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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Before leaving for the airport, check that you have the following documents:

• international passport;
• air tickets;
• insurance policy;
• tourist package (voucher);
• driver's license (if you plan to rent a car);
• credit card;
• power of attorney from both parents (for children traveling with one of the parents);

Documents for traveling with a child.

• If your minor child travels with one of the parents, do not forget to take documents confirming the relationship and a notarized power of attorney from the other parent.
• If your child is included in your passport without a photo and he is already 6 years old, you must paste the photo.
• If a child is traveling with any relative, acquaintance or alone in a tour group, then notarized consent is required from both parents (legal representatives: stepfather, stepmother, guardians). If the location of one of the parents is not established or he is absent for a long time (long business trip, seriously ill, etc.), then it is advisable to have a certificate from the relevant institution confirming this fact. When parents divorce, you can present at the border a divorce certificate and a court decision to leave the child with the parent who issued a notarized consent for the child’s tour.

RULES FOR CROSSING THE BORDER OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

You need to arrive at the airport 2.5-3 hours before the departure time indicated on the ticket.

To board the flight you must:

• undergo customs inspection, for which you need to fill out a customs declaration. Customs declaration forms are located in front of the customs line on tables or special counters.

If you export foreign currency in equivalent:

• up to $3,000 per person, the amount can be exported freely.
• up to USD 10,000 per person, the amount must be declared and passage is carried out through the red corridor.
• over USD 10,000 per person, you must have bank documents with you.

Customs control is carried out in the wing where check-in for the flight takes place;

• check in for your flight at the check-in counter and receive boarding pass. The check-in number is located on the central display opposite your flight number;
• pass border control.

Then board the plane through the entrance whose number is indicated on the boarding pass.

We remind you that check-in ends 40 minutes before flight departure.

RULES FOR ARRIVAL IN KENYA OR TANZANIA

You can import duty-free into Kenya: alcoholic beverages – 1 liter, wine – 2 liters, cigarettes – 200 pcs., eau de toilette– 600 g. The import of weapons, as well as toys imitating them, explosives, ammunition, drugs and narcotic drugs in any form is prohibited. The import of fruits, seedlings and seeds is also prohibited.

In case of any problem related to your stay (transfer, hotel accommodation, shortcomings in hotel services, excursion services, etc.), please contact a representative of the host company immediately.

COUNTRY INFORMATION – VISAS

To enter Kenya/Tanzania, citizens of the Russian Federation need a visa, which can be obtained either at the embassy of this country in Moscow within two working days, or at the border at the arrival airport. At the border you must present your passport, return tickets and cash cash(at least 500 US dollars). The visa fee will be US$50.

CUSTOMS

It is prohibited to export gold, diamonds, products from Ivory. The export of wild animal skins is permitted only with a special license from the customs authorities. The export of national currency is prohibited.

TIME

In winter, Moscow time is one hour behind it in summer.

CLIMATE

The climate in Kenya and Tanzania is almost ideal: cool mornings and warm but not hot days. The average daily temperature is approximately +22°C throughout the year. There are two rainy seasons: short (October to December) and long (March to June). But even during the rainy season, the weather is often simply wonderful.

MONEY

The monetary unit of Kenya is the Kenyan shilling, KES. 1 shilling is equal to 100 cents.

The monetary unit of Tanzania is the Tanzanian shilling, TSH. 1 shilling is equal to 100 cents.

US dollar banknotes issued before 2001 by banks, exchange offices, and shopping centers Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Uganda and Rwanda are not accepted.

Credit cards (such as Visa or Master Card) are accepted for payment for services in many stores and restaurants.

VOLTAGE

220/240 V, 50 Hz. Most outlets have three round or square holes for the plug. Bring several adapters with you.

In some places, electricity is provided by generators. Electricity cannot be guaranteed during placements. Tourists who are physically dependent on light (medical condition) must notify us in advance of their condition.

