1. How Do I Get A Tanzanian Visa?

The Tanzania Immigration Services Department Launched a New Online Visa Service on 26 November 2018. A prospective visitor to The United Republic of Tanzania can now easily apply, make a payment, and receive his/her Visa Grant Notice online. To access these services, an applicant is required to visit The Tanzania Immigration Service Department’s website www. services.immigration.go.tz/visa and click an “e-services” button; select “Online-Visa Application”; and fill in the Tanzania Visa Application Form.

Then, the applicant will submit his/her “relevant scanned document attachments” online after which he/she will receive an email message containing a User Identification Number that he/she can use to track the status of his/her visa application online. Thereafter, an applicant will be required to make payment of his/her visa application fee either by Visa Card, Master Card, Maestro, American Express, or Wire/Swift Transfer (i.e. depositing money directly into the Tanzania Immigration Service Department Bank Account at the Bank Counter). After payment of the respective fee, an applicant will receive a notification that the payment has been received.

Finally, an applicant will receive a “Visa Grant Notice” through his/her email and begin his/her trip to The United Republic of Tanzania.

2. How Can Patrol Africa Tours and Safaris Help Me To Put A Safari Together?

We will take the time to get to know you and design a tailor-made itinerary for you. We try to make sure that you get exactly the Tanzania Safari you want, and we take the time to answer your questions. Rather than imposing our ideas, we work together with you. The most important thing is for you to be able to make an informed decision. You may already have a rough idea of the places in Tanzania that you want to see. Or perhaps you are not entirely sure yet. Just send us an email and let us know your initial starting ideas. Depending on your needs, we will then start by suggesting Tanzania Destinations that you could visit, or if you have already chosen destinations, we may advise you on how to best combine them.

We try to pay attention to the price range you choose, and we try to build an itinerary around your preferences and interests. An individual Tanzania Safari Packages is certainly preferable to be tied in with a group schedule, and it also allows for a certain amount of spontaneity and flexibility.

3. What Do You Mean By ‘Unlimited Game Drives?

All our safari packages include unlimited game drives with no restriction on mileage or fuel. This gives our guests more freedom and flexibility allowing the exploration of more secluded regions for exclusive wildlife viewing. Unlimited Mileage means that you can drive for as long as you want within the parks’ operational hours (6 am to 6 pm), and the designated area for game drives on the given day. However, we cannot, for instance, drive from Central Serengeti to the Mara River and then back. Some companies quote you for limited game drives with restrictions on mileage and fuel. You wouldn’t make it very far from the main road or have the ability to explore the more exclusive areas of the park. With unlimited game drives, you can fully enjoy your safari completely worry-free.

4. Are Drinks Provided In The Safari Vehicle?

Absolutely yes, we provide unlimited beverages in our safari vehicle including bottled drinking water, your preferred soft drinks, juice, domestic beer, French-press coffee, and tea. All our safari vehicles are equipped with a small refrigerator to keep your drinks chilled for you to enjoy during your Tanzania Safari.

5. What Can I Expect On A Typical Safari Day?

This is your Tanzania Safari Tours, your adventure! You decide how you want to spend your time on this vacation. If you would like to spend a full day on safari, you are welcome to do so. Patrol Africa Tours and Safaris does not restrict your mileage, fuel, or how much time you want to be on safari. While some days you may decide to set out by sunrise, other days you can have a slower-paced breakfast before starting your daily exploration. Simply sit down with your guide to plan your day and meals the night before. Your guide will have plenty of suggestions, but of course, the decision is yours.

6. Is There Internet Access?

This is your Tanzania Safari Tours, your adventure! You decide how you want to spend your time on this vacation. If you would like to spend a full day on safari, you are welcome to do so. Patrol Africa Tours and Safaris does not restrict your mileage, fuel, or how much time you want to be on safari. While some days you may decide to set out by sunrise, other days you can have a slower-paced breakfast before starting your daily exploration. Simply sit down with your guide to plan your day and meals the night before. Your guide will have plenty of suggestions, but of course, the decision is yours.

7. Are There Any Luggage Restrictions On Charter Flights?

Most domestic flights within East Africa have a luggage restriction of 15kg per person in soft or duffel bags. The 15kg per person includes all hand luggage and bags. Excess luggage may be subjected to $5 per kg if it can be accommodated. It is important to note that during high peak season the pilot may refuse to carry extra weight. Please carry on all valuables and do not check in any luggage containing expensive items such as camera equipment, laptops, iPods, etc. to avoid theft.

8. What Can I Expect From The Safari Picnic Boxes?

Your private safari will allow the flexibility of how you choose to spend your time. A daily decision to be made is whether to have breakfast and lunch at the tented camp or lodge or a picnic box in the bush. While early morning game drives with the sunrise can be breath-taking, there will be likely occasions where you desire to stay in the bush and continue your adventure without returning to the lodging. Picnic boxes for breakfast and lunch are prepared daily at each respective Tanzania Accommodation according to your itinerary. The typical breakfast box may consist of a combination of bread, pastries, juice, a banana, apple, hardboiled egg, bacon, or sausages. Your driver will also provide ‘French-press’ coffee to get your morning started. The typical lunch boxes consist of various items such as a piece of chicken, bread, sandwiches, banana, apple, juice, muffin, and chocolate. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know and we will plan accordingly.