There is no doubt that the world has changed as a result of Covid-19. Its impact has been far-reaching and it is difficult to find anyone who has not been affected in some way. For Tanzania, the hardest hit area has been tourism. At Wipa Tours and Safaris, we continue to take every possible measure to help support our clients, staff and their families.
The Government of Tanzania continues to implement measures towards controlling Covid-19. Many people in the world have been vaccinated but at the same time, there are new variants of the virus still emerging.
The best option is for you to postpone your trip. Clients can postpone their travel plans without any penalties providing travel is within 24 months of the Safari start date. You will need to inform us of this in writing, via email. Any deposit made may be used for the amended /postponed booking. The final cost of the amended booking may reflect any changes in rates e.g. accommodation, park permits etc. that are applicable on the new dates. If you are unable to re-book within 24 months, or have any further questions about current or future bookings, please do get in touch with one of our Tour Consultants who will be happy to help you
Unfortunately, we are not able to refund your deposit, as stated at the time of booking. The deposit is used to secure accommodation and goes towards on-going operational costs. The majority of accommodations are not able to accept cancellations, only postponements. We sincerely hope that you don’t cancel, but fully understand that postponement may not be an option. If this is the case and you have insurance, your losses may well be covered. We are happy to provide any information needed by the insurance company. We are able to keep your deposit as a credit note for future bookings, as detailed above.
Like many other countries in the world, it is difficult to know the exact numbers of Covid-19 in Tanzania. Testing is not widely available for Tanzanians and the Government has been inconsistent in its reporting.
The most recent Travel Advisory from the Tanzanian Government was released on 24th December 2021 and important information is reflected here:
You can come on safari any time.
For many of our clients, you will be rescheduling a safari that had already been booked. We offered to do this free of charge; using the deposit towards your new booking. It is important to note that whilst every effort will be made to replicate your itinerary and accommodations, it is possible that some places may not have availability on your chosen travel dates, or may not have re-opened after the pandemic. If this is the case, we will book you accommodation of a similar standard and location. We will, of course, consult with you every step of the way if there need to be any changes
Yes (please see information above)
This is normally required. Please check to see if the airline you are travelling with, or the country you are returning to, requires it. We strongly advise contacting the relevant authorities before you travel. It is possible to get a Covid-19 PCR test in Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Karatu, Ngorongoro & Serengeti. It takes approximately 24-48 hours to get your result and costs are approximately U$D 50-100 per person, depending on where you get tested. If your home country or airline requires you to have a Covid-19 test, please tell your Tour Consultant and s/he will advise you on the best way to plan this into your itinerary. Some countries now require Rapid Tests which can be done at the International Airports, but you will need to arrive 4 hours before your scheduled departure time.
If you need to isolate for any period of time, we will help you to find a suitable hotel which is within your budget and will manage all communication with the hotel staff. If you receive a positive RT-PCR test whilst in Tanzania, the official time needed before you can re-test is 7 days from the date you receive your test results. Some airlines / destination countries are now accepting negative Rapid Antigen Test Certificates for boarding / entry. If this applies to you (please check carefully), you may be able to leave as soon as you get a negative Rapid Test result.
Arrival in Tanzania
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Tina G2024-01-13Unbelievable adventure We went on a 5-day-private camping safari to Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti. I still can't find words to describe that unbelievable adventure! Our driver Mallya did an amazing job. He made us feel very comfortable and drove us really safely thru the nature and wildlife. (Even if there was a lot of water on the road). We saw so many animals: antilopes , lions, buffalos, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, hippos, leopards, cheetahs, and a lot more - I still can't believe it. Rajabu, our chef, cooked the best meals we had in Tansania! Breakfast, lunch and dinner were just perfect. We really absolutely enjoyed this safari so much! Thank you guys that our dream has become true. Tina and Katha 🙂rocio c2023-09-25Awesome experience I always wanted to go to a safari, and I knew it was going to be good. But I never thought it was going to be so awesome. Benson (our guide) went above and beyond to make sure we were able to see as much as we could during our time. He stopped for anything that we asked for, he knew the place and the animals like the palm of his hand. Always explaining the plan and what to expect. Also unexpected: The food was so delicious!!.Zeny R2023-09-11Espectacular!!!!!! Lo recomiento 100% nuestro viaje fue perfecto nos sentimos seguros todo el tiempo y el servicio fue espectacular no hubo ningún contratiempo y nuestro guía de Safari Superrr!!!!!!!!Marivette2023-09-09Experiencia única en Africa🦒🦛🐘 Woww el Safari espectacular, el guia siempre buscando los animales, no se detenia hasta encontrarlos todos. Una experiencia única que sobrepasó las expectativas que llevaba del viaje. Los hospedajes muy buenos en medio de la savana africana 😍y la comida rica. Wipa Safaris los mejores. 100% recomendados.Silvan2023-08-03Super Guides und top Safari mit „WIPA Safaris“ Unsere Guides (Fahrer/Firmeninhaber sowie deutschsprachige Begleitung) waren sehr engagiert und haben uns ein unvergessliches Erlebnis beschert. Auf unsere Wünsche wie länger für Fotos an einem Ort zu bleiben oder spätere Abfahrt am Morgen sind sie unkompliziert eingegangen. Auch dass sie gut mit anderen Guides vernetzt sind und sich sehr gut auskennen kam uns natürlich zu Gute. Dadurch haben wir viele Tiere in kurzer Zeit und auf kurze Distanz gesehen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl und gut aufgehoben gefühlt. Da man doch eine längere Zeit auf engem Raum unterwegs ist, hat das fast schon familiäre Verhältnis die Zeit wie im Flug vergehen lassen. Unsere Safari dauerte 7 Tage und die empfohlenen Parks/Route von Arusha über Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara zurück nach Arusha war sehr gut und vielseitig. Vielen Dank an Benson und Rajabu, die einen tollen Job gemacht haben!Svenja2023-08-03Unglaubliches Safari Erlebnis, Super Guides! Wir haben soooo viele Tiere gesehen und oft sehr nahe. (Siehe Fotos) 🤩🥰 Das Essen unterwegs war sehr gut…wir bekamen jeden Tag ein Menu, kein Lunchpaket. Die Unterkünfte unterwegs waren sehr gut, wir hatten bei der Buchung eine Auswahl unserem Budget entsprechend und wurden auch beraten und informiert über Vor- Nachteile usw und konnten dann wählen. Die Guides haben uns während der Safari interessante Infos gegeben…Sie waren sehr engagiert und ihr Umgang war absolut korrekt, aber nicht kühl, sondern eher familiär..auch mit den Kindern…absolut toll! Am Abend wurde jeweils besprochen, wie der nächste Tag werden soll und wir konnten auch noch Änderungswünsche angeben, den Tag länger oder kürzer gestalten, ganz wie wir wollten… WIPA ist sehr zu empfehlen!!! Asante sana, Benson und Rajabu!😊🙏🏼MyTripReviews122023-07-16Unforgettable Memories! We booked a 4-day private safari visiting three national parks, and had a truly amazing time. Our guide Benson picked us up right from the Kilimanjaro International Airport, from where our adventure started. Our first destination was the Lake Manyara National Park, which was a 4-hour drive. On the way there, Benson gave us a lot of general information about Tanzania, and answered all our curious questions, which we really appreciated. We arrived at Lake Manyara right on time for our first boxed lunch, and saw our first elephants and baboons on our way to the lunch area, which overlooked the late. The lunch itself was really lovely and the view just amazing. After eating, we continued our game drive and then drove to our hotel, the Serena Lodge Lake Manyara, where we had a buffet dinner and spent the night (very nice accommodation, amazing swimming pool with view, beautiful rooms, highly recommend). The next day, we continued our journey to the Serengeti, with a stop at a Masai village (which came with a pre-agreed additional cost of $50 per car to be paid to the tribe chief). It was extremely interesting to see first-hand how they live. The tribe chief explained their way of life, showed us one of the huts they live in, and answered all our questions. The tribespeople also did their jumping dance for us. Afterwards, the chief invited us to buy some of the arts & craft pieces that were on display for the tourists, which we did without asking for the price ahead of time. A word of caution here: Beware of their prices, they are sky-high! After the Masai village, we were on our way again with a boxed lunch stop, and then our first Serengeti game drive in the afternoon which lasted till nightfall. The Serengeti stunned us with its beauty and the number and variety of animals we saw there…we went from one highlight sighting to the next, it was spectacular. We spent the night at the Safari View Luxury Camp (a very unique tented accommodation, not even a year old, highly recommend), and did another amazing Serengeti game drive the next day. Benson was well connected, and communicated with the other guides via radio with the result that he was able to show us also some of the rarer animals there, including a cheetah and a leopard. In the afternoon, we left the Serengeti and drove to the Serena Lodge Ngorongoro, where we spent the night. The hotel was located at an altitude of 2300m, and the temperatures were rather cold, so we were glad we had brought some warm clothing with us. The next day we started really early (6.30 am departure) to visit Ngorongoro Crater. It was yet another fabulous game drive with thousands of animals surrounding us, including zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, lions, buffalo, elephants, hippos and all sorts of birds. Benson was eager to locate some of the remaining rhinos living there (only 25-30 are currently left!) and he found three of them, which we could see from a distance. We left the crater in the early afternoon and headed back to the airport (with a boxed lunch stop on the way), where Benson saw us off. He really proved to be a great and experienced guide during the 4 days we spent with him, and was genuinely interested in making our trip unforgettable - thank you for such an amazing experience!DeesF2023-01-14What a memories we made! What beautifull memories we made! Ranger Benson took us on a wonderfull 6 day private safari. We started at the Green Mountain hotel. That's a nice place to start the journey. Benson and the chef picked us up in the open top jeep. They drove us to the amazing national parks (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara) and showed us all the things you hoped for. And not just showing, but also provided us with interesting information about the parcs, the wildlife and the tribes in the area. We were very lucky to see so many animals and even the migration. One day we had problems with the jeep, but because of his many friend-rangers Benson succeeded to give us a perfect day. Camping in the parks was a great adventure. In the morning, afternoon and evening, the chefi surprised us with fresh and delicious meals. We really recommend WIPA Safaris for a great safari in Tanzania.Guido T2022-11-27Best holiday we ever had My girlfriend and I chose Wipa safaris and Benson for a 8 days tour of Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, following the advice of some friends. It was an amazing experience and we cannot wait to repeat it. Benson is incredibly knowledgeable about the parks (and seems to be known for his professionalism and fun by the other safari guides). That allowed us to see all the animals we wanted - in just three days we saw all the big five thanks to Benson knowledge of the park. Thanks to Benson, we often found spots with lions and other animals without other cars around, making our experience incredible. During the 8 days we had great fun and we really felt Benson and the chef hired by him were doing their best to ensure our comfort. It is an experience we want to absolutely repeat - they went above and beyond to unsure this was a memorable experience.Yahaira2022-09-08Experiencia en Tanzania Tuve la oportunidad de ver la migración de los Wildebeest en el Serengeti , fue una experiencia única. En el Serengeti pude ver Cheetahs , Leones, Leopardos, Búfalos, Elefantes……En Ngorongoro tuve la experiencia de ver Rinocerontes, Hipopótamos, Leones…La experiencia fue espectacular y cumplió con todas mis expectativas….. gracias a la atención del personal de Wipa Safaris. Los recomiendo al máximo.Tripadvisor rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 21 reviews
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