DRINKING WATER

Tap water is not safe to drink. In all hotels, lodges, and campsites you can buy bottled water for about 1-2 dollars per bottle (1 liter). Before purchasing water, make sure the bottle is intact and tightly sealed. Please note that boiled water may have a slightly strange smoky taste.

SUN RAYS

The equatorial sun of East Africa is very strong, especially at midday. Be sure to wear hats and use sunscreen.

If you need to interrupt your trip, obtain written confirmation from doctors indicating that the illness or injury prevents you from traveling during the tour. Keep all unused transport/air tickets.

SAFARI

A safari in East Africa is an extraordinary journey to... developing country. Safari trips include several walks (optional). On your animal viewing trips, you will spend part of the day driving around the park observing and photographing the animals. For the day you will need: bottled water, camera, sunscreen and insect repellent, lightweight binoculars. Safari clothing should be practical and simple. If possible, try to avoid very open, sleeveless outerwear and tops. For photo and video cameras, we recommend taking 2-3 additional batteries, because... Sometimes there are difficulties with recharging due to power outages.

MEDICINE

To visit East African countries (Tanzania), especially national parks, tourists are advised to get vaccinated against yellow fever, as well as take preventive measures against malaria.

Insurance will protect your investment if you have to cancel or interrupt your trip. We highly recommend that you consider the possibilities insurance policy travel, which usually has many restrictions and exceptions.

Rules for using the insurance policy

• to receive timely medical care you must immediately contact Service center by phone specified in the policy and provide the operator with the following information:
• Last name, first name of the Insured person in need of assistance
• Policy number and period of validity
• Nature of assistance required
• Location of the Insured and contact details

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

Airport precautions:

• keep an eye on your luggage, do not leave it unattended even for a short time;
• Do not change large sums of money at the airport, as you will not need them on the way.

• keep money, documents and valuables in the hotel safe;
• If the room has a minibar, then all drinks taken from it during your stay must be paid for on the day of departure to the hotel's accommodation service.

Precautions on excursions:

• Do not be late to board the bus at the beginning of the excursion. During the excursion, arrive on time to the place designated by the guide during stops along the excursion program;

During a trip, rapid dehydration always occurs. Airplane travel takes a lot of fluid from the body, so it is important to drink plenty and avoid alcoholic beverages while on a long flight. On safari, don't wait until you're thirsty. If you suddenly feel tired or unwell, the reason may be simple - you just need to drink more fluid. Please note that tea, coffee and alcoholic drinks are diuretics and will not help retain fluid in the body.

• Watch the animals in silence. Speaking loudly while traveling can frighten animals. Never try to attract the attention of animals. Do not clap your hands or throw any objects at them.

We ask you to respect the opinion of your driver guides regarding the distance when approaching lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Getting vehicles too close to animals can become an obstacle during natural hunting or cause the prey obtained during the hunt to be abandoned. Do not throw garbage, as animals may choke or become poisoned. Never attempt to hand-feed animals or approach animals while outside the vehicle. This is especially important near lodges or campgrounds where animals are accustomed to the presence of people.

Avoid smoking while on safari as the dry African savanna is highly flammable and can kill many animals.

Outdoor precautions:

• make a photocopy of your personal documents, and if possible, do not carry the originals with you;
• If credit cards or traveler's checks are stolen or lost, cancel them by calling your bank;
• We highly recommend that you do not give money, candy, pens, or food to children or adults you meet along the way. If you meet beggars, look them in the eyes. Smile politely and continue on your way. If you give one beggar money, your group will not be left behind.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Contacts of the Russian Consulate:

in Kenya:
Address: Lenana Rd. Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: + 254 2 72 8700

Tour to Kenya And Tanzania includes classic continuous safari(10 days) in the best National Parks East Africa. You will have every opportunity to meet with great representatives more than once Big Five: elephants, lions, leopards, rhinoceroses and buffaloes, as well as crocodiles, hippos, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, ostriches and other numerous antelopes and feathered representatives of African fauna. Comfortable stay in lodges and campsites will at the same time provide maximum proximity to nature. A worthy end to the tour will be a vacation on exotic island Zanzibar, with his snow-white beaches, spice plantations, ancient Arab city and caves in which desperate fugitive slaves hid. Here you will also find excellent opportunities for diving, snorkeling and sea ​​fishing. The program can be adjusted according to your wishes and capabilities.

