TREASURES OF TANZANIA SAFARI August 19 – 31, 2019

Accommodated & catered small group nature-based tour personally escorted by Jeremy & Jan of Global Gypsies & local English-speaking guides

Join Us on an Amazing African Wildlife Safari! We love Africa! Over the years, we’ve taken our clients to Kenya, Botswana & Namibia. Now we want to take you to safe & spectacular Tanzania to enjoy some of the most amazing wildlife viewing on the planet! This magical & memorable eco-safari planned at peak viewing time will begin & end in Arusha (a town not far from Mt Kilimanjaro). The tour will be personally escorted by Jeremy Perks & Jan Barrie of Global Gypsies & led by expert local English-speaking guides. Jan & Jeremy spent several months exploring Tanzania & other parts of East Africa during their time as travel writers & can’t wait to get back!

The package includes quality accommodation in a combination of permanent tented camps, mobile bush camps & safari lodges; national park entry fees; transport by pop-top 4WD & light aircraft; most meals;

Guided game drives by wildlife experts; cultural activities; Pre-Departure Workshop (held in Perth) & comprehensive Pre-Departure Kit. We will also be offering two optional post-safari tours to the tropical spice island of Zanzibar for a historical & relaxing coastal escape & to Uganda for an exciting Gorilla Trek. Please let us know if you would like more information!

What You’ll See & Do We’ll be taking you to see the highlights, or ‘treasures’ of Tanzania, including famous Serengeti National Park (location for many nature films), Ngorongoro Crater, Mt Kilimanjaro (weather permitting we’ll see the top!), Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara & more. The timing of the annual wildlife ‘migration’ can vary but it usually happens around this time of year so we hope to share this incomparable experience with you – it is one of Mother Nature’s great wonders. We’ll also visit historic Oldupai Gorge & enjoy a number of cultural experiences.

Weather In August the humidity in Tanzania can be medium to high with daytime temperatures ranging from the low to mid- 30°s. Early mornings & late evenings can be chilly. The dry season lasts from June to September & rainfall is unusual during this time.

Getting There International airfares are not included in the tour package, so please book your flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport (near Arusha) on the internet or with your travel agent. At the end of your safari, an internal flight is included from Kogatende to either Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro Airport. If you are flying straight home, it is best to depart from Kilimanjaro Airport. If you are taking a post-safari tour to Zanzibar or Uganda or continuing on to other destinations, please refer to your onward itinerary for the recommended departure point for your flight.

Looking After You This is joint venture tour with All Around Tanzania Safaris (AATz) who will coordinate ground content & whose expert local guides will provide personalised attention & in-depth knowledge of local history, flora & fauna. Global Gypsies will provide tour planning & two Australian tour escorts, host a Pre-Departure Workshop in Perth several weeks before the tour & prepare a comprehensive Pre-Departure Kit.

What to Pack Pack comfortable, casual clothes & one or two ‘smart’ outfits for special occasions. We recommend practical, neutral coloured, quick drying, non-crush safari-style clothing (please don’t wear bright colours on game drives). Also bring hat, swimwear, comfy shoes, day pack, lightweight rain jacket, camera, binoculars, mozzie repellent, anti-malaria medication & something warm for chilly early morning game drives & cozy nights around the campfire. A suggested packing list will be included in your Pre-Departure Kit.

Luggage We’ll be travelling in light aircraft with limited space & capacity so please bring just ONE suitcase per person (max 15 kgs - soft ‘duffle’ type bags with wheels are best) plus ONE carry-on bag per person. Please bring only what you can carry yourself - remember that we’ll be on safari most of the time so you won’t need heaps of clothes. Plus commercial laundry services will be available at several of our lodges while we are on tour. If you are travelling on to other destinations, it may be possible to store some of your luggage in Arusha until you return at the end of the tour.

Visas, Passports, Insurance & Inoculations If you’re travelling on an Australian or New Zealand passport you will need a visa to enter Tanzania. You can do this in advance by downloading an application form online at http://www.tanzaniaconsul.com/apply.html . Then follow the instructions as to where to post the completed form along with your payment, photos & relevant documents. It is also possible to obtain a visa on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport & although it is cheaper this way, we do not recommend it. Your visa could take a long time to process or there may be unexpected ‘hiccups’ or delays at the airport which could impact on your ability to join the group at the scheduled time.

