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为期7天的大迁移Safari
供应商/业主为：East African Safari and Touring
7天的探索，包括坦桑尼亚北部的亮点。从塔兰吉雷的大象沼泽到塞伦盖蒂的广阔大草原，包括参观世界遗产恩戈罗恩戈罗火山口。
成人价格最低 元（具体价格视团体规模而定）
US$3,850.00
成人价格最低 元（具体价格视团体规模而定）
US$3,850.00
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用时： 7 天
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- Arusha, Arusha, Arusha Region
- 机场：
- Kilimanjaro International Airport - KIA (JRO), Kilimanjaro Airport Rd, Tanzania
- Arusha Airport, Arusha Tanzania
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- 为期7天的大迁移Safari体验价格是多少？
- 为期7天的大迁移Safari体验起始价为 US$3,850.00。 在 Tripadvisor 探索和预订为期7天的大迁移Safari体验
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- 为期7天的大迁移Safari体验时间有多久？
- 此体验平均花费时间大约为 7 天。 在 Tripadvisor 探索和预订为期7天的大迁移Safari体验
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行程
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8 个站点
第 1 天
接机和塔兰吉雷国家公园
第 2 天
曼雅拉国家公园
第 3 天
塞伦盖蒂国家公园
第 4 天
塞伦盖蒂国家公园
第 5 天
塞伦盖蒂国家公园
第 6 天
恩戈罗恩戈罗高地
第 7 天
恩戈罗恩戈罗火山口
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pilitas_86
德国曼海姆9 条分享
Fully recommended, the organization and 7 days safari was amazing. Thanks David and Wilson for an unforgettable holidays
撰写日期：2022年6月5日
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DavidKEastco
Thank you for the comments Pilar, glad you had an amazing time with Wilson.
From the whole Eastco team thank you and Karibu Tena.
撰写日期：2022年7月12日
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FlorinD568
卢森堡卢森堡城55 条分享
2022年1月
We are just back from a trip to Tanzania, where we combined a stay in Zanzibar with a 5-day safari starting from Arusha. It was our first time in an African safari, so we did a bit of research and had a short list with safari companies, as it was difficult to choose.
We contacted EASTCO & happy that we chose them: communication with David prior to the trip was pretty straightforward and we appreciated his responsiveness and flexibility.
We decided ourselves for a 4-night/5-day safari, and David adapted the itinerary, starting from Arusha and going to Tarangire (day 1), Serengeti (Days 2, 3) and Ngorongoro crater (day 4) & Lake Manyara (day 5/first half of the day). Massive thanks, David: it took a bit of patience on both sides, but we are very satisfied that we did this together!
As regards the safari, it was the experience of a life time: due to covid pandemic, there were less cars/groups, we saw a lot of animals – even close to the road (with a leopard literally crossing the road only a few meters in front of us) and we were able to take great pictures.
We had Wilson as a guide for our trip and we were very happy with him: he was patient, professional, and knowledgeable about the animals, not only providing us with detailed explanations about the spotted animals – but also giving us his guide books to read and understand more on the African wildlife. He took good care of us, he did his best for us to enjoy the safari and he was promptly spotting and showing us the various wild life. Many thanks once again, Wilson!
Another great experience was sleeping in a tented camp in Serengeti (Kati Kati), these camps move depending on the migration season, so as to allow tourists to follow the animals, it was a unique experience with good accommodation & meals conditions, as well as hospitable staff.
Bottom line: a great experience that left us with wonderful memories! We said that it's a once in a life time experience - but we do hope that we'll have the chance to repeat it !!!
We contacted EASTCO & happy that we chose them: communication with David prior to the trip was pretty straightforward and we appreciated his responsiveness and flexibility.
We decided ourselves for a 4-night/5-day safari, and David adapted the itinerary, starting from Arusha and going to Tarangire (day 1), Serengeti (Days 2, 3) and Ngorongoro crater (day 4) & Lake Manyara (day 5/first half of the day). Massive thanks, David: it took a bit of patience on both sides, but we are very satisfied that we did this together!
As regards the safari, it was the experience of a life time: due to covid pandemic, there were less cars/groups, we saw a lot of animals – even close to the road (with a leopard literally crossing the road only a few meters in front of us) and we were able to take great pictures.
