| If you are considering a trip that will | | | | offer many great opportunities to |
| offer adventure beyond your wildest | | | | encounter the wildlife of the area. For |
| dreams, perhaps an African safari tour | | | | those who prefer comfort and even luxury |
| is for you. In Swahili, "safari" means | | | | with their adventure, the lodge tours |
| journey, but today the word has become | | | | will provide shelter at night that |
| associated with adventure, exploration | | | | ranges from a basic type of motel to |
| and amazing sights and sounds. There are | | | | luxury accommodation. |
| a number of African safari tours that | | | | These African safari tours tend to run |
| you can choose from, and they will vary | | | | in the much higher price range, but can |
| greatly depending on the level of | | | | offer a resort feel out in the middle of |
| comfort that you are looking for and the | | | | the wild. Finally, you can explore the |
| budget that you can afford. Keep in mind | | | | more distant locations by small plane in |
| that even the most basic African safari | | | | what is known as a fly-in adventure. |
| tours will cost a hefty amount, so this | | | | Preparing for your Adventure |
| is not a trip that most folks will | | | | No matter what type of African safari |
| generally take on the fly. | | | | tour you choose, you must plan ahead to |
| It usually requires plenty of time to | | | | make the most of your trip. Flying to |
| save and plan to embark on a safari | | | | this country generally requires |
| adventure that will be satisfying, | | | | immunizations and other medical care to |
| educational and comfortable. There are | | | | prevent illness and injury from |
| generally four types of safari | | | | occurring on the trip. You will also |
| adventures that you can take: a mobile | | | | need to outfit yourself with the proper |
| safari, a permanent tented safari, a | | | | gear and clothing that will help you to |
| lodge tour or a fly-in adventure. | | | | handle the elements as well as the pests |
| Types of African Safari Tours | | | | and insects of the region. |
| Many African safari tours will require | | | | It is also important to bring plenty of |
| you to sleep in a tent of one type or | | | | equipment that will aid in your wildlife |
| another each night. Some of these tents | | | | viewing, such as cameras, binoculars, |
| are permanent fixtures that are set on | | | | and perhaps even a laptop to capture |
| concrete slabs away from the damp and | | | | pictures and memories in a journal. This |
| bugs of the area. These are called | | | | is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for |
| permanent tented safaris. Others require | | | | many travelers, so preparation is key in |
| you or your safari staff to pitch a tent | | | | ensuring that your African safari tour |
| each night in the spot that you stop. | | | | is one trip that you will never forget. |
| These are called mobile safaris, and | | | | |