African Safari And Luxury Travel Are One And The Same

There's a fascination with the unique wildlife ofsafari. These lodges are typically remote and
Africa that dates back at least to Roman timeselegant, providing excellent accommodations and
when ferocious lions inhabited the Coliseum. Withamenities plus fine dining generally offered with
modern transportation, South Africa is only hoursspectacular views of the local landscape or out of
away from major cities of the world anddoors. Tranquility and quiet abound, appealing to
world-class adventurers appreciate thesavvy travelers who desire an extraordinary
opportunity to experience the wonders of Africachange of pace and opportunity to soak in all the
by modern luxury safari. The mystique of Africapeace and beauty that Africa has to offer. For a
began in the 1800's when Africa was first calledtruly memorable holiday in the grand nineteenth
The Dark Continent because of its remotenesscentury tradition, consider a luxury tent safari.
and impenetrable vegetation. The mystiqueForget everything you ever knew about a scout's
remains today in the modern 21st century in spitetent or an army bivouac tent. For a
of worldwide state-of-the-art satellitesemi-permanent safari camp, these tents are
communication, bustling cities and thrivinglarge, sturdy dwellings with 8-foot ceilings, erected
businesses scattered throughout the continent.on a concrete floor and are equipped with real
One way to capture the essential and enduringbeds, comfortable sitting chairs, closet space, and
romance of Africa is to travel up close andusually "en-suite" shower and toilet facilities. On a
personal to its landscapes and its fascinatingtent safari, the camp staff is ready to please and
creatures by taking a luxury eco-friendly safari.accommodate visitor's needs even in the remote
There's no better place for this amazinglocale. Expect fine dining to a high standard at
adventure than the country of South Africa,both casual outdoor meals and elegant dinners in
positioned at the tip of the continent. Luxurythe well outfitted dining tent or native boma. A
safaris have their roots in Africa's colonial heritageluxury South African adventure is the perfect
when nobility and upper class British colonialsmeans for experiencing safely the unique
brought their traditions and social protocols to theecosystems and extraordinary wildlife of the
new territory. Refined British ladies and gentlemenregion. Safaris originating from lodges and tent
had definite customs for proper tea, for example,camps alike provide daily wildlife viewing
and even picnics. These traditions carried over toexcursions from a variety of vehicles. Trained
safari excursions into the African bush. The safariguides who know the local wildlife accompany
of the late 1800's and early 1900's was anvisitors at all times and take any necessary
elaborate affair accompanied by proper attire,precautions to protect visitors and wildlife alike.
meals, and social protocols. The luxury safari ofSouth Africa abounds with first-class opportunities
today provides even more creature comforts andfor luxury travel to remote and fascinating
amenities than what the early safari participantsdestinations that cater to individuals in search of
from Europe and North America required aeco-friendly adventures. With so many options to
century ago. Today the term luxury safari applieschoose from, consider seeking the advice of a
to adventures in the bush at first-class lodges ortravel consultant who is experienced with luxury
at custom tent camps. Visitors can choose fromtravel when you're ready to discover the
a wide variety of elegant lodges that meet themystique of Africa for yourself.
needs of the discriminating traveler. Many of theJustine has been a journalist for 20 years and is a
lodges are in or near game reserves or nationalcontributor to Just The Planet, the online luxury
parks, providing unparalleled access to the Africantravel magazine for independent travellers.
wildlife, the essential component of any African