What to Expect on a Safari Vacation

Going on a safari vacation can be the experience of your life. Just imagine the sun rising over the African plain with you in your vehicle watching a pride of lions cross the horizon. What a beautiful sight it will be.

There are a number of different kinds of safari vacations to choose from. You can go on safari in a game preserve. This gives you the option of seeing a large variety of wildlife. More often than not, that wildlife variety will be dense enough in population on a game preserve that you can see more than one of each creature in their natural habitat. The photography opportunities on these safaris are amazing. For most of the game preserve safaris, you can choose to fly directly to the lodge on the preserve or you can choose a self-driving tour that allows you the freedom to go where you want and stay as long as you want. Either option is right for a different type of person, so you might want to explore both through the available literature before you make a choice. Another safari vacation option is a walking safari. This is a great way to see the African countryside. You can get closer than you ever thought possible to the natural landscape. You can choose the length and destination of your walking vacation. Most, though, do not offer the option of an unescorted walking tour, as it is quite easy to be lost and never heard from again on the plains of Africa.

Safety is of primary importance to the safari company, and they spend an extensive amount of time training their personnel to handle your safety needs. Most guides can regale you with stories of African folklore and the use of the various plants you will encounter on your journey. Depending on the tour you choose, you will either be sleeping in a lodge or a small tented village that will serve as your