Saturday, December 27, 2014

How To Select The Best Tanzania Safari Packages

By Stacey Burt


If you are thinking of waking up to the call of stirring birds in the Ngorongoro crater, or perhaps the first rays of the sun clearing Mount Kilimanjaro, then visiting Tanzania should be in your mind. There are timeless sights and sounds in the Serengeti, Manyara and Arusha parks, signaling the start of a new thrilling day. Tanzania offers a vast range of attractions enhanced with the fascinating culture of its lovely people. To achieve the most of your trip, it is important that you find the best Tanzania safari packages.

Finding a tour operator should not be challenging, especially since almost all of them have websites used to market their services. However, the choice of a tour company should be informed by the specific circuit you want to do. For example, if you are thinking of visiting the Serengeti and Kilimanjaro alone, then a tour operator who has experience in the northern circuit will be the best choice.

There are many people who have visited Tanzania and have different experiences. Asking for referrals is hence one of the best approaches you can use to find a suitable service provider. If you have friends who visited this country and enjoyed their safari, have them provide a referral. They should also give reasons why they think you will also enjoy your visit.

Tour packages are hugely defined by the preferences of a visitor and the budget. They are classified as luxury or classic, deluxe and budget. Luxury packages involves high end accommodation in top class hotels and lodges inside national parks and reserves. Flight charter safaris are a good example of luxury travels. Deluxe safaris are the most common ones, involving accommodation in excellent facilities and small sized groups while budget safaris may involve tented camps.

With competition getting stiffer in this industry, tour operators are now providing tailor made safari packages. Depending on your specifics, or if you have special needs, they are able to fuse aspects of a luxury safari with a budget one, so as to perfectly meet your requirements. It is hence very important that you discuss your preferences with your prospective tour company and see if you can get a deal that will maximize your experience in East Africa.

The season you visit can also influence your experience in this country. If you are an enthusiast of the wildebeest migration, then you should plan your visit to coincide with their movement either to the Mara or returning from Maasai Mara. Cultural tourism is quickly becoming a favorite of many visitors. If you also want to learn the way of life of Tanzanian tribes, especially the Maasai and Waarusha, ensure it is clearly included in your itinerary.

You can also check how long the company has been in operation and its experience in the circuit you want to do. While there are new companies that can provide excellent services, better practice has it that you settle for those that have been around for a long time. There have been cases where you alight at the airport and realize no one is picking you up.

Visiting East Africa on a Safari is one of the most exciting experiences of a lifetime. However, the success of your visit will depend on the tour operator you choose and how the itinerary was crafted. Consider educating yourself on what you can see, experience or expect in this country, so you can make informed decisions.




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