WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE BOOKING AN AFRICAN SAFARI TRIP
Who doesn’t like to experience the magic of wildlife? Africa offers a lot to wildlife enthusiasts. Along with going on a wildlife safari, there are a lot more things that you can do in Africa. You can plan a safari trip for three to four days and can extend it for two-three weeks as well. There are many activities on a safari ride that you will never get bored with. If you thought that an African safari is just limited to driving your vehicle, you’re wrong. The safari is actually called “game drives” and is only a small part of the adventure of an African safari. If you are planning an African safari trip, here is a list of things that you should know before booking an African safari trip.
You, Will, Drive a Lot and Have Early Starts
Tanzania is one of the best places in the entire African continent to go on a power-packed adventurous safari. You will be amazed by the sheer size of Tanzania. The drive from Tanzania’s capital Dar-es-salaam to the nearest Selous safari is a drive of 7-8 hours. Apart from this, various safaris and game drives are spread across a massive area of millions of square kilometers. So be prepared to be on the road a lot. If you have motion sickness, then come prepared with medicine for motion sickness. However, inside the national park, you won’t need motion sickness medicine as the speed is very slow inside the national parks.
If you love snoozing your alarm several times before you wake up, then be well prepared to wake up early in the morning. Because if you want to see wild animals, you will have to get an early start. As the sun rises higher in the sky, watching animals becomes difficult as they go inside their hiding spots to take a rest and away from the bright sunlight. Consider inquiring with us about different packages before booking your tickets.
You, Will, Have To Compromise On Your Diet
As you will be driving most of the time on your safari adventure, you will also be sitting most of the time. The wild areas of different national parks don’t have many restaurants and restrooms. So prepare to have an aching back and feet. Most locals suggest that you buy a lot of water to stay hydrated and also suggest you buy some snacks to keep you going until you reach back to your hotel. If you plan your Tanzania tour packages from Dubai with our team Yup Africano, then you will not have to worry much about compromising on your diet, as Yup Africano provides custom packages where you can design your itinerary as per your choice and desire. However, you will still have to wake up early to get the best views of wild animals. Because waking up wild animals isn’t in our hands to :p
Be Honest With Yourself About Your Travel Preferences
Some people believe that a safari adventure must include tent stays and that nature should serve as their bathroom while on a safari ride. You don’t need to put yourself through such hardships for the sake of adventure. Before you do a booking, you have to be honest with yourself. If you have never spent a night before in a tent, then chances are the low temperature of the night will make you catch a cold, or sleeping in a sleeping bag may give you a very achy body. So, before you book your African safari, explore different lodging options. You can contact Yup Africano and explore the different lodging options available with us before you book. You can book completely customized Tanzania holiday packages from Dubai and choose from several lodging options that suit all budgets. If you are used to 5-star stays, you can have that on an African safari; if you want to go for a modest stay, you can have that too; and also, you can choose very economical and low-budget stays; it entirely depends upon you.
Plan Your Route According To The Experience You Want
Tanzania is a very huge country. Even if you spend two-three weeks in Tanzania, you will not be able to cover all places at one time. So, depending upon the experience you want, you will have to plan and choose your travel route. If you want a hill experience, then you will have to visit the Kilimanjaro region in Tanzania. If you want a cultural experience along with a wild safari, then plan a route around the capital city, Der-as-Salaam. The Tanzanian capital has a lot to offer in terms of history and culture. You can easily customize your Tanzania safari package from Dubai with us. On group bookings, you will find great deals with us. So, even when you want to travel with all your friends, you can travel within your budget and with a completely customized itinerary.
Respect local culture and customs
Different countries and regions have different cultures and different lifestyles. Especially when you visit Africa, you will find completely drastic things like very tall women and their dressing styles, etc. Even the food served in many restaurants is totally different from what you are used to eating regularly. You could innocently say that you disliked a certain dish and locals may get offended by your innocent statement, so be very careful when you communicate with locals, especially about feedback about local food and dressing style.
Don’t carry your entire wardrobe
Unless you are opting for a luxury five-star travel experience in Tanzania. pack very lightly. Because when you ride from one place to another, the 4 X 4 vehicles that will transport you will have very little space to store all your heavy baggage and goods. Most of the clothes that you will need on a safari are cargo pants, shorts, comfy tees, and basic daily hygiene wear. Carry only the essentials and you will have a good time driving around Tanzania.
