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Client'snameCapeTowntoDarEsSalaamCapeTown-Pretoria-DaresSalaam

18Days/17Nights2Persons

Reference:190117DateofIssue:30January201927June2019-14July2019

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IntroductionThehighlightofthisitineraryistheepic15-daytrainjourneythattravelsthroughSouthAfrica,Botswana,Zimbabwe,ZambiaandTanzania.

StartwithtwonightsinTheMotherCity,CapeTown,enjoyingtheculture,history,foodandwineoftheregion.DidyouknowthatTripAdvisorratedaCapeTownrestaurantasoneoftheTopTenFineDiningrestaurantsintheworldin2018?

TherailsojournbeginsinCapeTowntakinggueststothehistoricvillageofMatjiesfontein,thediamondtownofKimberleyandthecapitalcityofPretoriaforshorttoursfollowedbytwonightsintheMadikweGameReserve*.ContinuethroughBotswanaintoZimbabwewhereguestsovernightattheVictoriaFallsHotel.

AftercrossingthemightyZambeziRiver,thetrainjoinstheTazaralineinZambiaandcontinuestoChisimbaFallswhereguestsenjoyabushwalk.ThetrainclimbstotheTanzanianborderthendescendsintotheGreatRiftValleynegotiatingthetunnels,switchbacksandviaductsofthespectacularescarpment.

Climbingagain,ittraversestheSelousGameReserve–thelargestonthecontinentandavisionoftimelessAfrica–beforethebustlingarrivalinDaresSalaamthefollowingday.

Pleasenotethatdependingupontherailway’scapacitythisjourneycouldberoutednorthwardsthroughBeitbridgeandZimbabwe.

*OrKwaMaritaneinPilanesbergGameReserve

KeyB&B:BedandBreakfastFB+:Dinner,Bed,Breakfast,LunchandActivitiesDaily

Day1:Thursday,27JuneTintswaloAtlantic,CapeTown

CapeTownRestingattheconfluenceoftheIndianandAtlanticoceans,sandwichedbetweentheslopesoftheiconicTableMountainandtheglisteningsapphirewatersofTableBay,theexceptionallysceniccityofCapeTownisinaclassofitsown.Somecitiesboastrichculture,vibrantnightlife,acosmopolitanatmosphereandextraordinaryarchitecture,whileothersboastbreathtakinglandscapesandextraordinarynaturalwonders.CapeTownisluckyenoughtobeblessedwithalloftheseattractionsandsomuchmore.Withitsbustlingharbour,world-classbeaches,top-notchvineyards,anditsmountainoussurroundingsbrimmingwithdiversefloraandfauna,CapeTownconsistentlycaptivatestheheartsofallwhovisit.

Accommodation Destination Start End Basis Duration

TintswaloAtlantic CapeTown 27Jun 29Jun B&B 2Nights

RovosRail 29Jun 13Jul FB+ 14Nights

TheOysterBay DaresSalaam 13Jul 14Jul B&B 1Night

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DayItineraryRelaxinthisbeautifulprivatehotelrightonthewaterjustoutofCapeTown.Dinnerintherestauranthereishighlyrecommended.

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Overnight:TintswaloAtlantic ViewiBrochurePerchedaboveapebbledbeachatthefootofChapman’sPeak,andoverlookingtheCape’siconicSentinelmountain,TintswaloAtlanticsitsshelteredbytheTableMountainNationalPark.Astheonlyhotelpermittedtooperatewithintheboundariesoftheword-renownedHeritagesite,thelodgeenjoystheverybestofmagnificent,panoramicoceanviews,aswellasaccesstothenaturalbeautyfoundalongthemountainside’swindinghikingtrails.

Withtenbeautifullyappointedsuitesandoneregalpresidentialsuite–allofwhichhavebeenfreshlyre-furbishedfromfloortoceiling–TintswaloAtlanticofferstheluxuriesofaworld-classhotel,withpersonalizedserviceandattentiontodetail.Managedbyahostofdedicatedstaff,TintswaloAtlanticoffersguestsnothinglessthantrueTintswalohospitality,fromthemomentthattheyarriveatthisseasideparadise.

EnjoysundownersonthedeckbesidetheheatedpoolandsharecookingtipswiththecharmingExecutiveChef,ventureouttothequaintHoutBayvillage,ortakeadrivetothenearbyCapeWinelandsforanunforgettablewine-tastingadventure.Locatedjustashort,scenicdrivefromthevibrantcityofCapeTown,guestscanalsoembarkonasuburbanadventureintotheheartofoneofSouthAfrica’smostexcitingandeclecticcultures.

HavingbeendescribedasthemostdramaticandromanticdestinationinSouthernAfrica,TintswaloAtlanticpromisestoremainanidylliclocationtorejuvenateoneself,awayfromthestressesanddistractionsofmodernliving.

BasisBed&Breakfast

Day2:Friday,28JuneTintswaloAtlantic,CapeTown

Date Company PickUp DropOff Time Vehicle

27Jun CapeTownInternationalAirport[CPT]

TintswaloAtlantic Transfer

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DayItineraryAdaytriptoCapeTownisfullofdelightfuloptions,fromhistoryandculturetotheviewsandnaturalbeautyofTableMountain.Theweatherconditionshaveabearingonwhatisoperating(egRobbenIslandFerryandtheTableMountainCableway)soit'sgoodtohaveafewoptions.

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CapeTownRestingattheconfluenceoftheIndianandAtlanticoceans,sandwichedbetweentheslopesoftheiconicTableMountainandtheglisteningsapphirewatersofTableBay,theexceptionallysceniccityofCapeTownisinaclassofitsown.Somecitiesboastrichculture,vibrantnightlife,acosmopolitanatmosphereandextraordinaryarchitecture,whileothersboastbreathtakinglandscapesandextraordinarynaturalwonders.CapeTownisluckyenoughtobeblessedwithalloftheseattractionsandsomuchmore.Withitsbustlingharbour,world-classbeaches,top-notchvineyards,anditsmountainoussurroundingsbrimmingwithdiversefloraandfauna,CapeTownconsistentlycaptivatestheheartsofallwhovisit.

RobbenIslandAniconofstruggle,freedomandhopemadefamousbyNelsonMandela'simprisonmenthere.

