An African Safari is adventurous, educational, unique and exciting event. If planning for one or just dreaming of going for an African Safari someday, below are some of the mistakes that must be avoided to make sure your Safari is as successful as you would like it to be. There is no harm in early preparations, it will help you have a clear picture of what you expect to achieve from that Safari trip.
Lack Of Proper Research On The Safari
Make sure you do a thorough research on the places you are going to visit throughout your Safari in Africa. This will help you learn more on the weather and the type of clothing you are required to carry, it will also give you a clear picture on the animals you expect to see to avoid disappointments.
Group Safari
Group Safaris can be boring if not properly planned for. When you plan for a group Safari it is advisable you have enough cash to book the most luxurious cars you can set your eyes on. On a group Safari you can get not so much desirable bus mates, you risk having people who talk nonstop, constantly argue with each other, tell bad jokes or even laugh irritatingly at everything. It’s advisable you go for a private Safari to avoid all these unpleasant things. #groupsafari #budgetsafari
Small Budget For Your Safari Trip
Budgeting too little for your Safari is a common mistake people do. This is a life time event and you must put all your effort and energy in it to make sure you learn and extremely enjoy yourself to the fullest from the Safari. This always happen when you do not have any idea about the real cost but can be avoided through early research. Know what is included and excluded from the real cost like for example meals and accommodations are always included but alcohol, clubbing and phone calls are excluded.
Bad Timing
You must know the best viewing times of the day especially for the animals. Early mornings and late afternoons are the best times considered as game viewing times. In the middle of the day many mammals are hard to spot because they always take shelter in the bushes and thick grasses to protect themselves from the bright sun. Also, during the night it is very difficult to spot a wildlife animal.
Type Of Vehicle You Use For The Safari
A minivan vehicle will surely save you money but it isn’t all that comfortable. Your field of vision is minimized since you cannot stand on the van and have a clear view around.
Avoid Driving Your Own Vehicle On A Safari
You are not knowledgeable enough to drive your own car on a Safari. A more experienced driver is always recommended because he knows from the years he has worked where to find rare animals and without his help you will obviously not get much from your Safari. Your main focus will be on the driving issue and you will use your Safari guidebook as required, you can also get lost due to wrong turns. Lastly, you can have a mechanical breakdown caused by the bumpy roads in the middle of a dangerous place.
Health and Safety
Many Safari goers worry a lot about the wild animals in the park, it is very unlikely that lions will jump into your cars unless they are provoked. Follow all the rules and guidelines to avoid being attacked by these wild animals.#healthyandsafety
Warning Ignorance
When in a Safari, do not ignore any warning however how lame it sounds. A warning like ‘do not go beyond this point’ is very important because you can find that there are some dangerous animals kept in that place and they can kill you if you visit them. Stay put in your car when instructed to do so, do not get out to avoid being knocked down.
Not Bringing Insect Repellent And Malaria Medications
Mosquito bite is the main course of malaria so it’s recommended you carry protective clothes. Wear long sleeved shirts and long trousers in the evening. Make sure you take a malaria vaccination two weeks before going for a Safari trip for it to be effective.
Beware Of Germs In A Bush Dinner
This is usually done in a wild setting far from your camp or hotel, it’s required you carry a sanitizer gel when having such a dinner to kill the germs.
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