Day 1. Nakuru. Arrival at Nairobi. Meeting with a representative of the host company. Depending on the time of arrival (KLM - in the morning, Qatar and Emirates airlines - in the afternoon, Turkish airlines - at night), transfer to National Park Nakuru(about 200 km) or to the hotel. This park is famous for its soda lake with hundreds of thousands of flamingo, rhinoceroses, leopards and giraffes are also found here. Accommodation at Nakuru Lake lodge. Briefing, evening game drive in two jeeps, relaxation.

Day 2. Nakuru – Masai Mara. Before breakfast (optional) – morning game drive. After breakfast, departure to the National Park Masai Mara(about 7 hours drive). This park is the most famous in Kenya, where you can see animals in almost the same abundance. As it was a hundred years ago. Accommodation at Mara Leisure Camp. Lunch, evening game drive, rest.

Day 3. Masai Mara. Safari day – two game drives (before breakfast and in the evening), visit Maasai villages. Overnight at Mara Leisure Camp.

Day 4. Amboseli. After breakfast, departure to Nairobi, early lunch at local restaurant Karen Blixen or a picnic. Visit to the museum of the writer Karen Blixen. Next, transfer to the National Park Amboseli, spread out under the canopy Kilimanjaro, Africa's most famous symbol. On the way to the National Park there is a game drive. Accommodation at Amboseli Serena Lodge, rest, dinner.

Day 5. Amboseli. Safari day – two game drives (before breakfast and in the evening). Overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge.

Day 6. Arusha, Tanzania. After breakfast, departure to Tanzania. Crossing the border in Namange, obtaining visas on the spot. Meeting with the Tanzanian host. After 4-5 hours arrival at Arusha, accommodation at the Ngaresero 4* hotel in a cozy colonial estate on the wooded slope of Mount Meru, rest. Possibility of visiting the store-museum Cultural Heritage to purchase quality souvenirs and precious tanzanite (this can be done later when returning from a safari).

Day 7. Manyara. Transfer from Arusha to Nat. a park Manyara(about 2.5 hours drive). Here in one day you can see almost all the large animals of Africa, including predators. Lunch – lunch box/picnic. In the afternoon, a game drive through the park, dinner and overnight at the Serena Lodge.

Day 8. Manyara – Serengeti. After breakfast, departure to Serengeti. The journey will take about 5 hours, during the journey you can see giant herds of migrating antelopes and zebras, and next to them, if you’re lucky, predators. Lunch – lunch box/picnic. Arrival at the Serena Lodge in the evening.

Day 9. Serengeti – Ngorongoro. Game drive at dawn. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Further departure to Ngorongoro, along the way (about 4 hours) animal observation. Additionally, you can visit the canyon Olduvai with archaeological excavations of traces of the most ancient people and Masai village(payment on the spot is about 20 dollars per person). In the evening, arrival at the Ngorongoro Caldera, dinner and overnight at the Serena Lodge.

Day 10. Ngorongoro – Arusha. Game drive in the caldera from dawn to noon. Return to the lodge for lunch. Then return to Arusha, along the way at the entrance to the city you can visit a store-museum Cultural Heritage. Accommodation at the Ngaresero 4* hotel.

Day 11. Arusha – Zanzibar. After breakfast, transfer to Arusha airport for flight Zanzibar. Meeting at the airport, transfer to north coast(Nungwi North Coast Beach) to a 5* BB hotel (our choice: Sunset Bungalow – Kendwa 5* BB). Free time.

