Nairobi To Dar Es Salaam (14 Days) Gameparks & Zanzibar

Guide

You will have the services of the experienced English-speaking Oasis Crew throughout your tour. Please note that at some destinations you will have free time to explore without the assistance of a guide. We usually have two crew whose duties are extensive and quite demanding, with challenges ranging from driving and maintaining the expedition vehicle to a high standard, to organising visas and border crossings, arranging accommodation, pre-booking some excursions and guides, helping with shopping and cooking as well as finding the best deals, socializing and making sure everything runs as smoothly as possible. While our crew are usually experienced and knowledgeable they are not tour guides as such. Our trips pass through many countries and our tour leaders cannot be expected to have detailed knowledge of each country's history, flora and fauna, and archaeological sites. Even so - they will be more than willing to pass on any interesting and useful information that they have acquired whilst on the road. A rewarding way to gain a better insight into the wildlife, cultural and historical diversity of the countries we travel through is by reading guide books as well as talking to the local people and using local guides.

Meals

30% of meals are provided throughout your tour. Other meals are not included to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. When 'on the road' or camping, we usually cook using gas or over open fires in a rota system and you can expect to cook in a group of two or three people approximately once every ten days depending on the number of people on the trip and whereabouts you are. Your cook group will have to decide on what to cook, utilise stocks from the truck stores, and locally obtain ingredients from markets, shops, and rustle up a meal. But don't worry if you're not a Gordon Ramsay as the rest of the group and the Tour leader usually lend a helping hand.

Others

Return ferry tickets from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar All camping and cooking equipment Visit to the Giraffe Centre

Transport

Oasis Expedition Truck throughout tour Return ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

Accommodation

The accommodation on this tour consists mostly of camping (70%) and the other days will be in simple lodges/hostels (30%). Camping - Oasis uses roomy three-person tents but only for two people. They are specially made for us to meet the tougher conditions of an overland trip and have mosquito netting sewn into the door and windows. Tents are shared (between two people of the same sex from your group unless you are a couple). We spend some nights bush or desert camping and the rest of the time in campsites. Facilities and standards at campsites vary, some are well equipped and managed and some are very basic. At bush camps you will be living off the truck, so there will be no showers or en-suite facilities! Lodges / Hostels - At some locations we will stay in lodges and hostels that are small, locally run establishments. The accommodation will vary depending on the rooming available, from dormitory style rooms, to twins/doubles or triple rooms. Please note that as part of the adventure, you will be expected to have an active involvement in the day to day running of the trip, be part of the group and get stuck in and help with various tasks, whether it's cooking meals over open fires, pitching your tent or keeping the truck clean and tidy.

Hygieneprotocol

Our custom-built trucks are large and airy, and many of our African trucks have tarpaulin sides which roll up creating a fresh air flow, as well as great views of the landscapes you will be travelling through. All trucks will be deep cleaned before each trip starts, including all tents, utensils, cooking equipment, and stools. Alcohol-based hand gel will be on board all our trucks. We shall provide each person with 2 reusable face masks that are yours to keep and use on the trip, but we encourage you to bring some of your own as well. When it comes to washing up after meals, we have always used a 3-tier system – one bowl for washing off excess food, one with washing up liquid and one containing disinfectant. We never use tea towels but rather use the overland method of ‘flapping’ utensils dry! You will be creating your own Oasis Bubble with the group that you are travelling with.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance

Others

Sleeping bag and mat Departure transfer Meals (70%), snacks, and drinks Post-tour accommodation Tipping Visas Local Payment - USD 375 This is a pre-determined amount which covers the cost of your trips day to day expenses such as food, local guides, firewood, gas, some entrance fees to certain sites and game parks, accommodation etc. It goes towards a variety of services which your Tour Leader pays for in cash, direct to local people.

Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://www.tourradar.com/flights

Optional

We feel that having optional excursions gives a greater degree of flexibility and independence to our group members; independence to decide how much your spending budget can afford; the flexibility to decide when and what time of day or with whom to visit a particular site, rather than for example, with the whole group at a pre-ordained time. If you decide not to join a popular excursion, you will have free time to relax or wander off to a market, village or beach, depending on where we are. KENYA Return Transport to Elephant Orphanage - Per Car (max 4 people) US$25 Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage - Entrance US$6 TANZANIA Maasai Village Walk / Camel Ride - each US$7 Meals on Zanzibar - per day from US$15 Snorkelling - Mnemba Atoll Marine Reserve US$85 Cultural Tours of Marangu area from US$15 Walk to Mandara Hut from US$130 Dhow Sunset Cruise, from US$25 Diving at Local Reefs, from US$70 Diving Mnemba Atoll Marine Reserve (1/2 Dives) from US$85 Prison Island Trip US$25 Snorkelling - Mnemba Atoll Marine Reserve US$85 Snorkelling at Local Reefs US$40 Spice Tour US$25 Swim with Dolphins US$35 Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater National Park - 2 day safari (min 6 people) US$540 Please note that the prices of optional excursions quoted are approximate as local prices can and do change.