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www.newworldsafaris.com NEW WORLD SAFARIS D E S T I N A T I O N M A N A G E M E N T C O M P A N Y African travel specialists Tanzania September 2020 to 20 th December 2021 Five Star Program

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NEW WORLD SAFARISD E S T I N A T I O N M A N A G E M E N T C O M P A N Y

African travel specialists

Tanzania

September 2020 to 20 th December 2021

Five Star Program

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Day 01 | Arrive in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and after clearing with Immigration and Customs formalities, pro-ceed to the International arrivals where you will be met by a representative of New World safaris and trans-ferred to Arusha Coffee Lodge.

Arusha Coffee Lodge is located on the outskirts of Arusha town, hidden amongst one of Tanzania’s largest coffee plantations. The lodge has been designed around the original landowner’s home that dates back to the early 1900’s. Within the main Plantation House there is an ‘a la carte’ restaurant, an intimate bar and a cozy lounge, all of which have inviting open log fires. The lodge also has two boutiques, a swimming pool and a popular garden terrace.

Dinner at the lodge.

Overnight at Arusha Coffee Lodge– Plantation rooms (Meal: Dinner).

Day 02 | Arusha | Tarangire National Park (Approximately 2.5 hrs drive)

Breakfast at the lodge, begin your safari and drive to Tarangire National Park.

Enjoy a game drive en-route to your lodge, arriving at Elewana Tarangire Treetops in time for lunch.

Elewana Tarangire Treetops comprises of 20 rooms, all elevated above the ground affording views of the surrounding marula and baobab trees. The rooms are built around a main Lodge - which itself encases athousand-year-old baobab tree. Each tree house has an open-fronted design with stunning views across the Tarangire plains, a spacious bedroom, en-suite bathroom and a private balcony.

There is time to relax after lunch before departing for an afternoon game drive in the park.

Overnight at Elewana Tarangire Treetops – Treetop rooms (Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner).

Day 03 | Tarangire National Park

Spend the day game viewing in the park.

Tarangire National Park is home to large herds of elephant and other game, including the elusive leopard and over 400 bird species. The parks picturesque landscape is dotted with large Baobab trees and it gets its name from the Tarangire River that crosses through the park. During the dry season (from around August to October) the river is the only source of water for the animals.

All meals at your lodge

Overnight at Elewana Tarangire Treetops – Treetop rooms (Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner).

Itinerary

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Day 04 | Tarangire National Park | Lake Manyara National Park | Ngorongoro Area (Approx. 2hrs drive to La-ke Manyara & Approx. 1.5hrs drive to Ngorongoro)

Breakfast at your lodge

Drove to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game viewing in the park.

Lake Manyara National Park sits at the base of the Great Rift Valley and is famous for its tree-climbing lions. The large shallow lake and the surrounding landscape are extremely scenic. Large fig and mahogany trees can be seen in the forest around the park gates and to the south are acacia woodlands. The lake and the surrounding area are home to over 300 bird species, including flocks of migratory flamingo. During the dry seasons, the lake waters recede, exposing large grass covered areas.

Proceed to Ngorongoro Manor at Ngorongoro arriving in time for lunch.

Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro is located adjacent to the famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area and within a 1500-acre Arabica coffee estate. The Manor is reminiscent of an elegant up-country farm house in Cape Dutch-style architecture. Accommodation is in 18 manor cottage suites (in 9 manor cottages) and 1 stable cottage perfect for families.

Each of the manor suites has a rain shower and Victorian style claw footed bath and has its own private entrance, a fireplace and adjoining private sun terrace.

The stable cottage is located behind the stables and features a dining area, lounge and a fireplace, a Master bedroom and a twin bedroom, both ensuite and a children’s twin room on the upper floor with a ‘Toddler’s Bathroom’ and a TV / play room. .

The main manor houses a dining area and a lounge and facilities at the manor include a spa, swimming pool, gift shop, Billiards room and WI-FI in public areas. If time permits during your stay, a variety of activi-ties (extra cost) are available like horse riding and sundowners.

The rest of the afternoon will be at leisure to enjoy the many activities offered here.

Dinner at the Manor..

