Tanzania CME AWAY Post Tour Extension · Tanzania CME AWAY™ Post Tour Extension April 23—29,...

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Tanzania CME AWAY Post Tour Extension April 23 29, 2021 Day 1 / This morning aſter breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your light aircraſt transfer to Wilson Airport. On arrival you will be transferred back to the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel. Please Note: Luggage restricons on the Kenya light aircraſt transfer flights is 15kg/33lbs in soſt bags – including hand luggage. Spend the rest of the day at leisure and enjoy dinner at the hotel. Accommodaon: The Fairmont Norfolk Hotel (B, D) Day 2 / Today you will be transferred to Wilson Airport for your flight to Kilimanjaro. On arrival in Kilimanjaro you will be met by a Lion World Travel representave and transferred to the 4-star Arusha Serena Hotel Resort & Spa. Nestled at the foot of the wooded slopes of Mount Meru, the hotel is set amid coffee plantaons on the shores of tranquil Lake Dulu. Accommodaon is in coage-styled rooms surrounded by extensive landscaped grounds. Spacious and elegant, the rooms feature marble bathrooms, double French doors leading out into the gardens, leaded window, and large and comfortable beds. Once youve seled in you might want to take in the lovely surrounds with a walk, mountain biking or canoeing on the lake – all acvies offered at the hotel. Accommodaon: Arusha Serena Hotel Resort & Spa – Standard Room (B, D) Day 3 / Aſter breakfast drive to Ngorongoro Conservaon Area, arriving in me for lunch at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge. Facing the always magnificent sunsets to the west and located at the highest point on Ngorongoro craters enre rim, Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge stands well over half a kilometre above the crater floor and offers unparalleled views across this enormous caldera. Themed around tradionally circular African houses with conical roofs and decorated with examples of Africas rich tapestry of arsc tradions by way of rich woodcarvings and sculptures, the lodge harmonizes perfectly with its dramac surroundings. Enjoy an aſternoon at leisure before dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge. Accommodaon: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D) Day 4 / Aſter breakfast, descend 2,000 feet / 610 metres to the floor of Ngorongoro Crater for a full day tour. The open vehicle game drives in this world-famous Crater are sure to be an excing experience! Remember to take: A light sweater, insect repellent, your camera and binoculars! The ‘8th Natural Wonder of the Worldis a unique biosphere that has remained virtually unchanged since the dawn of me. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the crater. Enclosed within its towering walls are grasslands, swamps, forests, saltpans, a fresh water lake and a glorious variety of birdlife. Here too are all the members of the Big Five- Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard - as well as a large cast of plains game and one of Africas densest populaons of predators. Return to the lodge in me for relaxaon before dinner. Accommodaon: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D) Day 5 / Aſter breakfast depart Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge with packed lunches for the vast plains of the Serenge. You will hopefully start spong game well before you get into the park. The Serenge offers arguably the most scinllang game-viewing in Africa: great herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephant and giraffe, and thousands upon thousands of eland, topi, impala and Grant's gazelle. Lion prides feast on the abundance of plain grazers. Solitary leopards haunt the acacia trees lining the Seronera River, while a high density of cheetahs prowls the south eastern plains. The 4-star Serenge Serena Lodge is centrally located adjacent to the famous Western Corridor and Grume River. The lodge has been designed to blend completely into the living landscape and being situated on a hill it provides awesome views across the sweeping plains of Serenge Naonal Park. Inspired by a tradional African village, separate "rondavel huts" house the 66 luxury en-suite guest rooms, in a simple but stunning design. Each room has a balcony with a view of the vast Serenge plains. The lodge is rich in local atmosphere created by indigenous African handicraſts and art. A delighul water feature runs through the main public areas. Rooms look out over the plains and each has its own private balcony, private entrance, spacious bedroom and natural stone bathroom. The rooms have: Telephone and Wi-Fi, mineral water and toiletries, bathrobe and slippers. Hairdryers are available from the recepon. Enjoy an aſternoon game drive in Serenge Naonal Park. Dinner and overnight at Serenge Serena Lodge. Accommodaon: Serenge Serena Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D) Day 6 / Spend the morning and aſternoon on excing open vehicle game drives in Serenge Naonal Park (Central Serenge – Seronera Area). This enormous park supports every variety of animal imaginable – from large predators such as Lion, Leopard and Cheetah, to the smaller herbivores they prey on. You have the opon of taking a hot air balloon safari today (subject to weather condions and applicable costs). The grasslands and savannahs of the Serenge Naonal Park sustain a huge animal populaon and are world-famous for the Great Wildebeest Migraon. Tirelessly following almost the same paern each year, the wildebeest fill the horizons accompanied by their predators, lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena. Accommodaon: Serenge Serena Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D) Day 7 / This morning aſter breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Kilimanjaro. On arrival, connect with your internaonal flight home.

