| Are you planning a safari to Africa? | | | | the company. You will often be surprised what |
| If so, then you are probably aware that there are | | | | you might just unearth good or bad. |
| three ways with which you can arrange your | | | | Arranging things yourself |
| safari. | | | | It is perfectly feasible to organize your own |
| You can either buy a tailor made or what is | | | | safari, either by renting a vehicle, or - doing an |
| known as a customized safari with a travel | | | | overland safari. |
| company or a tour agent. You can also buy a | | | | Should you be considering a self-drive then |
| package with an itenerary showing you where | | | | consider hiring a 4×4 four wheel drive |
| you are going to be visiting and for how long and | | | | vehicle. Land cruisers are a favorite. Others include |
| what to expect. The other option is to arrange | | | | Toyota Rav4 and Land Rover. These vehicles are |
| everything yourself. | | | | quite handy because the roads inside national |
| Whatever you choose depends on you and each | | | | parks and game reserves can be terrible. |
| has got its own advantages. | | | | Arranging your own trip has the advantage of |
| For people seeking to maximize on their holidays | | | | flexibility in planning but may not necessarily be |
| a prearranged safari would be advised so as to | | | | cheaper than going through a safari company. |
| save hours and days which could be spent trying | | | | An idea would be to travel as a group and share |
| to find reliable transport and accommodation. | | | | out the cost of vehicle rental, and some tourist |
| Caution should be taken when choosing a safari | | | | establishments do offer discounts for group |
| company especially since it is standard practice to | | | | travel. |
| pay in advance to ensure a booking. | | | | Apart from accommodation and transport you will |
| The nightmare scenario would be to pay for your | | | | have to budget for food, buy or rent camping |
| safari and then get to your destination and | | | | equipment and maybe even have to hire a local |
| discover that the company does not exist! | | | | guide to show you around. |
| To avoid or minimaze on the chances of this | | | | If you are good with logistics then a map would |
| happening. Do a little research on the travel | | | | save you the expense of hiring a guide. |
| company you intend to use. | | | | When it comes to game viewing maps may not |
| This can be done through the use of online | | | | really help you find game. Local guides usually |
| forums, and also by doing an internet search on | | | | know where to find them. |