Tour Guide, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
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Tanzania sharing safari can either be done on hiking or taking a safari wildlife adventure. Doing a group safari can relieve the burden of arranging your tour and let the tour operator or group leader handle everything. If you arrange a group safari from your home country, it's vital to ensure that all the members have the same interest and have enough budget for the sharing safari. Otherwise, if you are meeting a group upon arrival, you should ensure your budget is enough for the tour and let your tour operator handle all other arrangements. We have put together some tips to help you with a perfect group Tanzania safari.
Budget planning-
When getting on your plane to Tanzania for a group safari, it's best to crosscheck everyone on your group list to have enough budget for the safari. One mistake on the budget can result in impediments to your safari adventure. For those joining a group safari after reaching Tanzania, it's best to know the price before safari time. Most Tanzania group safaris are considered affordable compared to a private or tailored safari. If you are trying to have a good time in Tanzania but still want to save some cash, do not hesitate to join a group.
Accommodation-
When it comes to accommodation, it's best to check if everyone in the group can agree on the same place. Most group travellers prefer budget accommodation upon arrival and tent accommodation on a safari. To simplify your itinerary, it's best if you have the same accommodation style. Those joining a group upon arrival will most likely get your preferred hotel before safari time and share accommodation style with the group while doing a wildlife safari or hiking Kilimanjaro. To be on the safe side, it is advisable to check with your tour operator and make sure all the accommodation plans are clear and if you agree with them.
Itinerary-
Make sure your itinerary is the same as those you are travelling with, and arrange an itinerary that will favour the entire group. Tanzania safari comprises many options, and you must make everything clear before embarking on your safari. If you plan on hiking Kilimanjaro, then choose a perfect route and if it is a safari, get clear on where you all want to go and how many days are to be used. You may also opt to combine hiking and wildlife safari for solo travellers who join a safari group after arrival. Make sure you make your plans clear to your tour operator so that you may be joined by other travellers who have the same interests.
Make sure everyone's plans are taken into consideration-
When arranging a group for a Tanzania safari, make sure all the members state out their interests, their dos and don'ts and come to an agreeable arrangement that will favour all. Sometimes some members may opt to do stuff that others may not want to do. Make sure all these are settled to avoid any complaints.
Have extra cash-
Each person in a group should have their side cash that may help in an emergency or just for personal souvenir shopping.
Flexibility-
To enjoy a perfect group safari to Tanzania, flexibility is very important. You should understand that each person has a different way of handling matters and judging life. Be open-minded and welcome new challenges with grace. Do not provoke everyone just because they are 2 minutes late unless there's some big delay; then it's best to inform your guide or group leader. Also, if anything makes you highly uncomfortable, including any harassment; immediately report to your guide or group leader. If not, try to blend in and enjoy your perfect Tanzania sharing safari.