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Cairo, Egypt:

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• April 19 / Friday - Depart from New York ​

  • 5:40 PM - Departure from Newark

    • AA 6943 (Operated by British Airways)

    • See all flight Information here​

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• April 20 / Saturday - Arrival in Cairo

  • 3:35 PM - Landing in Cairo - Driver w​ill be waiting outside of arrivals with a sign.  Please meet him at:  

    • Terminal 1: Main exit - outside the terminal building.

    • Terminal 2: Gate 7 - outside the terminal building.

      • You should arrive in 2 but please​ confirm

    • Terminal 3: Gate 2 - outside the terminal building.

    • Note: En Cairo, drivers have to wait outside the building, please step outside.

    • Driver's details: Mohammed Sobhy (+20 1010728294)

    • They have Racquel's contact information (Please download WhatsApp​

    • In case of emergency:​

      • Provider: Rimo Tours​

      • Contact Number: +20 128 000 7474

    • Driver will wait about 45 minutes after you land.

  • 4:15 PM - Expected arrival to hotel. You will be staying at the St. Regis Cairo (Details here)  ​

  • Free Afternoon / evening to settle in, enjoy the hotel, and explore on your own.

  • Evening - Dinner Reservation upon Request. Some options for dinning below: 

    • Le Pacha 1901 (Here)​ - This is moored ship on the Nile with multiple restaurants of all kinds.  (Pubs, Fine Egyptian, Indian, Steakhouse, etc)  - The Egyptian (Le Tarbouche) was recommended in a couple of blgs. 10 min car ride from the hotel. 

    • J&G Steakhouse Cairo  and la Zisa (Italian) - Located at the hotel. Good reviews.  Looks nice. 

    • Felfela - (here) - Eclectic, traditional, in downtown area.  10 min car ride

    • First Nile Boat - (here)  - Similar set up to Le Pacha, but more modern and sophisticated. It is across from the Four Seasons First Residence Hotel.  Steakhouse, Mediterranean, Seafood, etc)   - 15 min car ride.

    • We can also look into Italian or French restaurants if you prefer.  But you will have options for sure. A lot of places in that area of town.

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• April 21 / Sunday - Pyramids Tour​

  • 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara& Memphis, Camel ride

    • Your guide will be Wael (+201206829147)

    • Your experience will take you to Memphis first, the ancient capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom (Alabaster Sphinx, statue of Ramses II).  Next, you will visit the Step Pyramid in the Saqqara necropolis.
      Then, it is time for the most iconic and largest pyramids at Giza and the Great Sphinx of Giza. 

    • Included: Guide and transportation,

  • Evening - Dinner Reservation upon Request

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• April 22 / Monday - Markets Tour

  • Free Day

  • 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Evening Markets and Downtown Cairo Tour

    • Your guide will be Salama (+201060136404)​

    • This experience will show you what Egyptian life looks like. You’ll see the old and the modern. Expect history, social facts, delicious food, and magnificent architecture.  Highlights: Zwaila & ftouh gates, Al-Hakem Mosque, El Moeaz street, Khan El Khalil market.

    • Included: Transportation, local dinner, and coffee. 

  • 11:45 PM - Departure to airport

    • Private transfer to airport. Driver will be waiting outside. Please be ready in lobby.  

  • 2:20 AM - Flight to Tanzania

    • Flight by Ethiopian Airlines (ET453) . See all details here 

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Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: 

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• April 23 / Tuesday - Arrival in Kilimanjaro/Arusha

  • 1:10 PM - Landing in Kilimanjaro

    • Driver/guide w​ill be waiting outside of arrivals with a sign.  

      • Your guide/hostess while in Kilimanjaro/Arusha will be Sophie (+225 716 777 461).

      • She is one of our favorite hosts. Very knowledgable and professional.  She will be able to help you with anything you might need in Tanzania. 

      • This drive will be about 60 minutes   ​

  • 2:10 PM - Expected arrival to hotel. You will be staying at the Serval Wildlife (Details here) 

  • Free Afternoon / evening to settle in, enjoy the hotel, and explore on your own.

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• April 24 / Wednesday  - Your own safari! 

  • All Day - A day to enjoy and fully emerge in the wildlife encounters and activities Serval Wildlife offers. 

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• April 25 / Thursday - Kilimanjaro Experience 

  • 8:00 AM - Departure from the hotel.

    • Sophie will come to get you and take you on today's adventure

    • Drive to Lemosho Gate for a day hike.  Full-day tour hiking in the rainforest with wildlife and plant sightings

  • Evening - Return to the hotel

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• April 26 / Friday - Maasai Tribe Visit 

  • 10:00 AM - Departure from the hotel

    • Engage with Maasai community, experience local life, and interact with livestock.

  • 2:00 PM  - Return to the hotel for lunch

  • Afternoon/Evening - Continue to enjoy hotel amenities.

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Zanzibar, Tanzania:

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• April 27 / Saturday  - Time for ZanZibar

  • 4:30 AM - Departure to airport

    • Private transfer to airport. Driver will be waiting outside. Please be ready in lobby.  

  • 6:55 AM - Flight to Tanzania

    • Flight by Air Tanzania 135 . See all details here 

  • 7:55 AM - Arrival in Zanzibar

    • Driver w​ill be waiting outside of arrivals with a sign.  

