation, directing you to an online Passenger Information Form. You must complete the Passenger Information Form within 72 hours of purchase.

Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.

On purchasing this Travel Offer, you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions and the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information. 

Please note: All countries and territories have different entry requirements in relation to vaccinations, quarantine/isolation periods and travel restrictions. Due to the evolving nature, we would ask all of our customers to monitor, meet and adhere to the specific requirements of their intended destination(s) in the lead-up to and immediately before travel, as well as any requirements post-travel upon their return.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19-related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TripADeal website.

Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TripADeal, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.

We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.

Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated). 

This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 4th of November 2024.

This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share. 

Single Traveller Supplement

For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement of $475 applies. 

Please note: accommodation for single customers who are travelling on a tour or cruise package may be in a single room, depending on availability. 

Departure Dates

2024

March: 11*

April: 15*

May: 20

June: 03

August: 19

September: 16

October: 07

November: 04

Please note: see checkout for live dates and availability.

Surcharges

Please note: 

• dates/months with a * incur a high season surcharge of $650 per person.

Departure Cities

Melbourne, Perth, *Sydney, *Brisbane, *Adelaide, *Auckland

Departure City Surcharges

Sydney, Brisbane: $200 per person

Adelaide: $350 per person

Auckland: $550 per person

International Full-Service Airline(s) Used

• Cabin Class: Economy Class

• Airlines: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways, Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Tanzania, Precision Air and partners (subject to availability).

Please note: We cannot accommodate one-way flights. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation. 

Missed Flights 

If you fail to arrive for your outbound flight, you risk all flight and land arrangements in your destination being automatically cancelled by the airlines and land operator, respectively. Additional fees may apply to reinstate these services. If you will miss your flight for whatever reason, please contact us as soon as possible to make arrangements. 

Arrive Early Options

Arusha - $300 per person

High season dates range up to $700 per person, subject to availability 

Please note:

• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.

• You may book a date to arrive early via our website but only a date that is within 30 days of the tour departure date. If you wish to arrive earlier than 30 days before your tour departure date, please call our friendly staff for availability and pricing. Additional costs may apply

• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.

• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.

• A high season arrive early can be purchased for up to $700 per person, subject to availability.

• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):

• 01 December 2023 - 09 February 2024

• 18 March 2024 - 30 April 2024

• 01 June 2024 - 14 August 2024

• 23 September 2024 - 20 October 2024

• 06 December 2024 - 31 January 2025

Stay Behind Options

Arusha - $300 per person

High season dates: up to $700 per person, subject to availability 

Please note:

• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.

• A stay behind can only be booked up to one month after your package end date upon check-out. Should you wish to stay later, please contact us to request availability. Additional costs may apply.

• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.

• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.

• A high season stay behind can be purchased for up to $700 per person, subject to availability.

• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):

• 18 March 2024 - 30 April 2024

• 01 June 2024 - 14 August 2024

• 23 September 2024 - 20 October 2024

• 06 December 2024 - 31 January 2025

Stopover Packages 

* Doha

Twin share: $1000 per person/one way

Solo Traveller: $1500 one way

* Dubai

Twin share: $1000 per person/one way

Solo Traveller: $1500 one way

* Singapore 

Twin share: $1200 per person/one way

Solo Traveller: $1800 one way

Includes:

• 2 nights in 4-star accommodation

• Daily breakfast

• Return airport transfers 

Please note: 

• When a pre and post-tour stopover is chosen, the same stopover location must be chosen each way, due to the airline used.

• When selecting an Arrive Early or Stay Behind in conjunction with a Stopover Package, the stopover will take place after the departure date you select for your Arrive Early or Stay Behind.

• Stopover packages are subject to availability.

• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased guaranteed airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the guaranteed airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.

• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:

Singapore Taylor Swift Concert: 01 - 10 March 2024

Singapore Grand Prix: 18 - 24 September 2024

Doha Grand Prix: 28 November to 2nd December 2024

Doha MotoGP: November 2024 (TBC for dates)

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (for Dubai): 04 December to 10 December 2024

Flight Class Upgrades

Business or Premium Economy Class: For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.

Please note:

• Flight upgrades are subject to availability and pricing changes (if we cannot fulfil your request, the upgrade cost will be refunded).

• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.

Accommodation Used:

3-4 Star Properties (Self-Rated)

Arusha: Karama Lodge

Lake Manyara: Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp

Serengeti: Sound of Silence Camp

Ngorongoro Crater: Marera Valley Lodge

Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.

Extra Nights

Not available. 

Maximum Room Capacity

2 people.

Child Policy

• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.

• Valid for children 12 years old and over.

Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.

Triple Share

Not Available.

