So, you’ve decided that you will go on a Serengeti safari? It is a great decision! Serengeti offers one of the most unrivalled African safaris. This blog post provides the information you need to plan this trip. To plan a Serengeti trip, you need some basic information. That being so, this write-up shares with you all you need to know to plan a memorable Serengeti safari.
Driving Inside Serengeti
You require a reliable 4×4 to travel inside Serengeti, and you should have skills at driving it, as the park’s roads are bumpy and rough. Remember that you should not expect swift, city-style help if you breakdown inside Serengeti! It’s hence best to travel in a well-serviced off-road vehicle that’s up to the rigors of the terrain.
While a 4×4 can be hired in Arusha, should something go wrong with the vehicle on the way to Seregenti or inside the park that you cannot take care of yourself, your holiday could be in jeopardy. So, it is recommended to travel with a tour operator during Serengati vacation so that you have proper support, and vehicle backup during an emergency. Moreover, it’s best to be driven by a person who is familiar with the park and its road network.
Travel With A Guide
A proper driver-guide knows about the animals, their habitats and habits that can elevate your safari experience to the next level. For example, the uninformed visitor may watch elephants rolling in the mud and presume they’re playing. A driver-guide can correlate that they are actually doing this to keep cool and to protect themselves from sun and insect bites.
Moreover, visitors don’t know the names of various animals that they view. Could you recognize a caracal? Bat-eared fox? Buzzard? People want to know what they’re viewing, and so an experienced safari driver-guide is important during the travel. Not only do these guys know their stuff, but noticing their passion for the animals and the ecosystem is also a vital part of a good Serengeti vacation safari.
When booking a Serengeti safari with a tour operator, how do you differentiate reliable companies from the scammers? Here are handy tips for verifying the credibility of a tour operator:
- Check the website to determine that everything is genuine and consistent.
- Check for a physical business address on the contact page.
- Compare the prices of the operator with those of its competitors. If it’s unrealistically lower, check if they can explain why.
- Read independent reviews about their services, not those found on the website (they may be fake).
- Browse their social media platforms and read the comments.
- Analyze their communication with you and don’t overlook your gut if it’s saying something is off.
- Lastly, you can always ask for a tax registration number.
Conclusion
Do listen to your driver-guide if you are travelling with one. They know what’s safe to do and what’s not. Never get out of the vehicle before getting the all-clear from your driver-guide.