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10 Days Tanzania & Uganda Wildlife Safaris

  • 10 Days
  • Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Lake Mburo, Bwindi Impenetrable
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Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arusha

    On arrival at JRO airport ex TBA you will be warmly welcomed by a representative from Elyon Tours team, who will transfer you to your hotel in Arusha town Dinner and overnight at Mount Meru Hotel – Suite Room

  2. Day 2

    Tarangire

    After breakfast we check out and drive to Tarangire National Park and reach just in time for hot lunch at your luxury tented camp. Later we enjoy our first afternoon game drive. Surrounded by ancient baobab trees, park is home of the greatest concentration of elephants in Africa, and other game including the elusive leopard. Over 400 bird species can be spotted here as well. With water constantly available in the area, the greenery is lush providing a wonderful contrast to the burnt ground. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge

  3. Day 3

    Ngorongoro

    After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro conservation area for check in and lunch at your luxury camp Afternoon enjoy walking tour along Ngorongoro crater rim Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

  4. Day 4

    Ngorongoro Crater Tour

    After breakfast, collect packed lunch and drive towards Ngorongoro Crater. Crater is one of the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world, offering fabulous game viewing and is one of the only such places in Africa. Large grazing animals such as wildebeest, buffalo, gazelle and zebra that depend on the open grasslands are in the crater, attracting predators, the black- maned lion, the leopard and hyena. The elephant found are the lone males. A soda lake attracts water birds, including flamingos and is a suitable place for predators to make their kill. Wildly beautiful as it is, it is not surprising that Ngorongoro Crater has been called a Garden of Eden. Dinner and overnight atNgorongoro Serena Lodge

  5. Day 5

    Serengeti

    After breakfast, collect packed lunch and drive to Serengeti for mid morning and afternoon game drive in the prime attraction of Africa – Serengeti National Park, a World Heritage Site!. Africa’s largest and most famous park is an astounding 16,000 sq kms of wild paradise. Most famous for its annual migration of wildebeests and zebras, this is Africa’s best reserve. The “Famous Five” at your disposal during game drive – lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino – all in African style! Watch out for the Impala stags, giraffes, water bucks and more – found in this area Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sametu Camp

  6. Day 6

    Serengeti

    Safari in Swahili simply means a “journey”. Nowadays it has become a synonym for wildlife viewing in the African bush. We explore the endless plains to discover the vast expanse and wilderness of Serengeti. Indulge, take your time and relish each moment spotting wildlife, We search for the most wonderful natural phenomenon, the Grand Migration of thousands and thousands of wildebeest and zebra crossing the plains in search of water and food. Crossing fingers that we will see this, being something so natural and not manmade, we cannot guarantee, but hopefully we’ll experience it. Enjoy and cherish morning and afternoon game drives through the Park. Meals and overnight at Serengeti Sametu Camp

  7. Day 7

    Serengeti – Entebbe Airport

    After breakfast, you will collect packed lunch and transfer to Seronera airstrip to connect flight departing at 0800hrs and arrive Entebbe airport at 1125hrs. On arrival you will be meet and transfer to your hotel Overnight at Lake Victoria Serena Resort

  8. Day 8

    Lake Mburo

    After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo arriving in time for lunch at your lodge Afternoon Lake Mburo boat cruise Dinner and overnight at Mihingo Lodge

  9. Day 9

    Lake Mburo – Bwindi Impenetrable

    After breakfast we drive to Bwindi Impenetrable (5hrs drive) with lunch on the way. On our way we pass through interesting villages and see some beautiful landscapes. We make a stop at the equator before we reach the mountains where we have some breath taking views. We spend the night in or very near Bwindi. Bwindi Impenetrable is a unique jungle, with many monkey species. Bwindi is one of the 2 places in the world where you can find Mountain Gorillas! Dinner and at Rushaga Gorilla Safari Lodge

