| Going on a safari vacation can be the | | | | your standards, as the safari company you |
| experience of your life. Just imagine the sun | | | | have chosen wants your return business. There |
| rising over the African plain with you in | | | | are even a few last minute one day type |
| your vehicle watching a pride of lions cross | | | | safaris to meet your needs if you're in a |
| the horizon. What a beautiful sight it will | | | | hurry. Check with the safari companies to see |
| be. | | | | if they have this type of option. While you |
| | | | will not get the full experience you might |
| There are a number of different kinds of | | | | have on a longer safari expedition, you will |
| safari vacations to choose from. You can go | | | | at least get a taste of the safari lifestyle. |
| on safari in a game preserve. This gives you | | | | |
| the option of seeing a large variety of | | | | No matter what type of safari you choose, you |
| wildlife. More often than not, that wildlife | | | | can expect to see the beauty of Africa. You |
| variety will be dense enough in population on | | | | will most likely see all of the wildlife |
| a game preserve that you can see more than | | | | you've only read about, and bird watching is |
| one of each creature in their natural | | | | not an uncommon hobby to take up while you're |
| habitat. The photography opportunities on | | | | visiting, as Africa is home to some of the |
| these safaris are amazing. For most of the | | | | best birds in the world. Moreover, you can |
| game preserve safaris, you can choose to fly | | | | expect to be treated in African elegance with |
| directly to the lodge on the preserve or you | | | | phenomenal food, high tea, and the |
| can choose a self-driving tour that allows | | | | hospitality that is Africa. |
| you the freedom to go where you want and stay | | | | |
| as long as you want. Either option is right | | | | There are a number of different things you |
| for a different type of person, so you might | | | | should do to prepare yourself for your safari |
| want to explore both through the available | | | | vacation. First, you'll want to be sure to |
| literature before you make a choice. Another | | | | include good walking shoes that are |
| safari vacation option is a walking safari. | | | | comfortable in your packing. You will also |
| This is a great way to see the African | | | | want casual clothes that are brown, khaki, or |
| countryside. You can get closer than you ever | | | | beige in color to better blend with the |
| thought possible to the natural landscape. | | | | landscape. Long sleeved shirts and long pants |
| You can choose the length and destination of | | | | will help you avoid the sun and biting |
| your walking vacation. Most, though, do not | | | | insect. You may also want a warm jacket for |
| offer the option of an unescorted walking | | | | cool nights. If you intend to visit during |
| tour, as it is quite easy to be lost and | | | | the summer, be sure your jacket is |
| never heard from again on the plains of | | | | waterproof, as monsoon season probably is not |
| Africa. | | | | far away. You might want some nicer clothes |
| | | | for your evening wear, though don't choose |
| Safety is of primary importance to the safari | | | | anything too formal, as few places you will |
| company, and they spend an extensive amount | | | | be visiting will expect it. It might be a |
| of time training their personnel to handle | | | | good idea to check with your travel adviser |
| your safety needs. Most guides can regale you | | | | on this point. You'll also want malaria |
| with stories of African folklore and the use | | | | tablets, insect repellent, and a mosquito net |
| of the various plants you will encounter on | | | | to keep you healthy while you're on safari. |
| your journey. Depending on the tour you | | | | Sun protection gear including sun block, a |
| choose, you will either be sleeping in a | | | | good hat, and some sunglasses should also be |
| lodge or a small tented village that will | | | | included in your baggage. Finally, be sure to |
| serve as your "home base" for the entire | | | | keep your Visa or Mastercard with you at all |
| walking tour. Either way, chances are good | | | | times. Few places accept American Express or |
| that the food and lodging you enjoy will meet | | | | Diner's Club. |