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THE
SPLENDOURS OF DUBAI, SERENGETI, VICTORIA FALLS & MAURITIUS
A cultural tour of UAE,
Tanzania, South Africa, Zimbabwe & Mauritius
This
is a specially tailored 20-day journey that gives
a unique experience of contrasting panoramas starting
first with the lifestyle at the desert sheikhdom
of Dubai, to Africa’s prime game parks in
Northern Tanzania, to the wonders of Victoria Falls,
and lastly culminate with a 4day stay at the enchanting
Indian Ocean Island of Mauritius.
Day 01 (SUN): Depart North America
Our
artistically tailored journey starts today as we board
for our flight to the Persian Gulf’s most
well known city-state – Dubai.
Day
02 (MON): Arrive Dubai (UAE)
As-salaam-alaykum! – A Hearty greeting in the
Arabic language.
Upon arrival at Dubai, the Mecca of the Middle East,
we are warmly received and transferred to our hotel.
Balance of the day is free to rest before we take upon
Dubai and see what is happening in this state of art,
Sheikhdom.
Overnight: Ascott Hotel (3 nights)
Day 03 (TUE): Dubai
Our morning city tour of Dubai includes the Jumeirah
Mosque, the Museum, as well as the Spice and Gold
Souqs. Our next stop is the Emirate of Sharjah, including
a visit to the Natural History Museum, the Discovery
Center, the Aviation Museum and the Cultural Center.
We then take a short drive to the Emirate of Ajman,
where we will visit the Ajman Museum, the Dhow building
yard, the Pearl Monument, the King Faizal Mosque,
the Bird & Animal Market, the Al Arsah Souq,
Al Hisn Fort, Bait Al Naboodah and the Islamic & Art
Museum. Early evening we are transferred to the desert
for an exciting desert safari. We go over and down
the sand dunes, with laughter, viewing the desert
and it’s life style – what a contrast
to the fast developing Dubai! This is followed by
an entertainment of belly dancing and BBQ over camel
and other meats and enjoying the traditional hubbly
bubbly. Late evening, over starlight desert sky,
we are transferred back to our hotel in Dubai. (B)
Day
04 (WED): Dubai
Dubai, in the heart of the Middle East, offers
a lot from both the traditional as well as the
modern. It is also a haven for shoppers. This day
has been kept free for individual activities. Amongst
the activities, we recommend, include day trips
to the other Emirate cities like Sharjah, Abu Dhabi,
etc. and a dhow cruise – all of these can
also be pre arranged. (B)
Day
05 (THU): Dubai / Arusha (Tanzania)
After our stay in the Emirates, we are transferred
to the airport for our flight to Arusha in Tanzania,,
where upon arrival, we are met and transferred to
our hotel. Rest of the day is free to prepare for
the next exciting segment of our tour – the
safari. Arusha offers a world that is very different
from what we have left behind in Dubai.
Overnight: Impala Hotel, Arusha (1 night) (B)
Day
06 (FRI): Arusha / Tarangarie / Lake Manyara
Our safari begins with a short drive to Tarangire
National Park which offers wide panoramas of open
acacia woodland and grass savanna, where herds (often
two hundred strong) of elephants and other unique
residents like fringe-eared oryx, kuduroam, run free.
Seeing the game in their natural setting helps us
understand their unique characters. Late evening
we drive to Lake Manyara
Overnight: Manyara Serena lodge, Manyara (1 night)
(B, L, D)
Day
07 (SAT): Lake Manyara / Ngorongoro Crater
Today we discover the game at Lake Manyara National
Park – one of the most popular parks in Northern
Tanzania. Though relatively small in comparison
to Serengeti and Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara is famous
for the tree-climbing lions and numerous migratory
birds making viewing here an all round exercise.
Afternoon we drive to Ngorongoro where we have
our afternoon game. The oval shaped Ngorongoro
Crater is 300 sqkm/116 sq miles in area and 610m/2001ft
deep, and is a repository of Africa's finest wildlife.
All of the “Big Five” are present here,
living a privileged existence on the crater floor,
so placid you could (almost) move quietly amongst
them.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (2 nights)
(B, L, D)
Day
08 (SUN): Ngorongoro
We descend into the crater for half
day game safari with picnic lunch. This gives us
yet another opportunity
to see the wildlife at it’s best. Afternoon
we return to our game lodge where we have time to
enjoy the surroundings and walk around and enjoy
the many facilities that the lodge offers.
(B,
L, D)
Day 09 (MON): Ngorongoro / Olduvai
Gorge / Serengeti National Park
Our safari heads off to the Olduvai Gorge. This desert
like gorge lies at the foot of the Ngorongoro highlands
and is a world-renowned repository for the remains
of vast numbers of animals that roamed these plains
eons ago. We visit the museum featuring the famous
Zinj skull, the Zinjanthorpus man of 1.8 million
years ago, whose remains were found here by Dr. Leakey.
We then proceed to Serengeti National Park via the
Nabi gate and enjoy our first of three game drives
at the Serengeti. Picnic lunch at the gorge.
Overnight: Serengeti or Lobo Wildlife
Lodge (2 nights) (B, L, D)
Day 10 (TUE): Serengeti National
Park
Serengeti is a huge national park, as
big as Northern Ireland. As the largest sanctuary
in the world, Serengeti offers breathtaking natural
beauty and is unequaled in scientific value. Serengeti
is home to about 4 million different types of animals
including the big five: rhino, leopard, buffalo,
lion and the elephant. We enjoy a full day game experience
at the Serengeti with picnic lunch. At the end of
this day, we will all wish that “Serengeti
shall not die!” (B, L, D)
Day
11 (WED): Serengeti / Arusha
After an incredible game safari and experience of African
culture in the world’s most famous national parks,
we drive back to Arusha where upon arrival we are met
and transferred to our hotel.
Overnight: Impala Hotel, Arusha (1 night) (B, L)
Day
12 (THU): Arusha / Johannesburg (South Africa)
Today we take our flight from Arusha to Johannesburg
- the commercial capital of South Africa. At Johannesburg
Airport we are met and transferred to our hotel.
Overnight: Mercure Hotel, Johannesburg (1 night)
(B)
Day 13 (FRI): Johannesburg / Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
After a good rest we are transferred to the airport
for our flight to Victoria Falls where upon arrival
we are met and transferred to our hotel. Balance of
the day is free to enjoy the many activities like viewing
tribal dancing, etc.
Overnight: A'Zambezi Hotel, Victoria
Falls (2 nights) (B)
Day 14 (SAT): Victoria Falls
After breakfast, we take on guided tour of Victoria
Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
This walking safari takes one through the magnificent
rain forest to view the Cataracts, Livingstone’s
statue and a wide variety of birds and plants. Afternoon
sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. (B)
Day 15 (SUN): Victoria Falls / Johannesburg
After breakfast, we are transferred to Victoria Falls
Airport for our return flight to Johannesburg. Balance
of the day is free in Johannesburg.
Overnight: Mercure hotel, Johannesburg (1 night)
(B)
Day
16 (MON): Johannesburg / Mauritius
After our exciting experience at Victoria Falls,
we bid farewell to mainland African continent and
take a flight to the enchanting Indian Ocean island
of Mauritius. Upon arrival at the Mauritius we are
warmly received and transferred to our resort hotel.
Overnight: Palmeraie Hotel – Sea View
Room (3 nights) (D)
Day
17 (TUE): Mauritius
The next two days is free to enjoy the beautiful
silver sand beaches of this island which also offers
a rich culture from their French, Indian and British
past. (B,
D)
Day 18 (WED): Mauritius
Another day at Mauritius to relax and explore the
island.
(B, D)
Day
19 (THU): Mauritius /
North America
Our journey of three continents comes to an end as
we are transferred to the airport for our flight
back home. (B)
Day 20 (FRI): North America
Arrival home.
Departure
Dates
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2008
English Speaking Departures
Feb 03,
Apr 06, May 18, Jul 27*, Oct 05, Nov 30 & Dec
21**
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Inclusions
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| Tour
Price Includes |
Tour
Price Does Not Include |
| Hotel
accommodation as per itinerary (or similar
category) |
International
air (see
Note below) |
| Meals
as specified in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) |
Visa
fees &
Insurance |
| All
game drives with English speaking guide/driver |
Tips and gratuities |
Services
of English speaking local guide / driver
throughout the tour
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| Road
taxes, park fees, drivers overnight wages |
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Tour
Price
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We
accept payment in US $ (US Dollars), CA $
(Canadian Dollars) or equivalent EURO
(for clients outside North America).
Bestway
Tours & Safaris offers conversion
rate protection. Once full payment
has been received, and no modification
has been made to the tour itinerary,
we will honour that rate.
For
complete payment procedures, please download Bestway_Payment_Info.pdf
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Departure |
Double
Occupancy |
Single
Room Supplement |
| 2008 |
US
$ 5580 CA $ 5580 |
US
$ 785 CA $ 785 |
* For West Coast departures
add US/CA $200 per person
**High Season Surcharge add US/CA $400 (Dec 21,
2008) |
Estimated
International Airfare - International
airfare is not included in this tour 
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| NOTE: International
airfares range from ex Coast to UAE,
Tanzania, VFA & Mauritius at $2000
plus taxes (approx $350) |
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Participants
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| This
tour operates on a minimum of 02 and a maximum
of 06 participants. |
Notes
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| If
you are using your own international air passage
for the whole journey please deduct
$1800 |
Customised
Itinerary
If you would like to have a tour on dates
other than the above ones or with a customised
itinerary, please contact us and we will be
happy to work out an exclusive program for
you.
Foreign Language Departures
Please contact us for information on French, German, Italian and Spanish speaking
departures.
You may e-mail us at bestway@bestway.com or
call us at 604.264.7378. Residents of U.S.A./Canada may call us
toll free at 1.800.663.0844. |
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Tours & Safaris |
Site last updated May 02,
2008 |
| Photographs by Peter
Langer & Mahmood
Poonja |
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