I Just Want To Go On An African Safari!

It's amazing how a person's adventurous spiritconsider the private
gets a wake up call by simply watching a Tarzanfamily safari. Reason being; not only do you get
re-run."Hey," I thought. "I'm due for a holiday. I'vea private use vehicle but your very own guides.
always wanted to visit Africa. What about anHow neat! The good thing about this type of
African Safari?" What about it indeed!So I rangsafari is you can travel at your own pace and
my local travel centre and posed thethere are plenty of great camps to choose from
question..."What do you have in the way ofalong the way. Now all I've got to decide is in
African Safaris?" The chirpy voice on the otherwhich location I'm heading.African Safaris come in
end of the line immediately responded.."Sir, you'veall shapes and sizes. You could decide on a private
certainly come to the right place. What type ofor group Mobile Tented Camp Safari. These are a
safari aregreat way to get close to the natural wildlife. Well,
you interested in?"Pausing for a moment just aclose being the most sensible and safest distance
little confused by her question I replied. "Err.. anfrom any harm.There are Flying Safaris - so called
African Safari. Is there a choice?""Oh Yes," thebecause you're first flown to your destination
response came back. "Do you want to rough it orreserve 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 orThen 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 anare excellent simply because you can tailor your
Overland Safari."This girl really knew her stuff. Didown itinerary.Those among you who like being
she what! But I was left just a little confused. "Iaround people and making new friends will look at
just want to go on an African Safari," Ia 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 seebecause of their cost effectiveness.And the list
Africa justgoes on... Oh, did I mention Self-Drive Safaris.
like it's portrayed in Tarzan."Again there was aThese 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 twosystems.The type of adventure you want is only
bricks short of a house." Then quick as a flash Ilimited 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. GreatCaporella is a professional Journalist and
choice!""Yes, that's it. A Family Safari. Do youSportscaster who takes an interest in a wide
have brochures?""Sure sir. Just pop in at yourrange of topics. "Like most, I've yearned for an
earliest convenience and ask for Sara. I'll have alladventure in mighty Africa. Today, there are so
the information you need."So there it was. Tenmany options available to folks. At I want to
minutes ago I thought going on safari in Africaprovide intending travellers with as much news
meant suiting up in Jungle Jim gear and carrying aand information before taking off on safari to this
rifle. How naive. There is a variable smorgasbordwild and beautiful continent.
of holidays available. I was recommended to