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I thought I was prepared for my first African safari in Tanzania—I packed light, brought a good camera, and was ready to become very familiar with my safari vehicle, where I would be spending many hours watching animals. But what I wasn’t prepared for was the feeling of being on safari. It’s difficult to describe, but when you are sitting in your safari vehicle, mere feet away from a lion out on the Serengeti, you feel both tremendously excited and calm. Time seems to slow down, and you acquire a deep sense of connection to the natural world around you that is truly unique. It’s an experience I will never forget, and one that I am delighted to be sharing in this new series of blog posts.
You never forget your first safari in Africa. From your first early morning wake up call in the bush to the drive itself—where you encounter diverse wildlife that may include sightings of migrating buffalo, big cats, elephants and more—you’re in for an incredible experience. The safari guides and trackers that work at the lodges throughout Africa are instrumental in creating those first safari experiences for travelers. With their deep, local knowledge of the landscape and animals, they ensure travelers leave Africa with memories that will last a lifetime.
A game drive is the highlight of any African safari vacation. You’ll see magnificent local wildlife that may include lion, rhino, elephant, and more. And whether you find yourself in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, Botswana’s Okavango Delta, or Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater, you’ll witness the natural beauty of Africa up close.
But how should you properly prepare for your safari? Here are 7 essential items to bring with you into the bush.
Vacationing can be hard work, so it’s important to take moments out of your busy schedule to sit back, relax, and appreciate the beauty of your surroundings. Perhaps you’ve spent your morning trekking to the top of Table Mountain and now you’re looking for a way to unwind before you head out on your next excursion. What better way to refresh than to enjoy a peaceful and elegant high tea experience? Cape Town has plenty of excellent options available, but we’ve narrowed down our selection to our 4 favorites.
Tanzania should be placed high on your list of safari destinations to visit! It is rich in the incredible amount and diversity of wildlife roaming free in unspoiled game reserves. And of course that is why most travelers will go there.
But how can you make that safari experience even more magical?
Rhino poaching has reached an unprecedented level: over 1,000 rhinos were poached in 2013 in South Africa, and current estimates indicate that more than 500 have already been lost in 2014.
At Lion World Travel, we want the rhino populations not only to survive, but thrive. That’s why we’ve been working to raise awareness about rhino poaching and its devastating effect on rhinos in Africa with our #ShareIfYouCare campaign.
If you have experienced a safari you are certain to agree that it is a magical journey of discovery into Africa’s true miracle of nature.
While all of Africa’s wildlife species have their own allure and attraction, for me it is perhaps rhino sightings that are most poignant because of the enormous threat to their existence due to the substantial amount of rhino poaching currently occurring in Southern and East Africa.
Safaris provide the ideal opportunity for tourists to meet fellow travellers. While enjoying a snack on the morning game drive, chatting over sundowners on the evening safari or around the fire after dinner, the discussion inevitably leads to travel experiences! Recently I’ve met a number of single travelers and the topic of conversation has been the added expense of single supplements.
How do you put someone who’s life was as extraordinary as Nelson Mandela’s into words? Simply put, you cannot reduce such compassion, strength, and determination into words that would justify such a man.
While some road journeys in Kenya may be a little rough and dusty, it’s well worth attempting at least one trip, as the sights along the way definitely contribute to the charm of this nation and provide insight into its culture and local way of life.