Overnight at Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro – Manor suites (Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner).

Day 05 | Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge and depart with picnic lunches for the Ngorongoro crater rim, descend into the Crater floor for a full day game drive.

The Ngorongoro Crater is a World Heritage Site and is the home to a wide variety of animals. The Crater is about 610 Meters deep and 260 km squared and consists of a number of ecological environments, including grasslands, swamps, forests and even a soda lake. There is a wide variety of game like, rhino, buffalo, wilde-beest, zebra and an amazing variety of birdlife including thousands of migrating flamingos.

In the late afternoon ascend back to the rim and drive back to Ngorongoro Manor arriving in time to fre-shen up before dinner.

Itinerary

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Overnight at ElewanaThe Manor at Ngorongoro – Manor suites (Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch & dinner)

Day 06 | Ngorongoro Area | Serengeti National Park (Approximately 06 hrs drive)

Breakfast at the Manor.

Drive west across the crater to Serengeti national park , enjoy a game dirve en-route to your camp arriving in time for lunch.

Afternoon game drive in the park until sunset.

Overnight at Serengeti Migration Camp or Serengeti Pioneer Camp – Luxury tent (Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner).

*In order to try and get the easiest access to the annual migration (based on traditional migration patterns) the Camp booked will depends on the season as indicated below. However, it should be noted that general game viewing is excellent year round in the Serengeti and that the Wildebeest Migration is an act of nature and movement of the animals can vary from year to year*

Elewana Serengeti Migration Camp: June to November

Elewana Serengeti Migration Camp is located next to the famous Grumeti River, hidden among rocky out-crop. Accommodation is in spacious tents which are elegantly furnished and each tent is surrounded by its own 360-degree verandah deck. The main 'tent' has a split-level lounge, a swimming pool, restaurant and viewing platforms that offer views across the river and the rugged landscape beyond. Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp: December & January to May

Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp is located in South Central Serengeti within the Moru Kopjes (rocky out-crops) area. The camp has twelve-tented accommodations which pays homage to the mobile camps of the 1930’s and tent interiors are designed to evoke the very best of this era long-gone, but certainly not forgot-ten. Tents have en-suite facilities including a flushing toilet, vanity basin, and showers. A dining tent hoststhe camp’s guests for both breakfast and dinner, whilst lunches are taken either in the Camp or sometimes in the bush during what will no doubt be yet another enthralling day in the Serengeti.

Day 07 & 08 | Serengeti National Park

Spend the next two days exploring the vast Serengeti plains.

The name 'Serengeti' comes from the Maasai language and means ‘endless place' The vast open savannahs and wooded grasslands are home to large predators like lion, leopards, cheetahs, herds of buffalo, elephant, giraffe and also to a host of plains game and a wide variety of birdlife.

The Serengeti plays host to the Great Wildebeest Migration which is one of the natural wonders of the ani-mal world - millions of wildebeest and zebra migrate in a year round pattern through Tanzania and Kenya and in the early months of each year the short grass plains in this area provide the perfect setting for the calving season where hundreds of calves are born.

Itinerary

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Overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge or Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge (Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner).

Optional Activity : Hot Air Balloon Safari

Activities you can do at an extra cost include a Hot Air Balloon Safari which ends with a champagne break-fast served in the middle of the bush!

Day 09 | Serengeti National Park / Arusha / Depart

Enjoy breakfast at the camp before your transfer to the airstrip for a scheduled flight to Arusha. (From Se-rengeti Migration Camp depart at apporx. 09.45 hrs and from Serengeti Pioneer Camp, depart at approx. 11.00 hrs) .

Arrive Arusha Airport at approximately 1145hrs, you will be met by our representative and transferred toArusha Coffee Lodge, where lunch day rooms will be reserved for you.

Relax and freshen-up at the lodge before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your interna-tional departure flight.