We had Wilson as a guide for our trip and we were very happy with him: he was patient, professional, and knowledgeable about the animals, not only providing us with detailed explanations about the spotted animals – but also giving us his guide books to read and understand more on the African wildlife. He took good care of us, he did his best for us to enjoy the safari and he was promptly spotting and showing us the various wild life. Many thanks once again, Wilson!
Another great experience was sleeping in a tented camp in Serengeti (Kati Kati), these camps move depending on the migration season, so as to allow tourists to follow the animals, it was a unique experience with good accommodation & meals conditions, as well as hospitable staff.
Bottom line: a great experience that left us with wonderful memories! We said that it's a once in a life time experience - but we do hope that we'll have the chance to repeat it !!!
撰写日期：2022年2月12日
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DavidKEastco
Hi Florin, Glad you had a great safari with Wilson. Leopard right next to the road is a great sighting.
From the whole Eastco team thank you and Karibu Tena.
撰写日期：2022年2月15日
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Ashley K
2 条分享
2021年7月
My husband and I just got back from an amazing honeymoon in Tanzania, which included an 8 day safari with EASTCO. We could not have asked for a better experience and highly recommend this company for a few main reasons:
1. Local tour operator (important because they know the area and are a better value)
2. Responsive and helpful planning team
3. WILSON is a fantastic tour guide
4. Best value compared to other companies we spoke to
We did quite a bit of research leading up to our trip and decided we wanted to travel with a local tour operator and narrowed our list down to 5 or so companies. After inquiring with each of them it became clear that EASTCO was by far the most responsive and helpful company when it came to planning our perfect trip. Charles, who helped coordinate everything, provided multiple itineraries for us to review and was very considerate of our budget. Charlie was a true partner in helping us plan our trip. For example, when I suggested alternative accommodations or routes he would either explain to me why my suggestion was not optimal for the type of trip we wanted or would look into it if he thought it would enhance our trip (some of the other TOs I talked to would agree to all of my suggestions even if they didn’t make sense based on other aspects of our itinerary).
We were fortunate to have WILSON as our guide and highly highly recommend him! He was not only a fabulous guide, but great company to have on our safari. He was knowledgeable, conversational, thoughtful and managed everything throughout our trip from the moment he picked us up from the airport to when we had to say goodbye (which was harder than expected!). Wilson sincerely wanted to make sure our trip was memorable. We even got to see a cheetah hunt a gazelle just 200 ft. in front of our truck because Wilson is THAT good at spotting wildlife. He was excited to show us everything and tell us not only about the parks we were in and the animals we saw, but the culture of the people. Because of him we learned Swahili words and phrases beyond “thank you” and have a much better understanding of the Maasai people. He truly is special and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to spend our time in Tanzania with!
I hope we have the opportunity to safari again and if we do we’ll only be calling EASTCO.
1. Local tour operator (important because they know the area and are a better value)
2. Responsive and helpful planning team
3. WILSON is a fantastic tour guide
4. Best value compared to other companies we spoke to
We did quite a bit of research leading up to our trip and decided we wanted to travel with a local tour operator and narrowed our list down to 5 or so companies. After inquiring with each of them it became clear that EASTCO was by far the most responsive and helpful company when it came to planning our perfect trip. Charles, who helped coordinate everything, provided multiple itineraries for us to review and was very considerate of our budget. Charlie was a true partner in helping us plan our trip. For example, when I suggested alternative accommodations or routes he would either explain to me why my suggestion was not optimal for the type of trip we wanted or would look into it if he thought it would enhance our trip (some of the other TOs I talked to would agree to all of my suggestions even if they didn’t make sense based on other aspects of our itinerary).
We were fortunate to have WILSON as our guide and highly highly recommend him! He was not only a fabulous guide, but great company to have on our safari. He was knowledgeable, conversational, thoughtful and managed everything throughout our trip from the moment he picked us up from the airport to when we had to say goodbye (which was harder than expected!). Wilson sincerely wanted to make sure our trip was memorable. We even got to see a cheetah hunt a gazelle just 200 ft. in front of our truck because Wilson is THAT good at spotting wildlife. He was excited to show us everything and tell us not only about the parks we were in and the animals we saw, but the culture of the people. Because of him we learned Swahili words and phrases beyond “thank you” and have a much better understanding of the Maasai people. He truly is special and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to spend our time in Tanzania with!
