We have heard travelers having terrible experiences on their safari holidays. In the travel industry, there is no worst moment than getting a bad safari experience after spending huge amounts of money on a holiday. The major causes of bad travel experiences are common mistakes that travelers make while in their planning processes and others during the trip. Whichever safari you intend to book, whether gorilla trekking, Mountain Climbing, Camping, Forest walks, game viewing, scatting or even cultural encounters, extra care is required to avoid mistakes which some travelers have fallen victim of. Potential travelers are therefore advised to make extra research before the days of traveling. We bring you the common mistakes people make when planning safari holidays and advise on how best you can avoid these mistakes.
Booking with a wrong tour operator
In the travel industry, a tour operator is a master planner of a safari. A safari making a travel inquiry, a travel operator is responsible for booking permits where the need is, accommodation, transport and choosing a driver-guide. Planning a safari holiday with a wrong operator is, therefore, a first mistake a traveler can make on a holiday. Before booking, travelers are advised to first check various travel operators to avoid mistakes. Check trip advisor reviews to find out how past travelers talk about different travel operators. Here you will know which travel agent is the best and avoid those with faults. Alternatively, enquire from your friends who traveled before. Also, a tour company you intend to book with must be legal and registered with the government to give you the assurance that you are dealing with the right people.
Choosing a fixed itinerary
A traveler is the owner of the itinerary and he/she is advised to choose an itinerary that matches his/her travel interests and time. Also, an itinerary should be flexible and relaxed to give you enough resting time. Choosing a relaxed travel plan give travelers a chance to do extra activities some of which are added in the course of the tour. Also, a relaxed itinerary gives you enough time to rest after long hours of driving. Don’t choose over congest a short trip with very many activities a short trip with a lot of activities. If you are interested in many activities, choose a long trip giving you ample time to enjoy all activities with no limit.
Choosing unsuitable quote
Travelers are advised to avoid choosing quotes unsuitable for them. Travel services especially accommodation, food, and transport are categorized into the budget, midrange and luxury. A client is therefore advised to choose a quote depending on his/he budget. Travelers with medium money are advised to book midrange quotes not to avoid paying too much without compromising quality. Choosing too many services to make you pay over the odds for an experience that can be enjoyed for a lesser amount while choosing too budget restricts you from enjoying some high-end experiences like balloon safaris among others.
Not checking the best season
Much as traveling can be done all year round, knowing the difference in seasons is very essential. Travelers are advised to check the seasons so they can choose the appropriate activities. Different tourism activities ate best done in specific seasons, for example, gorilla trekking, golden monkey, chimpanzee tours, forest walks and sunbathing are best done in the dry season. Knowing the best season help you know the upcoming events, which make your safari exceptional.
Being conservative
A rigid client not willing to adjust makes his/her trip boring. In some cases like gorilla trekking, travelers are put together in groups of eight and assigned a gorilla family. A traveler is advised to be as friendly as possible to the people in his/her group to ensure togetherness. This helps him to take nice gorilla photos, capture videos and even get assistance in case of any need.
In general, the above are the common mistakes travelers make when planning and while on their safari holidays. Contact a trusted tour operator, adjust your itinerary and ensure a peaceful enjoyable experience.
