Tips for your Tanzania safari
Tips for your Tanzania safari: What you need to know?
Traveling to Tanzania may be one of the most exciting things you will ever do. There are so many places to go, things to do, and animals to see in this massive, beautiful country. We know that traveling can also be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never been to Tanzania before. Let’s take a look at some small checkboxes to tick off before you depart:
1. Make an itinerary
Planning ahead is vital, especially if you want your dream safari to go as planned. With an endless amount of options to choose from, you best decide what you want to do before coming. This will ensure that you use your time wisely in Tanzania, soaking up the wildlife, taking in the landscapes, and fully immersing yourself in the experience instead of staying in your head thinking about what you should do the next day.
And although unforeseen events always occur on the best of adventures, having an itinerary can make you more flexible while you’re in Tanzania. This ensures that your time will not get wasted. Itineraries can also help you manage your expenses, prioritize your most desired destinations, and travel smoothly from point A to point B. We have an incredible team here at Blessed Africa Tours and Safaris, one that can help you craft the best itinerary imaginable. Feel free to contact us today.
2. Pack the essentials: Pack light
Packing only the essentials can help not only save time when traveling around the country but on your overall cost as well. Packing light and minimal is a motto amongst travellers, and for good reason too. When packing for your safari, make sure you have the following on hand at all times:
- Passport
- High SPF sunscreen
- Medical kit (bandages, pain killers, antiseptic ointment electrolyte tablets or powders, travel sickness tablets, strong insect repellent, and eye drops)
- Varied clothing for different types of activities
- Comfortable shoes
- Binoculars
- Day bag
- Toiletries such as shampoos, moisturizers into reusable travel bottles to save space
- Gadgets (mobile phone with a camera or a DSLR), chargers
- Get a handy Swahili phrasebook (Swahili is the most commonly spoken language, so it’s best to learn simple phrases to help you on your trip)
- Money
Prepare these essential travel items weeks before traveling to avoid forgetting these necessary things.
3. Get good Travel Insurance
This may be one of the most overlooked, vital components of all travel adventures. Travel insurance will only cost you a fraction of your total budget, and if the time comes, it will be a massive help if anything goes astray on your travels.
This extra expenditure can come in handy when things go horribly wrong. If you lose your passport, baggage, or other documents, you’ll have help at hand. Not to mention medical emergency assistance! It could cost you more to be evacuated from a safari without insurance than the entire safari itself!
Opt for an insurance policy that covers the following:
- Cancellation
- Emergency evacuation
- Associated hospital treatment
- Medical illness
Make sure to bring your policy number/details and travel insurance emergency numbers with you for faster transactions.
4. Be cautious while traveling
No matter where you go on your travels, you need to be cautious, careful, and mindful. Tanzania is a safe country for travellers, but there are instances of pick pocketers and other petty crimes.
While traveling on an African Safari, consider taking the given precautions below:
- Leave expensive jewellery behind at home.
- Put your valuables in a pouch. Ensure that they are perfectly hidden out of sight.
- Watch your personal bags closely, particularly in crowded places, such as markets, airports, restaurants, and on the street.
- Never walk at night alone. Make sure to walk with someone you know if you want to take a night stroll.
As much as possible, leave your airline tickets, cash, passport, and other valuables in a safe place before going out. Some hotels have safety boxes where you can put your valuables like your passport, money, and other travel documents. However, if you’re anxious to put your valuables in a safe, you can always hand them to the management.
6. Bring cash and cards
Whenever you travel internationally, it’s best advised to bring a combination of locally accepted currency as well as your personal bank cards in case of the event where you’ll need to make a transaction online.
7. Buy a travel adaptor
With so many beautiful landscapes, animals, and wonders in Tanzania, you’re going to want to capture every moment of magic you experience. That’s why it is absolutely vital to bring a travel adaptor for your devices, especially if you are coming here for a photography safari.
We recommend that you bring suitable adaptors for your gadgets for your Tanzania safari.
8. Bottled water is an essential, all the time
One of the main health risks you undertake whilst on a safari is dehydration. We recommend bringing a refillable water bottle, big enough to host enough water for the afternoon. Remember, most days in Tanzania are hot and dry. If you decide to go on. walking safari, this is a crucial item to bring.
To go along with your bottle, bring purification tablets, too!
9. Bring sun protection
Now you have mastered all you need to know about planning your ultimate safari to Tanzania, the question is what next?
Imagine yourself on an unforgettable safari tour in Tanzania – a country that truly has always been praised for having friendly people, gorgeous scenery, abundant wildlife and activities, beautiful local customs and culture, interesting experiences, and an endless possibilities of embarking on incredible adventures make Tanzania a must-visit destination for world travellers.
With Blessed Africa Tours and Safaris, it’s easier than ever to make your dream vacation a reality. We offer a number of Tanzania Safari’s that are the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation.
Our team of specialists will help build the perfect itinerary to ensure that nothing is missed on your trip. With a number of tours on offer you’ll have plenty of opportunities to see the incredible wildlife in their natural habitat, but you’ll also get to enjoy some downtime at a luxurious lodges, hotels or tented camps.
With no hesitation at all, contact our Safari Specialists today and start creating your very own tailor made tour that will definitely turn you dreams into reality.
