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Pumba Safari
FAST FACTS
PRICE
Pricing starts at
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$2101 USD
Professional guide and mineral water during game drives.
Includes:
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Transfers listed in the program
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Professional guide English speaker
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Safari 4x4 jeep Land Rover or Toyota Land Cruiser
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Single entry parks fees valid 24 h
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Activities listed in the program
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Full board (unless indicated differently)
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Mineral water on the jeep
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Free safari water bottle
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Medivac Services
o Guarantee of response by air ambulance services in case medical air evacuation is necessary
o This Medivac service is only available IF you provide us with your travel insurance information
o IF an air evacuation is needed, YOU or your travel insurance are responsible for the cost of the flight
o It also does not cover your hospitalization costs
Excludes:
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International flights
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VISA
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Drinks at hotels/lodges/tented camps
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“Zanzibar Infrastructure Tax” to be paid direct by the guest to the hotel in Zanzibar.
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Laundry service
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Tipping and personal expenses
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All what is not explicitly included
INTRODUCTION
Explore Unlimited in Partnership with Savannah Explorerss is a joint venture Italy+Tanzania: Roberto (Italy) and Greyson (Tanzania) will take care of you and your safari. We have long experience about safari, trekking and “beach holidays” in Tanzania and East Africa.
We are waiting for you for an amazing and unforgettable safari experience.
Safari to discover the Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro parks, the most beautiful parks in Africa. Safari in a short:
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Destinations: Arusha, Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
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Professional safari guide.
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Private safari.
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Jeep 4x4 Land Rover or Toyota Land Cruisers.
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100% tailor made
In order to deliver the best service to our guests we regularly inspect the accommodations we offer in our safari programs.
ACCOMMODATION
DESTINATION
DURATION
BASIS
HB: Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
FB: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
KEY
DAY 01
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge, Karatu
Karatu
Travellers heading for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater will pass through the town of Karatu in the green hills of Tanzania’s northern highlands. Presided over by the towering Ol Deani Volcano, this small, colourful town serves as a popular overnight stop for visitors exploring the area’s many game parks. The town offers a variety of activities including browsing the bustling marketplace, sampling beer at a local brewery, visiting a traditional homestead, or taking a guided walk through the Ngorongoro Forest in search of waterfalls and caves. Whether you are looking for cultural tours, hiking and biking opportunities, a chance to enjoy an authentic rural Tanzania experience, or simply a break between safari game drives, this underrated town has plenty to offer.
Day Itinerary
Kilimanjaro airport – Karatu 3 hours transfer.
Program: Pick up customers at Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to Karatu.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge enjoys an idyllic location in the green Marera valley just before Karatu village. It serves as a wonderful base for travellers wishing to explore the famous Manyara National Park and interact with Maasai tribes. Desinged to be a haven of luxury and relaxation, the 24 rooms are in separate cottages overlooking the Marera Valley and Ngorongoro Forest. Each room has a fireplace with comfortable chairs, a desk with a tea and coffee station, mosquito nets and a spacious bathroom. During their stay, guests can enjoy delicious meals at the restaurant, relax and the spa and lounge around the swimming pool.
Activities
If you have time you can stop in the local markets on the way, otherwise you can relax at the lodge
Basis
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 02
Serengeti Kifaru Tented Lodge, Central Serengeti
Central Serengeti
Situated in the heart of Tanzania, the Central Serengeti encompasses the world-famous Seronera Valley which is known for its prime wildlife-viewing opportunities. This picture-perfect landscape is characterised by endless stretches of savannah-covered open plains interspersed by rocky outcrops of granite and scattered with acacia woodlands and covered in a network of rivers and streams. The Central Serengeti forms part of the great wildebeest and zebra migration and provides an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife such as giraffe, impala, waterbuck, hippo, elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, serval and much more. Popular activities include: game viewing, cultural tours, horse riding safaris, and hot air ballooning over the spectacularly scenic terrain.
Central Serengeti
As previously described
Day Itinerary
Karatu – Ngorongoro – Serengeti 3 hours transfer.
Program: After breakfast we leave Karatu village and enter Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We proceed crossing Ngorongoro Highlands until Serengeti gate, here we start the game drive for next 2 days or so.
