If you are currently in the process of looking into arranging a Tanzanian safari holiday, then you may have become overwhelmed with the huge variety of options available to you, in many different forms, from National Parks and Game Reserves to visit, to types of accommodation that you can stay in. To simplify allot of these very commonly asked questions, I have put together some simple answer to help you make your mind up about specific details of your safari itinerary.
The most common question is usually, “What safari destinations should I include in my itinerary?”. Well, this usually depends on exactly which types of animals and scenery you would like to see. For example, if you are interested in seeing elephants, then Tarangire National Park is usually a safe bet, if you want breath taking scenery, then visiting the Ngorongoro Crater is a fantastic opportunity to see some of the world’s greatest panoramic views, and if seeing one of the natural wonders of the world, the great migration appeals to you, then the Serengeti should be included within your itinerary – but check the months of when the migration will be in action within that area before booking!
Many people are also concerned about the type of safari they are booking, and so they should be! There are 2 common forms of safaris, private safaris and shared safaris. Shared safaris are often much cheaper, but the down side of this is also that you are sharing your experience and vehicle with many other random people, and you do not have any say over choosing locations for your itinerary, or the dates that you will be travelling on. If you can afford it, then I highly recommend choosing a private safari over a shared one, the details you will get to change to personalise your holiday will make all of the difference.
Another common question from many safari goers is about the types of accommodation they can stay in, to simplify this, I will describe each type of accommodation you can stay in, so you have a greater idea of what’s what.
Camping
This is not to be confused with tented camps, this means literally roughing it in the bush, real camping! You will be cooking using camp stoves and sleeping closely to nature.
Tented Camps
A tented camp is often just as luxurious as a lodge, they usually have a bar/restaurant as the large centrepiece of the area, and the rooms you stay in are usually canvas on top, but wooden or stone based.
Lodges
Lodges are usually very similar to tented camps, with the difference that the rooms are completely made of harder materials such as wood or stone.
