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Things I wish I knew before doing a safari

You just came back from Africa and are excited to share the joy of doing a 5-day safari in several Tanzania Safari Parks . Your social media feeds are full of images of amazing wildlife. Your friends are so jealous of all your pictures. They can't get you to stop talking about

You just came back from Africa and are excited to share the joy of doing a 5-day safari in several Tanzania Safari Parks. Your social media feeds are full of images of amazing wildlife. Your friends are so jealous of all your pictures. They can't get you to stop talking about how magical it is to have a front-row view of some of the world's greatest wild animals that call these parks home. But before they go, you have some advice for them regarding how to make a safari even more enjoyable.

Things I wish I knew before doing a safari

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Bring a buff or bandana to cover your face when you drive along the dusty roads.

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Written by
Ben S.
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Ben has spent the better part of two decades on Kilimanjaro, first as a porter and summit guide and now leading Peak Planet's mountain operations. When not on the trail, you will find them testing gear in the foothills above Moshi.

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