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What You Need To Know About 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.

When arranging your safari, among the best things to do is plan well. Planning involves choosing a suitable time of year to visit and also selecting a suitable travel agent and operator. There are many places you can visit, both in the mainland, wonderful beaches of Daresaalam and historical islands such Zanzibar and Pemba.

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.

Ngorongoro conservation area is another site worth visiting. Bordering Lake Natron in the north east, lake Manyara to the east and Lake Eyasi to the south, it has a crater lake 610 meters deep from its rim and 20 kilometers in diameter. The crater is home to many species of birds and wild game, including the endangered black rhino.

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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