6 Days / 5 Nights
2 Nights Ngorongoro Crater / 2 Nights Serengeti / 1 Night Lake Manyara
DAY 1, Tuesday: Arusha / Ngorongoro Crater
You will be met by the Simba Safaris representative at the Hotel Lobby, After your safari Briefing you depart for Ngorongoro Crater. The Great Rift escarpment starts to get closer as the road ascends to the slopes of the Ngorongoro Highlands, You then make your way along the crater rim to your luxury lodge perched 2000 feet over the crater floor. Relish your stay at one of the best locations in Africa, with its rich artistic décor, superb views, and flowing split-level spaciousness centered around a cozy hearth.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena or Sopa Lodge (D)

DAY 2, Wednesday: Ngorongoro Crater
Set out early with a picnic lunch for your full day safari on the crater floor, a beautiful ecosystem teeming with wildlife on a flat, open terrain with few places to hide. The lions of Ngorongoro allow visitors to approach very closely and the males are particularly photogenic here, with flowing black manes. But don’t expect to see a kill, as the open terrain provides too little cover for lions to hunt in the crater. Set your sights on seeing the elusive rhino and nearly every other type of animal found in East Africa except giraffes, whose favorite tree-level foods are sparse in the crater.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena or Sopa Lodge (BLD)
(Visit to Maasai Bomas - with supplement costs)

DAY 3, Thursday: Ngorongoro / Olduvai / Serengeti
After breakfast, prepare for a day of game viewing en route to your luxury lodge in the heart of Serengeti National Park. Stop en route at Olduvai Gorge to learn about the Leakey family’s findings of early hominid fossils, tools and footprints that established Africa as the likely birthplace of mankind. Proceed into the Serengeti for more of the best game viewing in Africa. Stop for observations at rock kopjes, where lion cubs frolic as parents laze in the shade to escape the midday heat. In the late afternoon, keep watch for lion as they out on their nightly hunt for the abundant wildebeest, zebra, gazelle and other grazers in the area.
Overnight: Serengeti Serena or Sopa Lodge (BLD)
(Visit to Olduvai Gorge Museum - with supplement cost)

DAY 4, Friday: Serengeti National Park
On your full day Serengeti safari, experienced Africa in its raw and untamed wildness. Arise early to get out among the wildlife at their most active time of day. Chances are excellent of seeing all three of the big cats, plus the rest of the big five and a great variety of other species. From December to June, migrating herds of wildebeest and zebra add well over a million animals to the park’s wildlife population. But at all times of year the vast plains, rocky kopjes, riverine forests and permanent hippo springs abound with all manner of large animals some 3 million strong.
Overnight: Serengeti Serena or Sopa Lodge (BLD)
(optional Balloon safaris offered with supplement cost)

DAY 5, Saturday: Serengeti / Lake Manyara
Begin the day with one more brilliant Serengeti sunrise game-drive, or an optional hot air balloon ride followed by a champagne brunch. Then depart overland to your hotel on the edge of the Great Rift escarpment, with spectacular views of Lake Manyara shining like a mirage in the afternoon heat. Take the pleasure of an afternoon drive through the wealth of habitats in the small Lake Manyara Park. Look for the famous tree-climbing lions in the acacia woodlands, monkey and leopard in the groundwater forest, bird life along the lake, and elephant by the Ndala River.
Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge (BLD)

DAY 6, Sunday: Lake Manyara / Arusha / Depart
Your Tanzania Safari draws to a close as you make your way back to Arusha, where lunch is included at a typical local restaurant. (BL)
END OF SERVICES.

All rates are in US dollars.
Rates are subjected to change  without Notice or any increas beyond our control

CHRISTMAS + NEW YEAR SUPPLEMENT - US$ 45.00 PER PERSON PER NIGHT NET FOR THE NIGHTS OF 24TH + 25TH + 26TH + 31ST DEC AND 01ST JAN
EASTER SUPPLEMENT - US$ 35.00 PER PERSON PER NIGHT NET FOR ALL 4 NIGHTS

