Sunday, September 7, 2014

Planning For A Tanzania Safari Tour

By Kerri Stout


With such a perfect location, perched on the edge of the African continent, and facing the Indian Ocean, its weather and climate leaves nothing to be desired. It is home to many tourist attractions in Africa. Some of the noticeable attractions are Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti national park and ngorongoro conservation area which is a renowned archeological site. When planning a Tanzania safari tour, it is important that you plan well to ensure that you maximize your experience.

Among the first things you need to when planning a safari to Tanzania is conducting a research on what to expect. This includes checking which type of attractions are on offer and which places you might want to visit. This will of course depend on your budget, season and the number of days you want to visit. From the sandy beaches of Dareesalam, wild plains of Serengeti to old ruins of Zanzibar.

Some of the common asked questions is how rugged a camping safari can be and how the service provider will choose lodges and tented camps. Camping safari, which is usually considered low cost, involves guests and staff sleeping in private tents in designated campsites in or near national parks. Depending on your budget, you will be able to find appropriate lodge arrangements.

Northern Tanzania has many national parks, game reserves and a conservation area which provides a wide choice should you be thinking of a game drive. Serengeti national park, covering an area of 14800 square kilometers, equal in size to Northern Ireland, is the oldest park in Tanzania and one of the greatest wildlife refuges in the world. It is famed with the yearly wildlife migration and is contiguous with Maasai Mara game reserve of Kenya.

The northern provinces of this country provide a wide variety of attractions you can be interested in. The Serengeti national park, covering a vast 14000 square kilometers, is home to the big 5 and the famous wildebeest migration. On a good day, you can get to see the most elusive leopard, which is a major attractions of this national park.

Photography is a key aspect of any safari expedition. You want to keep the memories alive, then you need to have a good camera. Most expedition vehicles have inverters that will enable you to charge your camera batteries. The amount of film you wish to carry depends on your passion of photography. Keep in mind that Tanzania uses 220 volt of electricity, hence you may be required to bring along necessary plug adapters and converters.

Tanzania also provides a wide range of accommodation facilities depending on your budget and preference. If you are thinking of a luxury safari, you will able to find accommodation from the wide variety of options. These can be classified as high end, middle end and budget. Whilst camping is usually considered as budget, it offers one of the best wild experiences.

Going on safari in east Africa is an exhilarating experience you can have in life. However, to ensure that you get the most of it, ensure that you plan well in advance and select the most suitable operator. Consider asking friends and relatives who have had a successful travel in East Africa, to recommend the service provider they used.




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