Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What do the safaris cost?

A. We try hard not to give the annoying answer “it depends” here, but the truth is…it depends. In general you should budget from £200 per person per day if you are looking to combine some time on safari with a few days at the Zanzibar. The most expensive part of the holiday is the safari section, but this is also where we would argue it's of great importance that you don't skimp, quality vehicles, good guides, good camps and good service are all vital ingredients to the safari being a success. On the beach things can be a lot less expensive and there are one or two places where you'll get a first class beach, a comfortable place to stay and good food, without breaking the bank.

Q. Are these private safaris or do we join a group?

A. We do not do group departures. All our safaris are private departures, and in addition, in northern Tanzania you have a private vehicle and guide as standard.

Q. What are the vehicles like?

A. We do not use minibuses on safari at all. In northern Tanzania, the vehicles are either Landrovers or Landcruisers. They have roof hatches that fold completely flat so all round visibility is very good. The vehicles are maintained to a very high standard and equipped with HF and VHF radio. In southern Tanzania, many of the vehicles are open sided. They are still 4WD (Landrover or Landcruiser) but as the name suggest the sides are completely open.

Q. Who will be our guide?

A. One thing that connects all the camps we use is that they all take their guiding extremely seriously. These are, for the most part, small safari camps that have built their reputations on quality throughout, and there is no area that is more important than the quality of guiding. The Tanzanian guides we use have extremely good knowledge of their subject, are highly personable and apart from being very good at what they do, are great fun to be with.

Q. What do I need to take?

A. Remember that most of the safari camps have an excellent (same day) laundry service, so you don't need to take too many clothes. We'd argue that the most important things are binoculars, but have a look at what to bring for a more in-depth answer.

Q. How do I get a visa?

A. Visas can be bought on arrival in Tanzania, but we would always advise you to buy one before you go. See Visa and Customs Procedures for more detail.

Q. What type of currency should I take?

A. The currency that is best understood in Tanzania is US dollars. Many things will be priced in two currencies; Tanzania Shillings and US Dollars.

Q. When is the best time to go?

A. For a detailed look at what is happening in any given month, have a look at Tanzania Highlights

Q. Where do we fly to begin our safari?

A See International Flights

Q. What binoculars should I take?

A. Have a look at Which binoculars? for detailed information on how to choose a pair of binoculars.

Q. I dont like flying - can I do a safari without flying?

A. It is possible to do a safari in Tanzania without flying, however it does restrict you to certain areas of teh country - principally the northern Tanzania parks - Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara National Park Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater and Highlands. These areas are well worth visiting and we actually beleive that the drives that connect the various parks are fascinating in themselves. It isn't possible to visit Ruaha National Park The Selous game Reserve, Katavi National Park and Mahale Mountains National Park without flying because of the large distances involved.
If you are interested in conquering you fear of flying The Fear of Flying Help Course is worth looking at.

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