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Tanzania CME AWAY™ Post Tour Extension

April 23—29, 2021 Day 1 / This morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your light aircraft transfer to Wilson Airport. On arrival you will be transferred back to the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel. Please Note: Luggage restrictions on the Kenya light aircraft transfer flights is 15kg/33lbs in soft bags – including hand luggage. Spend the rest of the day at leisure and enjoy dinner at the hotel. Accommodation: The Fairmont Norfolk Hotel (B, D)

Day 2 / Today you will be transferred to Wilson Airport for your flight to Kilimanjaro. On arrival in Kilimanjaro you will be met by a Lion World Travel representative and transferred to the 4-star Arusha Serena Hotel Resort & Spa. Nestled at the foot of the wooded slopes of Mount Meru, the hotel is set amid coffee plantations on the shores of tranquil Lake Duluti. Accommodation is in cottage-styled rooms surrounded by extensive landscaped grounds. Spacious and elegant, the rooms feature marble bathrooms, double French doors leading out into the gardens, leaded window, and large and comfortable beds. Once you’ve settled in you might want to take in the lovely surrounds with a walk, mountain biking or canoeing on the lake – all activities offered at the hotel. Accommodation: Arusha Serena Hotel Resort & Spa – Standard Room (B, D)

Day 3 / After breakfast drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving in time for lunch at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge. Facing the always magnificent sunsets to the west and located at the highest point on Ngorongoro crater’s entire rim, Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge stands well over half a kilometre above the crater floor and offers unparalleled views across this enormous caldera. Themed around traditionally circular African houses with conical roofs and decorated with examples of Africa’s rich tapestry of artistic traditions by way of rich woodcarvings and sculptures, the lodge harmonizes perfectly with its dramatic surroundings. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure before dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge. Accommodation: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D)

Day 4 / After breakfast, descend 2,000 feet / 610 metres to the floor of Ngorongoro Crater for a full day tour. The open vehicle game drives in this world-famous Crater are sure to be an exciting experience! Remember to take: A light sweater, insect repellent, your camera and binoculars! The ‘8th Natural Wonder of the World’ is a unique biosphere that has remained virtually unchanged since the dawn of time. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the crater. Enclosed within its towering walls are grasslands, swamps, forests, saltpans, a fresh water lake and a glorious variety of birdlife. Here too are all the members of the ‘Big Five’ - Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard - as well as a large cast of plains game and one of Africa’s densest populations of predators. Return to the lodge in time for relaxation before dinner. Accommodation: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D)

Day 5 / After breakfast depart Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge with packed lunches for the vast plains of the Serengeti. You will hopefully start spotting game well before you get into the park. The Serengeti offers arguably the most scintillating game-viewing in Africa: great herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephant and giraffe, and thousands upon thousands of eland, topi, impala and Grant's gazelle. Lion prides feast on the abundance of plain grazers. Solitary leopards haunt the acacia trees lining the Seronera River, while a high density of cheetahs prowls the south eastern plains. The 4-star Serengeti Serena Lodge is centrally located adjacent to the famous Western Corridor and Grumeti River. The lodge has been designed to blend completely into the living landscape and being situated on a hill it provides awesome views across the sweeping plains of Serengeti National Park. Inspired by a traditional African village, separate "rondavel huts" house the 66 luxury en-suite guest rooms, in a simple but stunning design. Each room has a balcony with a view of the vast Serengeti plains. The lodge is rich in local atmosphere created by indigenous African handicrafts and art. A delightful water feature runs through the main public areas. Rooms look out over the plains and each has its own private balcony, private entrance, spacious bedroom and natural stone bathroom. The rooms have: Telephone and Wi-Fi, mineral water and toiletries, bathrobe and slippers. Hairdryers are available from the reception. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge. Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D)

Day 6 / Spend the morning and afternoon on exciting open vehicle game drives in Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti – Seronera Area). This enormous park supports every variety of animal imaginable – from large predators such as Lion, Leopard and Cheetah, to the smaller herbivores they prey on. You have the option of taking a hot air balloon safari today (subject to weather conditions and applicable costs). The grasslands and savannahs of the Serengeti National Park sustain a huge animal population and are world-famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration. Tirelessly following almost the same pattern each year, the wildebeest fill the horizons accompanied by their predators, lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena. Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge – Standard Room (B, L, D)

Day 7 / This morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Kilimanjaro. On arrival, connect with your international flight home.

