On Tue, 9 Dec 2003 11:22:00 +0900, Liz wrote:
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>"Eric Edwards" wrote:
>You mentioned just booking in Arusha - would you recommend this? Even if I
>ended up going in high season? Trying not to, but the timing might not work
>out. How can I be sure that I am dealing with a reputable company?
There is an office in Arusha that is supposed to let you find a good
company. It helps you steer clear of a few well known bad apples.
Otherwise, your resources are the same as here: guide books, web sites,
usenet. It is probably easiest to research safari companies before you
go. When you are in Arusha, visit only the companies you have already
cleared. You will still save money over booking the same companies from
overseas.
You will need some flexibility to make this work. If you arrive on
Tuesday and expect to get our dream safari leaving the next day, you
will almost certainly be disappointed.
Booking locally probably works best when the safari trade is moderate.
Very high season means there may not be room. Very low season means you
may have trouble finding a group to join. (Another factor in saving
money if you are only 1 or 2 people)
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