How to Organize Your First African Safari
Planning your first Tanzania safari holiday can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Here are some steps to help you plan your trip:
Research and Choose a Destination: Tanzania offers various safari destinations, including Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, and Manyara National Park. Research each destination to determine which one aligns best with your interests and preferences.
Set a Budget: Determine your budget for the safari holiday, including accommodation, transportation, park fees, meals, and other expenses. Tanzania offers options ranging from budget to luxury, so there’s something for every budget.
Select the Right Time to Visit: The timing of your safari can greatly affect your experience. Consider factors such as weather, migration patterns (if you want to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration), and peak tourist seasons. Generally, the dry season (June to October) offers the best wildlife viewing opportunities.
Choose a Safari Operator: Select a reputable safari operator or tour company to help plan and organize your trip. Look for operators with positive reviews, experienced guides, and a commitment to responsible tourism practices.
Decide on the Safari Duration: Determine how many days you want to spend on safari. This depends on your schedule, budget, and interests. Safaris typically range from 2 to 10 days or more.
Arrange Transportation: Decide whether you’ll fly into Tanzania or enter overland from neighbouring countries. If flying, book your flights well in advance to secure the best deals. Many safari operators also offer transportation services from major airports to safari destinations.
Obtain Necessary Travel Documents: Make sure you have a valid passport with at least six months’ validity remaining. Depending on your nationality, you may also need a tourist visa to enter Tanzania. Check the visa requirements well in advance and obtain the necessary documents.
Pack Appropriately: Pack light and practical clothing suitable for warm days and cool nights. Don’t forget essentials like sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, binoculars, and a camera with extra batteries and memory cards.
Prepare for Health and Safety: Consult your doctor or a travel health clinic for advice on vaccinations and medications needed for travel to Tanzania. Malaria prophylaxis is usually recommended for safaris in Tanzania. Also, ensure you have comprehensive travel insurance that covers medical emergencies and evacuation.
Respect Wildlife and Environment: During your safari, respect wildlife and follow the instructions of your guide. Practice responsible tourism by minimizing your impact on the environment and supporting conservation efforts.
By following these steps and doing thorough research, you can plan a memorable and enjoyable safari holiday in Tanzania.
Our Customer's Feedback
J D2024-11-09Verified Amazing Safari experience in Tanzania Visiting safari in Africa was one of our biggest dreams and dreams come true! Very big thank you to our guide Elias who was taking care of us. He was always on time, he had broad knowledge about culture and animals. Elias was very good company for us with his kind attitude.We visited Tarangire and Ngorongoro - both very beautiful! Elias was always making sure that we will see all animals, he was proactively checking where are lions, hippos and we were going there immediately! Safari in Tanzania is the best adventure that we can recommend, it’s paradise! And good tour guide will make these moments unforgettable.Asante sana Elias! Sherynb2024-06-30Verified A million thank you to Rama and Kimomwe adventures! My husband and I went for a safari over 3 nights/days. Before embarking on this adventure we've been told one thing: your guide alone can make or break your experience. We know today we couldn't have been luckier. A careful driver, Rama is an absolute champion and has a wealth of knowledge. We got to see the big 5 and many more, including a wide variety of bird species. We truly can't wait to go back and explore further the beautiful parks of Tanzania. Thank you to everyone involved in making this an unforgettable experience.Encounters include:Lions, lionesses, cheetah and cubs, leopard, elephants, giraffes, mongoose, baboons, wildebeest (white beard, blue & white tailed), zebras, topi, hartebeest, gazelles (grand & thompson), hyenas, jackals, crocodiles, hippos, rhinos, serval cat, white head cobra, impalas, tortoises, wild hogs, velvet monkeys, dik-dik, ostriches and at least 25 variety of birds Rama was able to identify. Nadiia s2024-02-02Verified two happy monkeys in naked nature Thanks, Frederick!!!..We had not only 2 days safari (NgoroNgoro and Tarangiri)... It was awesome adventure of happiness, back to childhood, discovery naked nature, fun and jokes... Full of emotions... Drifting in dirty, rain and rainbow... Warm sunshine ☀️... This memories will be with us forever ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Shahbaaz K2023-07-16Verified Couldn’t have chosen better I spent 2 days with Kim. Day 1 Ndoro falls and day 2 Tarangire Safari. I was picked up promptly from my hotel on both days. The vehicles used were clean and comfortable. All the staff the drivers and especially Kim were phenomenal at their jobs and kept us smiling and laughing all day. Dior went out of his way and made sure that even on a 1 day safari trip our hearts were filled by the sight of lions which is very very rare. Did not expect to see them on a day trip. They were teaching us songs the whole way and I couldn’t have chosen a better tour operator for my activities. He took us to see the Masai tribe and experienced the traditional and native ways of the tribe. I have genuinely built a friendship with Kim and he goes above and beyond his responsibilities to ensure his clients are happy. Zam D2023-07-12Verified Unforgettable experience Thank you for giving us a wonderful experience that will last forever. Special thanks to our tour guide “Ally” who made every possible to make sure we enjoy every bit of our trip. I together with my family and friends will definitely use Kimomwe in our future safari.A big hug from all of us Getaway009655144662023-06-05Verified Good vibes, professional and went above and beyond to ensure we hade a great experience! It was my first time in East Africa and Kim and his team made it unforgettable! They did everything they could to make sure we got to see all the animals in the Safari.That along with the good vibes by Kim and his team made visiting an unforgettable experience.I plan to return with my family and will no doubt be using kimomwe adventures and safari for our visit.Good vibes, professional and went above and beyond to ensure we hade a great experience! gilard2022-07-30Verified Well organised and experience safari ever Revieww of Safari 6 days Ngorongoro, Serengeti and TarangireMe and my family we had the most amazing experience on the Safari with Kimomwe tours the experience guide Deogratius Chuwa was soo amazing he gave us highly explanation about Wild-animals, environments, tribes in Tansania and weather. Kimomwe tours were great and were very helpful in changing our trip dates as we had to rearrange due to covid. Special mention to all team of Kimomwe tours we couldn't enjoy beautiful Tansania (Africa) without them. Me and my family we recommended to choose Kimomwe tours and there team for safe and experience safari in Tansania. Fasil A2022-07-29Verified Our adventure as family we have enjoyed a first class treatment from kimomwe Adventutre. Kim our guide was punctual, attentive to details, knowledgeable and caring individual. We are grateful he left us a life time memory.. we will recommend Kimomwe Adventures and Safaris to anyone who wants to experience good time. leonis l2022-07-29Verified Thanks to you all. Me and my wife had a great adventure and we saw a lot of animals including BIG FIVE. Our guide was the best,the hotel was amazing, the staff, Tanzanian food and local beer 10/10 thanks to all the people who made all these possible. Kassim H2022-07-21Verified Remarkable Journey Honestly, I will never forget the experience I had with Kimomwe Adventures, nice gesture from the beginning till the end their service it’s extraordinary .! Hope to see you again soon