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