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Day 01: Flight from Zanzibar or Dar to Selous Game Reserve & Boat Safari

Upon arrival at Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam Airport, you’ll take a morning flight to Selous Game Reserve. Alternatively, our driver will provide the transfers from your hotel / apartment in Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam to the airport on request. Upon arrival at Mtemere Airstrip in Selous at around 09h30, you will be met by our tour guide who will transfer you for check-in at the Selous Kinga Lodge before lunch. Later you leave for a romantic sunset Boat Safari along the Great Safari along the Great Rufiji River. Awesome views of hippos growling, crocodiles basking on the banks and the abundant birdlife will spice up your spectacular dusk!

Day 02 and Day 03: Full Day Game Drive in the vast Selous Game Reserve

After a full breakfast, you will drive into the vast Selous Game Reserve to explore the diverse wildlife and undisturbed nature for a full day. Countless elephants and buffaloes, prides of lions, giraffes, zebras and impalas are quite common. Selous is also quite famous for having many African wild dogs. Enjoy a picnic lunch break from a safe vantage point while taking in the beautiful scenery and keeping an eye out for wildlife in their nature habitat.

Day 04:   Dawn walking Safari & Flight to Zanzibar or Dar

After morning tea or coffee, you will depart the lodge and make your way into reserve for a walking Safari accompanied by an armed ranger. The Park has a variety of vegetation zones, ranging from dense thickets to open wooded grasslands. After the walking Safari, transfer back to the lodge for a full breakfast. You will then check- out and be transferred to Mtemere Airstrip for departure on your scheduled flight at round 10h30 to Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam Airport. Our driver will provide the transfer from the airport to your hotel / apartment. Kindly note that flights are subjected to availability.

Package Inclusions

Package Exclusions

• Anything not mentioned in “Package Inclusions”
• Domestic & International Airfare, Train Fare, Travel Visa & Travel Insurance & Medical Premium, Medical tests, etc.
• Cost of Optional activities
• OK to board for the airline (if applicable)
• Personal expenses on items such as Laundry, Juices, Sodas, Soft & Beverages Drinks, etc.

Visa Requirement and Charges:

Please check online or with our authorised representative if Travel visa is required to visit our country. It is your responsibility to submit all relevant documents and obtain a legal travel visa (as per requirement) before you travel.

In case your tour is cancelled or curtailed short due to visa issues, we will be unable to provide you any refund of the tour cost.

For E-Visa, we are happy to provide you the visa requirement charges and documents required at highly competitive rates on our portal: https://www.visadone.com

You may click the above link and check the details there. Visa fees once paid is totally non-refundable which you are requested to note.

For Sticker Visa, please check with our local branch for the costing, documents required and approximate processing time.

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Payment and Cancellation Policy:

PAYMENT TERMS:

• 50% payment at the time of confirmation
• Balance 50% within 07 days of confirmation or travel date whichever is earlier.

We accept payments via bank transfer/Debit & Credit cards also.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

We need to receive a cancellation request in writing for us to proceed with cancellation. The following charges will be applicable based on the cancellation request received by us.

If you cancel:

• 21 – 14 days to check-in – 30% of full stay
• 13 – 05 days to check-in – 50% of full stay
• 04 day – no-show – 100% of full stay

TERM AND CONDITIONS:

• All rooms, rates and services are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
• Rates are valid for Events / Fairs / Long weekends / Festivals / Blackout dates. (surcharges/ supplements will not be applicable during these dates)
• In case the same hotels / lodges / camps / resorts are not available we reserve the right to change them in the same star category.
• Child rates apply for children aged from 5 to 16 years old. 1 child sharing a room with 2 adults (depending on hotel policy). If the hotel doesn’t have availability for family rooms, adult rates will apply.
• Reservations are dynamic, subject to availability and non-refundable once issued.
• Standard check-in time at the hotel is generally 10:00 hrs. and check-out 12 Noon.
• Rates quoted are not applicable during trade fair periods, major European Holidays and other major events.
• Early check-in, late check-out is solely based on the discretion of the hotel and not guaranteed unless paid for.
• We reserve the rights to reschedule the itinerary or routing.
• Unused inclusions in a tour package are non-refundable.
• Tours will be seat in coach basis (Unless mentioned otherwise) where guests have to reach on time at designated pick up point.
• Any delays from your side are considered a no show.
• No refund applicable in case of no show.
• Rates are not valid during any events & festivals and blackout dates.
• Most of the Hotels/ Lodges/ Camps / Apartments may ask for a security deposit at the time of check-in, which is refundable at the time of check-out and is subject to the hotel/lodge’s policy.
• In view of the current situation, please be advised that whilst the information and rates quoted are correct as of today’s date – we retain the right to adjust rates based on any changes to current operational or capacity restrictions imposed by Governments or other Authorities.

Package Cost

Package rates per person for the above package:

Above 16 years Child will be considered on adult rates only.

Notes:

• Children 0 to 5 years old are accommodated as complimentary basis when sharing with adults. Maximum 2 kids in a room.
• Children 6 to 16 years: Accommodated at a 50% supplement of adult sharing rate. Standard rates apply for adults.
• Children not sharing with adults (occupying their own room) will be charged at the full adult rate.

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

Rates per Adult / Child for additional sightseeing/excursion/monument fee etc:

All rates are per person in USD. Taxes Extra.

Child will be 1 year to 5 years. Child aged 16 and above will be considered on adult basis.

Description (Safari Blue):

Nyerere National Park – Rufiji, Tanzania. Barely 5 km from Mtemere Airstrip (Mtemere Gate), we’re just a few minutes away. With a little over decade in the industry, our reputation for excellence precedes us, and our facilities, services and standards are head and shoulders above the rest!

The Park, formerly Selous Game Reserve, is a naturalist’s dream which offers the epitome of bush wilderness. It’s the most natural, unexploited, diverse, and adventurous national park in Tanzania. We’re located on the banks of the Great Rufiji River which is the lifeline of the park so your esteemed guests will get to see hippos and crocodiles from their patios! We have a spacious restaurant with a skilled chef, and a magnificent lounge surrounded by trees with plenty of white colobus monkeys and the occasional elephants! We also have a well-stocked bar with tasty local and international beverages.

We take pride in ensuring our esteemed guests enjoy the most luxurious stay in tastefully furnished cottages with a non-smoking policy. They’re all wheelchair accessible and our staff will endeavor to assist guests with special needs as much as they possibly can.

Selous Kinga Lodge consists of 10 spacious ensuite cottages built in a contemporary african style with a mix of luxurious lodging and an authentic wilderness experience. They can all be rearranged as singles, doubles, triples, or quadruples with Wi-Fi connectivity. We also have a huge pool in pristine condition.

We provide excursions in Nyerere National Park, romantic sunrise/sunset boat safaris along the Rufiji, walking safaris as well as cultural village tours. Moreover, road transfers and flights from Dar Es Salaam/ Arusha or Zanzibar can be arranged.

Points to Note (If any)

Please do note that the below points are shared with you for your reference only. Please use them at your own discretion.

Your Health: It is your (Traveller’s) responsibility is to ensure that you are in good health and medically fit to undertake safari tour. If the tour passes through the malaria area, precautionary treatment is advised. Consultation with medical practitioner/doctor and obtaining prophylactic and precautionary anti-malaria treatment is necessary.

Local Currency:  Tanzanian Shillings (TZS)