Friday, November 7, 2014

Selecting A Tour Company For Your 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.

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.

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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