11 Days Paradise in the Wilderness – Tanzania Explore: Kilimanjoro, Arusha, Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro. 11 Days Paradise in the Wilderness
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Camping in Tanzania is one of the great adventures that you will adventure on your safari in Ngorongoro conservation area in particular and the general Tanzania at large. However, most traveller might assume that the camping safaris are less secured compared to the lodging safari that offer accommodation within permanent structures.
Though, if you are planning a camping safari for the budget purpose as the camping safaris are usually much cheaper compared to the lodging safari or you are planning a camping safari just to enjoy the wilderness of the Tanzania national park, worry not as camping safari are generally safe with a well established campsites that are protected in place to ensure that you have a safe stay on your Ngorongoro safari.
You can opt to go for the public campsites that are situated within Ngorongoro conservation area. However, such campsite usually come with extra fees known as concession fees paid by all the travellers that spend a night within the park.
Alternatively, you can opt for the private campsites outside the park available for between 15 and 25 dollars per night. The campsites are also generally, some of them are fenced and they usually have guards to safeguard you against any attack at night.
On top of that, we have suggested things you should do to guarantee a safe stay in Ngorongoro on your Tanzania self drive safari adventure as your safety is paramount for all of us involved in this safari business and Tanzania government.
What to do for a safe camping safari
Be aware of any risk around your camping area
Pay a proper attention to the place you planning to camp at. Not camp under big trees as you will never the strength of branches and a change in weather can lead to the falling of these branches or even the whole tree. Check the drainage of the area you planning to camp in. more so when you are using a ground tent. Some of the places in the park and nearby area are swampy area. Therefore, the fall of the rain can lead to the flooding of that area and remember the climate of Tanzania is mostly tropical climate which means that rain can fall at any day regardless of the season.
Carry with you enough food and drinking water
Most campsite will offer you water for showering and cooking, but they won’t offer you drinking water. And remember, Ngorongoro is remotely located, offering you no chance of restocking once you are there. Therefore, while doing shopping for this magnificent safari, ensure to stock enough food that can last you the number of days you are planning to spend in the camp to avoid any inconvenience that can be caused by the shortfall.
Be aware of the weather
Ngorongoro conservation area generally experience to weather seasons. That is the wet season that is usually cold and will require you to carry the worm clothing for your comfort more so in the night. The park also experiences a dry season which is generally hot and will require you to have light clothing to go along with weather.
Have first aid equipment
Any thing can happen, you can get an injury while on your safari adventure of Tanzania. Having things that can dress the wound as accessing hospital is very far from the park and will need you time to access them. You will also need other medication like malaria first aid and mosquito repellent as malaria still exist in African inclusive of Tanzania.
Know where you can get the services
Use your google to know which services are in what area as services are not easily accessible in this remote area. Therefore, knowing where to get these services is important to avoid any inconvenience that might be caused by failure to get such services.
Keep your eyes out for the wildlife
Ngorongoro is the home to wildlife. You need to know that while planning your safari in Ngorongoro conservation area as they can attack you at any moment of time while in their territories. In case they try to charge, always withdraw and leave them in peace. Secondly, not move at night as you can be attacked by the nocturnal animals. If you can’t withstand moving at night, at least get some one to escort you at night.
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