I hope we have the opportunity to safari again and if we do we’ll only be calling EASTCO.
撰写日期：2021年8月15日
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Thank you Ashley for choosing us for your travel and we are happy you had a fantastic Safari with Wilson. We look forward to welcoming you back to Tanzania.
Regards the Eastco Team.
撰写日期：2021年9月8日
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Belinda Posillico
3 条分享
2021年2月
My husband and I decided to escape winter and do a Tanzania safari. We found Eastco on trip advisor and despite Covid decided to go ahead. The restrictions were a real worry but after discussions with David at Eastco we decided to do it. Eastco helped plan a 10 day trip including 3 days on Zanzibar and the trip could not have been better, they really listen. Wilson our guide was fantastic, could spot a lion or leopard while all we could see where trees and rocks. He was also friendly and told us many stories about life in Tanzania under Covid.
Tarangire was a highlight with the elephants and boababs as was the migration at Ndutu. Seeing the actual migration and hearing the wildebeest after only seeing it on you tube was well worth the trip.
The planning was perfect from first contact to saying goodbye to Wilson at the airport. The hotel in Zanzibar helped sort out the Covid test for us before our flight and it worked like a dream. In fact the whole trip was a dream come true and I would highly recommend a safari to Tanzania and use Eastco.
Tarangire was a highlight with the elephants and boababs as was the migration at Ndutu. Seeing the actual migration and hearing the wildebeest after only seeing it on you tube was well worth the trip.
The planning was perfect from first contact to saying goodbye to Wilson at the airport. The hotel in Zanzibar helped sort out the Covid test for us before our flight and it worked like a dream. In fact the whole trip was a dream come true and I would highly recommend a safari to Tanzania and use Eastco.
撰写日期：2021年4月15日
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Hi Belinda, thanks for travelling with us during this time, we are very happy to make your dream safari come true and we appreciate you taking the time to post.
Regards Eastco.
撰写日期：2021年9月8日
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The Steers
1 条分享
2020年10月
Why EASTCO?
We initially booked EASTCO, having emailed approximately 10 safari providers recommended elsewhere on TripAdvisor, because their trip sounded the most well-planned and was a reasonable cost. Furthermore Charles was extremely helpful and knowledgeable throughout the booking process (as was David when we had to delay the trip due to Covid-19) and planned what turned out to be a fantastic trip with wonderful accommodation. Thank you so much Charles.
Our guide
We spent a fantastic 7 days with Wilson, who picked us up from Kogatende airstrip and dropped us off at Arusha airport a week later. We couldn't have asked for a better guide - particularly important when you spend so much time in their company. My husband, who qualified as a field guide himself a decade ago, could attest to the fact that Wilson is extremely knowledgeable and well worth spending your time and money on. His breadth of knowledge on both animals and birds was incredible (as we were excited about everything from the smallest weaver to the largest elephant), and he was able to tell us everything we wanted to know (which he gauged very well) about everything. He knew exactly where to find all the animals (locating a leopard in the first hour) and seemed to know the various areas like the back of his hand. His stamina - doing full game drives with commentary on most days - was impressive, and he never made us feel unsafe. He was a great mechanic when the rocks had punished the vehicle slightly too much, and a patient language teacher as we tried to learn basic Swahili! His enthusiasm never waned. We were extremely lucky to be introduced to Tanzania with Wilson as our guide. Asante sana Wilson!
Accommodation
We stayed at 5 places over 7 nights and would recommend them all. We particularly enjoyed the fact that no one place was like another. Our first night was at Ilboru Safari Lodge in Arusha - a fantastic way to relax and become acclimatised to Tanzania after long flights. We then stayed at Heritage Safari Camp in northern Serengeti for two nights. This was the most basic of the places we stayed at, but still had a four-poster bed, an ensuite bathroom and Wifi... Very impressive for the middle of the Serengeti! Then it was a night at Serengeti Pure Tented Camp in the Seronera Valley - which was incredibly luxurious and had fantastic Gin and Tonics, perfect for sitting by the campfire and looking out over the central Serengeti view. Then a night at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, which was a large hotel with stunning views over the crater - absolutely breath-taking. And finally two nights at Boundary Hill Lodge on the edge of Tarangire National Park. I won't spoil the surprise but it's so so worth the 56km drive on rough terrain to get there. Make sure you get Room 1. The food and staff were unbeatable.
