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Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to our F.A.Q. section, where curiosity meets clarity.
Discover the answers to frequently asked questions and go on a journey of discovery to unlock the secrets of planning your dream safari in Tanzania. Whether you want to learn more about wildlife encounters, accommodation options or travel logistics. We offer informative answers to ensure you have an unforgettable adventure.
In East Africa, the dry season usually runs from June through mid-March.
For entry into Tanzania, you can also obtain a visa on arrival. This is the cheapest option, but be sure to carry $50 cash for smooth processing. Information on obtaining your visa (and other helpful tips) will be sent to you well in advance.
On Zanzibar, the spice island, specialties are influenced by Arab Swahili cuisine, with slightly spicy rice dishes and coconut preparations. Fresh fish from the Indian Ocean is brought in daily.
By evening and early morning, however, it can be a bit chillier, so a sweater or light jacket may come in handy. Temperature differences are determined by region rather than season. Higher elevations around Mount Kenya or Mount Meru, for example, can be cooler, while drier bushlands are warmer and coastal areas such as Mombasa or Zanzibar are quite tropical.
This means that there are no distinct winters or summers, as in South Africa, for example. Between April and May, however, there is the rainy season. However, our experience here tells us that heavy rains are rare … because of global warming? Usually every 3 days there can be a shower, usually at night. Besides the lower prices, which are about 10% cheaper, all the landscapes then turn beautifully green.
In short, in general, expect early mornings and evenings on safari to be cooler than you might expect in Africa. Especially if you travel between April and June, it is rare to bring a thick fleece or waterproof jacket, as it can feel quite chilly early in the morning or at night.
There is no minimum age, but we recommend reducing the pace of you safari a bit when traveling with children, and opting for less intense activities during long days.
All JADORE SAFARIS can be adapted to any age group.
Some lodges apply a minimum age from 6 years old due to proximity to wildlife, but this is certainly not true everywhere.
Please feel free to contact us to discuss which safari is most suitable for your family.
A few months before your safari departure, you will receive another digital document with a complete practical guide and checklist. Suffice it to say, however, that your clothing should be comfortable and casual. Khaki, olive green, tan and light brown clothing increases your chances of seeing wildlife and offers the added benefit that if you get dirty, it will be less noticeable.
Since laundry service will occasionally be available at places we visit, avoid the temptation to pack and unpack too much.
Also remember that either way during a safari there is more or less a luggage limit that applies.
In summary, casual, comfortable clothing is encouraged.
Good quality medical facilities are available in every major city such as Arusha, Nairobi and Dar es Salaam.
The founders of JADORE SAFARIS live in East Africa themselves and have an extensive network of local contacts, allowing them to provide you with the best recommendations.
In more remote locations in East Africa, you can rely on the services of the Flying Doctors, a group of highly qualified doctors who travel through the bush by plane to provide initial medical treatment and transportation.
For a very reasonable price (less than $20), you can already purchase insurance, which allows this organization to provide you with immediate medical assistance and air transport in the very unlikely event of an emergency.
During the safari, almost everything is included with JADORE SAFARIS.
Such as transfers, all meals, complimentary mineral water, tea, coffee to some soft drinks.
In more luxurious lodges there is also beer, wine and local spirits more included in the price.
In general, the expenses you need to consider for yourself include the international flight, travel passports and visa fees.
There are also vaccinations and personal expenses such as phone calls, extra (alcoholic?) drinks, souvenirs and optional travel insurance.
Absolutely. As our valued guests, we would like to personally welcome you to our homeland of Tanzania. Or in our neighboring countries by one of our regular local staff.
Once you have passed through customs at the arrival airport, a JADORE SAFARIS staff member will be ready to greet you and quickly take you to the hotel.
For personalized service and exclusive arrangements, we always offer private safaris.
Each safari is carefully designed to avoid the feeling of impersonal large groups.
Whether you travel alone, with family or friends, we adapt the program to your date and wish to give you the time of your life.
So basically, you can come to us even as an individual solo traveler.
In summary, whichever safari you choose, you are guaranteed a comfortable vehicle and excellent visibility for the unforgettable experiences in the bush.
Although wifi is not available in all camps, in Tanzania and Kenya it is available almost everywhere, almost 99% and also free of charge.
JADORE SAFARIS also offers (at a democratic extra cost) the option for 24/7 WIFI on board your vehicle.
Most smartphones can be used internationally, but guests should be aware of high data roaming charges while traveling.
While modern phones generally work well in urban areas such as Nairobi, Arusha or Karatu, they may not always be able to connect in remote regions such as the Serengeti.
It is remarkable that even in many remote areas of the bush of East Africa good reception can be had.
However, coverage may be less consistent in more remote or border areas.
For reliable service, we recommend consulting your service provider about the options and costs of using your phone abroad.
Sometimes a domestic flight can be tremendously time-saving, and JADORE SAFARIS naturally arranges these flights as well.
The size of the plane may vary depending on the number of passengers traveling from a particular location.
Even within national parks can be flown.
The pilots of these small planes have often spent their lives in the bush.
Some even learned to fly before they could drive a car!
They are highly qualified and often serve as sources of information about what can be seen from the air.
For domestic flights from, say, Arusha or Nairobi toward the Indian Ocean, “larger” aircraft are used.