LUXURY GREAT MIGRATION SAFARI

We are designers in bespoke luxury travel and specialize in getaways, be it any occasion you are celebrating. Honeymoons, anniversaries, babymoons, birthdays or just good old romance. Our well-traveled team curates a seamless journey through meticulous planning and personalized attention to design a holiday experience that revolves around your travel style. We are here to inspire you, guide you and ensure that your planning and holiday are convenient and perfect.

Planning to propose? Have a special birthday or an anniversary coming up? We can make these special moments unique with thoughtful recommendations and services. Our understanding of your individual needs and interests, combined with extensive and first-hand destination and product knowledge, makes us specialists in building tailor-made itineraries that are unique to you and your family. Tanzania is magical – what will your journey be like?

Our luxury package safaris are luxury class safari packages that are handpicked to ensure a good combination of quality and price. Our clients will be staying in luxury comfortable lodges and tented camps in the wildlife, with all necessary amenities.

Arrival/Departure Flight Details:

You will arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and fly out from Kilimanjaro Airport or Zanzibar Airport. More details for the flight to be confirmed by guests upon trip confirmation. 

Safari Overview:

This beautiful country is ‘showcased’ in this itinerary: Tanzania. Your safari in the Serengeti will be incredible with game viewing opportunities in rich wildlife areas and you will learn about the history of Tanzania. There is no other wildlife experience, quite like an encounter with the Great Migration Experience with this private tour. 

Cancellation and Refunds

Notification of cancellation must be made in writing to Northland Safaris. 

At the time we receive the cancellation, all money will be refunded less than the following cancellation charges, deducted from the total land price:

• 91 days or more before departure: Cancellation fees equal the amount of your deposit
• 90 to 61 days before departure: 50% of the package price is nonrefundable
• 60 to 46 days before departure: 65% of the package price is non-refundable
• 45 days or less before departure: 100% of the package price is non-refundable
• Within 90 days prior to departure cancellation fees will apply. You may also be responsible for any fees imposed by hotels, airlines etc., that are above your land arrangements, due to your cancellation of your original booking date.

Please note that no partial refunds will be given for unused meals, hotel rooms, airport transfers etc., for any reason whatsoever. Northland Safaris reserves the right to increase the tour price in the event of cost increases due to changes in airfares, currency fluctuations, Park fee increases, fuel surcharges, taxes, etc. Northland Safaris reserves the right to alter the tour without notice.

Northland Safaris is not responsible for expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the trip (e.g., visa fees, immunizations, insurance, equipment, etc.) or for any necessary additional travel arrangements should you embark from home before the group departure date. Accommodation is subject to change due to availability. 

Additional remarks

• We may have to reroute the accommodation in similar lodges in case of natural causes such as fire, earthquake etc.
• Prices for domestic flights, airport taxes or park fees may be changed without prior Notice. 
• This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed on to you.

Passenger Information

• Passengers should bring only soft side bags on safaris.
• All the passengers must have a valid Identification Card/Passport with them for internal Flights. 
• Baggage on internal flights is strictly limited to 15kgs per person (including hand Luggage).
• Any excess baggage will be charged by the airline at check-in.
• Passengers arriving to East African Countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan) may be asked to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.

Currency  

• Credit and debit cards (MasterCard, American Express, Maestro, Diners Club and Visa) are widely accepted in the cities and at some lodges 
• ATMs, banks, and Bureau de Changes are found throughout major towns.
• Cash is king, although it is advised that you limit the amount of money you carry on your person for safety.

Health & Medical Facilities

• Ensure that you have adequate travel and health insurance cover. 
• Nairobi has excellent medical care and facilities compared favorably with international standards.  
• Covid Negative, Malaria Vaccinations and yellow fever certificates may be required when entering the countries mentioned above.
• Please consult your local doctor or travel clinic for advice prior to departure for appropriate medication.

Tipping: Tipping is optional and depends on the level of service. Although it is customary and considered an insult if you do not. 

• As a guideline, a minimum of 10% should be added to restaurant bills. 
• For your guides/driver please calculate USD 20 – 30 per person per day (or equivalent).
• For rangers and trackers when on safari please calculate USD 5 – 10 per person per day (or equivalent).
• Porterage ranges between USD 1 – 2 per person per service (or equivalent).
• For helpful petrol attendants, USD 1 (or equivalent) is perfectly acceptable.
• When assisted by a car guard to your room in the night, it is a custom to tip USD 1-2 

Tax : Value-added-tax (VAT) of 18% is charged on most items. 

Wildlife Photography

• Animals don’t stop for selfies, so be quick on the finger!
• Avoid getting too close, some animals are dangerous and in the wild – uncontrollable. 
• Experiment at home in the garden and with the cat or dog to learn how your camera works and perfect your technique.
• For instance, which is the anti-motion, or motion button? Does it have a landscape function? What sort of zoom range does it have? How do you set it to manual and change the aperture and shutter speed? 
• Observe the animals silently and with a minimum of disturbance – loud talking on game drives can frighten the wildlife away.
• Early morning and evening game drives offer exceptional lighting opportunities.
• Don’t be in a hurry to cover the most distance, stay in a well set up position for a while – you’ll be amazed by what may enter your frame.
• Most importantly, be sure to enjoy the whole view – not just the one from behind your lens. Stop and look around occasionally!

Safety: Most areas are as safe as any other destination in the world; however, basic common-sense precautions should be used:

• Ask the concierge at your hotel which areas are safe to walk around in and when
• Travel in groups or pairs and always choose well-lit areas 
• Order taxis or transport ahead of time
• Carry only as much cash as necessary 
• Don’t leave your property unattended 
• Be aware of pickpockets and petty criminals
• Don’t pay attention to yourself by flaunting valuables around openly or counting your cash at the ATM
• Carry a copy of your passport in a separate section of your luggage

What to Bring on Safari 

Clothing: Most lodges and safari camps offer laundry as part of their service, so you can afford to pack lightly. 

• 2x khaki/brown cotton trousers
• 2x pairs of khaki/brown shorts 
• 3x long sleeved shirts/blouses
• 1x fleece/jersey
• 1x lightweight, waterproof jacket
• 1x Swimming costume 
• 1x Walking or hiking boots 
• 1x Sandals 
• 4x short-sleeved shirts or T-shirts 
• 5x underwear
• 5x socks 
• 1x Hat with a brim 
• 1x Gloves (if you really feel the cold) 
• 1x Sarong or kikoi type garment
• Sunscreen
• Toiletries 
• Strong insect repellent
• Sunglasses
• Camera (with extra memory card and batteries)
• Binoculars 
• Lip balm
• Hand wipes
• Wildlife checklist (or just paper) & a pen.