I was wondering how much the upgrade of accommodation is and as a solo traveller would I have my own room/ tent?

We have availability on our 25th of Mar 2023 till 3rd of Apr 2023, priced at £1699.00 per person sharing on the camping option. The upgraded accommodated option also start on the 25th of Mar 2023 till 3rd of Apr 2023, priced at £1949.00 per person sharing. Plus a single supplement of £290.00 per person in a single room throughout the tour.

We're a family with 2 children 15 and 18 aged and are interested in Savannah&Sands safari but would like to not have shared ablutions. Is it possible? What is the total cost for our family?

The minimum age on these trips is 18 years, but we'd be happy to assist with your family including your 15-year-old. If you'd like to have accommodation with ensuite bathrooms, you would need to book the accommodated tour. The accommodated trip from the 29th of Jul 2023 to the 7th of Aug 2023 is priced at €2350.00 per person, 2 per room.

Can you please advise if you are able to offer an upgrade during the camping portions of this trip?

The Savannahs and Sands tour is an accommodated tour. Only the Activity Package, which is an optional part, is a 4-day Serengeti Camping experience. No upgrades are available. If travellers don't book this, they will remain behind at the accommodations in Arusha with one of the crew members. Optional day tours are bookable.

Is the a pre/post accommodation needed on this tour?

You will need to spend at least one night pre-tour in Nairobi and one night post-tour in Dar Es Salaam to join and depart from the tour. This can be booked independently or through our services. Please contact us.

I'm travelling solo, is there a surcharge?

If one person will be travelling, the single supplement will apply.

We are wondering what the type of accommodation is for each night of the tour. Is it hotel or camping?

This is an accommodated overland tour, however Serengeti and Ngorongoro Excursion will make use of camping facilities. Accommodation used on this tour is likely: Ndoro Lodge Bagamoyo Travellers Lodge Ocean View Hotel Zanzibar Excursion Amaan Bungalows Serengeti and Ngorongoro Excursion Bush Camp: Seronera Campsite. All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details 4-6 weeks before departure. Under the "What’s Included" tab on each tour page, you can find general info about the accommodations used on the tour before you book.

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The wildlife we saw was breathtaking, the Tanzanian people were so kind, and the beaches of Zanzibar sparkled.
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Nairobi to Arusha
Nairobi to Arusha
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Mount Kilimanjaro
Day 2
Arusha to Serengeti National Park
Arusha to Serengeti National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Serengeti National Park
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day game drive through Seronera, Serengeti National Park
Landmarks
Serengeti National Park
Day 4
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning excursion to Ngorongoro Crater
Landmarks
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 5
Karatu to Moshi
Karatu to Moshi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Mto wa Mbu Market
Landmarks
Mto wa Mbu Market
Mount Kilimanjaro
Day 6
Moshi to Bagamoyo
Moshi to Bagamoyo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Bagamoyo
Day 7
Bagamoyo to Nungwi, Zanzibar
Bagamoyo to Nungwi, Zanzibar
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry ride to Zanzibar Island
- Drive north through Zanzibar to Nungwi
Optional Activities
- Land-based excursions in Nungwi
- Water-based excursions in Nungwi
Landmarks
Zanzibar Island
Nungwi
Day 8
Nungwi, Zanzibar
Nungwi, Zanzibar
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Fishing
- Snorkelling
- Scuba Diving
- Turtle Sanctuary Visit
- Village Tours
- Scooter rental for independent island exploration
Landmarks
Nungwi
Day 9
Nungwi to Stone Town
Nungwi to Stone Town
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided spice tour through local villages and plantations
- Stone Town guided walking city tour
Optional Activities
- Lunch and dinner options available while on tour
Landmarks
Stone Town
Freddie Mercury House
Day 10
Stone Town
Stone Town
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Stone Town

