| A safari vacation to Africa can be a wonderful, | | | | Before coming to Africa, take preventative |
| once in a lifetime experience. There are safari | | | | measures to avoid contracting malaria on your |
| vacation packages available for families, couples, | | | | safari vacation. Most travelers who have gone |
| and even seniors. The pristine beauty of Africa | | | | through the correct preventions never have to |
| and its exotic wildlife are an experience everyone | | | | worry about malaria. Talk to your doctor prior to |
| should enjoy at least once. When traveling on | | | | your safari vacation and take all the advice |
| safari there are some basic guidelines and travel | | | | offered about malaria. |
| tips you should consider. For this reason, we offer | | | | Make sure you drink enough water while in Africa |
| our safari vacation advice. | | | | on safari vacation. You need to consume four to |
| Wear colors that blend in with the environment. | | | | six pints a day to remain hydrated. Avoid too |
| Neutral colors like tan, beige, khaki, olive-green, | | | | much tea, coffee, and alcohol, as these |
| brown, and gray are recommended. | | | | beverages often have a diuretic affect and can |
| Bring plenty of batteries for digital cameras and | | | | cause dehydration. |
| video devices. If you use a battery charger, be | | | | Most water throughout Southern Africa is safe to |
| certain to have a 12-volt adapter that can be | | | | drink straight from the tap, but there is plenty of |
| plugged into a vehicle, as not all camps have a | | | | bottled water around. Just be thoughtful about |
| 220/240-volt electrical supply. | | | | how you use this water as it is a very valuable |
| Never photograph locals without getting their | | | | natural resource and locals will take offense if you |
| permission first. | | | | are wasteful or trivial about your water supply |
| Support local businesses by buying local goods and | | | | while on a safari vacation. |
| beware of cheap transportation like buses and | | | | Make sure you have a good pair of sunglasses, |
| mini-taxis, which are often under-serviced and | | | | binoculars, and plenty of sunscreen of SPF 15 or |
| overloaded. | | | | above. Have light cover-up clothing that you can |
| Do due diligence about the country where you | | | | wear during the hottest parts of the day. |
| are traveling. Research the regulations, customs, | | | | Check your skin frequently, as tics are prevalent. |
| and traditions so you are a good visitor and not a | | | | They can easily be dealt with by using petroleum |
| rude tourist on safari vacation. | | | | jelly to remove them. |
| Remember to use water sparingly; it is a limited | | | | You should be certain to have money and |
| resource in Africa. | | | | baggage insurance and always have your |
| You may bring gifts for local children and villagers, | | | | expensive video equipment and binoculars, etc. as |
| but they should be of an educational type. Picture | | | | walk-on items. Remove valuable items from |
| books of Western Culture, coloring books and | | | | check-in baggage. |
| crayons are usually very appreciated and are | | | | You will enjoy your safari vacation immensely. If |
| inexpensive for you to supply. Do not offer | | | | you are traveling to Africa on a safari vacation |
| money or food. | | | | for the first time, it is guaranteed that this is a |
| Never litter while on a safari vacation. | | | | trip you will remember fondly all of your life. |
| Be aware of baggage restrictions, which are | | | | Simply use prudence and have good manners |
| commonly twenty-six pounds of luggage for light | | | | while on your journey and you will have a |
| air transfers and forty-four pounds of luggage for | | | | rewarding experience. |
| regularly scheduled air flight. | | | | |