As in East Africa Safari

As in East Africa Safari -

This is a guest post by Mark Wiens of Migrationology.

ever seen an elephant, dreaming his trumpeting trunk, a lion licking his lips, or a cheetah sprinting through the meadows? An African safari is an exciting opportunity, wild animals going about their daily life in their natural habitat to see. East Africa (Kenya and Tanzania) has seen a huge selection of national parks, the adventurous possibilities wildlife up close. A lot of research and planning goes into getting a safari furnishings, deciding to visit what game reserve, and the search for transportation and accommodation.

The East African Safari offers generally to luxury tourists who have a quick vacation and decide to book in advance an all-inclusive trip packed without much about the cost to think. The industry is usually not well suited to long-term travelers on a tight budget. There are several ways, though, to save money on an African safari. Just be prepared to spend at least a few hundred USD. Of course it is all depends on your personal decisions.

Package Tours

countless companies out there that offer safari packages for tourists who want to sit back and any planning do. These safari tours are very comfortable and are well worth the money if you do not have the time to explore, or if you want to avoid potential hassles. offer

high-end package offers a price and usually cover everything from pickup drop off (and the airport), including food, fees, transportation, accommodation and meals. Be prepared to 0- $ 400 to spend on a luxury package Safari $ per day. They are not cheap!

With a package tour company, you can either join a group with a pre-made route (a good option for individuals), or you can customize a safari package with an itinerary to your wishes. (This option works best if you are already traveling with a group.) Two excellent resources for more information on safari tours are

, the Kenya Association of Tour Operators, which is better than KATO known and the Tanzania Association of tour operators. Both organizations aim and give the credibility of the safari companies to promote the maintenance of a high level of service and a great value for money. You can find a list of companies.

Do It Yourself Safari

It is possible to do a safari on your own, but it's a lot more work. Here's how you can organize your own Safari:

Rent to drive your own vehicle
Almost all playgrounds allow your own vehicle. This opens up possibilities for some money and the possibility for more flexibility savings do exactly what you want. You can rent a car and drive yourself or a vehicle with a full-time driver for rent included (this is usually an extra $ 20- $ 30 / day costs).

A five-seat SUV can be rented for $ 75- $ 0 per day, depending on the type of vehicle. The company, which has, for reasons of security a particular route, the details of where you plan on going, the number of passengers, and the length of time is to rent the vehicle.

property
luxury hotels and tented camps
many lodges, hotels and luxury camp options, select depending on the park to choose it gives. The hotel rooms have a few weeks to be booked in advance, especially during peak season. Prices start at $ 80 USD and go up from there.

start looking accommodations, scroll through the list of accommodation in Kenya National Park and accommodation in Tanzania National Parks.

Even Camping Options:
Kenya - If you are an adventurous traveler who loves to be close to nature and the howling of the animals in the can handle night, personal Camping is a good option. In Kenya, the most important national parks, camping facilities Hells Gate National Park, Tsavo East, Mt Kenya National Park, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli and Aberdare National Park offer.

permits are required and can before you will be arranged at the Kenya Wildlife Service office in Nairobi. The cost for camping is $ 25 per adult per night

Tanzania -. For Tanzania camping facilities, it is best to take a look at this guest list for national parks. Campsites are at selected playgrounds available and are best booked in advance. Camping is permitted at two specific areas in Selous Game Reserve, Beho Beho bridge and lake Tangalala. Personal Camping costs $ 20 per person per night and must Es Salaam city center to be set up before going to the park, or at Matambwe or Mtemere entry stations in Selous Reserve either in Dar. Alternatively, you can park directly for specific instructions via email. Prices range from $ 20- $ 30 per person per night.

things to know

National park entrance fees
National park fees are calculated by the day. Some of the smaller parks, such as Nairobi National Park (Kenya) at $ 40 per day or Mikumi (Tanzania) at $ 30 per day, are less expensive options. Other better-known parks like Masai Mara (Kenya), Serengeti (Tanzania) or Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania), can range from $ 60 per day cost upwards, depending on whether it is. To high or low season If you drive your own vehicle, there are separate vehicle costs as well, often at $ 30- $ 40 per day.

The time of year things
dry season, June-October to see usually the best time of year, wild animals, but it is also the most expensive and busiest time of year. You must decide what works best for your schedule and your money. If you can, you should go on a safari just before high season kicks in.

Good Guides go a long way
Your Safari Guide you try the East African BIG 5 show - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino. However, there are many other big-ticket animals that are amazing to see, including cheetahs, hyenas, hippos, giraffes, jackals, crocodiles and scores of antelopes and gazelles.

In general, your driver doubling as your guide. It can be difficult to find a good guide, but for a driver to confirm that he has a shrewd eye for wildlife. To do this, find an experienced driver with an official tour guide license. You can also search KATO and TATO (see above) for recommended guides that are experienced in finding wildlife. Unofficially, people are known by the Maasai tribe for its incredible wildlife tracking skills.

There are always something exciting on a safari in East Africa. If you, by allowing you to make the most of your East African Safari some planning, you will have the adventure of a lifetime!

Mark Wiens (Migration Mark) is an African-raised cultural tours enthusiasts and street food connoisseur who loves to explore the local side of the trip. He shares his adventures on Migrationology.

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