| Going on a safari adventure can turn out to be | | | | whereas November and December bring short |
| just that-an adventure. What kind of adventure it | | | | rain spells. Southern Africa and Indian Ocean Island |
| is may depend on how much you planned before | | | | are quite rainy starting in late November and |
| you stepped on the plane. | | | | sometimes not ending until April, which is almost |
| Your travel agent will, no doubt, arm you with lot | | | | the entire safari season. Typically, May through |
| of brochures, literature and recommendations for | | | | October brings dry weather. Keep in mind, |
| your safari. Most of the information, however, will | | | | however, that weather is also very unpredictable. |
| tell you all the positive things you will find on your | | | | There are many different activities to choose |
| safari, conveniently leaving out negative things. | | | | from such as sailing, bird watching, gorilla trekking, |
| The negative things are what can ultimately ruin | | | | participatory camping or self-driving. You can |
| an otherwise good vacation if you're not prepared. | | | | choose one or more of these activities, depending |
| Either go online, to your local library or speak with | | | | on your finances. Always research your safari well |
| friends that have been on a safari. Just make | | | | so you know what you can afford. Pinpoint a |
| sure you do some good research so you know | | | | dollar amount of what you can afford to spend |
| what to expect. | | | | on your vacation and go from there. Plan for your |
| Most safaris are in Africa. The spots most | | | | lodging, meals, airfare, activities and the length of |
| enjoyable for safaris are Central Africa, Eastern | | | | your vacation. This will be a deciding factor as to |
| Africa, Southern Africa and Indian Ocean Islands. | | | | what and how many safari activities you can |
| Do a lot of research on the climate for where | | | | choose. Many vacations have been ruined because |
| you are going. Remember, if you are under | | | | people didn't have enough money with them. |
| dressed, you won't be able to run to the mall | | | | You will also be given the choice of what kind of |
| quickly to buy some piece of clothing. Most of the | | | | vacation and accommodations you want, rustic, |
| areas are very seasonal with their temperatures | | | | moderately priced or luxurious. If you go with a |
| and precipitation, as well as being very 'trendy'. | | | | group, it often costs less per person. This is a fun |
| So, you won't be able to necessarily trust a | | | | way to travel unless you are looking for privacy. |
| weather report. | | | | Decide how you want to travel and have a great |
| East and Central Africa, for instance, have long | | | | time. |
| periods of rain almost all of April and May | | | | |