| Going on safari is an increasingly popular way to | | | | before departure to be on the safe side. |
| spend a vacation, and with good reason. For | | | | Immunizations : Most insurance companies do not |
| those who want excitement and thrills from a trip | | | | pay for travel immunizations but they will refer |
| away, and who want lots of great stories to tell, | | | | you to travel clinics. Not only can these clinics |
| a safari really is ideal. Everyone loves nature and | | | | make sure that you are properly immunized, they |
| wildlife, and what better way to experience it | | | | will also be able to offer advice on traveling safely. |
| than on a safari? | | | | They will let you know if the water is safe to |
| The following is some practical information and | | | | drink, if mosquitoes will be a problem, etc. As well |
| advice on selecting and preparing for an African | | | | as immunization shots, you might want to stock |
| safari... | | | | up on medications for diarrhea and insect bites. |
| Tour Operators : Look for positive reviews and | | | | Type Of Accommodation : Luxury |
| testimonials before paying any money to a safari | | | | accommodation is generally available if you want |
| tour operator. Find out where they operate from. | | | | it, but authentic safari 'back to basics' |
| Ideally you want to choose one that has offices in | | | | accommodation is more common. If you want a |
| both Africa and your home country. Be prepared | | | | 'real' safari experience, and want to do more than |
| to spend some time shopping around as prices | | | | just day trips around the fringes of the wildlife |
| vary substantially. Safaris can be all inclusive or | | | | reservations, then you will have to sacrifice some |
| 'pay as you go'. It is often easier, and can be less | | | | home comforts. A common approach is to spend |
| expensive, to do all inclusive, air, lodging | | | | the first and last couple of nights in a plush hotel, |
| transports, meals etc. | | | | and then to sleep under the stars for the rest of |
| Passports And Visas : Most people think that they | | | | the vacation. |
| can just turn up at a country and be let in, but | | | | Weather : It is essential to read up on what to |
| this is not always the case. Find out whether you | | | | expect weather wise before packing your bag. If |
| need a visa to gain entry in to the country where | | | | you pack the wrong type of clothes then you will |
| you are going on safari. The official tourism | | | | regret it for the whole of your trip. There can |
| website of the country should tell you what you | | | | even be huge climate differences in different |
| need to know. Err on the side of caution and ask | | | | parts of the same country on the same day, so |
| your tour operator to confirm anything that you | | | | be sure to research this thoroughly. Whilst the |
| are unsure about. If you do need a visa, it is not | | | | days probably will be scorching hot, the nights will |
| normally a problems to get one, but the process | | | | probably be quite chilly. |
| will take at least a week, so apply a few weeks | | | | |