Comprehensive travel insurance is compulsory.

Inoculations are recommended for Hep A, Hep B, rabies, typhoid & boosters for tetanus, diphtheria & measles, but please check with your doctor for your individual requirements. For more information visit https://www.travelvax.com.au/holiday-traveller/vaccination-requirements .

Meet Your Tour Escorts Jeremy Perks & Jan Barrie, the founders of Global Gypsies, will be your Australian tour escorts. Established in 1997, Global Gypsies coordinates & leads a range of escorted tours in outback Australia & exotic overseas destinations. Jan & Jeremy have won awards for their tours & training courses in four-wheel-driving,

towing & tour guiding. The couple have also published a top-selling book entitled How to Be an Award-Winning Tour Guide. Born in South Africa, Jeremy is a professional Tour Guide & former Tour Guide of the Year. He is a qualified mechanic & an experienced 4x4 driver. He holds a certificate in remote area first aid & a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment. Prior to establishing Global Gypsies, Jeremy was Managing Director of a major advertising agency in Johannesburg, manager of a safari camp in Kenya’s Rift Valley & an officer in the South African Defence Force. He immigrated to Australia in 1996. Jan is a former journalist, travel writer & communications manager who is responsible for the administration, marketing & customer relations aspects of Global Gypsies. Born in England, she has lived & worked in Africa, the USA & the UK, has travelled extensively & has called Australia home for the past 35 years.

About Tanzania Tanzania is a sovereign state in East Africa which borders Kenya & Uganda to the north; Rwanda, Burundi, & Democratic Republic of Congo to the west; Zambia, Malawi & Mozambique to the south & the Indian Ocean to the east. Africa's highest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro, is located in north-eastern Tanzania not far from Arusha –but due to numerous dodgy movies about Africa, it is often portrayed as being in Kenya or South Africa. Tanzania has an estimated population of about 57 million made up of several ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups. Around 70% of the population is rural.

Tanzania is a presidential constitutional republic. Since 1996 the capital has been Dodoma but Dar es Salaam, the former capital, retains most government offices and is the country's largest city, principal port, and leading commercial centre. Tanzania is a one party dominant state with the socialist-progressive Chama Cha Mapinduzi party in power. Prehistoric migrations into Tanzania included people from present-day Ethiopia, northern Kenya, Sudan & West Africa. European colonialism began in mainland Tanzania during the late 19th century when Germany formed German East Africa; this gave way to British rule after World War I. The mainland was governed as Tanganyika, with the Zanzibar Archipelago remaining a separate colonial jurisdiction. Following independence, the two entities merged in 1964 to form the United Republic of Tanzania. Tanzania is mountainous and densely forested in the north-east where Mt Kilimanjaro is located. The country also boasts some of Africa's Great Lakes including Lake Victoria, (Africa's largest lake) & Lake Tanganyika (Africa’s deepest lake known for its unique species of fish). The eastern shore is hot and humid, with the Zanzibar Archipelago just offshore. For centuries, the ‘Spice Island’ of Zanzibar was one of the ancient world’s most important ports. Over 100 different languages are spoken in Tanzania but the ‘adopted’ language most often used is Swahili. English is currently used in foreign trade, diplomacy, higher courts & as a medium of instruction in high schools & colleges, however, the government is planning to discontinue English as a language of instruction altogether. Approximately 38% of the country’s land area is set aside in protected areas for conservation. Tanzania has 16 national parks plus a variety of game & forest reserves including the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. In western Tanzania, Gombe Stream National Park is the site of Jane Goodall's ongoing study of chimpanzees, which started in 1960. Tanzania is highly biodiverse & contains a wide variety of animal habitats. On the Serengeti plain (which extends into Kenya where it is called the Masai Mara), wildebeest & other bovids participate in an annual large-scale eliptical migration in search of new grazing areas created by seasonal rains. Tanzania is also home to about 130 amphibian & over 275 reptile species. It has the reputation of being one of Africa’s most popular tourist destinations for safe, scenic & spectacular wildlife safaris. Known as a fantastic venue to find the “Big 5”, it was a favourite haunt for such legendary (& sadly over- enthusiastic) hunters as Teddy Roosevelt & Ernest Hemingway.

