Monday, September 15, 2014

Planning For A Tanzania Safari Tour

By Kerri Stout


Tanzania is an east African country which boasts a wide variety of tourist attractions. It is home to the great Serengeti plains and mountain Kilimanjaro, which is the highest standalone mountain in Africa. Its peaceful nature and hospitable citizens makes any Tanzania safari tour worthwhile. When thinking of going for a safari in this wonderful country, it is usually prudent to conduct a research so as to know what to expect from the wide variety offered.

East Africa is the home to Kiswahili, a language resulting from the interaction of early Arabs and the Abantu people of the coast. It boasts a peaceful political climate as compared to other parts of Africa hence a favorite of many for tourism travels. With English quickly becoming the official business language of this country, it is even easier to communicate with the natives.

However, sun filled and beautiful days are not all that this country has to offer. Its borders hold a vast number of people and tribes having varied cultures and traditions that make the rich tapestry that is Tanzanian culture. On a good itinerary, you should be able to visit indigenous tribes of Maasai, Swahili of the coast and Hadzabe Bushmen for cultural tourism.

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.

Tarangire and Lake Manyara national parks also provide a wide variety of wildlife view. Tarangire is home to large herds of elephants, buffalo, rhino, wildebeest, impala, and greater kudu among others. This attractive park, with its statuesque baobab trees, is the main refuge for wildlife from the surrounding part of the Great Rift Valley during the dry season.

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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