Morning CapeTown

Morning RobbenIsland

Morning CastleofGoodHope

Morning V&AWaterfront

Morning CompanyGardens

Morning CapeTownDiamondMuseum

Afternoon ConstantiaWinelands

Morning TableMountainCableway

Dinner LaColombe

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CastleofGoodHopeTheCastleofGoodHopeistheoldestsurvivingbuildinginSouthAfrica.Builtbetween1666and1679,thispentagonalfortificationreplacedasmallclayandtimberfortbuiltbyCommanderJanvanRiebeeckin1652uponestablishingamaritimereplanishmentstationarttheCapeofGoodHopefortheDutchEastIndiaCompany,betterknownastheVOC(VerenigdeOos-IndischeCompagnie).

V&AWaterfrontSituatedbetweenRobbenIslandandTableMountainintheheartofCapeTown'sworkingharbour,theV&AWaterfronthasbecomeSouthAfrica'smostvisiteddestination.Setagainstabackdropofmagnificentseaandmountainviews,excitingshoppingandentertainmentvenuesareintermingledwithimaginativeofficelocations,world-classhotelsandluxuryapartments.TheWaterfrontistheheartofthetouristindustryinCapeTown.

CompanyGardensTheCompanyGardensisatreedhaveninthemiddleofthecityandissurroundedbymuseumsandfascinatingbuildings-StGeorgesCathedral,theSalveMuseum,TheNationalArtGalleryandtheJewishMuseumtomentionafew.

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CapeTownDiamondMuseumDiamondsaretheworld’smostdesirabletreasure–andtheoldest,withoriginsoverthreebillionyearsago.SouthAfrica’scontributiontothathistorychangedtheworlddiamondindustryforever.

TheCapeTownDiamondMuseumpayshomagetothisextraordinarystory,withinsightandoriginality,sophisticationandstyle.

ConstantiaWinelandsTheoldestwineregioninSouthAfrica,Constantia’swineestatesarefamedfortheiraward-winningwines.TherearemanywaysonecanenjoythebeautifulConstantiaValley.Besideswinetasting,youcantakeinthesightsandsoundsofnaturewhilediningatexcellentrestaurants,rideabikealongtree-linedpaths,exploreonfoot,orindulgeinretailtherapy.

TableMountainCablewayAtripupTableMountainisquiterightlyoneofthefirstthingsatouristwantstodowhenarrivinginCapeTown.Onceonthetop,a1000mabovethecitybelow,youarerewardedwithspectacular360views.Takeyourtimeandenjoythisuniqueenvironment,goforawalkorhaveabittoeatattherestaurantwitharguablyoneofthebestviewspossible.

LaColombeLaColombeRestaurantislocatedonthebeautifulSilvermistWineEstateatthetopofConstantiaNek.ThevenuewithsweepingviewsoftheConstantiaValley,HoutBayandtherestaurantsveryownorganicgardensistheperfectvenueforchefScotKirtontoweavehismagicandtreatgueststoanunexpectedcontemporaryFrench-meets-Asianfinediningmenu.

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BasisBed&Breakfast

Day3:Saturday,29JuneRovosRail

DayItinerary

MATJIESFONTEIN

09:00CheckoutfromyourhotelafterbreakfastandyourdriverwilltakeyoutotheRovosRailcheck-in.(Note:ThisisnearbutnotwithinCapeTownStation.Rovoshaveaprivatecheck-inlounge.)

11:00DepartfromPlatform23atCapeTownStation.Guestsmayfreshenupintheirsuitesbeforejoiningfellowtravellersintheloungecarorobservationcarattherearofthetrain.

13:00Lunchisservedinthediningcars.ThetraintravelstowardsWorcesterintheHexRiverValley.

15:00ThetrainclimbsupthefaceoftheescarpmenttoTouwsRiverbeforearrivingatthefirstoffourtunnels.Thelasttunnelis13.5kilometreslongwithnolightingsoguestsaretobecarefulwhenwalkingthroughthetrain.

16:30Teaisservedintheloungecarandobservationcarattherearofthetrain.

17:45DisembarkatMatjiesfonteinforanopportunitytostrollthroughthishistoriclittlevillage.

19:00DepartMatjiesfontein.

19:30Dinnerisservedinthediningcars.TravelthroughtheKarooviaDeAartowardsKimberley.Dress:Formal

Activities

MatjiesfonteinMatjiesfonteinisaquaintlittlerailroadtownsituatedonthefringeoftheKaroo.ThisfascinatingremotetownhasbeenproclaimedaNationalHeritageSiteastheentiretownboastswell-preservedVictorianbuildings.Matjiesfonteinissetinspectacularterrain,amidstbarrenmountainsandwideopentranquilKaroolandscapes.

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KarooExtendingacross400000squarekilometresofthecountry,theKarooisSouthAfrica’slargestecosystemanditssemi-aridscrublandsshelterasurprisinglyrichdiversityofplant,birdandanimallife.ComposedoftheGreatandLittleKaroo,thisvastsemi-desertregionmayseemharshandunforgivingtosome,buttoothers,it’sasanctuaryofpeaceandsilencewithitsownunique,compellingbeauty.TheKaroo’slandscapeischaracterisedbyruggedmountainshidingancientcavesgivingwaytovastundulatingplainspepperedwithindigenoussucculentsandgrazingostrichandsheep.HighlightsoftheareaarethefossiltrailintheKarooNationalParkandtheannualOliveFestivalinthesmalltownofPrinceAlbert.

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JourneyInformation

Overnight:RovosRail ViewiBrochureRovosRailhasearnedaninternationalreputationforitstrulyworldclasstravelexperiences.ExceptionaltrainsafariscombinesomeofAfrica’smostmagnificentscenerywithtravelaboardanauthenticallyrefurbishedEdwardian-styletrain,accommodatingupto72guestsinthemostspacioustrainsuitesintheworld,eachwiththeirownen-suitebathroomandsubtlemodernconveniences.TheeightscheduledjourneysbeginorendatRovosRailStation,theheadquartersandprivatestationofthisindependentrailwaycompany,whichissituatedinPretoria.


29Jun TintswaloAtlantic CapeTownStation Transfer

Date Train Agency DeparturePlatform

Time ArrivalPlatform Time Class Ref

29Jun Train CapeTownStation

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BasisFullBoardandActivitiesDrinks(LocalBrands)Included

Day4:Sunday,30JuneRovosRail

DayItineraryKIMBERLEY

07:00Breakfastisservedinthediningcarsuntil10:00.

