TANZANIA
TANZANIA This classic itinerary, combining the Northern Route in Tanzania with a spectacular beach retreat at the end of your safari is an excellent introduction to the East African luxury safari. The designated entry point here is Dar Es Salaam but depending on where you are arriving from, can be similarly tweaked to be Kilimanjaro- allowing for a more efficient base to explore Northern Tanzania. And whilst Mnemba is our recommended beach retreat, we could similarly arrange private transfers to the Seychelles or a private island in Mozambique with serious eco-luxe credentials.
Day 1 Day 2 Dar Es Salaam Arrival in Dar Es Salaam. Overnight in boutique hotel Oyster Bay. Oozing East African chic, the Oyster Bay hotel, located in the Oyster Bay district of Dar es Salaam serves as a perfect base for the beginning and end of your stay in Tanzania. Ngorongoro Flight and land transfer to Ngorongoro. Well deserving of its place on any Places to see before you die list, the Ngorongoro Crater is a spectacular destination. Based at the delightfully baroque Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, perched right in front of the Ngorongoro Crater, these boma-like structures house the most urbane luxuries in the remoteness of Ngorongoro. With electric blankets, a warm fire and exquisitely plush accoutrements, the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge has a charmed location, an intimation of which you will receive when you are instructed to request for an askari at all times before stepping out of your boma - style lodging(for fear of a errant Cape buffalo on the grounds of the hotel). Forming a Harry Potteresque silhouette in the evenings, you will be treated to a positively magical view in the morning-with the mist arising from the crater against the background of the green surroundings of the lodge.
Day 3-6 Serengeti Transfer after a leisurely breakfast for a late morning flight connection to the Serengeti.Based at the Singita Serengeti (choose between 3 very different styles), explore this extraordinary private reserve that is about the size of the Masai Mara! Catering towards the rehabilitation of the black rhino, this private reserve spells more like a visionary social experiment than a luxury lodge. Game drives are supplemented with exquisite food and should the need present itself, there is a Dermalogica spa within the privileged surrounds of the Singita Serengeti reserve. Day 6-9 Zanzibar & Mnemba Transfer flight to Zanzibar. Very few islands boast the cache of Zanzibar. With a colourful and at times, chequered history, Zanzibar speaks of billowing sails, romantic tales of beautiful African princesses (whose legends still live on in the Old Town) and where the Swahili is at its most melodious. Based here at the Baraza Zanzibar. An alternative recommendation would be the exclusive island lodge of Mnemba, surrounded by an atoll of breathtaking coral reefs. A rustic eco-luxe getaway, Mnemba island makes for a fitting end to your Tanzanian safari
Day 10 Dar Es Salaam Transfer back to Dar es Salaam. Overnight at Oyster Bay and transfer back the next day for international flight back.
accommodation Dar Er Salaam Oyster Bay Ngorongoro Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
accommodation URBAN E NOMADS Serengeti Singita Serengeti Zanzibar/Mnemba Baraza Zanzibar Mnemba Island
Total Price (Indicative Only): USD10, 275 (w/zanzibar) USD 14, 068 (w/mnemba) per person on double occupancy basis, land only. Price includes: All domestic transfers and tours mentioned. All Accommodations and meals specified. Price excludes: All gratuities and tips, tours not mentioned and items of a personal nature.
Important Notes Trip Grading/Difficulty: This itinerary is done at a relaxed pace, with no strenuous or overtly physical activities and is suitable for all ages. Flights: It is essential that you give us your air schedule at least 60 days prior to departure, so that we may confirm your arrival and departure hotels. Health: You are strongly advised to contact your own GP or vaccination centre in respect of required vaccinations for Tanzania. Check on recommended immunizations as least a month before travel. Among the items you might pack are: sun creams (factor 12 and above), insect repellent, sting relief cream, antiseptic cream, a lightweight hat and sunglasses. Important Note: While we endeavor to make the itinerary as accurate as possible, it should be considered an approximate schedule of activities rather than a rigid schedule of events. Trip itineraries are subject to revision due to weather, road and trail conditions, government restrictions and other factors beyond our control.
Booking Conditions Booking your tailor-made holiday: A booking is accepted only after we receive the completed signed booking form and/or the non-refundable deposit required. If the booking is made within 60 days of departure, then full payment is required at the time of confirmation except over the Christmas & New Year period when the full itinerary amount must be made at the time of booking. The balance of payment due for your travel arrangements must bepaid by you not later than 60 days before departure; otherwise we may treat the booking as cancelled. Methods of payment: Payments for deposits and final monies for Travel Arrangements may be made by bank transfer. Cancellation: All cancellations must be advised in writing and will take effect the day we receive it. Urbane Nomads refunds all recoverable costs after cancellation, subject to third-party cancellation and refund policies and a USD500 administration and travel planning fee. In some cases hotels require prepayment in full for hotel rooms and services in the peak period. In such cases these deposits are non refundable. Travel Insurance It is a condition of booking the Travel Arrangements that You are adequately insured for the full duration of the your travel arrangements in respect of illness, injury, death, loss of baggage and personal items, cancellation and curtailment. The choice of insurer is the sole discretion of You. In signing the Booking Form or paying for your holiday you confirm to us that you either have or will have procured such insurance before the commencement of your travel arrangements. Further Terms and Conditions apply. In signing the Booking Form or paying the deposit you confirm to us that you have accepted the booking terms and conditions.