We've compiled a list of frequently asked questions concerning travel in China. If your question isn't listed below, please contact us and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
FAQ
Practical Information
It’s easy, just click on the 'Get a Quote' button on the tour that you are interested in. If you're not sure which tour is right for you simply email or phone our office and from there you will be in direct correspondence with one of our travel experts who will take you through the whole process step by step.
Our email address is: tours@albatros.co.tz
Our phone number is: ++255 736 501 080
Our Skype name is: ekalbatros
Payment for a tour is done by direct transfer into the bank account of our head office in Denmark. We can accept credit card payment but due to the regulations in place in east Africa these carry a surcharge of 6 percent and take 10 days to clear.
When you travel on a group tour you will be with people that have also booked that tour. This means you will share vehicles and be on the same itinerary. On a private tour you have exclusive use of your own safari vehicle and driver guide. Those are the main two differences.
No. Our tours and holidays do not include international flights. Some tours include domestic flights but please refer to the itinerery for details.
In a nutshell, the dry season is the best time to see wildlife. This runs from January-March and July-October.
The Great Migration is best seen during the latter dry season. At other times of year the weather is hot and mixed, although there is always something to see and prices may be lower during the green seasons.
Visiting the coast is best during the northern hemisphere's winter.
Drinks are not included on all of our tours unless it specifically says so in the 'Included in price' section of the tour. Another cost to bear in mind is tips to staff and drivers along the way. As a rough guide you should allow USD 10 per person per day for driver guides and extra for ad hoc tipping.
Please see the 'Not included in price' section for the tour in question for more detailed information.