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Welcome to
Signature from Thomas Cook, the first name in international travel.
A holiday that will live with you forever starts
here.

Wherever you want to go, and whatever kind of trip you have in
mind, the expert knowledge and unrivalled experience of Signature
are at your service. It's your holiday, so just tell us what you'd
like and leave everything to us.
Why Signature? Because when you're planning a
really special holiday, only we can offer you this winning
combination:
- Total flexibility
- Higher standards
- Complete peace of mind
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Signature can offer
something for everyone, along with that all important flexibility
to tailor-make your own dream holiday, whatever that might mean to
you. Whether you are looking for that perfect family-friendly
resort complete with award-winning kids' clubs or an intimate,
romantic retreat to provide the idyllic backdrop to one of the
biggest days of your life, Signature delivers.
We've expanded our product range and made it even better. Whether
you're looking for a beach retreat, a city escape or an exotic
voyage of discovery you won't be disappointed, and with total
flexibility in terms of length of stay, date of departure and board
basis you can rest assured of great quality and even better value;
it's that simple.
So, where would you like to go? If you're looking for inspiration
why not check out our carefully selected 'best bits' from every
destination and if you simply can't decide why not pick more than
one?! Multi-centre trips can be a great way to combine several
experiences, bring you the best of both worlds and guarantee a
holiday of a lifetime.
Experience elephants, lions,
giraffes, antelopes and zebras roaming the rolling plains of
Tanzania's Serengeti on the safari trip of a lifetime. The
spectacular national parks of the Arusha and Kilimanjaro areas
enable you to get up close and personal with wildlife in their
natural territories. But think again if you thought this was all
Tanzania had to offer - its beaches in exotic Zanzibar are out of
this world. Home to the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro, this vast,
beautiful country on the east coast of Africa exceeds expectations
on every level.
Take a piece home
For souvenirs and gifts, go in search of skilful Makonde and ebony
wood carvings, baskets, soapstone, Masai blankets and beaded
jewellery. Woven cotton kikois and kangas are widely available in
Tanzania and are made into all sorts of garments, cushion covers
and bags. Prices are fixed in shops but can be negotiated at
roadside stalls.
Flight time from the UK (London) 10
hours.
Arrival Airport Kilimanjaro International
Airport. Entry details (for British nationals) A visa is required
and it's recommended that it's arranged before departure, but it
may be obtained on arrival. Fees apply. Passports need to have 6
months validity beyond your period of stay. Before you depart,
check the latest travel advice at www.fco.gov.uk.
Time difference GMT +3 hours.
Currency Tanzania Shilling or American Dollars
are widely accepted.
Language Swahili and English.
Here to help
A local Signature representative will meet you at your arrival
airport and will direct you to your pre-booked transfer vehicle.
You will receive a welcome pack containing information about the
local area along with all contact details.
Top tips
Luggage allowance on light aircraft is 15kg
Due to long travelling times safaris are better for over sevens -
but children four years plus are acepted in most safari lodges
Dawn balloon tours
Silently drifting over the Serengeti game herds at dawn in a
hot-air balloon is an image of dreams - live it with Signature.
After taking in the beautiful surroundings and counting up your
animal spots, top it all off with a champagne breakfast in the
bush. You won't forget this morning in a hurry!
Prices start at £370 per person, minimum two
people.
What to see
Tarangire National Park is home to enormous herds of elephant,
stunning baobab trees, rivers, swamps, wildebeest, zebra, giraffe
and gazelle. Lake Manyara in the Great Rift Valley has water
forests, hot springs, tree-climbing lions, baboons, elephants and
hippo. Finally, the Serengeti, Africa's largest concentration of
wildlife on rolling plains dotted with acacia trees, is home to
more than three million large animals.
All aspects of our outstanding range
of Africa holidays and tours are expertly organised with every
detail going into our Signature brochure. For more information on
safaris, destinations, multi-centres, tours and excursions,
download our Signature Africa, Egypt & Morocco brochure.
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