Arusha National Park Day Trip
Meet at your hotel in Arusha, after tour briefing you will collect packed lunch and drive to Arusha national park. The park covers area of 322km²; the topography is so diverse extending from open savannah through acacia scrublands to afro-montane cloud and rain forest and afro-alpine vegetation that its mammal and bird lists are most impressive. From the famous black and white colobus monkey, giraffes, buffalos, blue monkeys to the flamingos and other birds hovering at Lake Momella. Large areas of tropical forest with giant fig, shy forest birds, duikers and limited open spaces make this a photographer’s paradise. Short trekking is permitted under guidance of armed ranger following the hiking trails can be add on excursion at an extra charges ($35.00 Per person). The park is also a home of Mount Meru which is the second peak in the country and 4th high point in Africa standing at an elevation of 4,566a.s.l. Packed lunch will be served at Picnic site within the park, in the evening drive back to Arusha and drop off at your hotel.
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Price Includes
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- Game drives as Indicated on the Itinerary using Land Cruiser 4 x 4 – 6 Seaters
- English Speaking driver guide
- Mineral Water
- Park entrance fees as indicated on the itinerary
- Packed lunch
- Meet and greet services
Price Excludes
- Tips, Porterage, beverages, items of personal nature such as laundry, phone, fax, insurance etc.
- International flights, visas and airport taxes
- Any other item not mentioned on the itinerary
Tour net cost in USD inclusively Transport, Entry Fees & Mineral Water
Important Travel Information
Driving in the Parks
- For clients’ safety and that of the wildlife, our driver-guides are not allowed to exceed a speed of 50KPH in the parks, while speed limit inside the Ngorongoro Crater is strictly 25KPH.
- Game viewing from vehicles is restricted to designated tracks/ roads and driving off road is not allowed except in specified areas; please check with your guide.
- Night driving is not allowed in the parks {from 1900hrs evening to 0600hrs in the morning}, except where night game drives are permitted like in Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park
Consider below notes while in the national parks
- Do not take water from any natural sources in the Park.
- Please put your trash in authorized sites only in order not to litter the Parks.
- Put burning cigarettes and butts in your vehicle’s ashtrays.
- Do not remove any animate or inanimate object from the Park.
- Do not bring any animals or any plants in the Parks.
- Do not bring any poison, weapons, explosives or any object of that kind into the Parks.
- Do not get out from your vehicle, or hang out of the windows near any animal.
- Do not kill, harass, disturb, feed or interfere with the wildlife or vegetation.
Do not take photograph of Maasai or any local people. Please ask your driver/Guide for assistance if you wish to do so; a small fee may be applicable.
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
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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:
