Self-drive is now the most enquired package that the visitors only require to hire a car and do the rest safari on their own without being guided. In Tanzania National Parks, self-drive is allowed and guaranteed throughout the year. Self-drive is superb to the tourist who really need the real adventure in the safari because no one will be there to guide you on where you should be, what to do, what to watch and so many things can be done in self-drive rather than in guided safari tour. In the National Parks and other conservations areas in Tanzania, self-drive is being operated and the tourist has to prepare some essential information/ tips that can be very helpful during the trip so as to avoid some misfortunes and keep their trip a very pleasant and memorable trip ever. Off guided trip.

▶ Rent a car from a trustworthy company:

Rent A Car - Self Drive Safari - Safarihub

In Tanzania, there are companies that offer car rental services for self-drive to foreigners and some don’t. It’s important to look for a good company that provides cars with good standards that will suit your trip with no problems. Safarihub offers the best self-drive services that include cars of standard quality, can help in planning for your tour itinerary, and prepare bookings for your accommodations at a better rate compared to the one you’ll be offered when you book directly. The rental cars are 4WD with a pop-up rooftop.

▶ Recharge your credit cards:

Recharge cards - Self Drive Safari - Safarihub

It is worth to have enough balance in your bank accounts, especially when some of your services are not paid yet like the Park entrance fees, Campsites, food and water and other extra stuffs. The credit card must be VISA or MASTERCARD, This can help you to access the bank services anywhere in the country. Enough balance will allow you to do other extra activities that have not to be included in your tour itinerary like Air balloons, Some of the drinks, and other extra stuff that you might need to buy.

▶ International Driver’s license / International Driving Permit:

International Driving Permit - Self Drive Safari - Safarihub

An international driving license will help a tourist get access to hire a car for self-drive and a permit of descending into the Tanzania National Parks and other Conservation Sites like the Controlled areas and Game Reserves. International Driving Permit (IDP) Is a legal document that validates your license internationally and can allow you drive in foreign country, it can acquired from the destination or a country that the tourist is coming from. IDP can be helpful if one has no an International Driving Licence and It is valid for 12 months. IDP and International Driving license are very crucial for this package because you will be the driver.

▶ Mechanic skills & Navigational skills:

Navigational skills - Self Drive Safari - Safarihub

A tourist that enquires for a self-drive package is very important to have some necessary skills like mechanic skills and Navigational skills. In your trip no one will accompany you, having these skills will help. You should have understood on the basic mechanic, When the car has some small problem one can be able to fix rather than waiting for a Mechanic that might take some time to arrive, also having some necessary tools to fix any minor breakdown. Navigation Skills can help you take the exact route of your trip, having the navigational skills like the use of Global Positioning System (GPS), use of Compass, Magnetic Declination/variation and maps this can save you determine the right direction.

▶ Health and Safety:

Health and Safety - Self Drive Safari - Safarihub

Before embarking your safari its important to be assured that you are in good condition. Never forget to take your basic medications and the first Aid Kit with all necessary tools that can help you treat yourself with minor treats or injuries like scrapes and cuts. Also the correspondent company needs to prepare you medical insurance before you take your trip, This will help you get the medical assistance anytime you need and anywhere around your trip destination.

▶ Accommodation:

Accommodation - Self Drive Safari - Safarihub

The self-driving package can be provided with extra services which are very crucial during the trip, Whereby some services can be prepared by the company that hosts you, they can be responsible for booking and preparing the whole schedule. Accommodation services can be booked prior to commencement of the safari whereby it can be lodges campsites or mobile tents depending on your choice. Having prior arrangements on accommodation can help you not be stressed about where you can have rest after the safari. All process of accommodation services can be well reserved for the company.

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Do check out the Safety Guidelines for Tanzania Safari in Coronavirus 

Kenya is among the African country that has been affected by COVID 19, The government has been trying the best in ensuring the residents and non-residents are safe. Kenya Around Covid-19, most of the tourist locations in Kenya have been inspected and allowed to resume the operations. In July 2020, Kenya was fortunately awarded the Global Safety stamp by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) as it has adopted Global health and hygiene standardized protocols. WTTC is responsible for recognizing regions and destinations that are safe from COVID-19 so as to help the tourist and other travelers to have decisions on the right and safe destination for holiday.