Days 12-13. Zanzibar. Hotel accommodation, free time, optional excursions.

Day 14. Zanzibar – Nairobi, flight home. Transfer to the airport, evening flight to Nairobi, connecting with an international flight.

Safari in Kenya and Tanzania: Nairobi - Ngorongoro - Lake Manyara - Amboseli - Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara 9 days/8 nights

Group arrival on Tuesdays.

Day 1: Nairobi (Kenya)

Meeting with Russian speaking guide at the airport, transfer and hotel accommodation (hotel accommodation is guaranteed according to hotel checkout time from 12.00). Free time. In the evening you will have dinner at the African restaurant Carnivore. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation: Southernsun Mayfair/Jacaranda Hotel/Nairobi Safari Club

Day 2: Nairobi-Arusha-Ngorongoro (Kenya-Tanzania) After breakfast, departure towards the Tanzanian border (Namanga). Passing passport control. Change of car and move to the city of Arusha. After lunch at a city restaurant, transfer to national reserve Ngorongoro. Dinner and relaxation at the lodge. Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Day 3: Ngorongoro (Tanzania) After breakfast at the hotel, you will take a half-day safari through the crater. Lunch and dinner at the lodge. Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Day 4: Ngorongoro-Lake Manyara (Tanzania) After breakfast, transfer to Lake Manyara and accommodation at the lodge. Afternoon safari. Dinner and relaxation at the lodge. Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge (Tanzania)

Day 5: Lake Manyara - Arusha - Amboseli (Tanzania - Kenya) Breakfast at the lodge and return transfer to Kenya. Passport control and transfer to Amboseli National Park (Kenya), located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Accommodation at the lodge, lunch. Evening safari in the park, dinner.

Accommodation: Oltukai Lodge

Day 6: Amboseli - Nairobi - Lake Naivasha (Kenya) Morning safari, return to the lodge. After breakfast, transfer to Lake Naivasha Park. Along the way you will have a stop for lunch in Nairobi. In the afternoon, arrival at the lodge, free time for activities. Optionally, a boat trip or walking tour accompanied by a ranger can be organized (optional, paid on the spot). Dinner. Accommodation: L.Naivasha C. Club

Day 7: Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara (Kenya) After breakfast, transfer to the legendary Masai Mara reserve. Arrival at lunchtime. In the afternoon, evening safari in the reserve. Dinner. Accommodation: Keekorok Lodge

Day 8: Masai Mara (Kenya) Morning and evening safari in the reserve. Free time during the day for additional excursions. All meals at the lodge. Accommodation: Keekorok Lodge

Day 9: Masai Mara - Nairobi (Kenya) After breakfast return to Nairobi.

The tour price includes:

• Accommodation in lodges according to the program
• Meals during safari - full board
• Safari in the parks according to the program
• Entry tickets to parks according to the program
• All transfers and travel according to the program
• Services of a Russian-speaking ranger driver
• Medical insurance
• Agency commission

Additional charges:

• International air travel
• Tanzanian visa

I have long dreamed of going on a safari to Kenya, I simply adore places where there are a lot of wild, unafraid animals. And my wife really wanted to climb Kilimanjaro, highest point Africa (5895 meters). Although the idea of ​​combining these two trips into one has been in the air for several years, it was only now possible to implement it.

I will traditionally devote the first post to organizational issues, and then I will talk about each park separately and about climbing Kilimanjaro.

Trip plan

Day 1 Flight to Kenya (Nairobi). Overnight
Day 2 Amboseli National Park
Day 3 Aberdare National Park
Day 4 Overnight at Lake Naivasha
Day 5 Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 6 Maasai Mara National Park
Day 7 Maasai Mara National Park
Day 8 Transfer to Nairobi, flight to Tanzania
Day 9-16 Climb Kilimanjaro, Lemosho route, 8 days
Day 17 Flight to Moscow

Kenya route on the map:

Mount Kilimanjaro is located in Tanzania, but very close to the Kenyan border (see bottom right corner of the map). Not far from the mountain there is international Airport, from which there are direct flights to Europe.