PROPOSED ITINERARY Day 1: Monday, August 19 Clients fly independently to Kilimanjaro International Airport, Arusha, Tanzania, arriving by 3:00 p.m. You will be met on arrival at the airport & transferred to our safari lodge. Please exchange money at the airport on arrival purchasing sufficient Tanzanian shillings for the first half of your safari. At 5:00 p.m. there will be an important briefing at the lodge with your tour guides & tour escorts followed by a special Welcome Dinner. Overnight at Rivertrees Country Inn http://rivertrees.com/ (D) NOTE: If you would like to arrive a day early (August 18) to rest & recover from jet lag, we would be happy to book an additional night’s accommodation for you at the group lodge at a cost of USD$315 per room per night (includes breakfast & airport transfer.) Day 2: Tuesday, August 20 We take our first game drive through Arusha National Park not far from Mt Kilimanjaro – on a clear day we may be able to see the peak! After our game drive we enjoy a picnic lunch & can then either take a two-hour guided bush walk, go canoeing on Lake Momela with a guide, take an optional escorted cycle ride through the local village or just relax & enjoy the surroundings. Overnight at Rivertrees Country Inn (B, L, D) Day 3: Wednesday, August 21 We depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, known for its abundance of elephants. Many animals flock there in the dry season in search of water as the Tarangire is usually the only river that does not dry out. En-route we will stop at Shanga, an unusual shop & social enterprise that employs people with disabilities to create unique, high quality handmade jewellery, glassware & homewares using recycled materials. They also make great cappuccinos! We will also visit the Tanzanite Curio Shop, known for its fabulous tanzanite stones & handmade jewellery. This blue & violet coloured stone is only found in a very small mining area of Tanzania. Overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge (B, L, D) http://www.tarangiresafarilodge.com/ Day 4: Thursday, August 22 We go on an early morning game drive through Tarangire National Park which has a large elephant population, numerous species of birds & animals as well as hundreds of iconic baobab trees. We return to the lodge overlooking the Tarangire River for breakfast, perhaps enjoy a siesta, have lunch, then meet up for an afternoon game drive when the animals are active. Overnight: Tarangire Safari Lodge (B, L, D) Day 5: Friday, August 23 We drive on to Lake Manyara National Park & the town of Karatu through a number of towns & villages. Lake Manyara is teeming with wildlife such as elephants, hippos, giraffe, buffalo, antelopes & baboons but the most iconic attraction is the tree-climbing lions if we are fortunate enough to see them. (B, L, D) Overnight at The Country Lodge, Karatu http://www.countrylodgekaratu.com/ Day 6: Saturday, August 24 Free day. Today you can relax, do laundry (additional charge), swim in the pool, have a massage or catch up on your journal! However, if you don’t want to waste a minute, there are several options available. You can go to Gibbs Farm for a beautiful lunch & enjoy a walk around their amazing property (USD$25 p.p.), explore the Elephant Caves or waterfall walks at nearby Karatu ($USD15 p.p.) or visit a local school or orphanage sponsored by AATz. (B, L, D - unless lunching at Gibbs Farm) Overnight at The Country Lodge, Karatu Day 7: Sunday, August 25 Today we visit Lake Eyasi where we spend the morning with the Hadzabe tribe and learn how they hunt & gather food. We also visit the Blacksmith tribe & watch them create weapons & jewellery. After lunch we drive to Ngorongoro Crater, check into our lodge on the crater rim & admire the spectacular views while enjoying sundowners on the balcony. (B, L, D) Overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Hotel_Review-g317085-d646965-Reviews-Ngorongoro_Wildlife_Lodge-Ngorongoro_Conservation_Area_Arusha_Region.html

Day 8: Monday, August 26

After breakfast we descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game driving on the crater floor – it’s like the Garden of Eden! The crater is home to the very rare Black Rhino & is famous for its hippo pond, but an animal you will not find here is the giraffe as the steep crater walls are too hard for them to walk down. We enjoy a picnic lunch (beware of the thieving kites!) in the crater floor & drive back up to our lodge later that afternoon for our second stunning view of Ngorongoro while sipping sundowners.

Overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge (B, L, D) Day 9: Tuesday, August 27 After an early breakfast we begin an extended game drive taking us to Serengeti National Park. En-route we stop at historic Oldupai Gorge, one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world. This is where some of the first human footprints are preserved & the area has proven invaluable in furthering our understanding of human evolution - you may associate it with Dr Richard Leakey, a famous Kenyan paleoanthropologist, conservationist & politician. We enjoy a packed lunch & listen to stories of the land. We also visit a local Maasai village where we interact with the people & enjoy a cultural experience. The Serengeti is ever changing depending on the season. The animals are also constantly moving in their migration in a clock-wise direction throughout the year in search of pastures and water. Your guide is a wealth of knowledge so as we drive, be sure to ask lots of questions! After awhile you’ll start spotting the animals yourself!

We continue on to our “Great White Hunter” style mobile tented safari camp to spend our first night under canvas! This is the traditional safari style accommodation used by such well known figures as Karen Blixen & Denys Finch Hatton & is an experience not to be missed. You’ll be surprised at how comfortable camping can be & how well you’ll be looked after! Your safe & spacious tent has private en-suite facilities, is mozzie-proof & has magnificent views! Sleeping in a safari tent surrounded by nature is a magical experience you’ll never forget!

Overnight at Kati Kati in Central Serengeti National Park (B, L, D) http://twctanzania.com/en/accommodation/kati-kati-tented-camp/ Day 10: Wednesday, August 28 We continue our journey from Central to North Serengeti enjoying a day-long game drive admiring the flora, fauna & birdlife & keeping an eye out for the Big 5 (To remember them think ‘BELLR’: Buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard & rhino!). We spend three wonderful days in a semi-permanent tented camp exploring this area & experiencing the annual wildlife ‘migration’. Overnight at Kati Kati Camp in Northern Serengeti (B, L, D) http://twctanzania.com/en/accommodation/kati-kati-tented-camp/

Day 11: Thursday, August 29 This morning we have the opportunity to ‘touch the hand of God’ – one poet’s description of flying in a hot-air balloon. This experience is wonderful anywhere, but in our opinion, floating high above the African savannah at sunrise during the migration followed by a champagne breakfast is one of life’s most precious memories. The flight costs approximately USD$560 per person - it’s expensive but worth it. If you would like to do this optional activity, we must book early & pay in advance as places are strictly limited. Those not going ballooning can sleep in a bit & then we’ll spend the rest of the day searching for game.

Overnight: Kati Kati Camp in Northern Serengeti (B, L, D) Day 12: Friday, August 30 This morning there is a second opportunity to fly over the Serengeti in a hot-air balloon. Then we spend our last day of our safari day in our beautiful surroundings searching for game & soaking up the wonders of Africa. Tonight we enjoy a special Farewell Dinner. Overnight: Kati Kati Camp in Northern Serengeti. (B, L, D)

Day 13: Saturday, August 31 After breakfast we make our way to the village of Kogatende & the North Serengeti Airstrip. From here you can either fly back to Arusha Aiport or Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home or continue on to other destinations. Or you can continue on to Zanzibar or Uganda for an optional post-safari tour. (Note that the internal flight from Kogatende to Arusha or Kilimanjaro is included in your tour package. Flights to other destinations are either included in the post-safari tours or are at your own expense). (B)

* * * PRICE: USD$7150 per person Based on two persons sharing a twin room. Prices are subject to change if local costs are subsequently affected by government taxes, exchange rate difference, increase in fuel prices and/or any other influence beyond our control. Single supplement: USD$750 Solo travelers are always welcome & we will do our best to find you a ‘traveling buddy’. However, if you wish to book private ‘solo’ accommodation, a single supplement charge will apply. Please note that solo occupation may not always be possible due to the limited capacity in some remote area tented safari camps.

