Frequently asked questions

The Airline may, however, make use of the option to require one of the two certifications, in order to allow boarding on its carriers: therefore, careful verification of the regulations, through the Travel Agency or the Airline itself, is suggested before purchasing the ticket.

In any case, the regulations in force, recommend the completion of the vaccination cycle according to the regulations of one's country of origin, and spot checks are always possible on arriving passengers, for the purpose of monitoring contagion: one could, therefore, be subjected to rapid testing at the airport (free of charge).

Travelers who test positive for COVID-19 on arrival will have to self-isolate for 14 days or more until they test negative on the RT-PCR molecular test and will be subject to strict surveillance measures.

Regulations regarding COVID-19 may vary, depending on the mode of transportation used; therefore, travelers departing Tanzania are advised to inquire about the requirements of the destination country for the specific mode of transportation chosen.

Passengers departing from Zanzibar who need to undergo the Covid-19 test in order to travel to other destinations will be subject to payment of US$80 for the molecular test and US$25 for the rapid test.  For passengers departing from mainland Tanzania, the costs are US$50 and US$10 (or local currency equivalent), respectively.

COVID-19 emergency numbers are as follows: 190 for Zanzibar and 199 for mainland Tanzania.

Please note that from 15 May 2023, it is compulsory to take out an "International Health Insurance Certificate" prior to departure, both for Tanzania and Zanzibar, to cover medical expenses and any medical air repatriation (or transfer to another country) of the patient.

No mandatory vaccinations are required in Tanzania. Yellow fever vaccination is required only if you reach Tanzania by land and from high-risk countries or if you reach it by air after a stopover that exceeds 12 hours at airports in high-risk countries. Hepatitis, typhoid and malaria prophylaxis are recommended. We therefore suggest that you consult your family doctor, although many vaccinations for Tanzania that are strongly recommended are probably avoidable with common sense behavior on the ground.

A high-protection sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses, a hat, wind scarf/pashmina, chapstick and moisturizer. Clothing: comfortable and casual clothing, soft colors such as beige, tan or army green are recommended. Light t-shirts and shirts, long and short pants, a sweater/fleece and a windproof jacket for cold mornings. Swimsuits in the case of facilities with a pool or for an extended stay at the beach. Comfortable hiking or sneakers. Medications: as a precaution, it is useful to bring general medications (an antipyretic, broad-spectrum antibiotic, intestinal disinfectant, eye drops), in addition to those you may be taking regularly. Camera: we recommend bringing a wide-angle lens (about 17-55 mm) for landscape images and a telephoto lens (in the 200-400 mm range) to capture animals in the distance. We also recommend, for photography and film enthusiasts, to always have enough memory-cards and spare batteries with them, given the difficulty in the area of finding technological equipment. Another useful item is a portable hair dryer, as not all facilities provide them to tourists. 

IMPORTANT FOR SAFARI: Soft, space-saving suitcases and duffel bags are recommended to maximize space on the vehicle.
IMPORTANT FOR FLY SAFARI: On transfer flights to the parks, only one soft suitcase of 15 kg/33 lb per person is  allowed.

A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. The deposit amount will be specified at the time of booking, however it is normally 20% of the tour price.

The remainder of the tour cost is payable on the date shown on your quotation, normally 60 days prior to departure. If the reservation is made after this date, the entire tour price must be paid at the time of confirmation.

• International and domestic flights (unless otherwise indicated when booking).
• Meals and drinks outside the safari (unless otherwise indicated when booking).
• Travel and personal accident insurance.
• International visa for Tanzania, vaccinations, medications.
• Optional excursions/activities not detailed in the itinerary.
• Any additional services required.
• Possible introduction of new or increased government taxes and fuel, cost of entrance fees to various sites of tourist interest, parks or wildlife reserves of which we are not aware at the time of processing the quotas.
• Supplement during the Christmas and New Year period.

All cancellations must be received in writing by Tracks of Africa Safari Adventure.

Unless otherwise specified in the quote, the following cancellation terms apply to the reservation:

• Cancellations received between the date of booking and 61 days prior to departure will result in the loss of the deposit.
• Cancellations received 60 and 46 days prior to departure will be subject to a cancellation charge of 25% of the tour price.
• Cancellations received 45 to 29 days prior to departure will be subject to a cancellation charge of 50% of the tour price.
• Cancellations received 28 to 15 days prior to departure will be subject to a cancellation charge of 75% of the tour price.
• Cancellations received 14 days or less prior to departure will be subject to a forfeiture of the entire tour price.
• In the PREMIUM category only, cancellations received 45 days or less prior to departure will be subject to a forfeiture of the entire tour price.