The parks
This will depend on the time of year you visit but if possible we would recommend that you visit the Serengeti first by flying in (whether north or west) as it is highly impressive and a fantastic place for your first safari experience! As mentioned, my husband trained as a guide in Kruger National Park in South Africa and he was still blown away by the Serengeti, which exceeded his expectations. The unique features of Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire exceptional, but the drives between them can be fatiguing - so better to visit them after, rather than before, the Serengeti.
Covid-19
This is having a devastating impact on the safari industry in Tanzania, which relies on selling permits to tourists to ensure its conservation projects can go ahead. In almost all the places we stayed at we were the only guests - often for the month - but the staff required to maintain the camps for two or twenty guests remains the same, resulting in huge losses to people's livelihoods. From a tourist's perspective, this is probably the best time to visit due to the lack of other tourists! We knew the Tanzanian government's position on Covid-19 before travelling, and personally viewed it as a welcome break from the restrictive environment in the UK's approach to dealing with coronavirus. We saw no trace of illness and felt safe throughout. If this would suit you - visit as soon as you can!
Summary
The safari with EASTCO and Wilson (and our subsequent few days in Zanzibar) was the best holiday we have ever been on. A well-organised - and re-organised due to Covid-19 - trip, executed impeccably. You will not regret choosing EASTCO and you will not regret choosing to go on safari in northern Tanzania.
We initially booked EASTCO, having emailed approximately 10 safari providers recommended elsewhere on TripAdvisor, because their trip sounded the most well-planned and was a reasonable cost. Furthermore Charles was extremely helpful and knowledgeable throughout the booking process (as was David when we had to delay the trip due to Covid-19) and planned what turned out to be a fantastic trip with wonderful accommodation. Thank you so much Charles.
Our guide
We spent a fantastic 7 days with Wilson, who picked us up from Kogatende airstrip and dropped us off at Arusha airport a week later. We couldn't have asked for a better guide - particularly important when you spend so much time in their company. My husband, who qualified as a field guide himself a decade ago, could attest to the fact that Wilson is extremely knowledgeable and well worth spending your time and money on. His breadth of knowledge on both animals and birds was incredible (as we were excited about everything from the smallest weaver to the largest elephant), and he was able to tell us everything we wanted to know (which he gauged very well) about everything. He knew exactly where to find all the animals (locating a leopard in the first hour) and seemed to know the various areas like the back of his hand. His stamina - doing full game drives with commentary on most days - was impressive, and he never made us feel unsafe. He was a great mechanic when the rocks had punished the vehicle slightly too much, and a patient language teacher as we tried to learn basic Swahili! His enthusiasm never waned. We were extremely lucky to be introduced to Tanzania with Wilson as our guide. Asante sana Wilson!
Accommodation
We stayed at 5 places over 7 nights and would recommend them all. We particularly enjoyed the fact that no one place was like another. Our first night was at Ilboru Safari Lodge in Arusha - a fantastic way to relax and become acclimatised to Tanzania after long flights. We then stayed at Heritage Safari Camp in northern Serengeti for two nights. This was the most basic of the places we stayed at, but still had a four-poster bed, an ensuite bathroom and Wifi... Very impressive for the middle of the Serengeti! Then it was a night at Serengeti Pure Tented Camp in the Seronera Valley - which was incredibly luxurious and had fantastic Gin and Tonics, perfect for sitting by the campfire and looking out over the central Serengeti view. Then a night at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, which was a large hotel with stunning views over the crater - absolutely breath-taking. And finally two nights at Boundary Hill Lodge on the edge of Tarangire National Park. I won't spoil the surprise but it's so so worth the 56km drive on rough terrain to get there. Make sure you get Room 1. The food and staff were unbeatable.