Landmarks
Mount Kilimanjaro

Landmarks
Serengeti National Park

Landmarks
Serengeti National Park

Landmarks
Ngorongoro Crater

Landmarks
Mto wa Mbu Market
Mount Kilimanjaro

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Bagamoyo

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Zanzibar Island
Nungwi

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Nungwi

Landmarks
Stone Town
Freddie Mercury House

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Stone Town

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Marsha4.5•March 2016
My husband and I went on this trip to see the Serengeti in Tanzania, as well as the rich history of Zanzibar....
My husband and I went on this trip to see the Serengeti in Tanzania, as well as the rich history of Zanzibar. Encounters partners with Nomad Travels for the local connections and we found them to be very professional & well organized. Each step of the way we had excellent guides and decent accommodations. [ The only real exception was for our final night in Dar Es Salaam, where the hotel had run down in its care. That location should definitely be changed for future trips. It was also not in a good part of town where we could leave the premises easily.] Overall, it was an exceptional trip--the wildlife we saw was breathtaking, the Tanzanian people were so kind, and the beaches of Zanzibar sparkled. We definitely would recommend this trip to others. Show more
Traveled in February 2016
Reply from: Encounters Travel
Thank you for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback, we really appreciate it and recognise that it helps us in improving our tours for future travellers. We’re delighted that you had such a good time with us in Tanzania and that the wildlife and places visited lived up to your expectations. I’m sorry that your final night in Dar es Salam wasn’t up to scratch, this certainly isn’t the kind of feedback that we like to receive from our clients and we’ll definitely be looking at this property again before using it for future travellers. Since you booked we’ve actually changed the way in which we sell this trip and actually no longer include the pre or post-tour nights in Nairobi and Dar es Salam, this does give our clients more flexibility in choosing their own preferred accommodations for these nights, so this should eliminate these types of issues in future.
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Asked on January 22nd, 2023
I was wondering how much the upgrade of accommodation is and as a solo traveller would I have my own room/ tent?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written January 2023
  We have availability on our 25th of Mar 2023 till 3rd of Apr 2023, priced at £1699.00 per person sharing on the camping option. The upgraded accommodated option also start on the 25th of Mar 2023 till 3rd of Apr 2023, priced at £1949.00 per person sharing. Plus a single supplement of £290.00 per person in a single room throughout the tour.
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Matt
Asked on January 11th, 2023
We're a family with 2 children 15 and 18 aged and are interested in Savannah&Sands safari but would like to not have shared ablutions. Is it possible? What is the total cost for our family?
Accommodation
Age Range
Price / Availability
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written January 2023
  The minimum age on these trips is 18 years, but we'd be happy to assist with your family including your 15-year-old. If you'd like to have accommodation with ensuite bathrooms, you would need to book the accommodated tour. The accommodated trip from the 29th of Jul 2023 to the 7th of Aug 2023 is priced at €2350.00 per person, 2 per room.
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Gary
Asked on January 1st, 2017
Can you please advise if you are able to offer an upgrade during the camping portions of this trip?
Other
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written January 2017
  The Savannahs and Sands tour is an accommodated tour. Only the Activity Package, which is an optional part, is a 4-day Serengeti Camping experience. No upgrades are available. If travellers don't book this, they will remain behind at the accommodations in Arusha with one of the crew members. Optional day tours are bookable.
J
Joseph
Asked on January 1st, 2017
Is the a pre/post accommodation needed on this tour?
Accommodation
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written January 2017
  You will need to spend at least one night pre-tour in Nairobi and one night post-tour in Dar Es Salaam to join and depart from the tour. This can be booked independently or through our services. Please contact us.
B
Bryan
Asked on January 1st, 2017
I'm travelling solo, is there a surcharge?
Single supplement
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written January 2017
  If one person will be travelling, the single supplement will apply.
A
Amanda
Asked on March 1st, 2016
We are wondering what the type of accommodation is for each night of the tour. Is it hotel or camping?
Accommodation
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written March 2016
  This is an accommodated overland tour, however Serengeti and Ngorongoro Excursion will make use of camping facilities.
  
  Accommodation used on this tour is likely:
  
  Ndoro Lodge
  Bagamoyo Travellers Lodge
  Ocean View Hotel
  
  Zanzibar Excursion
  Amaan Bungalows
  
  Serengeti and Ngorongoro Excursion
  Bush Camp: Seronera Campsite.
  
  All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details 4-6 weeks before departure. Under the "What’s Included" tab on each tour page, you can find general info about the accommodations used on the tour before you book.

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