Things To Know Before Taking An African Safari

In Swahili, the word safari means journey and is mainly aimed for hunting and exploring. Nowadays, however, the word safari is generally associated with adventure and the discovery of habitats and wildlife of the African land.

An African safari can be undertaken in various ways; by driving throughout the African wild land or through fly-in safaris.

There are four basic types of African safari a person can undertake:

-permanent tented safaris
-mobile safaris
-lodge safaris
-theme-based safaris, such as canoing, elephant-back, horseback or honeymoon safaris

An African safari through Southern and Eastern Africa usually takes between 10 and twenty days.

There are a few things you should do to make sure your African safari is not only exciting, but also safe. While you are planning an African safari tour, it is highly recommended to choose an well-trained safari guide with a lot of experience or a local tour operator who is very familiar with local conditions and etiquette. You should also make sure all the essential things for the safari are included in the package, such as accommodation, meals, ground transportation, excursion, guide or driver service and transfers.

Some of the most popular African safari destinations are Okavango Delta, Cape Town and Winelands, Kruger Park and Sabi-Sands, Chobe Park, Namib Desert, Victoria Falls, Etosha Park, Mount Kenya, Bazaruto Archipelago, Ngorongoro Crate, Forest Gorilla Treks and Kilimanjaro Mountains. The weather in Africa is generally good throughout the whole year, but autumn and winter are the best seasons for safaris.

You can undertake an African safari in various ways, such as on an the back of a horse or an elephant, walking, flying, ballooning or driving through the African land. Either way you choose to do it, you will get a truly memorable experience. However, it is essential to choose a tour operator with a lot of experience, strong knowledge of the local language and great contacts in Africa.

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