12:30Lunchisservedinthediningcars.

14:30ArriveKimberley.Disembarkforatourofthecity,DiamondMineMuseumandtheBigHole.

17:00DepartKimberley.TenminutesafterleavingKimberley,ashallowlakeappearsontheleft-handsideofthetrainwhere,onmostoccasions,therearespectacularflocksofLesserFlamingos(approximately23000).

19:30DinnerisservedinthediningcarsenroutetoKlerksdorp.Overnightonboard.Dress:Formal

Activities

KimberleySynonymouswiththebirthoftheinternationaldiamondtrade,Kimberleyisapicturesquelittletownwithabighistory.ItwasthefirsttowntoinstallelectricstreetlightsinthesouthernhemisphereandtodayitisthelargestcityandcapitalofSouthAfrica’sNorthernCapeProvince.KimberlyisrenownedfortheBigHole,whichisthelargestman-madeexcavationintheworld.KimberleyalsofeaturedprominentlyduringtheAnglo-BoerwarwhenitwasbesiegedbytheBoers.

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KimberleyBigHoleMuseum

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KimberleyBigHoleMuseumTheKimberleyMineMuseumoffersatripbackintimetowhendiamondswerefirstfoundinSouthAfricain1866,nearHopetownintheNorthernCape.Threeyearslaterthe83-carat'StarofSouthAfrica'wasdiscoveredinthesamearea,unleashingafrenzieddiamondrushseldomseenbeforeorsince.


Day5:Monday,1JulyRovosRail

DayItineraryPRETORIA

07:00Breakfastisservedinthediningcarsuntil09:45.Thetraintravelsnortheastthroughthegoldfields.

10:00ArriveatRovosRailStationinPretoria.Enjoyawalkingtourofthestationandlocomotiveworkshops(weatherpermitting)followedbylunchontheplatformandacitytourofPretoriaat14:15.

18:00DepartforZeerustintheNorthWestProvince.

19:30DinnerisservedinthediningcarsenroutetoZeerust.Dress:Formal

Activities

RovosRailStationForRovosRailpassengers,ahighlightoftheirjourneyisavisittotheprivatestationatCapitalPark,Pretoria.TheoncebustlinghubofsteamlocomotionintheoldTransvaalisnowtheheadquartersforRovosRail.Thegraciouscolonial-stylerailwaystationservesasthenewdepartureorarrivalpointforalltrainjourneys.

Thepropertyboastsanever-expandingrailwaymuseuminadditiontoitsothercomprehensivefacilitiesandwill,withtheadditionofsemaphoresignalsandafootbridge,recreatetheatmosphereofafullyfledgedrailwaysystem.Itisintendedthat,withtime,thisfacilityshouldbecometheforemostworkingtrainmuseumintheworld.

Theeyesofrailenthusiastswillbedrawntothevastcarriageandlocomotiveshedswhereteamsofdedicatedpersonnelkeeptherollingstockinperfectorder.Thisroofedworkshopof10000sqmetresstraddles15railway

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lineswithconcreteinspectionpitsbelow,andistheultimaterepairandmaintenancefacilityforanytrainoperation.Thelow,red-brickedbuildingsalongsidethenew300-metreplatformhouselaundries,gleamingstainless-steelkitchensandwell-stockedstorerooms.Thisisthebusyhubofaprovisioningoperation,whichrivalsthatofaworld-classhotelintermsofefficiencyandattentiontodetail.


Day6:Tuesday,2JulyRovosRail

DayItineraryMADIKWE

PleasepackasmallovernightbagforthestayinMadikwe.Togbagshavebeenplacedinyoursuiteforyourconvenience.SeeInclusions/Exclusions.Spafacilitiesavailable(ownaccount).PaymentinZARorbycreditcardonly.Timesofmealsandactivitiesareseasonalandwillbereconfirmedonarrival.


11:00DisembarkatZeerust.TransferbycoachtoMadikweforatwo-nightstay.Lunchisserveduponarrival.Afternoonteaandgamedrive(approximately3hours).

19:00Dinneratthelodge.Dress:CasualNOTE:YourMadikwestaymaybereplacedwithastayatKwaMaritaneLodgeinthePilanesbergParkifrailschedulingrequiresit.

Activities

ZeerustZeerustissituatedinthecaptivatingMaricoValleyoftheNorthWestProvince’sCentralRegion,throughwhichtheGrootMaricoRiverruns,andliesroughly240kilometresnorthwestofJohannesburg.Awe-inspiringlandscapesofcitrus,maizeandwheatfarmslendthetownincrediblephotographicopportunitiesandatranquilatmospheretothoselookingtoescapethecitybuzz.NumeroushistoricalmonumentsarescatteredthroughoutandaroundZeerustsuchastheKaditshweneVillageRuinsnationalheritagesite,alargeIronAgesettlementwhichwasoncethecapitaloftheBahurutsenation.SeveralAnglo-BoerWaymemorialsandtownmuseumsoffermoretoexplore.Outdoor

ZeerustRailwayStation

MadikweGameReserve

TauGameLodge

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enthusiastscantraversethestarksceneryalongdramaticandchallenging4x4routes.Don’tmissavisittotheneighbouringtownofGrootMarico,wherethefamoustalesofHermanCharlesBosmanareset.

MadikweGameReserveBorderingBotswanainSouthAfrica’sNorthWestProvince,thelesser-knownMadikweGameReserveisthefifthlargestreserveinSouthAfrica.Itishometoawilddogreserve,abundantwildlifeincludingtheworld-renownedBigFiveandover300birdspeciessuchasvulture,ostrichandthelargekoribustard.Thelandscapeischaracterisedbyvastgrasslands,woodlands,andtheruggedTshweneTshwenehillsshelteringahostofwildlife.VisitorscanlookforwardtosunsetdrinksoverlookingtheMadikweDam,amplegameviewingopportunitiesandavarietyofaccommodationoptionsrangingfromcommunitylodgestoluxurysafarilodgesinamalaria-freezone.

TauGameLodgePrivatelyownedTauGameLodgeissituatedintheBig5Malaria-freeMadikweGameReserve.Accessiblebydailyscheduledflights,ora4hourdrivefromJohannesburg.

ThemainbodyoftheLodgehasanimpressivereceptionhall,swimmingpoolandacomfortableupstairsloungeandbaranddining-room.