Bedding Configuration

Twin Singles or Double Bed (subject to availability).

Minimum group size 5, maximum group size 7 per vehicle.

Please note: a Small Group Tour is defined as a tour with no more than 20 travellers per vehicle.

Optional Tours/Activities

Day 6: Hot Air Balloon Safari in Serengeti National Park at $900 per person

Please note:

• The optional tours listed above must be purchased on checkout or over the phone before submitting your passenger information form (subject to availability).  

• Visa fees and requirements 

• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer

• Optional gratuities/tipping 

• Optional activities/tours 

• Personal expenses

• Travel insurance

TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER

Tour Guide: 

Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on the history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction where they are guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves it at the end of the tour; they do not travel with the group. 

Tour Leader: 

An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides at each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village and offer information on the place visited on the bus. However, they are not required to have specific art, architecture, or historical knowledge. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and, if caught doing so, can be fined. 

Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. 

CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES

Tanzania

From April to November, Tanzania experiences its dry season, which is characterised by warm to hot temperatures and minimal rainfall. In April and May, the country begins transitioning from the wet season to the dry season, with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 30°C. June to August marks the cooler period of the dry season, with temperatures averaging around 18°C to 25°C, especially in higher elevations. September to November sees rising temperatures, ranging from 20°C to 30°C, as the dry season progresses, leading to increasingly arid conditions and lower humidity levels.

FLIGHTS

Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points:

We do not arrange seat selection. It is essential to highlight that some airlines do not allow pre-selected seats. We strongly suggest you contact the airline directly with seating allocation requirements and/or arrive at the airport earlier to arrange your seating. While we do not add frequent flyer member details to bookings, you can do this directly with the airline once you have your flight information. 

Passport Validity:

Customers must provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase or no later than 45 days before the departure date. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the booking. Customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred in this instance.

COACH TOUR

Meals:

For meals not included, the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. It is your responsibility to notify us of any dietary requests/requirements. Please note: We will do our best to meet your requests/requirements; however, we cannot guarantee that we will always be able to.

Luggage:

You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on tour. You must carry your own luggage from the vehicle to the hotel room and back to the vehicle. The driver will assist with the uploading and unloading of bags from the vehicle.

OTHER

Mobility:

If you require wheelchair access please contact our friendly sales and service team to inquire on your behalf.

Fitness Level Required:

A moderate level of fitness will be required. 

Moderate is described as involving more physical activity, including biking, longer day hikes or extended walking and standing, low-altitude treks, and water-based activities such as canoeing or low-grade kayaking. Guests using any walking aid other than a walking stick would be advised to reconsider as surfaces may be uneven.

Please note: If you have any concerns, please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel.

Yellow Fever:

A valid international certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever is required in many countries. You may need to present this on arrival at the airport or border crossing. Some countries will refuse entry if you are unable to present your certificate. It's also common for your home country to request a Yellow Fever certificate upon arrival.

You must check with your doctor well before leaving home about the Yellow Fever requirements for the countries you'll be visiting.

Gratuities / Tipping:

Land

Gratuities (tips) are not included for the services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip is $10 per person per day. This covers the guide/leader and the driver and will be collected on tour. 

Please note: Tipping for services provided is always a matter of personal discretion; however, please be aware that many locals consider tipping part of their normal remuneration, and they may approach you for payment; there's no need to be intimidated by the request.

Sightseeing:

Please note: If entry to a site is affected by changes in operating hours or public holiday closures, your itinerary, where possible, may be adjusted, or a similar activity will be offered in its place (subject to availability).

Shopping: 

Shopping overseas can be a daunting and confusing experience, especially when there is a language barrier. Please be very cautious when foreign currencies and prices are involved. If paying by credit card, please pay close attention to the amount you are being charged and keep all your receipts. 

Do not make any purchases you are not comfortable with or feel pressured into. If you are uncertain or need assistance with the language barrier, please seek assistance from your Tour Guide/Leader.

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions regarding shopping for further information.

Tanzania

A tourist visa is a strict requirement when travelling to Tanzania on an Australian Passport. More information may be found at http://www.tanzaniaconsul.com/.

Important: 

• Please start arranging your visa three weeks before departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.

• Visa rules may have changed since Covid-19. Some countries and airlines may require you to obtain an additional visa before arrival. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering.

Please note: 

• Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.

• It is also important to note that some areas of employment, such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations, may have additional restrictions in applying for visas. This may, in turn, affect the type of application required.

Voluntary Changes

This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.

• Changes - $100 AUD per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error

• If the incorrect name has been provided, charges of $100 AUD per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Supplier Fees

In the event the tour package you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the tour due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. If refunds are not available from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. In the event we are unable to obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee.