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| Q: | What method of transportation is recommended to reach Serengeti Under Canvas? |
| A: | Fly-in safaris to Serengeti airstrip nearest to camp (Seronera, Grumeti, Klein's, Lobo). Klein's Camp is easily accessible by a daily morning scheduled flight from Arusha, followed by a 45-minute game-drive to camp. We can pre-book and package all of your regional/internal flights and transfers, and provide a meet and greet service at all airports.
There are daily international flights from Europe and South Africa to Nairobi and Kilimanjaro International Airports.
Daily scheduled flights from Nairobi's Wilson Airport via Kilimanjaro to Klein's airstrip, followed by a short game-drive to camp. If you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will overnight in Arusha, departing early the next morning on a scheduled flight to Klein's airstrip, followed by a short game-drive to camp. |
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| ACCOMMODATION |
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| Q: | How long should I stay at Serengeti Under Canvas? |
| A: | Minimum two-night stay is recommended. |
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| AFRICAN WILDLIFE
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| Q: | What are the characteristic animal species of the area? |
| A: | Tanzania Under Canvas offers excellent year-round game viewing; including huge herds of buffalo and elephant, Grant's gazelle, lion, leopard, wildebeest, zebra, Coke's hartebeest, eland, Maasai giraffe, klipspringer, mountain reedbuck and 345 bird species, in addition to the annual Great Migration. |
| Q: | When is the best time to view the Great Migration? |
| A: | The Migration is a 12-month cycle and CC Africa has lodges at all major viewing points. Our consultants will advise when and where are the best times. The Migration usually passes through Klein's during the 'short' rains in November and December on their way to their breeding grounds in the Serengeti. Just after the 'long rains' from March to May, wildebeest arrive in their thousands at in plains around Klein's Camp. Having calved down south they pass through Klein's en-route to the northern grasslands of the Masai Mara in Kenya. |
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| CHILDREN
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| Q: | Are children welcome? |
| A: | Children 12 years and older are welcome, however, Serengeti Under Canvas is regrettably not suitable for children younger than 12 years. Children under 12 years may be accommodated if sole use of camp is booked. |
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| FOOD |
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| Q: | What style and type of meals are on offer? |
| A: | All CC Africa lodges are world-renowned for their delicious Pan-African cuisine - fresh ingredients, simply prepared with an African flavour. |
| Q: | Do you cater for specific diets? |
| A: | Yes, all halaal and vegetarian dietary requirements will be catered for. When making your reservation, please advise us of any specific dietary requirements that you may have, and these will be communicated immediately to the camp. Should specific items need to be flown in, there will be an additional charge, which will be quoted separately. Regrettably, we are unable to cater for strictly kosher guests. |
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| GUEST SAFETY |
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| Q: | Will I be safe? |
| A: | Guest safety is of paramount importance - Askaris (Maasai warriors) monitor animal activity within the camp areas, and escort guests to/from their cottages at night. |
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| HEALTH |
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| Q: | What kind of medical precautions do I need to take? |
| A: | Please consult your physician or health department for the latest health and anti-malarial precautions. Some countries require advance inoculations (and certificates thereof) - we will advise you of these. |
| Q: | How is emergency medical cover and travel insurance arranged? |
| A: | Emergency medical evacuation insurance is included in the rate at all CC Africa lodges. This guarantees all reasonable, practical assistance in obtaining primary or emergency medical services for an insured person who suffers illness or injury. Please note that this is evacuation insurance only and does not replace normal travel insurance. Trained first-aiders are on standby at the camp at all times, and emergency evacuation by air is available. |
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| LAUNDRY SERVICE
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| Q: | Do you have a laundry service? |
| A: | We offer a complimentary laundry service (no dry cleaning facilities available). |
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| PACKING SUGGESTIONS |
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| Q: | What do I pack? |
| A: | Click here to see packing suggestions |
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| SAFARI ACTIVITIES |
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| Q: | What are the activities? |
| A: | Serengeti Under Canvas offers exciting twice-daily game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles with Maasai trackers - night drives on the camp's private concession are a highlight. You may also enjoy birdwatching, guided walks up and along the quartzite hills and bush breakfasts at spectacular locations. |
| Q: | What are the approximate starting times of the game-drives? |
| A: | Dependent upon the seasons, these are approximate times only:
- Spring and summer (October to April)
- Morning game-drive 5h30am
- Evening game-drive 4h00pm
- Autumn and winter (May to September)
- Morning game-drive 6h00am
- Evening game-drive 3h45pm
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| Q: | What is the length of the game-drives? |
| A: | A maximum of 5 guests per safari vehicle. |
| Q: | What is the maximum number of guests allowed on the game-drives? |
| A: | A maximum of 5 guests per safari vehicle. |
| Q: | How are CC Africa's trackers and rangers trained? |
| A: | We employ over 200 full-time rangers, guides and trackers across the group who are trained at CC Africa's Ranger Training Schools - Mwewe at Klein's Camp in Tanzania and Inkwazi at Phinda in South Africa - and are renowned for their heartfelt enthusiasm and excellent knowledge of the African bush and wildlife. We also employ full time ranger trainers who regularly assess guides' performance and knowledge. Guest safety is paramount at all times. |
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| SAFARI SEASONS |
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| Q: | Which are the best months to visit Serengeti Under Canvas? |
| A: | In addition to the annual Great Migration, Serengeti Under Canvas offers excellent game viewing opportunities throughout the year. It has a warm climate with maximum temperatures of 32°C/90°F. Early mornings and evenings can be cold with minimum temperatures of 12°C/90°F. Winter is from May to September, and summer from October to April. |
| Q: | When is the rainy season? |
| A: | Rainfall occurs predominantly from November to May, with an average annual rainfall of about 1000mm. The annual Great Migration passes through the hills during the 'short rains' in November and December, and just after the 'long rains' from March to May. |
| Q: | Is Serengeti Under Canvas open all year? |
| A: | Yes - even during the rainy season. |
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| WATER |
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| Q: | Is the water safe to drink? |
| A: | We do not recommend you drink the tap water. We offer complimentary bottles of mineral water in the rooms and with meals. |
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