I will post all the details about climbing Kilimanjaro in a separate post.

The host
In Kenya, the safari was organized by Australken (www.australken.com). I sent them the desired route, they turned it into a specific program. We had a private tour and it was just the two of us on the safari bus. Accommodation was offered cheaper and more expensive. We took the more expensive one and were not disappointed - some of the camps and lodges were simply luxurious! The car had free, but not very fast internet.

In Tanzania, the climb was organized by the company Ultimate Kilimanjaro (www.ultimatekilimanjaro.com). They have a very good website about preparing for the climb, I recommend it. We also climbed in a group of two of us, but accompanied by a team of 11 people - a guide, an assistant guide, a cook, a waiter, and seven porters.

Both companies organized everything at a good level, without any hiccups. For Kenya I made a 20% prepayment, for Kilimanjaro 100%.

Flight
A single ticket was issued by KLM, but the flights were carried out by the efforts of almost the entire Sky Team alliance: Air France on the Moscow - Paris segment, Kenya Airways on the Paris - Nairobi segment, KLM on the return route Kilimanjaro - Dar es Salaam - Amsterdam - Moscow. KLM flies to Dar es Salaam on the principle that you don’t even have to get up twice, you don’t even need to get off the plane. But you can see how the plane is cleaned of previous passengers.

Kenya Airways flies from Paris on a brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the only one in its fleet; they only received it in April. I have never flown this model before. The plane has very unusual windows - they do not have the usual curtains, but are dimmed using push-button controls.

The domestic flight from Nairobi to Kilimanjaro was operated by the Tanzanian company Precision Air, a subsidiary of Kenya Airways. There was almost an embarrassment with this flight. I'm completely classic, unacceptable for experienced traveler, I screwed up and didn’t check for a ticket before going to the airport. There was no ticket. As it turned out, there was no ticket from the very beginning, because... Although the airline debited the money from me and sent me confirmation, it did not issue a ticket. To finally issue a ticket, you had to call the airline. And since I didn’t call, they canceled the paid (!) ticket. Fools are lucky - there were still seats on this flight and my reservation was restored.

In principle, because Kilimanjaro is very close to Amboseli park, you could not bother with a flight and get there by car, but then Amboseli would have to be the last park, and in my opinion, the last one should definitely be Maasai Mara. In general, there are options for moving to Tanzania.

Medicines
It’s time to write a separate article on the medications we took on Kilimanjaro. I will tell you about them in detail when I get to the description of the ascent. As for Kenya, the main question is what to take for malaria. There is no clear solution here; everyone chooses for themselves. There are no vaccinations against malaria, only prevention. Many compatriots take liquid strong medicines from Duty Free for preventive purposes, but this is a very controversial path; one should not be irresponsible about the issue. Prevention - Lariam, Doxicilian, Malarone. Malarone is considered the best (maximum effectiveness, minimum side effects, least time to take, most expensive), but it is not certified and not sold in Russia. I bought malarone in London. It turned out to be not entirely easy to do this, because... In regular pharmacies it is sold only by prescription. I found a tourist pharmacy, where they gave me a prescription and sold me pills. The prescription cost £40, 4 packs of tablets cost another £180. People will start taking Malarone the day before departure, then throughout the trip and seven days after returning, one tablet per day.

Yellow fever vaccination is also required in Kenya and Tanzania. We kept these vaccinations from our trip to Ecuador, and they are valid for ten years. At Kilimanjaro airport I was asked to show my vaccination certificates.

Visa
Visa for Kenya and Tanzania is issued on the spot, $50 per person in each country. On a Kenyan visa, the name is written in pen, it’s funny (just the first name, without the last name).