Overnight: Serengeti Kifaru Tented Lodge
Serengeti Kifaru Tented Lodge is a wonderful luxury tented lodge inside Serengeti National Park. The lodge is located next to the main Serengeti attractions like Seronera and Central Serengeti game drive circuits, Retima Hippo Pool and the river circuit and the famous Seregeti kopjes.
Accommodation comprises 8 elevated tented stands. Each comfortable tent is set in the middle of the Serengeti Savannah. Each tent features a private en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. Each tent has a sitting area, a desk, and a fireplace. Bush breakfasts, sundowners and bush dinners can be arranged.
The lodge offers free Wi-Fi, and game drives can be arranged in advance.
Activities
Game Drive
Optional
Olduvai Gorge
Maasai Boma - culture tour and village visit
Olduvai Gorge, located in northern Tanzania, is one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world. Often referred to as the "Cradle of Mankind," it has yielded some of the earliest evidence of human ancestors. The gorge contains fossils dating back millions of years, including remains of early hominins like Homo habilis and Australopithecus. The site has also provided stone tools and other artefacts, offering key insights into human evolution and the development of early technology.
Basis
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Included
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game drive in Serengeti
Excluded
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Olduvai Gorge visit
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Maasai Boma visit
DAY 03
Serengeti Kifaru Tented Lodge, Central Serengeti
Day Itinerary
Program: After breakfast we continue for full day game drive inside the Serengeti Park.
Expert Tips
Today you can add an early morning balloons safari flight, this is an unforgettable experience. You have to book with our Arusha office in advance.
Activities
Game Drive
Recommended
Serengeti Balloon Safaris
The adventure of a hot air balloon safari over Africa’s most famous and majestic national parks is not easily captured in words. The quiet of floating over plains, the exhilaration of climbing into the pink-blue of the early dawn on invisible currents, the breathless awe of peering over the basket’s edge at this vast swathe of wild Africa. This is something you really must experience for yourself.
Basis
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Included
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Game drive in Serengeti
Excluded
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Balloon safari in Serengeti
DAY 04
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge, Karatu
Karatu
As previously described
Ngorongoro Crater
Located in Northern Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Crater is best known for its natural beauty and abundance of diverse wildlife; which makes it one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations. Surrounded by Tanzania’s highlands, this UNESCO-listed crater is said to be the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Visitors can look forward to spotting the world-renowned Big Five and a host of other wildlife species including large herds of zebra and wildebeest. It is famed as one of Tanzania’s best tourist attractions offering visitors an array of wonderful activities including excellent bird watching, trekking, wildlife viewing, mountain biking and visiting a local Maasai village. Don’t miss the opportunity to jump on an excursion to the magnificent Olduvai Gorge.
Day Itinerary
Serengeti - Ngorongoro 2 hours transfer with en-route game drive.
Program: After breakfast we drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, today we descend into Ngorongoro crater for game drive with pic-nic lunch.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge enjoys an idyllic location in the green Marera valley just before Karatu village. It serves as a wonderful base for travellers wishing to explore the famous Manyara National Park and interact with Maasai tribes. Desinged to be a haven of luxury and relaxation, the 24 rooms are in separate cottages overlooking the Marera Valley and Ngorongoro Forest. Each room has a fireplace with comfortable chairs, a desk with a tea and coffee station, mosquito nets and a spacious bathroom. During their stay, guests can enjoy delicious meals at the restaurant, relax and the spa and lounge around the swimming pool.
Activities
Game Drive
Basis
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 05
End of Itinerary
Day Itinerary
Karatu-Arusha-Kilimanjaro about 3 hours of transfer.
Program: After breakfast natural walk with local guide and then transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport.
Activities
Natural walk
Basis
Bed and Breakfast
YOUR STAY
1 Night
Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Alternative Accommodation
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel | Arusha
Established in 1894, Four Points by Sheraton Arusha is one of the oldest hotels in East Africa. Saturated with the history of a bygone era, the hotel's traditional ambience is effortlessly combined with the style and service guests wish for when travelling. Accommodation options include 114 stylish rooms and suites with desks, safes, hairdryers, air conditioning, tea/coffee-making facilities, and TVs. Facilities and services include a restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool, a gym, meeting/conference venues, gardens, room service, laundry services, wake-up calls, daily housekeeping, and Wi-Fi.
