In message , Rita Daggett
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>> Hi
>>
>> Myself and my girlfriend are looking to go on our first safari next
>> July (2008). We're pretty set on a trip to Selous (probably 3 to 4
>> days) followed by a a week in Zanzibar (possibly separated by a night
>> in Dar es Salaam). Basically around 14 days overall.
>>
>> If anyone can recommend any safari operators for us to talk to I'd be
>> very grateful (or if there are any operators reading this who can give
>> me an idea of prices for such a trip, again I'd be very grateful).
>>
>Sunvil Africa (now called Expert Africa I think- see
>http://africa-holidays.sunvil.co.uk/default.asp?source=menu2) arranged a
>super trip for us to Zambia - they really know their stuff. In Tanzania they
>concentrate on the 'lesser known' parks (incl Selous) - the Fox family run
>several camps/lodges and they sound good - see
>http://www.tanzaniasafaris.info/index.htm(I have a very vague connection in
>that someone I worked with used to live in Tanzania and knows the Fox
>family, but I havent actually been to any of their places). It wont be cheap
>tho.
>My advice (which will not be the same as everyone else's!) is NOT to have a
>driver/guide for the whole trip but to fly the longer distances and stay in
>smaller places where the local driver/guides have all the local knowledge.
>If you cant afford (or dont want) a safari where the two of you travel
>together but on your own (ifyou see what I mean) Kuoni does pretty good
>'packages' but not sure if they do Selous.
>
>
We went to Serengeti and Selous in 2005. The Serengeti was infinitely
better for us and I am sure it is more suited for a first safari for
most people. We were however only in the Northern part of Selous and
did not visit the river area.
You can find a full report on my website if it helps
http://www.wildworldweb.co.uk/holidays/tanzania.htm
I would normally offer to answer further questions but you will have to
be quick: I'm off to Botswana on Saturday :-)
We were very happy with the company that took us as they offered a
custom trip at a budget price. I am sure a lot depends on the guide you
get.
Have a great time
--
John Macdonald |