  10. Day 10

    Bwindi Impenetrable

    After breakfast we bring you to the starting point of the gorilla tracking. After the briefing you begin your tracking of the gorillas. The bamboo forest will drip around you as you first hear the breaking of bamboo signalling the group is near and then you will be face to face with one of the most delightful and fascinating creatures in the world. After an hour’s viewing you will make the trek back. Meals and at Rushaga Gorilla Safari Lodge

  11. Day 11

    Bwindi – Entebbe Airport

    After breakfast, collect packed lunch and drive to airstrip to connect flight to Entebbe. On arrival you will connect homebound flight on own arrangement

Inclusions and exclusions

Price includes

  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • All airport transfers
  • Activities as indicated on the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water
  • 4×4 custom built safari vehicle with knowledgeable driver/guide and fuel
  • Entrance fees to the included National
  • Parks
  • Flight Serengeti – Entebbe one way
  • Flight Bwindi – Entebbe one way
  • Boat Cruise at Lake Mburo
  • Gorilla tracking permit at Bwindi Impenetrable •

Price excludes

  • Tips.
  • Visas/International Airline tickets/Airport taxes.
  • Laundry Insurances.
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Airport taxes
  • Beverages
Practical notes, tipping and booking terms

Tipping guidelines

It is habitual to tip your safari driver-guide. Tips are paid at the end of the safari and are given to your guide, below are just a guideline for tipping:-

  • We suggest $20.00 per person in the vehicle per day for driver-guide during safari days
  • $3.00 per group for porters/waitress upon checking in and when checking out.

General Terms and Conditions

Holiday Surcharge

A supplement of US $ 50.00 per person per day will apply to all bookings on the 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st December and 1st January except Zanzibar accommodation

A supplement of US $ 45.00 per person per day will apply to all bookings between Easter Friday and Easter Monday (for all 4 days) as Easter holiday surcharge

Validity of Prices

Prices are valid for the periods shown but are subject to change without notice in the event of Government action, i.e. increase in hotel tax or VAT, or to increase if prices are significantly affected by other circumstances beyond our control. Prices are based on exchange rates prevailing at the time of publication and may alter should any major variation in exchange rates occur.

Payment

We do accept payment via bank transfer and credit cards. Please note that sender collects all charges. Kindly always send remittance of payments /payments proof including booking reference # after completion of transaction for our records. When paying through credit card surcharge of 5% will apply.

Prices Include

Prices quoted for safaris generally include transport as per the itinerary, airport transfers, game drives, flying doctor membership where appropriate and charged separate at price of $30.00 per person , full board accommodation, picnic/extra lunches where stated, scheduled charter flights where mentioned, Mineral water and park entrance fees.

Prices Exclude: Itinerary prices generally exclude international flights, visa costs, optional excursions, personal insurance (medical or other), drinks, tips, phone calls, laundry and any items of a personal nature.

Children Policy

Children between the age of 3 and 12years

  • Pays 60% of the adult rate if sharing a room with two adults
  • Pays 80% of the adult rate if sharing a room with another child
  • Pays 100% of the adult rates if sharing a room with one adult
  • No discount on Holiday and other supplements

Reservations, Payment and Deposits

When Destination Specialists accepts your booking, the date of the confirmation invoice activates the terms and conditions of the contract. Confirmation of services is subject to payment of a 50% of the total invoiced amount to secure space. The balance is to be paid not later than 60 days prior to commencement of the services. When bookings are made within 30 days prior to the departure date, full payment is required immediately on written confirmation.

Cancellation Policy

Should you wish to cancel your confirmed booking, you must advise the company in writing. Reservations that are cancelled, reduced in length of stay or reduced in numbers (hereinafter collectively called a CANCELLATION) are subject to Cancellation and No Show fees if cancelled within 44 days of the arrival date:

  • 150 days to 90 days prior to arrival: 25%
  • 89 days to 45 days prior to arrival: 50%
  • 44 days to 01 days prior to arrival: 100%

Full details are on our Booking Policy page.

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