| Every year, the popularity of safaris increases. A | | | | 'real' safari experience, and want to do more than |
| safari adds some spice and excitement to a | | | | just day trips around the fringes of the wildlife |
| vacation. Safari's provide an opportunity to | | | | reservations, then you will have to sacrifice some |
| experience nature first hand, in a way that just is | | | | home comforts. |
| not possible on any other kind of trip. To really | | | | Weather / Climate : The weather will vary greatly |
| enjoy your trip though, you first need to put in a | | | | from country to country, so be sure to read up |
| little bit of work to ensure that you book the | | | | about what to expect in the particular country |
| right safari and that you are properly prepared | | | | that you will be visiting, and not base your packing |
| for it. Below is a guide to what you need to | | | | decisions on what friends have told you about |
| consider before heading off for a safari | | | | their safari trips in other countries. You will need |
| experience: | | | | to research beyond just the country level too, as |
| Safari Tour Operators : To find yourself a | | | | different regions within the same country may |
| reputable safari tour operation you need to check | | | | well have differing climates. Whilst the days |
| out their reputation by Googling their name and | | | | probably will be scorching hot, the nights will |
| looking for reviews and testimonials. Try to find | | | | probably be quite chilly. |
| one that has offices in both your home country | | | | Health : You will almost certainly require at least a |
| and in Africa. The cost of safaris varies greatly, | | | | couple of immunization shots, so a visit to a travel |
| so you will need to shop around in order to get | | | | clinic will be necessary. You can also ask them |
| yourself a good deal. | | | | whether the water will be safe to drink, if |
| Type Of Accommodation : Luxury | | | | mosquitoes will be a problem, etc. Ask at the clinic |
| accommodation is generally available if you want | | | | is they have any travel first kits, as it is prudent |
| it, but authentic safari 'back to basics' | | | | to have one on hand in case of an emergency. |
| accommodation is more common. If you want a | | | | |