No doubt safari holidays in Tanzania
should come under a lifetime category, but at the same time it can go in
a wrong way if you are unable to find a reliable tour operator.
There’re hundreds of safari operators in Arusha alone that may promise
you the moon, but in real time deliver you nothing. To leave you on the
safe side, we’ve accomplished a checklist that you must be looking at
before choosing a Tanzania safari company.
Compare the price and quality ratio:
You may find astronomical price difference between safari operators, even on an itinerary that hardly varies. The most economical alternative won’t possibly the best bet, but not essentially the most costly either. Obviously some firms just yield bigger revenues than others, but you also need to look at what you’re actually getting for the quoted price. Just comparing price will not provide you the best picture, so focus on the price-quality ratio in its place.
Compare the price and quality ratio:
You may find astronomical price difference between safari operators, even on an itinerary that hardly varies. The most economical alternative won’t possibly the best bet, but not essentially the most costly either. Obviously some firms just yield bigger revenues than others, but you also need to look at what you’re actually getting for the quoted price. Just comparing price will not provide you the best picture, so focus on the price-quality ratio in its place.
Have a good look at what’s really incorporated in the cost. Some firms provide 2 game drives in a park on a regular basis, whereas others provide not many game drives throughout the entire safari. Also, check out if each trip & activity listed in the itinerary truly included, like the hot-balloon ride in Serengeti, visiting fee of the Maasai villages, walking safari etc.
Double check the repute:
Since there’s big money hovering around Tanzania safari trips, it is an alluring trade for fraudsters as well. So, always keep in mind to double check the company’s reputation before making any transactions.
First of all ensure that the firm is certified by the Tanzanian Govt. You might even encounter issues with travel insurance, if you safari firm isn’t registered. You also need to check out whether the operator is a member of the Tanzania safari association. Though this is not a 100 percent guarantee that the company is reputed, but the absence of this feature is certainly a red flag. Reliable must have a permanent address in Tanzania and their customer care executive should be ready 24x7 to answer customers’ queries.
A Local Tour Operators Should Be the First Preference:
It is sad to say that 60 percent of safari operator operating in Tanzania aren’t locally owned. I will strongly recommend to for a local company since they better know the roots, wildlife and local people. Local firms also cut down middlemen meaning lower operation expenditure.
However, if you choose overseas company, ensure they know the destination perfectly. Ask them a few questions, such as: how many times they’ve been in Africa? Which local tour operators they employ and how they control quality? Do they hire locals? How their travel guides are trained?
Tanzania govt regulates only Tanzania registered vans and licensed drivers signifying that abroad firms have to employ subcontractors, some firms don’t even notify clients in advance that the ground operator isn’t the same firm through which they have booked their safari, so be certain to inquire!
For a budget wildlife safari in Tanzania you can trust on One Way Tours & Safaris. To know more about our specialized safari packages, feel free to call us at (+255) 762 819 710 / 783 864 006!