Supplement Cost for Optional Activities

Entry & Exit Requirements
All the clients coming to Tanzania should have valid permits to enter Tanzania. Passports must be valid for at least six months after the date of entry and have at least one blank page available.
A tourist visa is also required for entry. An e-visa can be obtained online in advance by completing the e-visa application form and making payment online with a credit card or bank transfer at www.immigration.go.tz. Processing can take up to 10 days; please allow yourself sufficient time prior to travel. If the e-visa is approved, you will receive a “grant notice” via email. You must present a printed copy of the grant notice to the Immigration Officer on arrival at the airport in Tanzania.
All the clients must obtain a tourist visa upon arrival at the airport in Tanzania.
The fee is $100 each for USA and Canadian. Rest of the National, visa fees is US $ 50.00 each.
Please check with the Tanzanian Embassy for the requirements based on your
nationality.
ZANZIBAR
Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous region in Tanzania. Be prepared to show your passport and explain your visa status when entering or departing Zanzibar. Additionally, travelers to Zanzibar must complete an online Public Health Surveillance Form within 24 hours before arrival. This form is available at: https://healthtravelznz.mohz.go.tz/traveller.
Effective October 1, 2024, all foreign visitors to Zanzibar must purchase mandatory inbound travel insurance prior to their trip. This insurance must be acquired from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation, even if travelers already have other travel insurance.
The government will provide a QR code to access the purchase link. The insurance is USD $44 per person and is valid for 92 days. Failure to comply may result in denied entry at immigration checkpoints.
Health Information
IMMUNIZATIONS
The Centers for Disease Control recommends that all travelers be up to date on routine vaccinations such as measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria pertussis-tetanus vaccine, varicella (chicken pox) vaccine, and your yearly flu shot before every trip.
There are no vaccinations required for entry into Tanzania or Zanzibar, unless you are traveling from a country where yellow fever transmission is a risk, in which case proof of yellow fever vaccination is required.
Additionally, the CDC recommends inoculation against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and typhoid for most travelers to Tanzania.
Please consult your physician for additional information and recommendations based on your individual circumstances.
MALARIA
The CDC warns that travelers to Tanzania may be at risk for exposure to malaria. Malaria is caused by a parasite found in Anopheles mosquitos, which are active from dusk until dawn. Prevention is twofold: the use of anti-malarial drugs and the
prevention of insect bites. If you choose to use an anti-malarial drug, as recommended by the CDC, see your physician for a prescription.
To protect against mosquitos and other biting insects, cover exposed skin with lightweight, long-sleeved shirts and pants, consider treating clothes with permethrin, and use an insect repellent containing an active ingredient like DEET or picaridin.
Apply sunscreen first, followed by the repellent (preferably 20 minutes later).
OTHER INSECT-BORNE ILLNESSES
In addition to malaria, the CDC warns that travelers may be at risk for other illnesses transmitted by mosquitos, ticks, or sand flies, such as dengue fever, chikungunya, African tick-bite fever, and others. Travelers are advised to protect themselves against insect bites using the measures noted above.
After spending time outdoors, especially in grassy or wooded areas, the CDC recommends showering and conducting a full-body check for ticks. If you find a tick attached to your skin, safely remove it as soon as possible.
WILDLIFE
Follow all instructions from your guides regarding wildlife. Animals may become aggressive to protect themselves, their young or their mates, or to guard a food supply.
Do not make sudden movements either toward or away from them, as this may be interpreted as threatening or territorial. Avoid stray dogs, as they may carry rabies. In the unlikely event of being bitten, clean the wound and control bleeding. Seek medical attention immediately.
PARASITES & BACTERIA
Avoid swimming or bathing in freshwater lakes or rivers. Some freshwater bodies contain disease-causing parasites or bacteria that may be contracted through contact with infected water.
SUN EXPOSURE
The effects of the sun can be damaging to the eyes and skin. Spending time outdoors exposes you to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, even on cloudy days. To protect yourself from the sun, use a broad spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 15, protect skin with clothing, wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, and drink plenty
of fluids.
CPAP MACHINES
Some safari lodges and tented camps in remote areas of Tanzania supply electricity through generators or solar power, and shut off electrical power during part of the night in order to conserve energy. If you use a CPAP machine, please be prepared to bring a battery pack (and any necessary cables) to power your equipment when electricity is not available. The battery pack can be charged during the day in preparation for night time use. Please be aware that if you do not have a battery pack, some lodges may assess a fee to run electricity Generators through the night.
TRAVELERS DIARRHEA
The CDC warns that travelers’ diarrhea is one of the most common travel-related illnesses worldwide. Consumption of contaminated food and water may cause diarrhea. To avoid this, do not drink tap water, and use bottled water to brush your teeth. Avoid ice and uncooked vegetables or fruit without a peel. When in doubt, ask your guide. Restrict yourself to cooked food at restaurants, and avoid food sold on the streets. If you contract diarrhea, it is important to drink large quantities of purified water. Consult your doctor for appropriate medication should you experience diarrhea.
RESPIRATORY ILLNESS PROTOCOLS
Please review our Respiratory Illness Protocols page, which explains our policy and procedures if you or another traveler should develop symptoms of a respiratory illness during your trip. Your participation in a Holbrook Travel program indicates that you are in agreement with these protocols.
Currency
The currency of Tanzania is the Tanzanian Shilling.
Electricity
The electrical current in Tanzania is 220V 50Hz AC. Travelers from the United States need to use a converter.
Time Zone
The time zone of Tanzania is East Africa Time Zone (UTC+03:00).
Tanzania does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Departures and arrivals on flight schedules are listed in the local time.
Communications
PHONES
Tanzania’s country code is +255.
Please check with your cell phone provider if you’re unsure whether or not your cell
phone will work internationally. Be aware that you are likely to incur additional
charges for international use. It may be more affordable to purchase a local SIM card
upon arrival.
INTERNET
Internet is not reliable in Tanzania, but major cities often have cafes and hotels that
offer WiFi.

MODE OF PAYMENTS:

• Wire Transfer
• Credit Card (Additional 5% Bank Surcharges)