Tuesday, November 18, 2014

What To Know When Planning For Safaris To Tanzania

By Christa Jarvis


Tanzania has one of the most fascinating landscapes and wild life viewing in Africa. Located in east Africa, it boasts the big five in many of its national parks and reserves. When planning safaris to Tanzania, it is important that you get everything right so as to maximize your experience. The presence of many tour service providers in the market means that you have a broad variety to choose from, hence you need to take time and do your research.

Tanzanian safaris can be classified into many forms depending on your preferences, experience and inclinations. Most tour companies specialize in providing customized safari packages to their clients. Whether you are a backpacker or a luxury tourist, you should be able to find a suitable itinerary that suits your budget.

The most common classifications of safaris are standard and luxury. A standard safari involves accommodation in lodges and tented camps. They are less expensive compared to luxury ones. Tented camps however, do not have many amenities as the high end properties and have buffet meals. Tented camps gives you a chance to sleep in nature and sometimes you might be able to do bush walks and night drives.

Game safari in Tanzania is divided in three major circuits, namely Northern, Western and Southern circuits. The northern circuit is the most popular one, hosting parks such as Tarangire, Arusha, Serengeti and Lake Manyara national parks. Ngorongoro conservation area, a pre-historic site is also found in this circuit and is popular for its crater lake and easy sight of the big five.

When planning your safari to Tanzania, there are a number of things you need to consider. The most important factors are your choice of visiting season and the tour company you select. There are many such companies in the market today, hence finding a suitable one can be challenging. Similarly, even if your friends had a wonderful experience, it does not necessarily mean that you will have such an experience too.

Perhaps the best way of finding prospective tour companies is asking for referrals from friends and family who have visited east Africa in the recent past. You can also search online, but ensure you first read reviews about that company before dropping them an email. You can also ask people providing you with referrals reasons why they think that company will be the best for you.

The success of you safari will greatly depend on the tour company you choose. The presence of many companies in the market means that their service quality vary. Ask friends who have been to Tanzania and had a good experience to recommend the company they used. You can also find a reputable travel agent in your city to link you up with a reputable safari company.

Planning a safari can be an expensive and potentially confusing venture. You stand to have a wonderful experience in east Africa only if you select the right service provider. Do your research well and gather all the relevant information and then select a tour company that is reputable and is able to customize your safari to suit your needs.




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