The parks
This will depend on the time of year you visit but if possible we would recommend that you visit the Serengeti first by flying in (whether north or west) as it is highly impressive and a fantastic place for your first safari experience! As mentioned, my husband trained as a guide in Kruger National Park in South Africa and he was still blown away by the Serengeti, which exceeded his expectations. The unique features of Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire exceptional, but the drives between them can be fatiguing - so better to visit them after, rather than before, the Serengeti.
Covid-19
This is having a devastating impact on the safari industry in Tanzania, which relies on selling permits to tourists to ensure its conservation projects can go ahead. In almost all the places we stayed at we were the only guests - often for the month - but the staff required to maintain the camps for two or twenty guests remains the same, resulting in huge losses to people's livelihoods. From a tourist's perspective, this is probably the best time to visit due to the lack of other tourists! We knew the Tanzanian government's position on Covid-19 before travelling, and personally viewed it as a welcome break from the restrictive environment in the UK's approach to dealing with coronavirus. We saw no trace of illness and felt safe throughout. If this would suit you - visit as soon as you can!
Summary
The safari with EASTCO and Wilson (and our subsequent few days in Zanzibar) was the best holiday we have ever been on. A well-organised - and re-organised due to Covid-19 - trip, executed impeccably. You will not regret choosing EASTCO and you will not regret choosing to go on safari in northern Tanzania.
撰写日期：2020年10月26日
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Dear Andrew and Harriot,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us and Wilson feedback! We are really glad you enjoyed your time in Tanzania and felt safe travelling with us. Wilson is an extremely dedicated guide who is always trying to learn more and more. He is an extremely good driver and actually started with us very young as a driver mechanic working his way through guide school and training.
We are very happy to hear you enjoyed the different accommodations and truly got a taste of what Tanzania has to offer.
Thanks for choosing us.
Kind Regards,
David K and Charles
撰写日期：2020年11月13日
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Mas T
哥伦比亚特区华盛顿特区26 条分享
2015年7月 • 好友
We settled on East African Safari & Touring Company because our friends used them three years ago, and it was a great mix of locations and property styles. Simon King was our contact we communicated with throughout the process. He was accessible and very knowledgeable with our many queries. If he does not respond, email again. Sometimes there are communication disruptions and delays.
We got immunizations in the U.S.
We secured our visas upon arrival in Tanzania, and it was kind of a cluster. Everyone who just got off the plane and has to go through this line. I admit I was exhausted. You must pay in cash (As of 07/2015 it was $100 USD - Bring new currency, fresh crisp bills).
We traveled U.S.---> Turkey ----> Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
When we landed after flying for 22 hours we had to take two more in-country flights. We had a layover for many hours (3 am local time, flight not departing until 7 am local time) and we were exhausted. We had to wait outside on metal benches because the domestic portion of the airport doesn't allow you in until two hours before your flight. None of the shops are open. If we knew we were going to wait an additional 5 hours on a metal bench at the Dar Es Salaam airport, before getting on two more flights, and then being in a car for 30 minutes I think we would have opted to stay in Dar Es Salaam for the day and just fly to Mwanza the next day.
Nights were cool in July and required sweaters, jackets, long pants. Mountains were cool, other places were HOT, but a nice mix. Also good to have scarfs to cover up against dusty roads, eye drops, hats, and sunscreen.
Definitely need flashlights, good binoculars and I rented a fabulous camera. We brought one great travel guide book about Tanzania and E-readers with many books on them. Books are expensive there. Bring your own. The guide also had some books, but we like to have our own. Good shoes for walking and also light shoes for heat. We brought a First Aid kit. Bring snacks that travel easily, I brought a box of KIND bars, my friend had Cliff Bars. A clothesline and pins are helpful if you need to rinse anything. Usually, everything dries fast.
We stayed in tents in the Serengeti, and private lodges in other bush areas. At times, we were the only tourists at a location. Simon also mixed that up with some comfortable lodges with many (loud) tourists. It was a good balance but if something is "not your thing", you should specify and pay for higher end locations. If you are roughing it, bring extra batteries particularly for cameras. Many places will not have access for Internet or Phone. I use T-Mobile in the US and was able to pop out my sim card and buy a local one. My phone bill was not affected.
