best private tour company in Tanzania
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If we were to forego Best of Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife Safari trip with Friendly Planet and choose to go with a Private tour company situated there, whom might we go with? Price is a major consideration and the Friendly Planet tour is 15 days for about $4,600 pp with air from New york.
Is there a preferred private company in Kenya or Tanzania who could do a similar trip for approximately the same monetary outlay. I suppose that if we wanted to avoid a days bus ride to get from Kenya to Tanzania we would either have to choose one place or the other or fly between destinations, which would, I imagine raise the price considerably. ....and, if possible, we would like to do this during the migration time between June and September.
Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated.
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JH
Is there a preferred private company in Kenya or Tanzania who could do a similar trip for approximately the same monetary outlay. I suppose that if we wanted to avoid a days bus ride to get from Kenya to Tanzania we would either have to choose one place or the other or fly between destinations, which would, I imagine raise the price considerably. ....and, if possible, we would like to do this during the migration time between June and September.
Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated.
Thanks
JH
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I considered Friendly Planet and Smartours, but finally decided that --despite their great prices-- their schedules would be too hectic. There would be tremendous time spent traveling and little flexibility. Greater flexibility comes by traveling with a small group and a private guide. Although it will definitely cost me more, I am planning a Feb (Migration period) tour in Northern Tanzania for 11 days, not including travel days. We will be staying in a mix of lodges, permanent and mobile camps. To save money (but lose some experience, IMHO) you can stay mostly in lodges. If you look on some of the other travel sites (especially Tripadvisor) you will find lots of experiences with tour operators. There are a couple that are based in Tanzania but partner with operators in the U.S.; this really helps communication. Most can put together a tour to meet your needs, with a wide range of price. However, unless you are up for very simple camping experiences, be prepared to spend more than Friendly Planet. Airfare alone is so expensive from the U.S.
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Have you check the OAT itinerary Kenya/Tanzania... small groups, 16/pax including air and believe a better overall itinerary and better paced.
For private, if for June consider Tanzania; if Sept then Kenya. Both are peak season with prices to match. Unlikely even at the least expensive accomm you can get both countries for about $3,500 for the land portion only, why month when traveling I mention the better areas. However, as mentioned in your other thread, prices are lower in Kenya during June, though both peak if in Sept.
Airfare to NBO is usually lower (more air carriers) than if into JRO, but you can use Shuttle Bus between the two countries. Turkish Air usually has the cheapest fare (about $1000+/-) into NBO via IST, even if flight arrives NBO early morning - 2am.
For private, there are many options for tour operators in the US or if using an in-country outfitters.
You've got time to research, so do so.
For private, if for June consider Tanzania; if Sept then Kenya. Both are peak season with prices to match. Unlikely even at the least expensive accomm you can get both countries for about $3,500 for the land portion only, why month when traveling I mention the better areas. However, as mentioned in your other thread, prices are lower in Kenya during June, though both peak if in Sept.
Airfare to NBO is usually lower (more air carriers) than if into JRO, but you can use Shuttle Bus between the two countries. Turkish Air usually has the cheapest fare (about $1000+/-) into NBO via IST, even if flight arrives NBO early morning - 2am.
For private, there are many options for tour operators in the US or if using an in-country outfitters.
You've got time to research, so do so.
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