Six Things to Consider Before Going in a Tanzanian Safari

1. Six Things to Consider Before Going in a Tanzanian Safari Tanzania is an African country best known for its untouched wild heritage. Although there are about twenty countries where you can go for Safari, Tanzania tops the bucket list for most Safari lovers. Tanzania treasures two of the best places for amazing wildlife viewing-Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Ngorongoro Crater is an exquisite place popular as a world’s largest intact Caldera covering 100 square miles. One can spot around 25,000 species of animals within the region as the crater wall stands as a natural barrier preventing animals from leaving the spot. The Serengeti is the most popular wildlife park in the world. Its endless plains of Serengeti spans around 12,000 square kilometers, and it is renowned for its annual migration of around two-million wildebeest. Exploring Tanzania’s rich wildlife habitat is a must-do thing once in a lifetime. So if you are planning a safari tour in Tanzania, you do not have to ponder much. The reason being there are many agencies providing tailor- made safari packages in Tanzania. Key aspects of Tanzanian Safari ride: It is not what you see in a well-edited Television Footage: No doubt, we all have enjoyed well-scripted television footage shown in

2. many wildlife shows. But it is not the same when it comes to a real safari. Although you can spot many species in a Tanzanian safari but do not compare it with a high budget television footage that takes months of editing. Witnessing a potential chase or hunt could be one of the unforgettable thrilling memories. But it is all a matter of luck. Prepare yourself for a bumpy ride: Going for a Safari ride could be a tiring experience as most of the roads within the park are unpaved. The roads comprise dirt, rocks, and uneven plains. Hence, we prepared to get jerks and bounces inside your vehicle. Apart from the jerks, the roads are full of dust. So, do not expect to remain spotless while on a Safari ride. Following behind other vehicles or facing the coming cars will give you an experience of passing amidst a cloud of dust. Hence it is advised to carry face masks, bandana, or a neck gaiter as it will be challenging for people with respiratory issues. Further, carry a neck pillow as it will reduce the pain due to jerks and also allows you to take a quick nap if you are too tired. Stay inside the Safari vehicle: Going for a safari ride is not dangerous until you stay within your car. Most of the animals in the park are accustomed to the presence of humans in vehicles for decades. Further, every day, they experience vehicles passing through the plains. Hence now, the animals also have developed a habit of ignoring the human presence. But still, there are chances to find a cheetah jumping on the top of the land cruises to get a better view but do not panic. The animal will not harm you until the time you are inside the vehicle. But if you go out of your vehicle, you may become potential prey. Hence, in case you want to go outside your car, take the assistance of your guides. Safari Guides are experts in finding animals: The guides who take you on the ride are professionals and are experts in finding animals. With their years of experience and deep knowledge of Tanzania’s wild habitat, they can help you spot elusive animals. The guides also communicate with other fellow guides through radio, and by doing

3. so, they gather useful information regarding various sightings happening in real-time in the park. Tell the guide about your sightseeing plans in advance: Although the guides have knowledge regarding the destinations where you can spot wild species. Yet it is your responsibility to let the guide know which wild animal you want to spot and for how long. Else the guide will unnecessary be taking you to the destination, and in short, it will be a wastage of time. Similarly, if you do not care about any particular species, then tell the guide any enjoy whatever the guide has in store for you. Bring big lens: Most of the time, simple smartphones or cameras are not enough to capture the vivid natural beauty of landscape and wild animals. Hence it is advised to carry along with you a DSLR camera with at least 200mm lens. The reason being many of the wild animals do not come in close proximity, and it is dangerous too to go very near to them. Hence, the high power lenses will allow you to capture stunning photographs. Conclusion: Going for a safari ride in Tanzania will give you a bag full of memories to cherish for a lifetime. And further, you will have many stunning images of the wild Tanzanian heritage. The experience of observing the unforeseen wild species and being in the lapse of nature will give you a break from your monotonous life schedule. Contact us: P.O. Box 16216 - Arusha, Mbauda Road, Olasiti Street. Tanzania - East Africa Phone: +255-658-600-079, +1-571-208-2458 E-mail: info@acrosstanzaniaexpeditions.com Visit: www.acrosstanzaniaexpeditions.com