Selecting A Tour Company For Your Safaris To Tanzania

By Christa Jarvis


Tanzania is arguably one of the best kept secrets in Africa playing host to some of the best national parks and game reserves in the region. There are many natural highlights found on different safari circuits, a notable one being the recently classified eighth wonder of the world: the great wildebeest migration. Furthermore, there are many excellent places to stay within incredible wildlife areas. With the right choice of a tour company, itinerary and season, safaris to Tanzania can be a fulfilling experience.

There are many tour operators in Tanzania and so are tour agents. If you are doing this for the first time, locating potential service providers is probably the first thing you need to do. Ask friends and family who had a wonderful experience in Tanzania to recommend the company they used. Asking around will help you to find a company that is already in the market, and hence you will be confident that your safari will kick off.

Before contacting the operators you have located, consider reading their reviews on reputable travel websites. Get to know what other people who have recently used their services have to say. You can also visit their website and check their packages and if there is a dedicated section for client reviews. If you establish that most reviews are negative, save yourself by looking for another service provider.

Safaris to this country can take many forms, and this depends on your inclinations and interests. Most companies are able to customize your safari itinerary to suit your wishes. The most common types of safari programs offered are lodge and camping safaris. For many visitors, a safari cannot be complete without some nights under canvas.

If you are thinking of a low cost safari and would like to experience east Africa off the beaten track while camping in remote unexploited locations, then camping safari should be your choice. Unlike other campsites in African parks and reserves, the ones in Tanzania tend not to be fenced. There are chances that you will see elephants or buffaloes wandering close by. This is of course under the close watch of experienced game rangers and guides.

Lodge safaris on the other hand are for people who would like to experience this country on a more comfortable and secure way. You will be sleeping in lodges and hotels depending on the level of comfort you need. There are a large number of beautifully located lodges, luxury camps and hotels you can select from.

After getting a list of prospective companies, the first thing you need to check is how long they have been in the business and if they are licensed by the government to provide these services. You do not want a situation where your safari is cut short by the tourist police or tax department. Ask to be given an itinerary and then evaluate it.

You safari experience in Tanzania can be wonderful only if you make the right choices. A very important choice is the company you use for the safari. Ensure it is licensed, able to customize your itinerary, experienced and has a reputable standing in the industry.




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