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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.

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.

When dropping them an email, do not be afraid to ask them about their registration credentials and experience in the industry. If you have already come up with a circuit you want to explore, ask about their experience with that circuit, since there are many companies dedicated to specific circuits. A validly licensed company that has been active for a couple of years is a safe choice, to avoid chances of you being a statistic in cases where visitors are swindled by con companies.

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.

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.

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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