The30chaletsatTauareprivatelysituatedinpristine,indigenousgardensandembracethespiritofAfricawithmodernluxuryandunsurpassedvistasofthebushandthenaturalwaterhole.

Thestate-oftheartTauGameLodgeConventionCentre,whichissituatedatwalkingdistancefromthelodge,canseatupto150delegates,whileattheTauSpaOasisguestsareofferedrejuvenatingspatreatments,surroundedbythebeautyoftheAfricanBush.

FamilieswithchildrenofallagesarewelcomeatTauGameLodge.AllofouryoungervisitorsbecomeautomaticmembersoftheTauCubzClubandareentertainedwithexcitingactivities.


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Day7:Wednesday,3JulyRovosRail

DayItineraryMADIKWE

Earlymorninggamedrive(approximately3hours).

07:00Breakfastisservedatthelodgeuntil09:30.

12:30Lunchatthelodge.Afternoonteaandgamedrive(approximately3hours).

19:00Dinneratthelodge.Dress:Casual


Day8:Thursday,4JulyRovosRail

DayItineraryMADIKWE

Earlymorninggamedrive(approximately2hours).

07:00Breakfastisservedatthelodgeuntil09:30.Pleaseensureyourbagsarereadyforcollectionat10:00andproceedtocheck-out.

10:30Departthelodge.TransfertothetrainatGaboroneinBotswana.Borderformalitieswilltakeplaceenrouteandguestsarerequiredtopresentthemselvestotheborderofficials(luggagemaybesearched).

13:00Lunchisservedinthediningcars.DepartGaboroneat13:30.

PleaseensuretheTrainManager/GiftShopisinpossessionofyourpassportandcompletedforms.

VictoriaFallsItisagoodideatofamiliariseyourselfwiththelistofactivitiesavailable:TourofFalls;helicopteroverFalls;walkwithlions;whitewaterrafting;bungee-jumping;golf.YoumaybooktheseexcursionsyourselfatthehotelORbeforehandonthetrainwiththeon-boardlecturer–todaybetween16:30-18:00.Cashaccepted.


19:30DinnerisservedinthediningcarsenroutetoPlumtreeforborderformalities.Dress:Formal

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Day9:Friday,5JulyRovosRail

DayItineraryATLEISURE

VictoriaFalls:Ifyouhavedecidedtobookactivitiesthroughtheon-boardlecturer,pleaseensureyouhavedonesobeforelunch.Cashaccepted.

Lecturesinmorningand/orafternoonintheloungecar.PleaseconsultLectureSheetfordetails.

07:00Breakfastisservedinthediningcarsuntil10:00.ThetraindepartsPlumtree.


16:30Teaisservedintheloungecarandobservationcarattherearofthetrain.PassGwaaiandDetealongoneofAfrica’slongeststretchesofstraightrailwayline–114kilometres–andalongtheeasternedgeoftheHwangeNationalParkwhereoccasionalsightingsofanimalscanoccur.

19:30DinnerisservedinthediningcarsenroutetoThompson’sJunction.Dress:Formal

HwangeNationalParkSituatedinwesternZimbabwe,theHwangeNationalParkisthecountry'sbiggestreserve,hometoaprofusionofwildlife,includinggiraffe,lion,zebraandapproximately40000elephants.Itprovidesasanctuaryforallthecountry’sendangeredspecies,includingapopulationofwilddogsthoughttobeamongthemostsizeablesurvivinggroupsonthecontinent.Thepark’smagnificentterrainrangesfromdesertdunes,savannahlandsandmopanewoodlandstorockyoutcropsandsparseforests.


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Day10:Saturday,6JulyRovosRail

DayItineraryVICTORIAFALLS

PleasepackasmallovernightbagforthestayatVictoriaFallsHotel.SeeInclusions/Exclusions.MealsaretakenattheJungleJunctionRestaurant.DinnerisattheLivingstoneRoom.Mealstakeninothervenuesareforyourownaccount.Currencyexchangeavailableathotel(passportsnotrequired);thereisabusinesscentreandWiFiavailablethroughout.IfyouarecrossingtheborderintoZambiaduringyourstay,pleaseobtainyourpassportfromtheTrainManager/GiftShop.


12:00ArriveattheincomparableVictoriaFalls.Disembarkwithovernightbagandwalkacrosstothehotel.WelcomeaddressonthelawnfollowedbylunchatJungleJunction.Luggagewillbedeliveredtotherooms.

15:45GueststomeetinthehotelfoyerbeforedeparturefortheSunsetCruiseontheZambeziRiver.

19:30DinnerattheLivingstoneRoom,VictoriaFallsHotel.Dress:SmartCasual

Activities

VictoriaFalls,ZimbabweRestingonthesouthernbanksoftheZambeziRiveratthewesternendoftheeponymousfalls,thispopulartouristtowniscompactenoughtowalkaroundandmakesanidealbasefortravellersexploringtheseventhwonderoftheworld,theunfathomablyvastVictoriaFalls.Abouttwo-thirdsofthefallscanbeviewedfromtheZimbabweansideand,whilethefallsareundoubtedlythestarattraction,theareaprovidesbothadventureseekersandsightseerswithplentyofopportunitiestowarrantalongerstay.Popularactivitiesincludescenicflightsoverthefallsinhelicoptersormicrolights,bungeejumpingofftheVictoriaFallsBridge,white-waterrafting(seasonal),anddaytripstoChobeNationalPark.ThetownitselfofferssomeexcellentaccommodationandrestaurantoptionsaswellasaneclecticvarietyofAfricancuriosandauthenticartsoldbyfriendlyZimbabweanlocalswhoarewonderfullywelcomingandeagertohelpyouenjoyyourstay.

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VictoriaFallsActivitiesVictoriaFallsisanadventureplaygroundandthelistofinspiringandadventurousactivitiesonofferatandaroundtheFallsincludes:aTouroftheFalls,ElephantBackSafaris,WhiteWaterRafting,BoatCruises,CanopyTours,GorgeSwingandAdventureSlidesandZambeziRiverCanoeSafaris.

