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