Safari
How big are your groups on a safari?
Our 4 wheel drive safari vehicles offer comfortable
place to five people in the rear, and one person in
front with the driver. So we can take up to 6 people on
a safari.
Can we go on safari only the two of us?
Of course you can go on your own private safari,
together with your driver/guide. In fact, most of our
safaris are privately organized. The price however
depends on the number of people on safari.
We are only two people. Can we join other people
on a safari ?
Yes, There are different possibilities :
1. Have a look at our special offers. Other people are
maybe looking for people to join them.
2. Put together your own safari, and promote it on the
same page.
3. Place a message on our message board.
Can we rent a self-drive car?
In Tanzania you will only find a self-drive car for
short trips within town. It is not possible to rent a
self-drive car outside of town. A car with driver can be
rented though.
Kilimanjaro
Do
we undertake the climb alone or together with other
climbers?
This depends on the number of people in your group. We
normally do not mix groups. If you are only one or two
people, you might climb together with one or two other
people.
How do we get drinking water on the Kilimanjaro?
You will start your climb with 3 bottles of mineral
water for the first day. Further up the mountain, water
will be boiled and filtered for you.
How many guides, cooks and porters do we get?
All depends on the number of people in your group. You
will have one leading guide, with assistant guide(s)
serving as porter. We'll arrange for enough porters. The
cook can go with an assistant for bigger groups.
What if one of us gets sick and has to return?
In case one person gets sick and has to stay behind or
even return, he or she will be accompanied by one of the
assistant guides. The leading guide continues with the
others.
General questions
Can we get our visa on arrival?
Yes, for both Tanzania and Kenya you can get a visum on
arrival at the airport or at Namanga border.
How do I proceed with my reservation and payment?
Once we agreed on a certain itinerary and the price, you
will be asked to make a downpayment on our bank account.
Your booking will be confirmed upon receipt of this
deposit, and we'll send you a confirmation e-mail. We
shall then also proceed making the necessary
reservations. The remaining balance is to be paid cash
upon arrival in Tanzania.
Can I pay with Credit Card or Traveller's cheque?
Balance payment can be done in either cash USD, USD
Traveller's Cheques or credit card (Visa - MasterCard -
American Express). In case of payment with Traveller's
Cheques, there is a 2% surcharge. With credit card
payments, there is a 6% surcharge.
Be advised that the exchange rate to Tanzanian currency
for Traveller's Cheques is considerably lower than for
cash money.
Best is still to bring cash USD. You'll get the best
exchange rates for 50 and 100 USD notes. Also make sure
not to bring USD notes older than 1990, as these are not
accepted anymore in Tanzania.
Can we use Euro's in Tanzania?
Yes, the Euro can easily be exchanged into Tanzanian
currency in the exchange bureau's. They can, however,
not yet be used for payment of entry fees in the
national parks. We therefore still require payments in
USD.
How much is a good tip?
We consider a tip as extra, the amount depending on your
appreciation of the received service. In general one can
say that 5 USD to any amount you wish to give per day is a good tip for a guide and
cook. A porter can get 5 USD per day. These amounts are
for the group, not per person.
How can we go from Arusha to Zanzibar?
There are several daily flights from Arusha or
Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar, which we can book for you. It
is also possible to fly directly from Serengeti to
Zanzibar, with either scheduled flight or charter plane.
Can we leave excess luggage behind in a hotel
whilst on a safari or trekking?
Yes, in most hotels you can leave your Kilimanjaro
equipment behind whilst on safari, or your swimming
suite whilst on the mountain. Of course this is only
possible if you return to this hotel afterwards. There
is also the possibility to leave luggage behind at our
office.
Do you take bookings for hotel only?
If you only want to book a hotel, wihtout booking a
safari, a 5% reservation charge will apply, with a
minimum of 25 USD and maximum 100 USD. Full payment is
required upfront.
Can we book our international flight with your
company?
Unfortunately, as a Tanzanian touroperator, we cannot
assist you for your international flight. There are
different airline companies flying to Kilimanjaro
airport, Dar-es-Salaam, Zanzibar or Nairobi. Some
companies offer the possibility to arrive at Kilimanjaro
or Nairobi airport, and depart from Zanzibar or
Dar-es-Salaam.
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