Tips
In Kenya, he gave one hundred shillings per piece of luggage to porters in hotels. The guide was left $200 at the end of the trip. This is more than is usually left, but we decided not to be greedy. About tips on Kilimanjaro is a separate story, which I will tell in detail, but the bottom line was $600 for a team of 11 people for 8 days. Also slightly more than the “recommended” amount, but we liked everything.

As an announcement - the Big African Five (to attract attention, if it hasn’t already):

To be continued...

Description

A great trip to Africa with a Russian-speaking guide! On this tour, we propose to visit three countries of this mysterious continent with pristine nature.

How many places are there on the planet that look like they just came out of the hands of the creator? Africa surprises at every turn. The emotions experienced today seem to be the most incredible in life, but the impressions of the next day refute everything.

The reserves of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania are those rare places on our planet where you can observe wild animals in their natural habitat and photograph them at close range. We will see with our own eyes herds of antelopes and zebras, bathing elephants and giraffes, hunting big cats, flocks of birds soaring into the sky at sunset... We will definitely visit the Maasai village and take a photo with the tallest of them...

You need to go because:

• go on safari in national parks;
• see the “African Big Five” - elephants, rhinoceroses, buffalos, lions and leopards;
• visit the Ngorongoro Crater;
• visit the source of the Nile;
• see Lake Nakuru and thousands of flamingos;
• take part in rafting on the Nile;
• you will see a Maasai village;
• relax on the snow-white beaches of Zanzibar.

Zivo Nature Reserve - national Murchison Park - Lake Nakuru - nat. Amboselia Park - Ngorongoro Crater and holidays in Zanzibar!

Full description of the program by day

In the morning - arrival in Entebbe. Entebbe is located on the northern shore of Lake Victoria. All trips to Uganda start from here

Transfer to the 4 Penguins Hotel overlooking Lake Victoria. After rest we go to Botanical Garden Entebbe, where the first film about the legendary Tarzan was filmed in 1947. In the evening we will have dinner, where we will try fish freshly caught from the lake + tasting of local gin (included in the price). This is an interesting alcoholic drink called Uganda Waragi. It tastes similar to gin, but differs from it in the absence of a hangover.

Overnight at the 4 Penguins Hotel.

Zivo Nature Reserve

Today we meet white rhinoceroses. These are very rare animals. After elephants, they are the largest on the planet. There are only a few of them left in the world. Early in the morning we go to the Zivo Nature Reserve, where we will go on a walking safari. A close encounter with the 3-ton giants will certainly remain in your memory for a lifetime.

NightVNew Court View Hotel.

Murchison National Park

In the morning we enter Murchison National Park. A water safari along the Nile towards the waterfall will allow us to see different animals coming to drink. But the main photo models of the day are crocodiles and hippos.

We will go on foot to Murchison Falls. This is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. The river makes its way through a cleft of rocks only 7 m wide. The view from the top is stunning!

In the afternoon we will have another safari. This time we'll cross the Nile by ferry to see even more of the park's animals, including elephants, giraffes and lions.

Overnight at New Court View Hotel.

Transfer to Jinja (288 km), accommodation at the BRISK Hotel on the shores of Lake Victoria. Right from the hotel windows you can see palm trees on which hundreds of flying foxes hang. In the afternoon, excursion to the sources of the Nile. We will visit the place where the most long river in the world. It was here that Mahatma Gandhi, after his death, bequeathed his ashes to be scattered.

Overnight at Brisk Hotel.

Rafting on the Nile

The whole day is devoted to rafting on the Nile (31 km, 8 rapids).

We'll have lunch on the island. You can swim between the rapids and watch numerous birds.

We cross the Ugandan-Kenyan border and stop in Eldoret (195 km.).

Overnight at the Baron Hotel.

Note. For those who will not take part in rafting, a small boat trip will be organized to one of the islands of Lake Victoria. We will visit the place where the Great Nile begins.