TIP KITTY: Rather than collecting tips on a daily basis, we ask you to please contribute USD$250 per

person to a “Tip Kitty” payable before the Pre-Departure Workshop. Your tour escorts will distribute these tips as appropriate to tour guides, hotel/safari camp staff, waiters etc on behalf of the group as we travel. Inclusions: Meet & great at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfers to our accommodation in Arusha

Transfers to Kogatende airstrip at end of safari

Quality twin-share accommodation for 12 nights

Internal airfare Kogatende to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport

Ground transport in 4x4 pop-top safari vehicles (maximum 6 passengers per vehicle + guide + luggage)

All National Park fees (subject to change due to government rulings)

All taxes (subject to change due to government rulings)

Services of professional local English-speaking guides & drivers (one professional guide per vehicle) All meals as shown in itinerary

Drinking water while on safari

Excursions & activities mentioned in the itinerary

Game viewing opportunities as mentioned in the itinerary

Services of two Australian escorts

Not Included: International airfares

Any internal flights other than those listed above

Any pre- or post-safari accommodation (if needed)

Visas

Travel insurance (compulsory)

Tips (please refer to information on “Tip Kitty”)

Alcoholic beverages

Souvenirs & other personal expenses

Laundry service

Meals & services not mentioned above

Please note that the price of this tour is quoted in US Dollars. A non-refundable deposit of USD$1000 per person is required to secure your booking. To pay in AUD, please contact our office for the current Westpac exchange rate on the day.

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Terms & Conditions The Treasures of Tanzania Safari is being operated & conducted by All Around Tanzania Safaris Pty Ltd (AATz), hereafter called The

Operators, under local laws & conditions. Global Gypsies Pty Ltd of Western Australia (GG) is providing two professional Tour Escorts & assisting with marketing, customer inquiries & collection of payments.

Clients are responsible for arranging their own international flights & must arrive at the group hotel in Arusha, Tanzania on or before 3:00

p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2019.

AATz/GG reserve the right to cancel the tour if there are insufficient participants (minimum 10/maximum 16).

Deposits are non-refundable unless the tour is cancelled by the operators in which case all moneys will be refunded in full. Deposits are due by August 20, 2018, in order to confirm your place. Final payments are due on or before February 28, 2019.

All cancellations by clients are subject to an administration fee of 50% for cancellations made after February 28, 2019 & before May 1, 2019. No refunds will be made for cancellations made after May 1, 2019, or in the event that clients fail to join the tour or leave it early.

Whilst all care is taken, AATz/GG do not accept liability for loss or damage to baggage, sickness or injury, or additional expenses caused by factors beyond their control.

Clients are advised that in many countries there is no free health service & that local vehicle insurance is of limited value. Travel insurance

is mandatory & should cover most circumstances of cancellation as well as luggage loss, medical cover & medical evacuation.

The client accepts that this tour is of an adventurous nature & involves an element of personal risk & that neither AATz/GG nor their agents

can be held liable for any injury, damage to property or loss of life caused. The client accepts responsibility for all risks involved.

Clients are required to be physically fit, have good mobility & be prepared for ‘outdoor living’ conditions. They must be able to get into/out of

4WD vehicles easily, climb stairs & walk for 2kms comfortably & unassisted.

Most visitors require a visa to enter Tanzania. It is the client’s responsibility to ensure they are in possession of valid travel documents

including passports, visas, health certificates etc. AATz/GG cannot accept any liability for incorrect documentation.

Itinerary is subject to alteration without notice & is intended as a guide only. Alterations may occur due to road conditions, inclement weather,

mechanical defects or other reasons. Any additional expenses incurred by passengers are not AATz/GG’s responsibility.

The operators &/or their agents & employees are unable to guarantee exact arrival & departure times & will not be liable for failure to make

connections with any other service.

In the event of breakdown or other unforeseen circumstances, AATz/GG reserve the right to substitute different vehicles & personnel.

Properties used may change, however the same or a similar standard is guaranteed. Accommodation in safari camps & lodges is on a twin-

share basis (two people per room).

Due to the limited capacity of safari camps, private single accommodation (one person per room) may not be available at all venues.

The client agrees to comply with the laws & regulations of the countries visited & to comply with all reasonable instructions of the Tour Leaders & Tour Escorts relating to the safety & organisation of the tour.

This agreement between the client & AATz is made subject to & shall be interpreted & construed in a Tanzanian court of law.

Any legal conflict with GG shall be resolved in the jurisdiction of Western Australia.

Please keep luggage packed in soft, pliable bags weighing a maximum of 15 kg per person – only one suitcase & one piece of hand

luggage per person is allowed. It MAY be possible to store excess luggage in Arusha to be collected after the safari.

ALL prices are based on current 2018 costs & are subject to change if subsequently affected by government taxes, exchange rate difference, increase in jet fuel or car fuel prices &/or any other influence beyond the control of the operators.

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