We will frequently update this page with your questions and corresponding answers. If you are unable to locate an answer to your question, please contact us through the "Contact Us" page.
We are currently at capacity, but if you are keenly interested in joining our tour, please contact us to get on the waiting list. We will do our very best to find you a spot.
If booked before the early booking deadline of March 15th, 2024 - 10% of the total tour cost, which is refundable if cancelled at least 6 months prior to tour start date
If booked after March 15th, 2024 - 15% of the total tour cost, and it’s non-refundable
Please refer to the Booking Protocol in How To Book page for the answer to this question .
Please refer to the How to Book page of this website for complete list of payment options and instructions.
We highly value your participation in the group experience throughout your Safari journey. However, you and your fellow travellers in your Safari vehicle are welcome to tailor your activities for the day or specific segments based on your group's preferences within the same park in the itinerary. Don't hesitate to communicate with your guide on-the-go to make adjustments for a truly enriching African Safari adventure.
The 13-year-old and 11-year-old will pay 75% of the individual cost per person, while the 7-year-old will contribute 50% of the total individual price. This discount is applicable to the under 15 (up to 14.99) age group only. They will be accommodated in a family room subject to availability. Please consider the age of the children at the time of the tour when calculating the cost.
The 3rd family member sharing the room will be charged 75% of the respective rate as the other occupants and will be placed in a room featuring a choice of either three single beds -or- one double bed and a single bed, based on your preference.
The rates for single supplement are as follows:
Luxury package - USD 6,240
Luxury Plus package - USD 9,635
Please visit the Optional Tour & Excursions page on this website for details and reach out to Udish (the organizer) if you have any questions.
In the context of our African Safari tour, "all-inclusive" specifically covers the items outlined in the daily itinerary. It's important to note that not all accommodations provide bottled water, non-alcoholic beverages, wine, and beer as part of our package. The specific brands of complimentary beer and wine offered will be determined by each venue. Please refer to the day-by-day itinerary to check what’s included.
All visitors who wish to go to Tanzania for tourism purposes are required to apply for Ordinary (Single Entry) Visa, except USA nationals who are required to apply for Multiple Visa (due to bilateral agreement between the two countries).
You can apply for your visa online. Click for details.👇
https://visa.immigration.go.tz/guidelines
https://visa.immigration.go.tz
Tanzania currently does not have many or rather any mandatory vaccines for tourists, but there are some requirements and recommendations👇
A Yellow Fever vaccination is required only if you are arriving from a country with a risk of Yellow Fever transmission or if you have transited through such a country for more than 12 hours. For most tourists coming directly from countries without Yellow Fever, this vaccine is “not mandatory”.
It is also “advisable” to ensure you are up to date on routine vaccinations such as👇
* Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
* Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTP)
* Polio
* Hepatitis B
“Recommended Vaccines” include👇
* Hepatitis A: Recommended for most travellers due to contaminated food or water.
* Typhoid: Especially for those visiting smaller cities or rural areas.
* Malaria Prophylaxis: While there is no vaccine, anti-malarial medication is highly recommended, as Tanzania is a malaria-endemic region.
* Rabies: Recommended for those who may be in close contact with animals.
Please don't feel obligated to take every vaccine available. It's important to do your research and consult with a travel clinic or your doctor to help you make informed decisions.
While it’s not mandatory, we highly recommend you do so by enrolling in your country’s foreign travel registry, if such a program exists for your country of citizenship. This will assist your local embassy or the consulate to get in touch with you if there’s an emergency. Also, if your family or friends can’t reach you with urgent news while you’re traveling, the embassy can try and contact you on their behalf.
The benefits to informing your embassy include:👇
- Get real time updates about health, weather, safety, and security in the country.
- Plan ahead using information from the local embassy.
- Help the embassy or consulate contact you if there’s an emergency like a natural disaster, civil unrest, or a family emergency.
Here are some useful links:👇
Canada: https://travel.gc.ca/assistance/emergency-info/roca-faq
Australia: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/consular-services/consular-services-charter
You will be arriving on July 8th, 2025 at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) located in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania and departing on July 18th, 2025 from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) located in Zanzibar .
