Safari, in Kiswahili, simply means "journey", but it has now become a synonym for an African wildlife adventure.
Our partner organization in Tanzania arranges a 5-day camping safari to Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti National Park for volunteers. For more information, pictures and a video about the national parks in Tanzania see: http://www.tanzaniaparks.com/manyara.html
Transportation is in a land cruiser with maximum 4 other volunteers, so everyone has a window seat.
You will camp in a spacious tent with beds and access to toilet and shower, clean drinking water and 3 meals a day.
The safari staff includes a professional guide, cook and crew in charge of practical tasks and safety at the campsites. All vehicles have VHF radios.
The safari starts and ends in Arusha.
The cost of this 5-day Camping Safari is 590 Euro or its $750usd per person.
You will also be asked to tip the cook and driver at the end of the trip, 5 USD per day to the cook, 10 USD per day to the driver.
Included in this fee
•Entrance fees.
•Full board and accommodation.
•Driver and guide in a 4x4 vehicle.
•Game drives.
•Extra bottle of water daily.
•Visit to a Maasai village in Ngorongoro, on the way to Serengeti
•Visit to Olduvai Gorge in Ngorongoro.
•Government taxes.
Not included in the fee
•Extras at campsites i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
•Tips to the driver and cook.
If the start dates for the safari do not fit with your volunteer work stay, the coordinator can arrange a break in your volunteer job, so you can return to work after the safari.
If you would like to see more Tanzanian Safaris Itineraries then please kindly get advised to visit this link www.micatz.org/safaris_tanzania.org
1. PLAINS AND MIGRATION SAFARI TO AMBOSELI AND MAASAI MARA GAME
RESERVE FOR 5DAYS/4 NIGHTS, PRICE IS $2,000USD PER PERSON
From the shadows of the pink tinged peaks of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, to centre stage at
nature’s most dramatic arena in the Masai Mara experience the classic Hollywood image of an
African Safari
DAY 1. from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
This morning depart by road and continue to Amboseli national park and arrives at the Amboseli
Serena Lodge set in the Shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro "Africa’s Highest Mountain" in time for
Lunch. After Lunch relax by the pool for a while departing later in the afternoon for another
Game viewing drive.
DAY2. Amboseli National Park
Full day at Amboseli national park with morning and afternoon game drives, where among the
Elephants we also find Zebra, Giraffe, Waterbuck and Hippo just to mention a few. You can
enjoy a Bush dinner in the evening, Meals and Overnight at Amboseli Lodge.
DAY 3. Amboseli to Masai Mara via Nairobi
Breakfast at the Amboseli Serena Lodge. After Breakfast depart to Nairobi by road to arrive at
Nairobi Serena Hotel in time for Lunch. After lunch depart to Nairobi Wilson Airport to connect
an afternoon flight to Maasai Mara. Met and transferred to Mara Serena Safari Lodge set on the
Saddle of a hill overlooking the Rolling plains, woodlands and rivers that make up the "Mara
Triangle" - one of the World’s Richest Wildlife sanctuaries to check in and then depart on an
afternoon Game drive.
DAY4. Masai Mara Game Reserve
A full day at Masai Mara. Morning and Afternoon game drives across the plains. Vast herds of
Wildebeest and Zebra wander across the Mara grasslands, their numbers increasing during the
annual migration from the Serengeti national Park. Lion, Leopard and Cheetah follow close
behind while Crocodile and Hippo congregate in the Mara and Tale rivers.
DAY 5.Masai Mara Game Reserve to Nairobi
After early morning game drive you are transferred to Mara Serena airstrip for a scheduled flight
to Nairobi for onward travel. You can choose to extend your safari to a Serena Beach Hotel &
Spa for that ultimate beach getaway.
SAFARI DETAILS
SAFARI INCLUDES:
Return flight Mara from Nairobi
Airstrip transfers Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Return road transportation Nairobi to Amboseli.
Full board accommodation.
Bush Barbeque Dinner at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge.
2. Hippo Pool Breakfast at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Game drives in 4X4 game drive vehicles
Park entrance fees
SAFARI DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Expenses of a personal nature, laundry, telephone calls, drinks and beverages and personal travel
insurances.
Note: Departure is daily from Nairobi Wilson Airport to the lodge
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Rates: All rates are quoted on a per person basis unless otherwise stated and are inclusive of all
relevant taxes, levies, surcharges and service charges. Tour costs are based on all known costs
and rates of exchange as at the 01st July 2010. Should these be subject to change in the interim
(due to reasons beyond the control of MICATZ), they will be passed on to the client. MICATZ
retains the right to alter any arrangements (as outlined above), which may become necessary due
to prevailing local conditions/and/or events beyond our control.
Confirmations and deposits: Upon confirmation of your safari details, we will require a 25%
non-refundable deposit on the total cost of the tour, the balance of which must be paid 46 days
prior to your arrival. We regret that in the absence of the above, we will be unable to confirm
your safari; and in the absence of our receipt of full payment as indicated, your reservation will
be cancelled (with the forfeit of the 25% deposit indicated).
Cancellations: All cancellations must be made in writing to us at the address indicated below.
Cancellations will be incurred as indicated below:
Between 30-45 days prior to date of commencement of tour: no refund of deposit.
Below 30 days prior to the date of the commencement of the tour no refund of the remaining tour
costs.
Refunds/cancellation levies: We regret that in the event that any portion of your safari is unused
(after the safari has commenced) no refunds regarding the unused portion will be possible. Note:
these
Cancellation terms do not include the cancellation penalties levied on airfares (locally or
internationally).
Payment: We accept payment via the following credit cards: Visa, Access/Master Card,
American Express, JCB, Senator, and Diners Club International. We also accept proprietary
3. traveler’s cheques. We regret that we are unable to accept personal cheques in the absence of
prior clearance.
Child policy: Children under the age of two sharing a room with one or two adults are
accommodated on a complimentary basis. Children between the ages of two and twelve sharing a
room with one or two adults will be charged 50% of the adult rate or 75% of this rate if they are
accommodated in a separate room. Young adults between the age of 13 and 17 years of age will
be charged 75% of the adult rate regardless of whether they are sharing a room with their
accompanying adults, or occupying a room of their own.
Tour completion preclusion: MICATZ retains the right to deny completion of the stated tour
(as outlined above) to any person who, for whatsoever reason, is deemed to have caused undue
hazard or inconvenience to his/her fellow travelers.
Looking forward to hear more from you
With warm regards,
Edward
Executive Director
www.micatz.org
info@micatz.org or edwardlaizer@yahoo.com
Skype; Add us; micatz