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