Livingstone(VictoriaFalls)LocatedafewkilometresfromtheZambeziRiverinsouthwesternZambia,thebustlingtownofLivingstoneisfamousasthehomeofthemagnificentVictoriaFalls.Oneoftheoriginalnaturalwondersoftheworld,theWorldHeritageSiteisknownlocallyas‘TheSmokethatThunders’.ThisspectacleisaccessiblefrombothZambiaandZimbabweandisanidealplacetocombinegameviewingandwatersports.Thereisexcellentfishing,aterrifyingbungeejumpandarguablythebestcommercialwhitewaterraftingintheworld.Visitorscanhikearoundthefallsortryzipliningorthebridgeswing.Thoseseekingmoreleisurelyactivitiescantakesunsetcruisesalongtheriver,withchampagneandsnacksincluded,meanderthroughthevibrantlocalLivingstoneMarket,ordiscovertheregion’shistoryandarcheologyattheLivingstoneMuseum.

VictoriaFallsHotelTheVictoriaFallsHotel,popularlyknownas“thegrandoldladyoftheFalls”,issituatedintheVictoriaFallsNationalPark,andisamemberoftheexclusiveLeadingHotelsoftheWorldgroup.ItisoneofonlythreeIS0-accreditedhotelsinZimbabwe.TheEdwardian-stylefive-starhotelcombinesthecharmoftheoldwiththeconvenienceofthenew.Setinlushtropicalgardenswithlilyponds,palmtreesandsemi-tropicalshrubs,itprovidesthetranquillityandseclusionthatmanyguestsseek.ThefamousVictoriaFallsarejustaten-minutewalkawayusingthehotel’sprivatepathway,and“thesmokethatthunders”or“Mosi-O-Tunya”inthelocaldialect,isclearlyaudibleandvisiblefromthisluxuriouslandmark.

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Day11:Sunday,7JulyRovosRail

DayItinerary

VICTORIAFALLS

Check-outtimeisnormallyat10:00(tobeadvised).Ifyouhaveorganisedmorningactivities,pleaseensureyouhavecheckedout.Complimentaryluggagestorageatreceptionuntilafternoondeparture.Pleasecallthefrontdeskandtheywillsendaportertocollectyourluggage.

06:30BreakfastisservedattheJungleJunctionRestaurantuntil10:00.DayatleisureintheVictoriaFalls.

13:00LunchatJungleJunction.

15:00MeetonstationplatformfordeparturetoZambia.

16:00DepartVictoriaFallsandcrossthebridgetoLivingstone.Teaintheloungecarorobservationcar.

19:30Dinnerisservedinthediningcars.Dress:Formal

PleaseensuretheTrainManager/GiftShophasyourpassportforborderformalities.


Day12:Monday,8JulyRovosRail



07:00Breakfastisservedinthediningcarsuntil10:00.Afterbreakfast,thetraintravelsacrosstheKafuerailwaybridge–a477-metrelongsteelgirdertrussbridgeof13spanseachat33metressupportedonconcretepiers.

EnjoyadayatleisureonthetrainasittravelsthroughZambia.

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13:00Lunchisservedinthediningcars.Thetrainpassesthroughthecountry’scapital,Lusaka.


19:30DinnerenroutetoKapiriMposhiandthestartoftheTAZARArailwayline.Dress:“African”ThemeorSmartCasual

LusakaLusaka,Zambia’scosmopolitancapital,isatypicalmodernAfricancity.Setonopenplainsattheheartofthecountry,thecityservesasZambia’srapidlydevelopingeconomicandtransporthubwithnewbuildingspoppingupeverywhereandmanychainstoresandshoppingmallsspringingupalloverthesprawlingsuburbs.Lusaka’swide,tree-linedboulevardsfeaturearangeoftouristfacilitiesincludinghotels,guesthouses,coffeeshops,fastfoodoutlets,nightclubsandpubs.


Day13:Tuesday,9JulyRovosRail



07:00Breakfastisserveduntil10:00.ThetrainpassesthroughSerenje.Enjoyadayatleisureonthetrain.



19:30DinnerisservedinthediningcarsenroutetoKasama.Dress:Formal


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Day14:Wednesday,10JulyRovosRail

DayItineraryCHISIMBAFALLS

06:00Breakfastisservedinthediningcarsuntildeparture.

08:00DisembarkthetrainatKasamaforamorningexcursiontoChisimbaFalls.

11:00DepartKasama.Traveltowardstheborder.


16:30Teaisservedintheloungecarandobservationcar.ThetrainpassesChozi.

17:40ArriveinNakondeforZambianborderformalities.ContinuetoTundumaontheTanzanianborder.

19:30DinnerisservedinthediningcarsenroutetoMbeya.Dress:Formal

Pleaseputyourwatchesforwardanhourbeforeretiringfortheevening.

Activities


Day15:Thursday,11JulyRovosRail

DayItineraryMAKAMBAKO(optional)



09:00ArriveatMakambakoandenjoyanoptionalstrollthroughthetown–timepermitting.

10:30DepartandtraveltowardsMlimba.ThetraindescendsintotheRiftValleyandthroughtheUdzungwaMountainsasitnegotiatesthetunnels,switchbacksandviaductsoftheescarpmenttowardstheSelous.

KasamaRailwayStation

ChisimbaFalls

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19:30DinnerisservedinthediningcarsenroutetoKisaki.Dress:Formal

Optional

GregorianRiftValleyTheworld-renownedEasternRiftValleypassesthroughKenyaandNorthernTanzania,thissectionisknownastheGregorianorGregoryRiftValley.The'GreatRiftValley'stretchesover6000kilometresfromnorthernSyriaintheMiddleEasttoMozambiqueinSouthernAfrica.Itfeaturesanarrayofglisteninglakes,volcanoes,craters,endlessdesertlandscapes,majesticmountains,andancientrollinghills.

UdzungwaMountainsNationalParkSpreadacrosstheEasternArcMountains,Tanzania’sUdzungwaMountainsNationalParkboastsadiverserangeofnaturalhabitatsincludingtropicalrainforest,mountainforest,miombowoodland,grasslandandsteppe.Thisvastexpanseofunspoiledwildernessservesasahabitatforover400animalspecies.Theseinclude,amongothers:elephant,buffalo,lion,leopard,Africanwilddog,sixdifferentspeciesofprimate,andavarietyofbirdlife.TheincrediblediversityoftropicalfloraandfaunaspecieshasearnedtheparkrecognitionasanEcoregionofGlobalCriticalImportancebytheWorldWildlifeFund,aswellasaWorldBiodiversityHotspot.


