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Savannahs & Sands

10 days
From Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
4.5
1 traveler review
Savannahs & Sands - Encounters Travel
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Tour Operator:
Encounters Travel
Max group size:
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Age range:
10 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
45615
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Highlights

  • Drive from Nairobi to Arusha
  • Camp in the heart of Serengeti
  • Explore Ngorongoro Crater
  • Shop at Mto wa Mbu Market
  • Discover Zanzibar's spice farms

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Nairobi to Arusha
  2. Day 2 Serengeti National Park (Seronera)
  3. Day 3 Serengeti National Park (Seronera)
  4. Day 4 Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
  5. Day 5 Back to Arusha
  6. Day 6 To the coastal town of Bagamoyo
  7. Day 7 Ferry to Zanzibar and drive to Nungwi
  8. Day 8 Nungwi, free time or optional activities
  9. Day 9 Spice Tour and Stone Town
  10. Day 10 Tour ends in Dar es Salaam
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Number of tours

74

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

92%

Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with representatives in Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. We run a wide selection of cultural and adventurous tours around the world, each carefully designed to help you get the most out of the country you're...

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Customer Reviews

  • Savannahs & Sands reviewer 1
    · March 8th, 2016
    My husband and I went on this trip to see the Serengeti in Tanzania, as well as the rich history of Zanzibar. Encounters partners with Nomad Travels for the local connections and we found them to be very professional & well organized. Each step of the way we had excellent guides and decent accommodations. [ The only real exception was for our final night in Dar Es Salaam, where the hotel had run down in its care. That location should definitely be changed for future trips. It was also not in a good part of town where we could leave the premises easily.] Overall, it was an exceptional trip--the wildlife we saw was breathtaking, the Tanzanian people were so kind, and the beaches of Zanzibar sparkled. We definitely would recommend this trip to others.
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    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback, we really appreciate it and recognise that it helps us in improving our tours for future travellers. We’re delighted that you had such a good time with us in Tanzania and that the... Show more
    Trip date: February 2016

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10 days
Savannahs & Sands
From Nairobi to Dar es Salaam

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What our customers ask about this tour

    The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
    • Can you please advise if you are able to offer an upgrade during the camping portions of this trip?

      The Savannahs and Sands tour is an accommodated tour. Only the Activity Package, which is an optional part, is a 4-day Serengeti Camping experience. No upgrades are available. If travellers don't book this, they will remain behind at the accommodations in Arusha with one of the crew members. Optional day tours are bookable.

    • Is the a pre/post accommodation needed on this tour?

      You will need to spend at least one night pre-tour in Nairobi and one night post-tour in Dar Es Salaam to join and depart from the tour. This can be booked independently or through our services. Please contact us.

    • I'm travelling solo, is there a surcharge?

      If one person will be travelling, the single supplement will apply.

    • We are wondering what the type of accommodation is for each night of the tour. Is it hotel or camping?

      This is an accommodated overland tour, however Serengeti and Ngorongoro Excursion will make use of camping facilities.

      Accommodation used on this tour is likely:

      Ndoro Lodge
      Bagamoyo Travellers Lodge
      Ocean View Hotel

      Zanzibar Excursion
      Amaan Bungalows

      Serengeti and Ngorongoro Excursion
      Bush Camp: Seronera Campsite.

      All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details 4-6 weeks before departure. Under the "What’s Included" tab on each tour page, you can find general info about the accommodations used on the tour before you book.

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    Good to Know

    • Currencies
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      Kenyan Shilling
      Kenya
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      Tanzanian Shilling
      Tanzania
    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveller from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types G, D, M. As a traveller from England you will need an adaptor for types D, M. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

      Type G
      Kenya and Tanzania
      Type D
      Tanzania
      Type M
      Tanzania
    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for Kenya and Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kenya and Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Cholera - Recommended for Kenya and Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kenya and Tanzania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kenya and Tanzania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Rabies - Recommended for Kenya and Tanzania. Ideally 1 month before travel.
      • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Kenya and Tanzania. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
      • Yellow fever - Recommended for Kenya. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Visa
      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
      • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
    • Payment information
      • For any tour departing before January 12th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 12th, 2025, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
      • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Encounters Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
      • The following cards are accepted for "Encounters Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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