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