| When first thinking of a vacation to Africa, a | | | | The airplane pilot will often act as your guide for |
| safari is what usually comes to mind. The | | | | these kinds of trips. The most typical areas to |
| once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience wildlife | | | | cover are Kenya, Botswana, and Namibia. An |
| often only able to be viewed at the zoo is almost | | | | appealing choice due to the large amount of area |
| impossible to pass up. When imagining a safari, | | | | able to be covered in a short amount of time, |
| most of us think of riding in a 4 x 4 through the | | | | flying safaris are a good choice for those wanting |
| wilds of Africa, and do not realize that there are | | | | to visit many different areas and/or who have |
| many other options. Depending on your level of | | | | only a limited amount of vacation time. However, |
| activity, you might prefer to choose another of | | | | as they typically offer more luxurious lodging, |
| the several safari options. Three alternate ways | | | | these can be a bit pricey. |
| to experience an African safari are by canoeing, | | | | Another alternative way to experience an African |
| flying, or on horseback. | | | | safari is on horseback. Without relying on loud, |
| As Africa has several large rivers, canoeing is an | | | | modern, motor-vehicles, this offers a way to |
| ideal choice for exploring all that the continent has | | | | commune with all of the amazing nature that |
| to offer. One of the more popular areas for | | | | surrounds you. Another benefit of this is being |
| exploring with this type of African safari is lower | | | | able to see exclusive wildlife that might be missed |
| Zambezi, which includes the Mana Pools National | | | | with a typical safari. Although more physically |
| Park, a World Heritage Site, and Lower Zambezi | | | | demanding than a driving safari, it offers a bit |
| National Park. As with most African vacations, the | | | | more relaxation than simply walking. No matter |
| experience can range from relaxing, while staying | | | | which option you choose, they all promise to be |
| in comfortable lodging, to an all-out roughing it | | | | an experience unlike any other. Also, all of these |
| adventure. In the case of more adventurous | | | | options can be combined with walking and driving |
| canoe trips, accommodations are typically setup | | | | tours which allows you to mix and match in order |
| camping-style on islands and riverbanks as | | | | to accommodate the specific areas you wish to |
| opposed to more established housing. | | | | visit as well as your budget, leaving you with the |
| A flying African safari is another interesting option. | | | | perfect way to experience Africa. |