Straight answers to the questions travelers ask most before booking a Tanzania safari with us.
Here are the questions travelers ask us most before booking, grouped by topic. If yours isn’t covered, just ask—see the bottom of this page.
Is Best Time Adventures a licensed operator?
Yes—TATO-licensed and TTB-certified, locally owned and based in Arusha.
Do I need to pay anything to get a quote?
No—there’s no obligation and no payment required, and we typically reply within 24 hours.
What’s included in the price?
Your private guide and vehicle, park fees, accommodation, and full board; international flights, visas, tips, and optional extras are separate. See our full Safari Cost Guide for a complete breakdown.
Can I customize a package I saw online?
Yes—every itinerary shown is a starting point and can be adjusted around your dates, group size, and comfort level.
Is Tanzania safe for tourists?
Yes—Tanzania has a long-established, well-regulated safari tourism industry, and our guides carry safety and first-aid training with 24/7 on-ground support throughout your trip.
Do I need vaccinations?
A yellow fever certificate is required only if arriving from or transiting a yellow-fever-risk country; talk to a travel clinic about malaria prevention well ahead of your trip.
Is it safe to travel with children or as a solo traveler?
Yes to both—we regularly host families and solo travelers, and every safari includes a private, vetted guide and vehicle.
What should I pack?
See our dedicated What to Pack guide—short version: neutral colors, layers, no camouflage clothing (it’s illegal in Tanzania), and a soft duffel if any leg uses a light aircraft.
Will I have phone or internet access?
Most lodges and camps offer WiFi, and Tanzanian mobile networks cover the main circuit towns; coverage thins out in remote parks and on game drives.
What currency should I bring?
US dollars in cash (post-2013 notes) are widely accepted for visas and tips; Tanzanian shillings are useful for small purchases, and cards work at most lodges but not always at the border.
Will I share a vehicle with strangers?
No—every Best Time Adventures safari includes a private guide and vehicle unless you specifically request a shared or group trip to lower the cost.
How many game drives happen per day?
Typically a morning and afternoon/evening drive, with the option of a full-day drive with a picnic lunch in parks like the Serengeti.
What happens if a lodge or route becomes unavailable?
We discuss suitable alternatives with you before making any change—nothing about your itinerary is altered without your sign-off.
If your question isn’t answered here, ask us directly—share your travel ideas—and a member of our local team will reply within 24 hours.
Share your dates, interests, and travel style. We will reply with practical advice and a route recommendation.