We toured for 10 days with Jamal Njarita. He worked so incredibly hard. What makes a good guide? First comes safety, especially on walking safaris, which requires a cool head, a respect for dangerous game and a thorough knowledge of animal behavior. A good guide can read situations, react in an instant and avoid putting his clients in harm’s way. As two women traveling, this was key. He has a great sense of humor, and could be serious when explaining things like how Maasai live in a 'Boma'. Like all true professionals he appears relaxed, yet all his senses remain on high alert, suddenly breaking off a conversation to point out a bird in a tree or the flick of an ear in the long grass. We were alone in our 10 year old Toyota Landcruiser with Jamal. He was very good and accompanied us most everywhere. Guides work on commission only, so be prepared to tip well.
There is a LOT of driving roads, and imaginary roads are rough and can be surprisingly exhausting.
I loved the Serengeti Horizon tents. I would say it's more "glamping" or glamorous camping than camping. The guys who work there are truly amazing, welcoming, and made this a great start of our journey.
I was petrified during the night drive! While we were at Boundary Lodge (when it's dark outside we had escorts) I was not prepared for a man they call "Commander" who carried a bow and arrow. Additionally he shone the spotlight during the night game drive. I didn't catch the other young man's name but he had a spear to protect us from animals. I felt safe but it was unexpected to say the least.
Large lodges had safes. Theft was not an issue.
My friend is a vegetarian (who eats fish) and they prepared special food for us. Lots of food, not fancy, but tasty and 3 meals a day day, which is much more than our normal diet. Soups were great. The large lodges had incredible food.
My advise is as follows: Be flexible. Be clear about what you want so they can manage your expectations. Ask for a exceptional guide like Jamal. (If you are a woman remember you are traveling in a predominantly Muslim country--everyone did not treat us like Jamal).
Things that were less than perfect, is when accommodations were made at a place with a different name/location then what was printed on the itinerary. It was just confusing and it happened twice. (On the itinerary it says "Hilton Hotel or similar" which is not cool when you see a man is holding a sign with your name driving you to a location with a different hotel than you think you are traveling to. If it can be firmed up in advance it's helpful).
This is not Disney animals on demand. There were days we drove around for hours and saw nothing, and then there was the day we saw a Cheetah, Leopard, Zebra, Elephant and Rhinoceros. Believe your guide wants you to see these animals as much as you do. He is working and listening to radio chatter in Swahili trying to link up with colleagues for the best spots. Also, give him a break, you don't have to leave at dawn and come back to home base at dusk. If you're on vacation, be on vacation, trust me the animals will be there.
Finally, my favorite moment was riding bikes for three hours with a man named Sandy to get a close up of Lake Manyara. We saw literally thousands of flamingos and got to sit in a local fisherman's canoe. The landscape was breathtaking. We did this bike tour on Jamal's recommendation and it was incredible!
We traveled to Zanzibar to relax. If I had to do it again we would have stayed at the Z Hotel in Nungwi. Much more our speed, more people, and an exceptionally good Bloody Mary! We managed to go snorkeling using One Ocean Dive spent a day touring Stone Town enjoying lunch at Jafferji House & Spa.
Hopefully I can come back in 5 years or so.
Like anything, people make the experience and our guide Jamal made it wonderful, and it went by too fast!
We got immunizations in the U.S.
We secured our visas upon arrival in Tanzania, and it was kind of a cluster. Everyone who just got off the plane and has to go through this line. I admit I was exhausted. You must pay in cash (As of 07/2015 it was $100 USD - Bring new currency, fresh crisp bills).
We traveled U.S.---> Turkey ----> Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
When we landed after flying for 22 hours we had to take two more in-country flights. We had a layover for many hours (3 am local time, flight not departing until 7 am local time) and we were exhausted. We had to wait outside on metal benches because the domestic portion of the airport doesn't allow you in until two hours before your flight. None of the shops are open. If we knew we were going to wait an additional 5 hours on a metal bench at the Dar Es Salaam airport, before getting on two more flights, and then being in a car for 30 minutes I think we would have opted to stay in Dar Es Salaam for the day and just fly to Mwanza the next day.
Nights were cool in July and required sweaters, jackets, long pants. Mountains were cool, other places were HOT, but a nice mix. Also good to have scarfs to cover up against dusty roads, eye drops, hats, and sunscreen.
