Which Safari Company

M any safari companies are        mouth is the only way to put any   advertising on the             weight behind a recommendation.    internet. All claiming to                                         be the best, delivering unique        Look to see if the company is      safaris, off the beaten track.        registered with an accountable,    They claim to give the best           professional tourism               value; and the sheer numbers of       organization; a reputable,         tour operators appearing online       recognized tourist organization.   the situation is intimidating for     Any claimed awards may look nice   anyone wanting to book a safari       but not be genuine; check them     direct. Which company to choose?      out.                               Which company can you trust? With                                        most companies requiring payment      Send off your request to a few     in advance this can be a              companies. If quotes come back     potentially hazardous decision to     that are too good to be true;      make with your hard earned cash.      that that's precisely what they                                          are. You may arrive on safari to   The whole idea of wanting to book     find your car is overcrowded and   direct is to save money. However,     you have to fight for a window     the fear for many is who can be       seat. The game viewing will be in  trusted. How to tell the true         a vehicle that is weary from       safari bargain from the con? A        overuse and may break down. You    personal recommendation of a          promised itinerary will mean very  company is probably the best way      little and your whole experience   to have some peace about a            of an African Safari may be a      potential booking of a safari         sham.                              company. Do not trust online                                             recommendations many small            Look for imaginative itineraries.  companies make these postings of      Companies that are interested at   their success themselves. Word of     giving back to the community;      that practice responsible tourism     more your itinerary includes; the  and doesn't just talk about it;       more hectic the schedule; the      it is important that tourism          less the company knows or cares    contributes to the comminutes it      for your comfort. The only way to  relies on for its continued           appreciate Africa is to do it      success. A company that involves      slowly; spending more than a day   some genuine cultural involvement     at each location. Safari fatigue   to add to the experience of the       is caused when traveling too far   safari.                               in a short time with only a day                                          at each location; soon you will    Do not be attracted to an             be longing for the end of your     itinerary that shoehorns a lot        safari and vowing never to return  into your time in Africa. The         to Africa.                         About the Author: For a more comprehensive guide to Tanzania, travel, safaris and volunteering see http://www.betheladventure.co.uk Using responsible tourism to change lives. Source: www.isnare.com