Lake Nakuru

After breakfast we leave the hotel and in the afternoon we enter the National. Lake Nakuru Park (190 km.). Thousands of flamingos paint the shores of Nakuru pink. Another attraction of the park is the critically endangered black rhinoceros. The landscapes are stunningly beautiful and varied. Acacia forests grow in coastal areas, followed by endless green fields and mountain ranges.

Overnight at the Kunste Hotel.

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli Park is one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya. It is from the expanses of the savannah of this park that one can see views of Kilimanjaro.

In the morning we go to the park. Today we are waiting for one of the most exciting safari. We will see cheetahs, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. And, of course, the magnificent five of Africa: leopard, buffalo, rhinoceros, elephant and lion. In the evening we will exchange impressions around the fire.

Overnight at AA Lodge (new lodge overlooking Kilimanjaro).

Maasai village

Early in the morning we climb Observation Hill, then after a short safari we go to the Maasai village. You will see dancing and get acquainted with the life of the “Gypsies of Africa”. After this we go to Namanga, where we cross the Kenyan-Tanzanian border. Arrival in Arusha.

Overnight at Arusha Inn.

Safari with Bushmen

Today we are going to get acquainted with the oldest branch of humanity - the Hadza Bushmen. In the company of this small people we will go on another safari. Over the past 1000 years, the lifestyle of these people has hardly changed. We will get acquainted with their way of life, we will see how women build houses and get roots, men hunt. We will meet with blacksmiths from the Datogo tribe, and at the end of the day we will visit salt lake Iyasi.

Overnight at the Twiga Hotel.

Serengeti

After breakfast we go to the Serengeti Park - the largest National Park in Tanzania with an area of ​​14,763 square meters. km. This is the only place on Globe, where the concentration and size of the population of wild animals is so high. The park is home to 4 million representatives of African fauna, including 3,000 lions, 1,600,000 wildebeest, 500,000 zebras; more than 400 species of birds.

Overnight at the Serengeti park campsite.

Serengeti

Ngorongoro

In the morning we go to the Ngorongoro Crater for a 4-5 hour safari.

The crater is the main attraction of the protected area and the largest caldera in the world with preserved sides. The distance from the bottom of the caldera to the edges of the sides is 610 meters, the area is 250 square meters. km, diameter varies from 16 to 23 km. This listed conservation area Natural heritage world" UNESCO, is home to a wide variety of animals (the total population of large animals reaches 20,000 units): wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, eland antelopes, black rhinoceroses, flamingos. There is also a large population of predators here: lions, hyenas and jackals. Return to Arusha.

Overnight at the Arusha Inn hotel.

Flight to Zanzibar

Arrival at the airport and departure to Zanzibar.

Accommodation at Casa Umoja

Zanzibar

Holidays in Zanzibar.

Zanzibar

Holidays in Zanzibar.

Airport transfer

Transfer to the airport, flight home

Cost with a local guide per 1 person in a group:

Included in price included

• accommodation in double rooms
• breakfasts (in Amboseli and Serengeti parks 3 meals a day)
• all movements within the program
• entrances to National parks Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania
• crossing the Nile (2 times).
• boat and trekking to Murchison Falls
• walking safari with rhinos
• welcome dinner (drinks at your own expense)
• visiting a Maasai village, dancing
• flight Arusha – Zanzibar
• boat Zanzibar – Dar Es Salaam
• Russian-speaking escort (without Zanzibar)

Included in price Excluded

• international air travel (from 30,000 rubles)
• Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania visas (150)
• meals (except breakfast. from $15)
• rafting $140 (if you go)
• medical insurance (from $25)

Important information

• Necessary clothes and shoes
  • light shoes
  • trekking trousers
  • shirt
  • t-shirt
  • personal hygiene products
  • towel
  • swimsuit or swimming trunks
• Tourist equipment
  • flashlight (preferably small)
  • camera (preferably with optical zoom)
  • Safari binoculars (optional)
  • mosquito repellents, for example, Moskitol
  • personal hygiene products
  • personal first aid kit (for individual illnesses)
  • sunscreen towel
• Documentation

  For Uganda and Kenya, it is advisable to obtain an EAST AFRICAN VISA in advance at https://visas.immigration.go.ug/. The cost of such a visa is 100 USD. A Tanzania visa - 50 USD can also be obtained upon crossing the border.

