| An African Safari should be the holiday of a | | | | advantage of seeing this magnificent beast in the |
| lifetime... for many, it's proven somewhat of a | | | | wild. |
| nightmare simply because they failed to prepare | | | | Some of the more popular lion safari destinations |
| properly for their trip! | | | | include the Masai Mara National reserve in Kenya, |
| Whether you are taking and african lion safari, | | | | particularly during the months of the wildbeest |
| travelling to South Africa's Kruger National Park or | | | | migration. South Africa's vast Kruger National |
| Tanzania's magnificent Serengeti, basic preparation | | | | Park, Botswana's magnificent Central Kalahari, |
| is vital if you plan on enjoying your experience. | | | | Chobe and Linyati parks and Tanzania's famous |
| What You Need To Take On African Safari | | | | reserves, from the Serengeti to Lake Victoria. |
| It's amazing how often the simple things are | | | | The african lion is not the only famous "jungle |
| overlooked. For example safari wear is vital. On | | | | icon" you'll witness in this amazing landscape. One |
| this trip though you don't want to be too | | | | of Africa's great attraction is it's landscape |
| overburded with luggage in fact, travelling light is | | | | extremes. From thick jungle to open plains and |
| always best. | | | | waterways, if you are a student of photography |
| What to wear on safari? It's light clothing in | | | | then you'll be in your element. |
| summer and light and heavy during winter. Days | | | | What Safari Do You Prefer? |
| can be hot in many parts of Africa however, the | | | | The available safaris on offer are numerous and it |
| nights can be extremely cool. There are some | | | | can be tough to decide. Walking safaris are |
| pretty friendly insects in mighty Africa so insect | | | | excellent because you are on the ground getting |
| repellant is a must while sunscreen is also a good | | | | "down and dirty" in deep, darkest Africa. Walking |
| idea along with a hat or hats! | | | | safaris are very well guided and if you are a first |
| Be on your guard all the time, particularly in urban | | | | time visitor, travelling with experienced safari |
| areas and I.D. should be with you all the time; | | | | enthusiasts is recommended. |
| even when you go to bed at night, make sure it's | | | | Mobile safaris are the most popular. Africa is vast |
| in a place you can remember. | | | | and being mobile is the easiest and quickest way |
| Popular Safari Destinations | | | | to see it. Fly-ins are a little more expensive but |
| African lion safaris are always popular. With the | | | | seeing Africa from the sky is an opportunity |
| african lion coming under scrutiny in recent years | | | | most don't experience and if you can afford it, it's |
| with dwindling numbers many people are taking | | | | well worth the expense! |