Day16:Friday,12JulyRovosRail

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DayItinerarySELOUSGAMERESERVE


07:00Continentalbreakfastisservedintheloungeandobservationcarsuntil08.30.ThetraindescendsintothehighlandsandtraversesthefertilelandsofTanzaniatowardsDaresSalaam.

09.30Brunchisservedinthediningcarsuntil12.00.

12:30GamevisitintheSelousGameReserve,thelargestinAfricaat55000km²(timepermitting).

17:00Rejointothetrain.

19:30DinnerisservedinthediningcarsenroutetoGwata.Dress:“1920s”ThemeorSmartCasual

Activities

SelousGameReserveTheremoteandlittle-visitedSelousGameReservecoversmorethan5%ofTanzania’stotalareaandisthelargestofitskindinAfrica.Atanunbelievable55,000sqkmitisalmosttwicethesizeofBelgiumandfourtimeslargerthanthefamousSerengetiintheNorth.Thelandscapeherehasremainedalmostasitwasbeforetourismbeganandthemassiveparkhasonlyafewaccommodationoptions.

TheGreatRufijiRiveranditstributariesarethelifebloodofthereserve,creatinganetworkofforestsandwoodlandsaroundthelagoons,sandbanksandlakeswithtallpalmtreesaddingtothescenicsplendour.Becauseofitssizeandremoteness,thereservehasover2,100speciesofplants,350speciesofbirds,60,000elephant,108,000buffalosandanestimated1,300oftheworlds’roughly4,000remainingrarewilddogs,givingguestsanopportunitytoglimpsealloftheseexoticanimalsintrueunspoiltwilderness.


Day17:Saturday,13JulyTheOysterBay,DaresSalaam

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DaresSalaamDaresSalaamisTanzania’sformercapital,herlargestcityandmainport.ThedistinctlyAfrican,colourfulmarketsarewellworthavisitandbothGermanandBritishinfluencescanstillbeseeninthearchitecturearoundthecity.Convenientlypositionedamidstsomeofthemostimportantsearoutesintheworld,thecityisthetransportandeconomichubofthecountryaswellasacentreforartsandculture.ItservesasanexcellentjumpingoffpointtoexplorethesurroundingareaincludingPemba,Mbudya,Ungujaislands,avarietyofnationalparksandcountlesspristinebeaches.Visitorscanlookforwardtovisitinganumberofotheractivitiesincluding:learningaboutTanzaniancultureattheNationalMuseumandHouseofCulture,visitingtheeclecticOysterBay,andtakingastrollthroughthecity'slushBotanicalGardens.

DayItineraryDARESSALAAM

PleaseensurethatyouhaveobtainedyourpassportfromtheTrainManager/GiftShop.

05:45DepartGwatainandtravelinaneasterlydirectiontowardsthecoast.


10:00Arriveatjourney’sendinDaresSalaam,Tanzania.

Transfertoyourhotel

ConsultantNotesTheflighttoZanzibaristhesecondshortestscheduledcommercialflightintheworld.

Transfers

Overnight:TheOysterBay Whetheritisjustforafewhoursorovernight–guestswillbepamperedandreceiveasimilartypeandstandardofhospitalityreceived(orareabouttoreceive)inthesmall,luxuriouspropertiesoftheSouthernTanzaniangameparksandtheIndianOceanIslands.Andwhenitistimetoleavefortheairport,thechauffeuriswaiting–it’sallpartoftheservice.

TheOysterBayislikestayingwithfriends,abeautifullargehomeandgardenwith8luxuriousoceanfacingguestsuites,spaciousintheextreme(70sqm)withluxuriousbathrooms,air-conditioned,fabulouslyfurnishedincontemporaryAfricanstyle,thesuitesreflectmoderndayAfricainatimelesssetting–balmy,equatorial,coastal,DaresSalaam.Extensiveloungesandterracesoverlookingmaturegardens,swimmingpoolandwithinsecurewalkingdistanceoftheOysterBayshoppingcentre.


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BasisBed&Breakfast

Day18:Sunday,14JulyEndofItinerary

Transfers

BasisBed&Breakfast

UrgentContactNumbers

ServiceProviderDirectory


14Jul TheOysterBay JuliusNyerereInternationalAirport[DAR]

Transfer

CompanyName Telephone EmailAddress ContactPerson

ExperientialTravel +61416371178 [email protected] EvelynWeskob

ExperientialTravel +61418325812 [email protected] NevilleJones

ServiceProvider Ref.Number Telephone Address

RovosRail +27123158242 RovosRailStation1TransnetAvenueCapitalParkPretoria0001

TheOysterBay +441932260618

TintswaloAtlantic +27212010025 Chapman'sPeakDrive,HoutBay,CapeTown

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TravelInformationTheinformationinthisdocumentisprovidedbytheoperatorsandotherparties.Itmaynotaccuratelyreflectyourexperience.

Thisvastcountryisundoubtedlyoneofthemostculturallyandgeographicallydiverseplacesonearth.Fondlyknownbylocalsasthe'RainbowNation',SouthAfricahas11officiallanguagesanditsmulticulturalinhabitantsareinfluencedbyafascinatingmixofcultures.Discoverthegourmetrestaurants,impressiveartscene,vibrantnightlifeandbeautifulbeachesofCapeTown;enjoyalocalbraai(barbecue)intheSowetotownship;browsethebustlingIndianmarketsinDurban;orsamplesomeoftheworld’sfinestwinesatthemyriadwineestatesdottingtheCapeWinelands.SomehistoricalattractionstoexploreincludetheZululandbattlefieldsofKwaZulu-Natal,theApartheidMuseuminJohannesburgandRobbenIsland,justoffthecoastofCapeTown.Aboveallelse,itsremarkablyuntamedwildernesswithitsastonishingrangeofwildliferoamingfreelyacrossmassiveunfencedgamereservessuchastheworld-famousKrugerNationalPark.Withallofthisvarietyonoffer,itislittlewonderthatSouthAfricahasfastbecomeAfrica’smostpopulartouristdestination.

BankingandCurrencyCurrency

ThecurrencyistheRand,whichisdividedinto100cents.ThereareR200,R100,R50,R20andR10notes.CoinscomeinR5,R2,R1,50c,20c,10cand5c.