Corona Free Safari

On 1st August the government of Kenya announced to resume the local and international flights from all countries and exemption of the mandatory 14 days quarantine to the Incoming visitors of some countries. Kenya has a good plan for resuming tourism activities in the country and to offer the best services like how it has been before the intervention of the pandemic.
There are several health protocols that have been released by the government of Kenya so as to avoid the spread of the Pandemic, these protocols are:

▶ All passengers arriving on international flights are required to quarantine for 14 at a governments-designed facility. Some countries have been exempted from the mandatory of 14 days (in the link below)
https://www.atta.travel/media/18784/exempted_states-2.pdf

quarantine free - Kenya Safari

▶ It’s mandatory for all passengers arriving in Kenya to complete the travelers Health Surveillance form by the ministry of health. The form should be completed online before disembarking ( The form is in the link below). The passengers will receive a QR code after completing the form and will be required to display it to the Port Health Officer to proceed through immigration.
https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/

Health Surveillance Form Kenya

▶ All passengers on international flights must show a negative COVID19 certificate on arrival, obtained no later than 96 hours prior to departure from their home country.

negative COVID19 certificate - Safarihub

▶ Body temperatures must test below 37.5 C (99.5 F) and visitors must have no persistent cough, no difficulty breathing and no other flu-like symptoms.

Covid-19 Body temperatures

▶ Strictly infection prevention and control measures have to be followed like social distancing, Good hand hygiene, and regularly wearing the face mask.

Kenya sanitizer

The government of Kenya is ready to receive and host tourists with much consideration of their health and safety during their holiday in Kenya. All sectors that interrelate with tour activities have prepared a conducive environment for the tourists. In the midst of this Pandemic that the world is going through (COVID-19), all tour destinations and tour product suppliers in Kenya priories safety before anything else during their stay.

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Do check out the Safety Guidelines for Tanzania Safari in Coronavirus 

Great Migration Safari is among of the best tour packages in East Africa for holiday safari because of the excitement that is filled with. The main category of the animals that involve in the migration is the wildebeest, Zebras, Grant Gazelles and Thomson Gazelles The mass migration of wildebeest are mainly for searching for adequate food and water. Following the migration routes of the wildebeests has been a dream holiday package for most tourists. As the wildebeest move from one point to another in the Serengeti plain and mainly migrating from Serengeti national Perk to Maasai Mara National Reserve.

▶ PLAN A SAFARI WITH AN EXPERT:

PLAN A SAFARI WITH AN EXPERT - Safarihub

Before you hold a safari trip to Great migration Book with a trustable and experienced tour operator that can be reliable and honest regarding the safari and all the services and offers that you can be accommodated during your safari, and that is based in either of the countries that the great migration is taking place. The tour Operator can help in planning your safari and preparing all the services that you need during your trip like transport, accommodation and other amenities and more especially at the best price The operators you book with can be accountable in every service that you need in regard of your schedule.

▶ ACCOMMODATION:

Maasai Mara Safari Accomodation - Safarihub
Arriving at Great wildebeest migration destination for safari, There are luxurious lodges, hotels and mobile tents that serve visitors during their holiday trips for migration and other safaris. you will be welcomed by staffs of either of the lodges and tented campsites that your tour consultant have booked for your accommodation, the hotels in the wilderness are calm with a great sighting of wild view both flora and fauna.

▶ ACCESSIBILITY:

Accessibility - Safarihub
Once you arrive in either of the country Tanzania/ Kenya, the Great Migration can be accessed in various means like the use of Road by jeep or by airway. And cars are the one used For game drives. Extended jeeps and open cars are the best for this package, for the great view, photography and enjoyment during the migration.

▶ SAFETY:

Safari Safety - Safarihub
One of the major issues considered by the tourism destinations is ensuring safeties of the tourists and their belongings during their holiday in any of the destinations. East African tourism destinations including the destinations with Great migration of animals in Tanzania and Kenya have a great sense of safety to the tourists by ensuring there is 24-hour security guards around the places that provide tour services to the tourists like in the accommodation areas and wilderness areas. Once you visit this destination your safety is assured.

▶ TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Travel Insurance - Safarihub

Travel insurance is very important to the tourist through it’s optional, A tourist can have insurance in either of the countries that they are coming from or in the destination`s country. The insurance helps in providing you with the protection from medical expenses, it can cover disruptions to your trip, emergency evacuation and any problem that may occur during your trip.

▶ IMPORTANT THINGS TO TAKE WITH:

Safari Important Stuff - Safarihub

In your holiday safari for the great migration, it is important to take some essentials that can be important in your holiday trip, like the camera, as per the safari a tourist is not allowed to take anything but pictures and leave nothing but the Footprints, for your memorable Safari, it is important to come along with a good camera, a good pair of binoculars and sunglasses. This will help you to have great memories to keep for your trip.

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