The word porter is one of the common words you shall probably read in almost every itinerary. Porters are important people in the tourism sector-they add a lot of value to tourism. There are so many things that they do to simplify the work of tourists. One may be asking who is a porter and why is he necessary? Porters are people who help tourism in several aspects:

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There is always a reason for doing something. Most film crew that come to Tanzania for their filming always have a particular goal behind. Many film those movies for their clients. Sometimes, this could be per as request from a certain organization or client, think of documentaries or something. I have come to understand that most of the film crew includes either one of the following safaris or a combination of more than two. Here are examples of popular safaris that filming tourists are always interested in:

There is a lot filming in Zanzibar.

When you look at Zanzibar, it is one of those destinations that have gained a lot of talk because many people have travelled to Zanzibar and many are looking towards visiting the islands very soon. When you make a simple survey across the streets of any country and you ask people about Zanzibar, I’m certain that you will get some responses of people who have heard about the destination. Because of that, there is always need to create more content all centered about what the Islands have to offer.

When you go to Zanzibar, there are so many activities that you shall be able to land your figures upon. Talk about the spice tour, stone town tour, Prison Island, Jozani forest, princess Salme tour, I mean the list goes on. There are specific filming permits that give you permit to film in Zanzibar. Ask your tour operator for that information and they shall surely share it with you and guide in acquiring the permits as well.

National parks attract a lot of filming.

Tanzania is surely a wildlife haven, there is so much to expect once you decide to come for a wildlife tour. Wildlife is a tourist magnet, many simply come because they want to see the several wildlife experiences in the country.

When you are in Tanzania, there is no short of options for you to view wildlife, all you need to do is to choose the itinerary and start your adventure. There are over 10 national parks in Tanzania that shall give you the best wildlife safari.

Talk of national parks like Serengeti national park, Lake Manyara national park, Ngorongoro crater, Tarangire national park, Arusha National park, and others. Because wildlife is already a major tourism activity, a lot of filming tourists come to offer their clients insights that are unique about different wildlife aspects. A filming crew can just decide to concentrate on a particular animal and cover it in depth or come up with a unique idea.

Birding is gaining ground.

Birders are flocking Tanzania in numbers to come and enjoy the activity. There is a lot to learn from birds and this has prompted many filming in the area. With the many bird species, you can be short of ideas about the kind of film you want to come up with.

Most actors are interested in cultures.

Though not on a large scale, many people want to know how other people are living and this is one of the reasons as to why there has been an increase in the number of cultural filming happening in Tanzania. Book a filming today with us today.

Safety is one of the things that should be on your mind when you decide to travel to a particular destination. A lot of tourists underestimate that aspect because they think that there is no need to feel insecure.

The kind of insecurity that could come by may not be necessarily in terms of security threats but rather minor illness that if you not careful enough, they can have a diverse effect on your health. Keeping yourself safe should be a top priority once you decide on taking a trip to Tanzania. So how do keep yourself safe?

Don’t go against any park guidelines.

Every national park has its own instructions, you must make sure that you follow them to ensure that there is guaranteed for your safety. If they tell you not to do something, please don’t go ahead and try it out. I know that it is sometimes in human nature for people to try out those things which they refuse them to do.

There is always a reason for any national park to clearly write an instruction. The best part of the story is that each instruction is usually meant for your own benefit-it is meant to keep you safe. To go against those instructions is to simply go against your safety and life in general.

Follow the tour company’s advice

Tour operators shall always give you a little briefing before you start your journey. They will advise on the things you shouldn’t be doing and those that you should do. Make sure, you listen carefully and understand all those little bits to stay away from trouble.

They shall brief you on what to do once you reach at the national park, the clothes to wear, when to take photos, what to carry and what not to carry, how to behave when you are close distance with the animals. Just listen and follow their advice.

Find preventive techniques against malaria.

Malaria is a threat in the tropical areas on Africa. Since Tanzania is in the tropics, Malaria is a threat in Tanzania. The good news is you can travel even without any preventive measure against the disease and you don’t catch it.

Actually, most residents stay for years without any preventive measure against the disease and they don’t catch the disease however this is one of the most deadly diseases in Africa and accounts for the most infant deaths.

Malaria is caused by a female mosquito once it bites you when it carries the disease. The truth to the matter is that Malaria is curable without even spending a lot of money and within few days of taking the medication.

However as a tourist, you should take preventive measures against the disease to make sure that you stay safe. To prevent malaria simply buy anti-malaria tablets which are available in pharmacies around Tanzania. Make sure that you sleep under a mosquito net. You should close your hotel windows early enough to ensure that your room is free from the mosquitoes. Use insecticides to kill the mosquitoes when there is need for that.

Save some contacts in your mobile phone.

For safety purpose, make sure you save some important contacts in your phone book. Telephone contacts of the police, ministry of foreign affairs, your nearest embassy, and tour operator should be in your contacts to make sure that they come to your rescue in case any unbearable event unfolds.

There are other measures you can do to keep yourself safe but for now, I guess you can apply the ones I have listed. We are here for you and we shall ensure that you only have great memories on your safari in Tanzania, Book your safari with us today.