Banking

Banksarefoundinmosttowns,andaregenerallyopenfrom09h00to15h30onweekdaysand08h30to11h00onSaturdays(ClosedSundaysandPublicHolidays).Mostofthemofferforeignexchangeservices-withcash,bank&creditcardsaswellastravellerscheques.Youcanalsoobtaincashfromautomatictellermachines(ATMs).Severalinternationalbankshavebranchesinthemaincitycentres.Alwaysadviseyourbankthatyouaretravellingoutsideofthecountryastheymightblockyourpurchasesiftheyarenotinformed.

Travel,TransportandGettingAroundTravellingaroundSouthAfricaisrelativelyeasybyair,roadandrail.PrincipalairroutesareservicedbySAAandBritishAirways,operatedbyComair.Thereare2low-costcarriersonmainroutes,namelyKulula.comandMango.

FacilitatingtravelaroundSouthAfricaare10airportsmanagedbytheAirportsCompanySouthAfrica(Acsa).Inaddition,therearesome90regionalairports,includingtheKrugerMpumalangaInternationalAirportinNelspruitandtheSkukuzaAirport,offeringaccesstotheKrugerNationalPark.

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AnextensivetarredroadsystemmakestravellinginSouthAfricabyvehicleconvenientandeasy.Youwillfindgravelroadsinruralareasthough.Note:

• Avalidinternationaldriver'slicenceisrequired.• Wedriveonthelefthandsideoftheroad.• Wearingseatbeltsiscompulsoryandcellphonescanonlybeused‘handsfree'.• Speedlimitsaregenerallysetat120kmonfreeways,100kmonsecondaryroadsand60kminurbanareas.• Tollfeesapplyoncertainnationalroads.• Petrolstationsarewidespread.• MostglobalcarhirefirmshavebranchesinSouthAfrica

AnothermeansofgettingaroundSouthAfricaareluxuryinter-citybusservicessuchasGreyhoundandTrans-Lux.Metrobusbusesareavailableforin-citytransport.Meteredtaxismustbeorderedbytelephone.Thereisahop-on-hop-offbusinCapeTownandJohannesburg.

Ourrailsystemincludesthelong-haul,inexpensiveShosholozaMeylMetrorailtrains.MoreluxuriousoptionsaretheBlueTrain,PremierClasseandthesteamtrainRovosRail.ThereisalsothenewGautrainrapidtransitrailwaysysteminGautengProvincewhichlinksJohannesburg,Pretoria,EkhuruleniandORTamboInternationalAirport.

Food,DrinkandCuisineAdviceStandardsofhygieneinrelationtofoodhealthandsafetyinSouthAfrica,aregenerallyhighinhotels,restaurants,pubsandnightspots.TapwaterinSouthAfricaissafetodrinkandcookwithwhentakenfromtapsinurbanareas.Notalltapwaterinruralareasissafeforconsumption,sotakeprecautionsifnecessary.

Itissafetoeatfreshfruit,vegetablesandsalads,andputiceinyourdrinks.SouthAfrica'sfish,meatandchickenareofexcellentquality,sothereisnoneedtolimityourselfwhenenjoyingthelocalcuisine.

RestaurantsaresubjecttoSouthAfrica'sfoodsafetycontrollegislation,whichisimplementedbylocalgovernment.Regulationsincludecertificationandregularinspectionsbyhealthinspectorstoensurehygienicstandardsaremaintained.

StreetfoodisnotascommoninSouthAfricaasitisinothercountries,althoughvendorssellingtraditionalsnacksandmealscanbefoundincitycentresandtownships.Foodsafetyinsuchinstancescannotalwaysbeguaranteed.

ClimateandWeatherSouthAfricantemperatures,whicharemeasuredincentigrade,averageathighsof28°Ctoaveragelowsof8°Cinthesummermonthswhilewintertemperaturesrangefrom1°Catnighttoaround18°Cintheday.Averageannualrainfallisonthelowsideatunder500mmayear,makingthecountrysomewhatdry.MuchoftherainfallsintheWesternCapeinthewinter,differingfromtherestofthecountry,whichexperiencessummerrainfall.Ontheplusside,theSouthAfricanclimateboastsmorethanitsfairshareofsunshine,recordinganaverageof8.5hoursaday.

ClothingandDressRecommendationsSummer

Bringclothesthatarecool,lightandcomfortablebecausesummertemperaturescangetwellintothe30-40degreeCelsiusrangeinsomeareas.Alsobringanumbrellaorraincoatduringsummerasthisiswhenmostofthecountrygetsitsrain,butdon'tforgetaswimmingcostume(bathingsuit).

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Thewintersaregenerallymild,comparingfavourablywithEuropeansummers.Buttherearedayswhentemperaturesdive,especiallyinhigh-lyingareassuchastheDrakensberg,sobepreparedwithjerseysandjackets.CapeTowngetsitsrainduringthewinterseasonsoit’sadvisabletobringraingearalong.

General

Alwaysbringahat,sunglassesandsunblockasthesuncanbestrongeveninthewintermonths.

Walkingshoesareagoodideaallyear-round,withwarmsocksinthewinter.

Ifyouaredoingbusinessinthecountry,businessattire(suitandtie)isgenerallycalledforinthecorporatesector,butmediaforexamplegenerallydressmorecasually.

Forgameviewing,acoupleofneutral-toneditemswillbeuseful,butthere'snoneedtogooverboard.Agoodpairofwalkingshoesisalsoadvisable.

Fortheevening,ifyouarediningatanupmarketrestaurantorseeingashow,smart-casualattireisrecommended.

ElectricityandPlugStandardsCurrentis220/240voltsat50cyclespersecond.Athree-pointround-pinadapterplugshouldbebroughtforyourelectricalappliances-suchadaptersarealsoavailableatmajorairports..

ThenameTanzaniaconjuresupimagesofwildebeeststampedingacrossvastsavannah,rainforeststeemingwithmonkeysandbirdlife,andgreatplainsbrimmingwithlegionsofgame.AllofthesenaturalwondersandmoreareonofferinthisexceptionallydiverseAfricannation.VisitorstypicallyvisitTanzaniatopartakeinatleastoneofthefourwellknownTanzaniantouristexperiences:arelaxingseasidevacationonthepicturesqueislandparadiseofZanzibar,anunderwatertourofsomeoftheworld’smostrenowneddivesitesaroundthegorgeousSpiceIslands,asafariadventureinsomeofAfrica’smostimpressivegamereserves,orahikingexcursionaroundMountKilimanjaroNationalPark.Whicheveroftheseincredibleholidaysyouchoose,youwillundoubtedlybewelcomedbysomefabulouslyfriendlyandpeacefulinhabitantswho,despitebeingdividedinto120differentethnicgroupsandcultures,liveinharmonywithoneanotherandprovidesomeofthemostwonderfullyexoticlocalcuisineyoucouldimagine.Withallofthisdiversityonoffer,themostdifficultpartofyourTanzanianholidayexperienceislikelytobedecidingwheretogo!