Definitely need flashlights, good binoculars and I rented a fabulous camera. We brought one great travel guide book about Tanzania and E-readers with many books on them. Books are expensive there. Bring your own. The guide also had some books, but we like to have our own. Good shoes for walking and also light shoes for heat. We brought a First Aid kit. Bring snacks that travel easily, I brought a box of KIND bars, my friend had Cliff Bars. A clothesline and pins are helpful if you need to rinse anything. Usually, everything dries fast.
We stayed in tents in the Serengeti, and private lodges in other bush areas. At times, we were the only tourists at a location. Simon also mixed that up with some comfortable lodges with many (loud) tourists. It was a good balance but if something is "not your thing", you should specify and pay for higher end locations. If you are roughing it, bring extra batteries particularly for cameras. Many places will not have access for Internet or Phone. I use T-Mobile in the US and was able to pop out my sim card and buy a local one. My phone bill was not affected.
We toured for 10 days with Jamal Njarita. He worked so incredibly hard. What makes a good guide? First comes safety, especially on walking safaris, which requires a cool head, a respect for dangerous game and a thorough knowledge of animal behavior. A good guide can read situations, react in an instant and avoid putting his clients in harm’s way. As two women traveling, this was key. He has a great sense of humor, and could be serious when explaining things like how Maasai live in a 'Boma'. Like all true professionals he appears relaxed, yet all his senses remain on high alert, suddenly breaking off a conversation to point out a bird in a tree or the flick of an ear in the long grass. We were alone in our 10 year old Toyota Landcruiser with Jamal. He was very good and accompanied us most everywhere. Guides work on commission only, so be prepared to tip well.
There is a LOT of driving roads, and imaginary roads are rough and can be surprisingly exhausting.
I loved the Serengeti Horizon tents. I would say it's more "glamping" or glamorous camping than camping. The guys who work there are truly amazing, welcoming, and made this a great start of our journey.
I was petrified during the night drive! While we were at Boundary Lodge (when it's dark outside we had escorts) I was not prepared for a man they call "Commander" who carried a bow and arrow. Additionally he shone the spotlight during the night game drive. I didn't catch the other young man's name but he had a spear to protect us from animals. I felt safe but it was unexpected to say the least.
Large lodges had safes. Theft was not an issue.
My friend is a vegetarian (who eats fish) and they prepared special food for us. Lots of food, not fancy, but tasty and 3 meals a day day, which is much more than our normal diet. Soups were great. The large lodges had incredible food.
My advise is as follows: Be flexible. Be clear about what you want so they can manage your expectations. Ask for a exceptional guide like Jamal. (If you are a woman remember you are traveling in a predominantly Muslim country--everyone did not treat us like Jamal).
Things that were less than perfect, is when accommodations were made at a place with a different name/location then what was printed on the itinerary. It was just confusing and it happened twice. (On the itinerary it says "Hilton Hotel or similar" which is not cool when you see a man is holding a sign with your name driving you to a location with a different hotel than you think you are traveling to. If it can be firmed up in advance it's helpful).
This is not Disney animals on demand. There were days we drove around for hours and saw nothing, and then there was the day we saw a Cheetah, Leopard, Zebra, Elephant and Rhinoceros. Believe your guide wants you to see these animals as much as you do. He is working and listening to radio chatter in Swahili trying to link up with colleagues for the best spots. Also, give him a break, you don't have to leave at dawn and come back to home base at dusk. If you're on vacation, be on vacation, trust me the animals will be there.
Finally, my favorite moment was riding bikes for three hours with a man named Sandy to get a close up of Lake Manyara. We saw literally thousands of flamingos and got to sit in a local fisherman's canoe. The landscape was breathtaking. We did this bike tour on Jamal's recommendation and it was incredible!
We traveled to Zanzibar to relax. If I had to do it again we would have stayed at the Z Hotel in Nungwi. Much more our speed, more people, and an exceptionally good Bloody Mary! We managed to go snorkeling using One Ocean Dive spent a day touring Stone Town enjoying lunch at Jafferji House & Spa.
Hopefully I can come back in 5 years or so.
Like anything, people make the experience and our guide Jamal made it wonderful, and it went by too fast!
撰写日期：2016年3月17日
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