Choose The Best African Safari Holidays
Choosing an African safari
Choosing the right safari requires planning beforehand. There are specialist operators offering safari tours, but many travellers prefer to do their own safari planning. Accommodation on safaris can vary, from six star hotels to lodges and camping. For those considering camping, it is critical to find as much information as possible about the local area and if necessary employ the services of a local guide. Most National Parks offer lodgings within their boundaries as well as services of local guides or wardens. Whatever the accommodation, it is essential that rules be obeyed, to ensure the safety of all staff and visitors.
For those planning annual family holidays abroad then, why not consider a family safari instead. South Africa is a popular destination for families, mainly because the good quality roads allow visitors to hire a car and control their schedule. South Africa also offers a number of smaller private game parks that have suitable accommodation and plenty of animals to view. Some parks in South Africa are also malaria-free.
Some tours have age restrictions on children, meaning that personal planning is a better option than booking a package. Also, be aware that some lodges or campsites have age restrictions, mainly to prevent young children from wandering away from the site. Choosing a safari instead of traditional family holidays abroad can also offer children the once in a lifetime opportunity to see new born and young animals, such as elephants and lion cubs, in the wild.
Kenyan Safaris
When to go on safari is also a major consideration, often dictated by when wildlife is abundant. For those who are considering Kenya, July to October is ideal to see the massive migrations of wildebeests and zebras, as well as making the best of the dry season. During dry season, animals will congregate round permanent watering holes, making them easier to view. Kenya is the most popular safari destination in Africa. Wildebeests, zebras, lions, elephants, baboons, buffalo, leopards and giraffes are just some of the many animals that pass across the plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Tanzanian Safaris
In Tanzania, the dry season runs from June to November and this is an ideal time to visit the National Parks. The Serengeti National Park is an ideal destination to watch lions kill and as a larger park, there are fewer visitors. On the Serengeti border, there is a large crater containing almost all wildlife known in East Africa, including the rare black Rhino.
Zimbabwe Safaris
The dry season in Zimbabwe runs from July to October and this is an ideal time to visit Hwange, which is the largest reserve in the country. For those who wish to see Victoria Falls, this is best in March or April, after the rainy season.
With many other safari destinations available, across East and South Africa, visitors planning a safari will always be able to choose the best safari that offers what they are looking for, whether black rhino spotting or zebra migration, as well as the chance to experience African culture and hospitality.
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