Lion King Adventures use Toyota Landcruiser 4x4 vehicles with pop-up roofs. They seat up to 6 people with room for luggage. We will be travelling in these vehicles throughout our safari trip in mainland Tanzania until we leave for Zanzibar.
Please click on this link for more information👇
Following is Lion King Adventures’ terms and conditions with regard to their cancellation policy. Should you be forced to cancel your tour, you must inform Lion King Adventures in writing.
The cancellation fees will be charged per person as follows:
If cancelled 61 days or more prior to departure date - Loss of deposit
If cancelled 60-45 days prior to departure date - the cancellation fee will be 25% of the total safari cost
If cancelled 44-29 days prior to departure date - the cancellation fee will be 60% of the total safari cost
If cancelled 28-7 days prior to departure date - the cancellation fee will be 90% of the total safari cost
If cancelled less than 7 days prior to departure date - the cancellation fee will be 100% of the total safari cost
Please be advised that if your tour was reserved before the early booking deadline of March 15th, 2024, special arrangements have been made to require only a 10% deposit of your tour cost. This deposit is fully refundable if cancelled in writing no later than 6 months prior to the tour start date. Please ensure that your tour confirmation clearly indicates the deposit requirement and cancellation policy before proceeding with your payment.
Kindly visit Lion King Adventures’ website for their complete list of terms and conditions.
Your tour package includes AMREF Flying Doctors Insurance Coverage. In case of medical emergency, you are entitled to free, unlimited air ambulance evacuations. All hospital costs, medical treatments, medicines etc. are not included in this service and it is essential that you have additional insurance for:
- Trip cancellation
- Trip interruption
- Missed connection
- Travel delay
- Baggage delay and personal items lost
- Hurricane and weather
- Employment layoff
- Pre-existing medical conditions
- Emergency medical
- Medical evacuation and repatriation
- Financial default
- Terrorism
At a minimum, the insurance should protect you against trip cancellation and trip interruption, should you need to cancel your trip due to circumstances such as sickness or emergencies.
Lion King Adventures recommends you contact World Nomads for your insurance needs.
To answer your questions, let’s take a close look at what’s involved and how your day might unfold.
Lion King's guides will greet us at our hotel in the morning for a brief orientation before embarking on our journey in their vehicles to Kilimanjaro National Park's eastern entrance at Marangu Gate located at 1,860 m / 6,046 ft. The drive from Arusha to Marangu Gate typically takes around 2 hours.
Upon arrival, our group will handle the necessary formalities, such as obtaining climbing permits and registering with the rescue service, before commencing the trek to Mandara Hut located at 2,700 m / 8,860 ft.
The trekking route traverses through the rainforest, where tropical showers are common, so it's advisable to bring along raincoats.
Lunch will be provided upon reaching the camp, and afterwards, we will have the option to embark on a 1.5-hour hike to a nearby crater.
Following the hike, we’ll descend back to the park's exit at Marangu Gate, where our vehicle will be ready to transport us back to our hotel.
Elevation Change: From Marangu Gate at 1,860 m / 6,046 ft) -to - Mandara Hut at 2,700 m / 8,860 ft - and back to - Marangu Gate at 1,860 m / 6,046 ft.
Hiking Distance: 22 km
Hiking Duration: 7-8 hours.
Guests are advised to bring the following equipment:
- Well-worn hiking shoes or boots (avoid breaking in new footwear).
- Waterproof rain coat.
- Water bottles, snacks, and a daypack.
For those who might perceive the Kilimanjaro day hike as overly demanding due to physical exertion or altitude-related apprehensions, know that you're not alone. Based on your preference, our guides will split us up into groups and arrange separate routes for varying distances. Those up for the full trek can go ahead and conquer it for some well-deserved bragging rights, while others can opt for a more leisurely pace.
If Kilimanjaro doesn't quite suit your taste, no problem at all! We'll organize a city tour of Arusha along with a visit to a coffee plantation.
Did you know Tanzania is renowned for its high-quality Arabica coffee beans, primarily cultivated in Kilimanjaro, Mbeya, and Arusha regions? Tanzanian coffee stands out for its distinct flavour profile, boasting bright acidity, a rich texture, and a delightful blend of fruity and floral notes.
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