    • Driver's details will be sent prior to Landing. They have Racquel's contact information (Please download WhatsApp)

    • Drive will be about 60 minutes

  • 9:00 AM - Expected arrival to hotel. You will be staying at the LUX Marijani (Details here)  ​

    • You will arrive before check-in time, but the hotel will let you use their facilities and check in once your room iis available. ​

  • Free Day to rest and explore on your own

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• April 27 to May 2 - Beach and Resort Time​

  • The time is yours - No activities are scheduled, but you can work with the hotel if desired to book experiences. 

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• May 2 / Thursday - Departure Back Home 

  • 8:00 PM - Departure to airport

    • Private transfer to airport. Driver will be waiting outside. Please be ready in lobby.  

    • Your check out time is 11:00 AM. Hotel will keep your luggage and let you use their facilities.  Inquire for options. 

  • 11:20 PM - Flight to Newark​

    • Flight by Qatar Airways 1488. See all details here 

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• May 3/ Friday - Back Home  

  • 3:20 PM - Arrival in Newark

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PLAN DETAILS

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• Airplane tickets 

  • US - Egypt (Premium Economy)

  • Egypt - Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Business)

  • Kilimanjaro, Tanzania - Zanzibar, Tanzania (Standard)

  • Zanzibar - US (Business)

• Private transfers

  • Cairo Airport to hotel

  • Cairo Hotel to Airport

  • Kilimanjaro Airport to Hotel

  • Kilimanjaro Hotel to Airport

  • Zanzibar Airport to Hotel

  • Zanzibar Hotel to Airport

• Accommodations for 12 nights in 5-star hotels

  • 3 nights in Cairo - St. Regis Level of hotel

  • 4 nights in Arusha - Wildlife Reserve Hotel

  • 5 nights in Zanzibar - All Inclusive 5-star beach resort

• 4 Experiences

  • Cairo - Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara& Memphis, Camel ride

  • Cairo - Private Evening Markets and Downtown Cairo Tour

  • Tanzania, Arusha - Private Kilimanjaro Experience

  • Tanzania, Arusha - Private Maasai Tribe Experience

  • Tanzania Arusha - Wildlife Reserve included experiences

    • More available for purchase at hotel​

  • Zanzibar - Water activities included in All Inclusive

    • More available for purchase at hotel

  • Note:

    • ​We can tailor experiences as desired.

    • All experiences include transportation 

    • We will make dinner reservations as requested.  

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ACCOMMODATIONS:

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• Cairo (April 20 - 23)

  • Hotel: St. Regis Cairo

  • Location: 1189 Nile Corniche, Boulaq Num.5, Bulaq (here)

  • Phone Number: +20225979000

  • Room: Astor Nile View, Guest room, 1 King

  • Meal Plan: Not Included.

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• Kilimanjaro Aarea (April 23 - 27)

  • Hotel: Serval Wildlife

  • Location: Engare Nairobi Road (here)

  • Phone Number: +255759626158

  • Room: Villa

  • Meal Plan: Full Board, All inclusive

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• Zanzibar (April 27 - May 2)

  • Hotel: LUX Marijani

  • Location: Beach Road, Pwani Mchangani (here)

  • Phone Number: +255778088433

  • Room: Grand LUX Suite

  • Meal Plan: Full Board, All inclusive

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FLIGHT INFORMATION:

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• Newark - Cairo (April 19/20)

  • Airline: American Airlines 6943 (Operated by British Airways)

  • Premium Economy - Economy

  • Newark - Terminal B

  • Airline Confirmations

    • EPKNYA (American Airlines)

    • 2IK449 (British Airways)

  • Departure Time: 5:40pm

  • Arrival Time: 3:35pm (April 20)

  • Total Flight Time:15hrs 55min

  • Stop: 3Hrs 45min in London, England, UK (LHR)​

    • Second flight is British Airways 384, at 9:35 am​

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• Cairo to Kilimanjaro (April 23)

  • Airline: Ethiopian Airlines ET 453

  • Business Class (Both)

  • Cairo Airport

  • Confirmation Code: NEGZYI​

  • Departure Time: 2:20 AM

  • Arrival Time: 1:10 PM 

  • Total Flight Time:10 hrs

  • Stop: 3Hrs 20min in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ADD)

    • Second flight is Ethiopian Airlines ET 815, at 10:35 am​

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• Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar (April 27)

  • Airline: Air Tanzania 135

  • Business Class

  • Cairo Airport

  • Confirmation Code: 17HLS5​

  • Departure Time: 6:55 AM

  • Arrival Time: 7:55 AM 

  • Total Flight Time: 1hrs

  • Bag Allowance: Carry on, and one checked bag (23 Kg) ea

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• Zanzibar - New York (May 2/3)

  • Airline: Qatar Airways 1488 •  Doha, Qatar (DOH-Hamad Intl.)

  • Business

  • Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) - Terminal 3

  • Airline Confirmations

    • 2IKLWH (Qatar Airways)

    • KXRHFZ (JetBlue Airways)

  • Departure Time: 11:20pm

  • Arrival Time: 3:20pm (May 3)

  • Total Flight Time: 23Hrs

  • Stop: 2Hrs 50min in Doha, Qatar (DOH) 

    • Second flight is JetBlue Airways 6640 (Operated by Qatar), at 8:05am

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