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We look forward to welcoming you to Tanzania-

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APPLICABLE NET COST BASED ON 2, 4, 6 PEOPLE TRAVELING TOGETHER. RATES VALID FROM SEP-TEMBER 2020 TO DECEMBER 2021:

Peak Season Valid from 01st September to 31st October 2020 and 20th December to 05th January 2021 And from 01st June to 31st October 2021 and 20th December to 05th January 2022

*From 23rd December 2020 to 4th January 2020 & same dates in 2021

High Season Valid from 01st November to 19th December 2020, 06th January to 31st March, and 01st November to 19th December 2021

Low Season Valid from 01st April to 31st May 2021

Optional Activity and applicable net rate: Hot air balloon in Serengeti (Per person): US$ 600

Prices

Each of 2Per person sharing in a double or twin room

US$

Each of 4Per person sharing in a double or twin room:

US$ 6.250

Each of 2Per person sharing in a double or twin room

US$

Each of 2Per person sharing in a double or twin room

US$ 6.920

Each of 6Per person sharing in a double or twin room

US$ 6.025

Christmas Supplement*Per person per day:

US$ 45

Single room supplement:

US$ 2.105

Each of 2Per person sharing in a double or twin room

US$

Each of 4Per person sharing in a double or twin room:

US$ 5.995

Each of 2Per person sharing in a double or twin room

US$

Each of 2Per person sharing in a double or twin room

US$ 6.665

Each of 6Per person sharing in a double or twin room

US$ 5.770

Single room supplement:

US$ 2.005

Each of 2Per person sharing in a double or twin room

US$

Each of 4Per person sharing in a double or twin room:

US$ 4.885

Each of 2Per person sharing in a double or twin room

US$

Each of 2Per person sharing in a double or twin room

US$ 5.555

Each of 6Per person sharing in a double or twin room

US$ 4.660

Easter Supplement Good friday to Easter Monday Per person per day:

US$ 35

Single room supplement:

US$ 1.450

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Inclusions & exclusions

Meet and greet services on arrival at the Kilimanjaro international airportAirport transfers in ArushaTransport and game drives in our six seater, 4 x 4 safari land cruiser on exclusive useServices of our professional Spanish speaking driver guide throughout the safariAccommodation at Arusha Coffee Lodge on half board basisAccommodation at Tarangire Treetops includes all meals and drinks on property (excluding champagne, private cellar wines and spirits), laundryAccommodation at The Manor at Ngorongoro includes all meals and drinks on property (excluding champagne, private cellar wines and spirits), laundryLunch and day room at Lake Duluti Lodge on the last dayAccommodation at Serengeti Pioneer Camp or Serengeti Migration Camp includes all meals and drinks on property (excluding champagne, private cellar wines and spirits) and laundryAirfare on scheduled flight- Serengeti / Arusha inclusive of taxes, - luggage allowance is 15kgs per per-son inclusive of hand luggage all packed in soft bagsPark, reserve and concession feesBottled drinking water in your vehicle while on safariFlying doctors temporary membership cover for evacuation cover onlyAll government taxes and levies

International airfares and related taxesTanzania visa - to be applied and paid for onlineItems of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telecommunication bills, etc.Travel, baggage and medical insurance - Highly recommendedTips and gratuitiesOptional activities available on safari Any deviation from the above programmeAny other item(s) not specifically mentioned under inclusions above

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Tanzania visa - It is more convenient to apply and pay for it online https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/

Note - Proof of yellow fever vaccination is mandatory upon arrival in Tanzania

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Terms and conditions

RESPONSIBILITY:

a) All bookings are accepted on the specific condition that New World Safaris Ltd. and/ or other subsidia-ries, affiliated companies, independent suppliers who are not affiliates with New World Safaris Ltd. in any way, act only as booking agents for the owners, outfitters, operations and contractors in all matters rela-ting to hotel accommodation, sightseeing, tours and transport whether by aircraft, rail road, motor coach, ship, boat or any other means.

b) All tickets, exchange orders or vouchers issued by those described above are subject to any and all terms and conditions under which such means of transportation, accommodation or other services are offered or provided, issuance and acceptance of covering vouchers, and tickets shall be deemed to be consent to the further condition that neither New World Safaris Ltd., nor their subsidiaries, independent suppliers, etc., here or abroad shall become liable or responsible in any way in connection with such means of transportation, accommodation or other services or for any person or property howsoever cau-sed or arising from any delays in transportation or consequences, therefore.

