Tuesday, November 18, 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.

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.

Tanzania is a vast country, and it may be impossible to visit everything it offers. However with the right choice of a tour company, and depending on the duration of your safari, you can be able to maximize and get a wonderful experience. Nearly 20 percent of the country is protected for wildlife viewing, with the Northern circuit hosting the major national parks and reserves. These are the Ngorongoro Conservation area, Serengeti, Tarangire Lake Manyara and Arusha national parks.

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.

The success of you safari will greatly depend on the tour company you choose. The presence of many companies in the market means that their service quality vary. Ask friends who have been to Tanzania and had a good experience to recommend the company they used. You can also find a reputable travel agent in your city to link you up with a reputable safari company.

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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