  We remind you that a law banning the import and use of plastic bags has come into force in Kenya!

• Transport

  Transfer according to the program in a Toyota minivan with a pop-up roof. There are 9 seats, but since there will be no more than 6 people in the group, everyone will have enough space.

• Accommodation
  • in Entebbe - “4 Penguins” - 2 nights
  • in Masindi - New Court View Hotel - 2 nights
  • to Jinja - “BriskHotel” - 1 night
  • in Eldoret - Baron Hotel - 1 night
  • to Nakuru - “Kunste Hotel” -1 night
  • In Amboseli - “AA Lodge” -1 night
  • To Lake Iyasi - “Twiga” 1 night
  • In Serengeti - camping - 2 nights
  • In Arusha - Arusha Inn - 1 night
  • In Zanzibar - “Casa Umoja” 3 nights

• Nutrition

  In Amboseli and Serengeti parks - full board. In hotels, breakfast is included in the price of your stay. Lunches and dinners during hotel stays at your own expense.

• Staff

  Throughout the entire program, except beach holiday in Zanzibar, a Russian-speaking escort works with the group.

• Weather

  Uganda has a very pleasant mild climate, typical of countries located on the equator. Her geographical position determines a large number of sunlight. average temperature all year round from 25C to 30C degrees Celsius. In Kenya, far from the coast, in the western regions, the temperature is always even, about +23C. There is a high chance of rain here. The climate in Tanzania is tropical, hot and humid on the coast, dry on the mainland. Temperatures throughout the year can vary from +20C to +32C, but on the coast it does not drop below +25C. It is warmest here in February and March. January - February is a very favorable period for visiting the country and for a holiday in Zanzibar. This is the dry season here.

• Insurance and medicine

  When traveling to Africa, you must have travel insurance with you. Insurance can be obtained at the company's office. Staying in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania is safe, but the Russian Ministry of Health recommends getting vaccinated against yellow fever as a preventive measure for this disease. Vaccination must be done no later than 10 days before the date of entry into the country. After vaccination, an international certificate is issued, valid for 10 years. The vaccination can be done: - in Moscow at clinic No. 13 at the address: st. Trubnaya 19, building 1. As in many others African countries, preventive measures against malaria are mandatory. There is no vaccination against this disease, so tourists are recommended (after doctor's approval) to take special anti-malarial tablets (meflochem or Lariam) according to the following regimen: 1 tablet a week before the date of travel, 1 tablet on the day of arrival in Africa, then 1 tablet every week of stay on the continent. After returning from a trip, it is recommended for preventive purposes to take 1 tablet every week for 3-4 weeks. Protection against insect bites is required: cover up when traveling to the savannah open areas bodies, i.e. wear trousers, long-sleeve sweaters, use special ointments and sprays with a repellent odor, use gauze curtains over beds, etc. Currently, meflochim or Lariam can be purchased in commercial pharmacies in Russia.

• Responsibility

  The program "Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania: Africa from the Nile to Zanzibar", like any leisure may pose a danger to human health and life. The guide accompanying the group throughout the entire program ensures safety only if the rules and safety precautions are observed for all participants without exception. Therefore, we recommend listening to the opinions and advice of the accompanying guide. During the program and especially in critical situations, participants must fully and unquestioningly follow the recommendations and instructions of the guide. All actions and decisions on the route during a situation that threatens the safety of the participants are solely within the competence of the guide accompanying the group. During all our programs, guides carry the necessary group equipment, a mobile phone with the numbers of the area's rescue services, as well as a first aid kit. Safety for us remains the main condition for fulfilling our obligations to the client!