c) All scheduled airline flights are occasionally subject to overbooking or cancellation. If this Occurs, New World Safaris Ltd., and/or its correspondent companies will do all in their power to assist clients in boar-ding flights or finding alternative arrangements. It must be stressed that this is done as a courtesy to clients and New World Safaris Ltd., cannot be held responsible for denied boarding, nor for the additional costs thus incurred.

d) At some of the places you will visit on your tour, optional activities furnished by other independent sup-pliers who are not affiliated with New World Safaris Ltd.., in any way will be available. Some of these acti-vities carry with them various inherent risks, including that of attack by wild animals, which can cause se-rious personal injury. These activities include, but are not necessarily limited to:

a) Walking safaris. b) Horseback safaris.c) Camel Safaris. d) Hot air balloon trips.e) Airplane and Helicopter flightsf) Train journeysg) Any form of ship or boat travelh) Gorilla trekkingi) Elephant activitiesj) Cycling

You should be aware that, although precautions are taken by the suppliers to guard against such dangers, YOUR SAFETY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. Should you elect to participate in such activities while you are on tour, you are, of course, free to do so. However, you must understand that such participation will be at your own risk, and that NEW WORLD SAFARIS LTD. CAN ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR SAFETY. This includes any acts of war or acts of God (i.e. floods, earthquakes, fire etc.)

e) New World Safaris Ltd., their representatives reserve the right to withdraw such a tour or any part of it to make such alterations in the itinerary as to them seem necessary or desirable, to refuse to accept or re-tain as a member of the tour any person at any time, and to pass on to tour members any expenditure occasioned by delays or events beyond their control. In case of any appreciable variable in cost in these, the right is reserved to make such adjustments to rate as necessary.

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Terms and conditions

f) We suggest all clients take out adequate travel and medical insurance, as New World Safaris Ltd will not be responsible for any accidents or mishaps that may occur.

g) Any disputes arising will be handled within the laws of the Government of Kenya.

PAYMENT POLICY

A deposit of 25% is required at the time of booking. The balance is due 90 days before commencement of the arrangements. If the reservation is made within 90 days of departure, the whole amount must be paid at the time of confirmation.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation received within: More than 90 days prior to departure, the deposit is returned net of bank charges and less 10% of the deposit as handling fees. More than 90 days prior to departure, the deposit is returned net of bank charges, less 10% of the deposit as handling fees 90 - 60 days prior to departure will be subject to a cancellation charge of 50% of the tour cost. 59 - 61 days prior to departure will be subject to a cancellation charge of 75% of the tour cost.

Cancellations received within 60 days of departure will be subject to forfeiture of the entire tour cost.

Any refunds are made net of bank charges, value added tax (VAT) and 10% handling fees

Please note that all bank charges are to be absorbed by the sender

Credit card payments will incur a 4% bank service charge.

All services are subject to availability at the time of making reservations.

VISA

It is more convenient to apply and pay for the online https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/ For the latest information on visas see: http://www.immigration.go.tz/index.php/en/services/visa-information

GENERAL TRAVEL GUIDELINES TanzaniaArea: 947,300 km2Population: 46 million approx. Capital: Dodoma Country Tel Code: +255

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Terms and conditions

LANGUAGE

In Tanzania, Kiswahili is the official language but English is widely spoken.

MONEY ISSUES:

Currency : Tanzania Shilling

Major Credit Cards are accepted in some of the larger hotels in Tanzania.

ATM’s are widespread in major towns. Please check with your bank to confirm that you have access to this service in East Africa. We recommend some sort of back-up funds in case an ATM is out of service when you need it.

We suggest that you carry some US$ in cash, as it is possible to use US$ cash to buy things in many places; for tipping and also to negotiate with locals while shopping. Please do not bring in any US$ bills dated before 2013, as they are not accepted by banks

HEALTH

Health and vaccination requirements can change, please consult with a qualified health professional at least 4 - 6 weeks before your intended departure, for the most updated information. The following infor-mation can be used as a guideline only:

Anti-malaria precautions are highly recommended please consult with a qualified health professional to see what would suite you best. Insect repellent is recommended for use in the evenings.