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Tanzania CME AWAY™ Post Tour Extension

April 23—29, 2021

Tour Includes: • Light aircraft transfers as specified

• All meet and greet services

• All arrival and departure transfers

• All transfers and services as specified

• Accommodation and meals as specified

• Game drives and park entry fees

• Tourism Development Levy

Tour Excludes: • International flights

• Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls, etc

• Optional activities and excursions

• All other services not mentioned

• Gratuities/tips for game rangers, tour guides and drivers

• Costs of obtaining passports and/or visas

• Trip Cancellation, Interruption and/or Medical Insurance

General Points About This Tour • Visas are required for Tanzania

• PASSPORTS: Please ensure that you are in possession of a valid passport with at least THREE BLANK PAGES marked “VISA” for entry to TANZANIA. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after date of return.

• You are visiting an area where malaria is found. Please contact your physician or travel clinic for advice as to what precautions against malaria they suggest for you. Other vaccinations: that might be considered before you travel include typhoid, hepatitis A and B, meningitis, and tetanus. For more information, contact your doctor or travel clinic.

• Vaccination for Yellow Fever is recommended and is required if arriving in Kenya within 6 days after leaving or transiting countries with risk of yellow fever transmission , including Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda.

• A Traveler Surveillance Form needs to be completed and handed in on arrival into Tanzania – a copy of the form will be included in your final documentation.

• Trip Cancellation, Interruption and/or Medical Insurance – please note that insurance for this trip is a mandatory requirement from suppliers in Africa – proof of insurance must be provided before bookings are confirmed. It is your personal responsibility to ensure you have sufficient travel insurance coverage from the provider of your choice. Please let your Sea Courses agent know if you would like information on this.

• Baggage allowance: Baggage is restricted to 15kg/33lb per person including hand luggage (this includes camera equipment) on safari vehicles as well as on any domestic flights, as space is limited. Soft-sided luggage or duffels are preferable to hard luggage for storage on safari vehicles and on aircraft used within East Africa. Large suitcases of dimensions greater than 24" x 17"x 7" are impossible to store in vehicles and on aircraft and should not be used. (Baggage and personal effects are at owner's risk throughout the tour and baggage insurance for members is strongly recommended).

• Traveling by road in East Africa: Road conditions in East Africa can be different to what you are used to in North America which adds to the adventure of the trip. Whilst every effort is made to ensure your comfort, rough terrain could result in bumpy drives. In some cases, there may be an option to fly, at an additional cost, instead of driving some of the longer distances. Please let your Africa Specialist know if you would like more information on this.

• Zanzibar Infrastructure tax: Please note that a tax of US$1 per person per night will be charged directly by hotels in Zanzibar. You may also be asked to pay a departure tax of US$2 per person (at airports and seaports) when leaving Zanzibar.

• Currency: Kindly note that travelers purchasing their visas on arrival to Tanzania (airports and road border posts) must pay in US dollars using bills that have been issued after 2009. Older notes are not accepted and may result in travel delays or refusal of entry.

• Travellers’ cheques generally are not accepted in East Africa. US bank notes cannot be older than 2009 and must have the most current security markings (large portrait of the president).

• Valuables: Some areas you visit will be quite poor by our standards and it is thoughtless to flash money or jewellery. We urge you to leave valuables, passports etc. in hotel safes or with camp managers at lodges that do not provide safes.

• Import regulations: Please note that the import of meat or any products thereof (dried, canned etc.), plants, seeds, vegetables, fruits, livestock, endangered wildlife species and products thereof (for example clothing and accessories) into the United States and Canada is prohibited. This includes Ostrich eggs and animal skins for sale in Africa!

• Photography/Security: Do not take photographs of the local people without their permission. Never take photographs of military, military institutions, armed forces barracks, policemen, the President, Government officials or airports.

• Plastic bags: No plastic carrier bags are allowed in Tanzania. This includes Duty Free carrier bags, dry cleaning bags, general shopping bags and Ziploc bags (the type usually given for carrying smaller liquid items in carry-on luggage. Suitable replacements include paper bags, durable ‘bag for life’ bags and bags made from cloth, woven grass or sisal. You will be asked to leave any bags on the banned list at the point of entry to Tanzania.

Terms & Conditions • This exclusive Sea Courses tour is quoted in CAD and includes

all taxes and fees as shown.

• The tour is capacity-controlled and space is limited. Sales can be closed at any time.

• Prices subject to change and are only guaranteed with payment.

• Non-refundable deposit of $550 CAD per person due at time of booking.

• Final payment is due January 5, 2021

• Cancellations after January 5, 2021 are completely non-refundable.

• Tour order and excursions may be changed or substituted if required.

Price: $3,659 CAD Per person (based on double occupancy) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!