| It's amazing how a person's adventurous spirit | | | | consider the private |
| gets a wake up call by simply watching a Tarzan | | | | family safari. Reason being; not only do you get |
| re-run."Hey," I thought. "I'm due for a holiday. I've | | | | a private use vehicle but your very own guides. |
| always wanted to visit Africa. What about an | | | | How neat! The good thing about this type of |
| African Safari?" What about it indeed!So I rang | | | | safari is you can travel at your own pace and |
| my local travel centre and posed the | | | | there are plenty of great camps to choose from |
| question..."What do you have in the way of | | | | along the way. Now all I've got to decide is in |
| African Safaris?" The chirpy voice on the other | | | | which location I'm heading.African Safaris come in |
| end of the line immediately responded.."Sir, you've | | | | all shapes and sizes. You could decide on a private |
| certainly come to the right place. What type of | | | | or group Mobile Tented Camp Safari. These are a |
| safari are | | | | great way to get close to the natural wildlife. Well, |
| you interested in?"Pausing for a moment just a | | | | close being the most sensible and safest distance |
| little confused by her question I replied. "Err.. an | | | | from any harm.There are Flying Safaris - so called |
| African Safari. Is there a choice?""Oh Yes," the | | | | because you're first flown to your destination |
| response came back. "Do you want to rough it or | | | | reserve and then chauffered to your designated |
| do you want to stay in five star accomodation? | | | | camp site in true African cross country style. |
| Are you after a Flying Safari, Group, Guided or | | | | Then there is the private safari which suits those |
| Honeymoon Safari? What about a Family Safari? | | | | of us who aren't comfortable with crowds. These |
| Or if you've got time to burn you could look at an | | | | are excellent simply because you can tailor your |
| Overland Safari."This girl really knew her stuff. Did | | | | own itinerary.Those among you who like being |
| she what! But I was left just a little confused. "I | | | | around people and making new friends will look at |
| just want to go on an African Safari," I | | | | a Group Safari. Despite being more punctual and |
| responded after another long pause. "Lions, | | | | where time deadlines play a part, these are great |
| elephants, giraffes and thick jungle. I want to see | | | | because of their cost effectiveness.And the list |
| Africa just | | | | goes on... Oh, did I mention Self-Drive Safaris. |
| like it's portrayed in Tarzan."Again there was a | | | | These are only recommended in countries such |
| slight pause. "I can't believe I just said that," | | | | as South Africa because of it's first class road |
| thinking out loud. "This girl must think I'm two | | | | systems.The type of adventure you want is only |
| bricks short of a house." Then quick as a flash I | | | | limited by your imagination. Just check with your |
| spruiked..."Something the kids will remember!""Oh, | | | | local travel agent for the best options.Dean |
| you want information on the Family Safari. Great | | | | Caporella is a professional Journalist and |
| choice!""Yes, that's it. A Family Safari. Do you | | | | Sportscaster who takes an interest in a wide |
| have brochures?""Sure sir. Just pop in at your | | | | range of topics. "Like most, I've yearned for an |
| earliest convenience and ask for Sara. I'll have all | | | | adventure in mighty Africa. Today, there are so |
| the information you need."So there it was. Ten | | | | many options available to folks. At I want to |
| minutes ago I thought going on safari in Africa | | | | provide intending travellers with as much news |
| meant suiting up in Jungle Jim gear and carrying a | | | | and information before taking off on safari to this |
| rifle. How naive. There is a variable smorgasbord | | | | wild and beautiful continent. |
| of holidays available. I was recommended to | | | | |