<b>The operator brough this down to $400 a person.. I'm still not satisfied.

I inquired with Roy Safaris - here is their quote - any comments?</b>

You're paying less than $300/day/person for a private safari, including Zanzibar ... we've done two private safaris with Roy the past year to the same places (Manyara, Ndutu, Serengeti, Ngorngoro) and paid a lot more than this both trips, so I think you're getting a bargain

Bill

Hi Bill - I suppose travelling in the pre-season helps.

November is &quot;high&quot; season in Tanzania. December is &quot;peak&quot; season, as would be Jan-Mar. Over the Christmas/New Years period do some properties assess a surcharge. Only April/May are &quot;low&quot; season in Tanzania.

So the prices you received (less than $300/day) are very good.

Who was the original operator and how does their quote (with the additional $400pp) compare to Roys if you don't mind me asking?

The operator was a newbie - Tanzania Safari Wonders. Their original quote was $5380 (total for 2 people private safari) for this itinerary. With the new increments, they're pricing the rate above Roys - luckily I am in a position to get my money back.

Dhruvgupta, So where does that leave you now for your trip? Are you still going or postponing?

I'm going! Finalized everything with Roy today. Here is the itinerary and price. Thanks to all for suggestions and help! Now off to get my visa.

Re: Dhruv - 02pax Dec'07 Safari (ex-Arusha) Safari proposal.

DATE DAY PROGRAM
02/12 1 Arrive Kilimanjaro Airport (arrival details) Meet and transfer to Arusha.
Ovenight at Impala Hotel (Standard room Bed &amp; Breakfast)
03/12 2 After breakfast pick up and drive to Roy Safaris Office for a pre-departure briefing.
With picnic lunches drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Game viewing in the park.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Hotel.
04/12 3 After breakfast with picnic lunches drive to Ndutu Area. Game viewing in the area.
Dinner and overnight at Ndutu Safari Lodge.
05/12 4 Full day game viewing in Ndutu Area. Lunch, dinner and overngiht at Ndutu Safari Lodge.
06/12 5 After breakfast with picnic lunches drive to Serengeti National Park. Game viewing in the park enroute to
Sererengeti Serena Lodge for dinner and overnight.
07/12 6 Full day game viewing in the Serengeti National Park. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge.
08/12 7 After breakfast with picnic lunches drive to Ngorongoro Area. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.
09/12 8 Descend the crater for a morning tour of the crater with picnic lunches. PM drive back to Arusha.
Overnight at Impala Hotel (Standard room Bed &amp; Breakfast)
10/12 9 Pick up from Impala and transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport in time for a 11h50 Precision Air flight to Zanzibar.
Met on arrival by our representative, and transfered to Breezes Beach Club for dinner and overnight (Deluxe room Half Board)
11/12 10 Day at leisure and overnight at Breezes Beach Club. Dinner and overnight (Deluxe room Half Board)
12/12 11 Another day at leisure and overnight at Breezes Beach Club. Dinner and overnight (Deluxe room Half Board)
13/12 12 After breakfast. Pick up and transfer to Zanzibar Airport in time for 17h10 Precision Air flight to Dar. End of Services.

End of our Services;
Nett Costs, based on 2 persons, use of one double roo and a private safari using a TOYOTA LAND CRUISER just for the 2 of you.
1) Transfers + 2nights Impala Hotel (Standard room Bed &amp; Breakfast) + Safari as per itternary above: US$3105 per person.

Costs include: park &amp; crater fees, full board accommodation at lodges, transport in 4WD vehicle, english speaking driver/guide, bottled water(1 bottle per person per day), VAT where applicable + (flight JRO - ZNZ (Includes taxes) + Transfers in Zanzibar + 3nights Half Board at Breezes Beach Club + Flight ZNZ-DAR (Excludes taxes).
Costs exclude: Drinks, tips, laundry, personal toiletry requirements, insurance, visas and all items of a personal nature.

Have a great trip!

Wonderful! You are almost on your way.