YOUR STAY
3 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Fast Facts
4 Star Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 24
Special Interests: Big 5, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge | Karatu
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge enjoys an idyllic location in the green Marera valley just before Karatu village. It serves as a wonderful base for travellers wishing to explore the famous Manyara National Park and interact with Maasai tribes. Desinged to be a haven of luxury and relaxation, the 24 rooms are in separate cottages overlooking the Marera Valley and Ngorongoro Forest. Each room has a fireplace with comfortable chairs, a desk with a tea and coffee station, mosquito nets and a spacious bathroom. During their stay, guests can enjoy delicious meals at the restaurant, relax and the spa and lounge around the swimming pool.
Serengeti Kifaru Tented Lodge | Central Serengeti
Serengeti Kifaru Tented Lodge is a wonderful luxury tented lodge inside Serengeti National Park. The lodge is located next to the main Serengeti attractions like Seronera and Central Serengeti game drive circuits, Retima Hippo Pool and the river circuit and the famous Seregeti kopjes.
Accommodation comprises 8 elevated tented stands. Each comfortable tent is set in the middle of the Serengeti Savannah. Each tent features a private en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. Each tent has a sitting area, a desk, and a fireplace. Bush breakfasts, sundowners and bush dinners can be arranged.
The lodge offers free Wi-Fi, and game drives can be arranged in advance.
YOUR STAY
2 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Fast Facts
Lodge
TRANSFERS
Transfer
Kilimanjaro International Airport [JRO]
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel
Transfer
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Transfer
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Serengeti Kifaru Tented Lodge
Transfer
Serengeti Kifaru Tented Lodge
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Transfer
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Kilimanjaro International Airport [JRO]
TANZANIA
The name Tanzania conjures up images of wildebeest stampeding across vast savannah, rain forests teeming with monkeys and birdlife, and great plains brimming with legions of game. All of these natural wonders and more are on offer in this exceptionally diverse African nation. Visitors typically visit Tanzania to partake in at least one of the four well-known Tanzanian tourist experiences: a relaxing seaside vacation on the picturesque island paradise of Zanzibar, an underwater tour of some of the world’s most renowned dive sites around the gorgeous Spice Islands, a safari adventure in some of Africa’s most impressive game reserves, or a hiking excursion around Mount Kilimanjaro National Park. Whichever of these incredible holidays you choose, you will undoubtedly be welcomed by some fabulously friendly and peaceful inhabitants who, despite being divided into 120 different ethnic groups and cultures, live in harmony with one another and provide some of the most wonderfully exotic local cuisine you could imagine. With all of this diversity on offer, the most difficult part of your Tanzanian holiday experience is likely to be deciding where to go!
Entry Requirements
A visa is required for entry into Tanzania for most people. A ordinary visa (also known as a tourist visa) is used by tourists. This visa is issued at any Tanzanian embassy. It grants tourists/visitors the authorization to enter the country through designated entry points on the border, through airports and harbour stations. However, a person coming from a country with no access to a Tanzanian embassy or where it is reasonably distant shall be issued a visa at the entry points in Tanzania.
Usually European and American tourists can request VISA at the airport when they arrive. You fill the VISA form and pay cash. There are sometimes long queues at the airport, you can also request your VISA online at
https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/
COVID-19 ENTRY PROCEDURES
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All arriving travelers will be subjected to checks related to the coronavirus covid-19 according to the provisions of the local authorities (temperature control, use of the mask, etc.).
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As of January 12th, 2023, travelers entering or transiting through mainland Tanzania are no longer required to present a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or a negative PCR test or rapid-test.
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As of February 1st, 2023, travelers entering or transiting through Zanzibar are no longer required to present a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or a negative PCR test or rapid-test.
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Port Health Officials may randomly select travelers to perform a rapid-test free of charge. The Ministry of Health still advises all travelers to be fully vaccinated as per the approved vaccination schedule of their respective country.
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Rules and procedures change frequently without notice, we ask travelers to make sure of the procedure in place prior to departure as these rules and arrangements are beyond our control and we cannot give guarantees on these procedures.
