Thursday, March 12, 2015

How To Select The Best Tour Operator For Your Tanzania Safari

By Leslie Ball


Tanzania boats a wide range of tourist attractions. From the Serengeti plains, a trek or climb on the tallest standing mountain in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro to the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar and Dare salaam. There is a lot to enjoy visiting this beautiful country. However, the success of your Tanzania safari will heavily be dependent on how you plan for it. The following are some of basic things you need to know when planning visiting this country.

You might be wondering about the best time to travel. This country is too close to the equator and thus does not experience a summer and winter. Instead, seasons are divided into rainy and dry seasons. The most popular months for a safari are January to March and the high seasons of June and November.

Locating prospective tour companies is perhaps one of the first things you will do. This can easily be achieved through asking for word of mouth referrals. If you know of a friend or family who had a great time travelling to East Africa, ask them to provide a recommendation. They can also give reasons why they think that tour operator will be suitable for your travel needs.

Locating prospective service providers should not be difficult. A great approach is asking friends and family who had a successful safari to recommend a tour company. They should however give reasons why they think that company will be suitable for your needs.

If you are concerned about foods and drinks, there is a wide selection to choose from. Apart from the multitude of Indian restaurants, there is also a good selection of continental foods such as pasta, pizza, Mexican and Thai Mainstream Tanzania dishes are heavy in meat and come with either one of these five staples: Ugali, rice, cooked plantains or chips. If you have any dietary concerns, ensure they are made clear to your selected tour operator.

Established companies have sample itineraries displayed on their websites as well as the cost of each package. However, it is important to check if the company can provide a customized package to suit your needs. For example, you might be interested in cultural tourism by visiting a village of indigenous tribes such as the Maasai so as you get a gist of their way of life.

Another important consideration is the choice of a tour company. Depending on the circuits you want to do, it is important that you settle for an operator that is experienced and well equipped. One of the best ways of finding prospective tour companies is asking for word of mouth referrals from friends who had a wonderful travel experience. Let them give reasons why they think that operator will be suitable for your travel needs.

A Tanzanian Safari can be your most thrilling and experience in life. However, the success of this travel will be dictated by how well you plan for it. Consider educating yourself on the requirements for the expedition, the best time to visit and qualities that constitute the right tour operator.




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