Yellow Fever Visitors arriving or planning to re-enter from countries where yellow fever is prevalent - Please ensure you carry your vaccination certificate when visiting Tanzania.

Water: Do not drink or brush your teeth with tap water. Bottled mineral water is available at all hotels and lodges. Drink plenty of water when staying outside in the sun, during the day. Travel & Medical Insurance: We recommend that you travel with the necessary Insurance documents.

WEATHER & CLOTHING

Tanzania enjoys pleasant year round climate. Dress should be comfortable, casual clothing that is easy to care for and earth colours are most practical. The climate is mainly characterised by warm days, but early mornings and evenings can be cool, so dress in layers. You may want to carry a sweater for the cooler nights, especially if visiting the Ngorongoro Crater area. If you plan to do a walking safari, make sure you have comfortable closed walking shoes. Allow for more conservative dress when walking in towns. Dining is usually smart casual.

The sun is strong so sun block is recommended. A hat and sunglasses would also be a good idea. Also, with the changing climate, and you may even encounter some rain, so do carry something for this. Most hotels have a laundry service; however, please check to ensure that it can be delivered before your check-out time.

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Terms and conditions

ELECTRICITY:

The electricity supply is 220/240v 50 Hz. Plugs are usually 3-point square. Please ensure you have voltage and plug adaptors where necessary. Some lodges and camps only have power in the early mornings and evenings. Batteries may be recharged in camps but it is wise to double check with the camp staff.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Tanzania has a network of telephone, cellular and satellite connections. If you plan to use the hotels tele-phone service, always check the rates with the hotel before making a call. If you have a mobile phone with a roaming connection please check with your service provider about coverage and charges. You could purchase a local SIM card (with a suitable phone) and use pre-paid top-up cards which are inexpensive and widely available.

Wi-Fi is available through most of the tourist areas and at many of the hotels, lodges and camps. How-ever, connections can be very slow in some areas.

PHOTOGRAPHY:

This is a photographer’s paradise. If taking photographs of local people, always ask their permission befo-rehand. They may ask for payment. As in most countries, do not take photographs in airports or airport buildings, military or police buildings and of uniformed personnel.

If you are travelling with digital photographic and/or video equipment, ensure you have the specific char-ging apparatus for each piece of equipment (as well as the appropriate socket plug adaptor and voltage converter if required).

Ensure you have enough memory cards before you head off for the bush – people usually end up taking more pictures then they thought they would!

TIPPING:

In East Africa it is customary to tip as a way of expressing gratitude. Below is a general guideline, how-ever this is just a guideline - tipping is at your discretion:

Porters US$ 1 per person per day Waiters US$ 2 per person per day Driver guide US$ 8-10 per person per day

SECURITY:

East Africa is no different from any other destination in the world. Common sense should prevail and pre-cautions should be taken as in any major city. Use hotel and lodge safety deposit boxes where possible. If walking in towns or cities only carry small amounts of cash and do not wear obvious jewellery or dis-play expensive possessions. Rather than walk in cities at night, we recommend that you ask the hotel to arrange a taxi.

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Terms and conditions

SECURITY:

East Africa is no different from any other destination in the world. Common sense should prevail and pre-cautions should be taken as in any major city. Use hotel and lodge safety deposit boxes where possible. If walking in towns or cities only carry small amounts of cash and do not wear obvious jewellery or dis-play expensive possessions. Rather than walk in cities at night, we recommend that you ask the hotel to arrange a taxi.

LUGGAGE:

The total baggage allowance for each passenger on light aircrafts is usually15kgs, preferably in soft-sided luggage. Please check with us if you are not sure of luggage restrictions on your itinerary.

Please check with us if you would like to store excess luggage in Nairobi.

GENERAL:

If you visit a village where there are children, we ask you not to give them sweets. If you wish to give them something, we suggest items like stationery, books, clothing, etc.

We are “guests” in the National Parks. The wild animals have right of way all the time. It is important to respect them and not try to touch them or make any noise to attract their attention.

Smoking in enclosed areas and public places including restaurants is prohibited.

All the information contained in these pages is intended for guidance only and is believed to be correct at the time of writing.

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