BankingandCurrencyCurrency

InTanzania,theunitofcurrencyistheTanzanianShilling,whichisdividedinto100Cents.Notesareissuedindenominationsof500,1000,2000,5000,and10000Shillings.Coinsareissuedindenominationsof50,100and200Shillings.

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Banking

Banksareopenfrom9:00amto3:00pmMondaytoFriday.Manybanksareequippedwith24hourATMmachines.

CreditcardsandtravellerschecksarenotwidelyacceptedinTanzania.Wheretheyareacceptedcanhighservicefeesandpoorexchangeratesbeexpected.Majorforeigncurrencies-particularlyUS$-areacceptedinTanzaniaandareconvertibleatbanksandbureaudechangesinthemaintownsandtouristareas.IfbringingcashinUS$,pleasemakesurebanknotesareingoodcondition,withnocutsordamageandarenotolderthan2004.MostbanksofferhigherexchangeratesforUS$100/US$50banknotescomparedtoUS$20/US$10orUS$5banknotes.

Travel,TransportandGettingAroundIfyouarevisitinganumberofparksandreservesinTanzania,youcaneitherdriveorflybetweenthem.Roadsinmostofthewildernessareasareinpoorconditionandunmarked,andself-drivingisnotrecommended.Operatorswillsupplyyouwithadriverwhodoublesasaninformalguide;alternatively,youcanarrangetoflytoyourdestinationandutilizeacaranddriversuppliedbythelodgings.ElsewhereinTanzania,townsandcitiesarelinkedbyasteadystreamofbusesanddala-dalas(minibuses),andinthecities,thereispublictransportinthewayofbuses,dala-dalas,taxis,and,insomeplaces,bicyclesortuk-tuks.

PrecisionAirrunregularservices,mostlyviaDaresSalaam,KilimanjaroorZanzibar,toallmaintownsandotherdestinationsinEastAfricaandbeyond.Allnationalparksandsomeofthetop-endluxurylodgeshaveairstripsandCoastalAiroperatesbetweentheseandthemainairportsonthemainlandandtheislandsofZanzibar,PembaandMafia.ZanAirhasfrequentconnectionsbetweenZanzibar,Pembaandthemainland.

Drivingisonthelefthandsideoftheroad

Food,DrinkandCuisineAdviceMostcamps,lodgesorhotelscaterspecificallytotouristsandserveWestern-stylefood,ranginginstandard,butgenerallyareexcellent.Gamelodgestendtoofferadailysetmenuwithalimitedselection,soitisadvisabletohaveyourtouroperatorspecifyinadvanceifyouareavegetarianorhaveotherspecificdietaryrequirements.First-timevisitorstoAfricamighttakenotethatmostgamelodgesinandaroundthenationalparkshaveisolatedlocations,anddrivingwithintheparksisneitherpermittednoradvisableafterdark,sothatthereisnorealisticalternativetoeatingatyourlodge.

TapwaterinTanzaniaisgenerallynotsafetodrink,andmosttravellerstrytosticktomineralwater.Filteredandbottledwatercanbedifficulttofindyouaretravellingoutsideofmaintownandsoitisadvisabletostockup.Mostcamps,lodgesandhotelshavebottledwaterreadilyavailable.

ClimateandWeatherJustsouthoftheequator,Tanzaniaishugeanditssheersizemeansthattheclimatevariesconsiderablywithinit.However,generallythemainrainyseason,orthe'longrains',lastsduringaboutMarch,AprilandMay.Afternoontropicaldownpoursarethenorm–whichareheavierandmorepredictablebesidethecoastandontheislands.Thehumidityishighanddailytemperaturesreachthelow-mid30°s.ThelongdryseasonlaststhroughoutJune,July,August,SeptemberandOctoberiswhenrainfallisunusual,evenontheislands.Temperaturesvaryhugelywithaltitudeandlocation,butit'susuallyafine,clearskyandsunnyweather–it'sagreattimetovisitTanzania.DuringNovemberandDecemberthere'sanotherrainyseason:the'shortrains'.Thesearemuchlighterthanthemainrainsandlessreliable.Ifithasrainedduringtheshortrains,thenitnormallydriesupforafewmonths,JanuaryandFebruary,whichisTanzania's'shortdryseason',beforestartingtorainagaininearnestinMarch.

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ClothingandDressRecommendationsItnevergetsreallycoldinTanzaniasolightweightclothing,preferablycottonorlinen,isrecommended.Whileonagameviewingsafari,avoidbrightlycolouredclothing,sticktowhites,beiges,khakisandbrowns.Theremaybelongdayssittinginsafarivehicles,soitisadvisabletowearlightcomfortableclothingsuchasshortsleevedshirtsandcotton/linentrousersorshorts.Denimwillbecometoohotandextremelyuncomfortable.Walkingshoesandsockswillberequired.

Theeveningswillbechilly,solongsleevedshirtsandtrousersshouldbeworn.Asweatermaybeneeded.Thesewillalsopreventyoubeingbittenbyinsects.Ahatshouldbewornatalltimesoutside.Thesunmaysometimesnotfeelhot,butitcanstilleasilyburn,especiallyifitiscloudyandovercast.

IfvisitingZanzibaroranycoastaltowndon'tforgettotakeaswimsuit,asitisinvariablywarm.Ladiesarerecommendedtotakecottonskirts,blousesanddresses.Sandalsareamustforthisenvironment!Onthebeachesandwithintheconfinesofhotels,normalswimwearisacceptablebutnudityisnot.

AsoverathirdofthepopulationinTanzaniaisMuslim,itisthereforenotetiquetteforladiestowalkaroundinpublicdisplayingtheirlegsandshoulders.Remembertodressmodestlyasshortshorts,miniskirts,vestsandtanktopswillbefrownedupon.

ElectricityandPlugStandardsTheelectricitysupplyinTanzaniais220/240voltsat50Hz.Plugsare3pointsquare(UKType).Adaptersareavailableatmajorairports.

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