| Safari is an East African tradition and means to | | | | and legal code protecting the animal population |
| travel or journey. An African safari is a popular | | | | from over hunting. Today hunting is very strictly |
| trip that has been undertaken for centuries by | | | | regulated to protect the animals. Many western |
| both Africans and other nations visiting Africa. The | | | | explorers gained massive fame and their tales of |
| most enduring image of safari is the British | | | | Africa started the trend that still goes on today. |
| explorer in his white hat and shorts, hunting for | | | | They told romantic stories of the freedom and |
| big game in the wilds of Africa. Africa is a very | | | | beauty of Africa, as well as serious tales of the |
| popular destination due to beautiful terrain and | | | | dangers that face explorers. Drought, wild animals, |
| varied wildlife. African safari began centuries ago | | | | disease and hostile tribes are dangers that still |
| with Arabs and Swahilis making long voyages into | | | | exist today and so the modern safari will be |
| mainland Africa to do trade with other markets. | | | | equipped very well and with caution. A safari trip |
| The word became synonymous with the | | | | that is unprepared for disaster could run into very |
| caravans, hunting, and the sense of adventure. | | | | serious, possibly fatal, trouble. Safari trips to |
| The traders brought ivory, supplies and slaves. | | | | Africa are easy to find and book. They usually |
| Thankfully British control put an end to the | | | | start by taking you to a lodge where there are |
| slavery. The British soon brought people from all | | | | observation decks, entertainment, bars and beds. |
| over the world looking for Safari adventure. What | | | | These lodges act as a starting point for the |
| really attracted them was Africa's wildlife, which | | | | convoys of vehicles that will take you across the |
| still does today. Some people wanted to observe | | | | land and into game territory. Just like in the past, |
| and study the amazing African animals, while | | | | many safaris have a native African guide who |
| others wanted to hunt them. Needless to say, | | | | adds his knowledge of the terrain and survival |
| soon it became necessary to establish an ethical | | | | skills. |