Banking and Currency
Currency
In Tanzania, the unit of currency is the Tanzanian Shilling, which is divided into 100 Cents. Notes are issued in denominations of 1000, 2000, 5000, and 10000 Shillings. Coins are issued in denominations of 50, 100, 200, and 500 Shillings.
Banking
Banks are open from 9:00am to 3:00pm Monday to Friday. Many banks are equipped with 24 hour ATM machines where you can only withdraw local currency.
Credit cards and travellers checks are not widely accepted in Tanzania. Where they are accepted can high service fees and poor exchange rates be expected. Major foreign currencies - particularly US $ - are accepted in Tanzania and are convertible at banks and bureau de changes in the main towns and tourist areas. If bringing cash in US $, please make sure bank notes are in good condition, with no cuts or damage and are not older than 2013. Most banks offer higher exchange rates for US $ 100 / US $ 50 bank notes compared to US $ 20 / US $ 10 or US $ 5 bank notes.
Travel, Transport and Getting Around
Air:
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Main airlines: Air Tanzania, Precision Air
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International Airports: Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar es Salaam), Kilimanjaro International Airport
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Domestic Airports: Zanzibar International Airport
Road:
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Driving on the: Left
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Tar roads: Yes
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Gravel roads: Yes
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Valid International Driver's License needed: Yes
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Car hire available: Yes
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Taxis: Yes
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E-hailing services: No
Bus:
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Inter-city bus services: Yes
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Local city bus networks: Yes
Rail:
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Railway system: Limited
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Subway System: No
Water:
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Ferries: Yes
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Water taxis: Yes
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Leisure cruises: Yes
Health and Medical Information
There are not mandatory vaccinations visiting Tanzania. Yellow fever is necessary only if you come from an endemic area; connection flight is not taken into consideration if you stay inside the airport and connection time is less than 12 hours.
As requirement and regulations are subject to change at short notice, visitor are requested to contact the nearest Tanzanian Diplomatic Mission or Travel Health Advisor well in advance of their intended date of departure.
Food, Drink and Cuisine Advice
Food and water safety:
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Can you drink the tap water: No
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Fresh fruit and veg: Yes
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Ice: No
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Meat: Yes
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Street food: Yes
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Local cuisine: Tanzanian cuisine reflects its diverse cultural influences, offering a blend of Indian, Arab, and European flavors. Staple foods include ugali (maize porridge), nyamachoma (grilled meat), pilau (spiced rice), and chapati. Traditional dishes like mshikaki (marinated meat skewers) and samosas are popular street foods. Don't miss trying the Swahili cuisine with its rich seafood dishes.
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Drinks: Notable local drinks include Tangawizi (ginger soda), Tembo (local beer), and Konyagi (a spirit).
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Tipping: 10-15%
Climate and Weather
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Annual rainfall: Varies by region, averaging around 1,000 mm
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Average temperature: 25°C
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Summer:
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Average highs: 30°C
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Average lows: 20°C
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Winter:
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Average highs: 25°C
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Average lows: 15°C
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Best time to visit: The best time to visit Tanzania is during the dry season, from June to October, when wildlife viewing in national parks like Serengeti and Ngorongoro is optimal.
Clothing and Dress Recommendations
Spring and Summer
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Cool, light, breathable and comfortable: Yes
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Lightweight warm clothes: No
Winter and Autumn
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Jerseys, cardigans, sweaters, jackets: Recommended
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Heavyweight clothing and boots: No
General
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Umbrella and raincoat: Yes
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Warm gloves, hat and scarf: Yes
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Swimming costume (bathing suit): Yes
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Hat, sunglasses and sunblock: Yes
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Walking shoes: Yes
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Casual: Yes
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Smart-casual attire: Yes
Internet Availability
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Internet cafes: Yes
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Accommodation options: Yes
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Restaurants: Yes
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Cafes: Yes
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Shopping malls: Yes
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Public parks: Yes
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Libraries: Yes
Electricity and Plug Standards
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Plug Type: Type D and Type G
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Voltage (V): 230
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Frequency Hertz (Hz): 50'
* A travel plug adapter and voltage converter might be necessary depending on your appliances.