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3 Steps To Planning A Trip To Africa

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

Before travelling to Africa it’s vitally important that you take into consideration a wide variety of aspects before you travel. Africa is most certainly not a continent you want to end up in without prior planning. Your planning should start from the moment you begin to book your holiday and continue until you reach Africa. We have listed a number of steps below for you to take into consideration when in the midst of planning your trip.

1) Visa & Passport Information

Whether you are travelling on a Botswana safari or South African safari you will most certainly need to ensure you are aware of the entry requirements for the country. Many African countries require all tourists to purchase a visa in order to enter the country which are usually valid for around 3 months. Visas can usually be purchased at border crossings including airports, land and sea borders. It is advisable however that you purchase your visa prior to arrival in the country to save any hassle and potential problems. You must also ensure that your passport has at least 6 months left on it once you depart from the country. If you need a new passport then it’s important to get one in advance as they can sometimes take several weeks or so to process…and you don’t want to be left stranded at the airport without a passport.

2) Flights

When travelling on your African safari it’s crucial that you book the correct flight and try and get the best deal for your money. Once you have booked your accommodation and safari trip it’s a good idea to get straight onto booking your flights. Booking up flights in advance is a great idea as you can usually pick them up quite cheaply, the same applies with making bookings on late flights. One tip would be to try and avoid peak season bookings as airfares can increase by around 40%-50%.

3) Medical Information

When heading out anywhere in the world whether you are climbing Kilimanjaro or trekking into the rainforests of Uganda, it’s important to check out if you need any vaccinations before you go. For most of Africa, especially equatorial Africa you will need malaria tablets and of course various vaccinations including typhoid, cholera and rabies if you are likely to be around animals on a day to day basis. Although not as prevalent these days, Yellow fever is another vaccination that is highly recommended as some countries still require you to show them your health card to prove that you’ve had the vaccination.

The above just covers three aspects of your trip and there is plenty more to consider including your own personal safety and how to finance yourself when you’re away, safely and sensibly.

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The African Safari On A Lifetime

Sunday, December 4th, 2011

There have certainly been a lot of changes in the safari world since its early days which was probably along the lines of a couple of people with sticks beating their way through the undergrowth. These days a safari tour is tailored to your individual needs, requirements and most importantly of all your budget. This article looks at some of the differences in tours and the options you can choose from.

Game Drives

This is perhaps the most common way to go on a Zambia safari or wherever it is in Africa you have booked your trip. This is the most common type of safari as it’s the most affordable and has the most choice in destinations. Perhaps 90% of the people who travel to Africa on holiday have limited time so they go for the 4×4 safari which is very efficient and also very affordable for most. Being on a 4×4 game drive gives you the opportunity to travel between parks which is great as you get to see the difference in wildlife and scenery of the country.

Flying Safari

Whether you are staying in the Ngare Sero Lodge or The Manor at Ngorongoro you can book up a flying safari. This is one of the most spectacular and memorable ways to see the African scenery and its animals. From the perch of the plane you get a great bird’s eye view of the Savannah’s and the grasslands below. Not only do you get some of the best views on offer you can also visit more parks and regions of the country due to the speed of flight in comparison to using the roads. If you have the money then this is without doubt the way to do it. Trips are offered all over Africa including on a Serengeti safari.

Balloon Safari

This is somewhat of a unique opportunity for many and although it only lasts for a few hours around sunrise the views and the experience is not something you will forget easily. Can you picture sipping a glass of fine champagne for breakfast while watching the sun rise on the horizon with Africa beneath your feet? For anyone going on safari in Africa this is certainly not an opportunity that should be missed.

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The Different Ways To Go On Safari

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

Safari is the Swahili word for ‘Trip’, and Kenya has long been a destination that has thrived on these types of trips. People from all over the world flock to Kenya in their millions to take full advantage of the safari opportunities.

Game Drive

A Safari holiday in Kenya is conducted in many ways. The most common type of safari holidays that most people will encounter is the game drive which takes place in a 4×4 or a minivan through a gam park. Game drives usually commence again around 4p.m. until the parks close at sunset around 6:30p.m. This is considered the most common type of safari with tours and accommodation available all year round. The parks in Kenya have wonderful accommodation including resorts like Funzi Keys and Elsa’s Kopje.

Balloon Safari

A safari with a difference. With a balloon safari you get a brilliant view of not only the animals beneath you but a great view of the scenery of the landscape. There is no better way to start a day then in a hot air balloon over the savannah with a glass of champagne, a rising sun and a view of some of the most spectacular wildlife in the world. Balloon safaris are available with most tour operators and operate in some National Parks including the Masai Mara.

Flying safaris

You can actually go one better than a balloon safari and that a flying safari. Fancy seeing a few different National Parks in one day? There is no better way to travel that with a light aircraft. Not only do you get to see the animals from above but when flying between National Parks you get to see the rest of the country from a bird’s eye view.

Whichever of the above safaris you choose you are most certainly guaranteed the adventure of a lifetime.

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Three Resorts for you to keep in mind for your next Safari Holiday

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Provided here are some of the most astonishing and stunning Safari resorts in the world. Well Africa has always been the best place in the world where you can go on safari, so here are some of the best resorts.

 

In Kenya there is the Porini Wilderness Safari. The advantage with this place is that you book it as a Safari bundle. If you are looking for a wilderness safari holiday with the more environmental Safari then this place is for you, you travel to three camps that are all Eco Friendly. These Bush camps are specifically designed to have as little impact on the world as possible, so great for those that are eco-friendly. The guides are world renowned for being experienced and great tours; they are all accompanied with a 4X4 wheel Jeep.

 

This one is for those that want to see some of the most dangerous animals in the world. The Maasai Mara Big Cat Safari, this is in the Maasai Mara reserve in Kenya and offers some of the most amazing animals in the world. If you want to see a Lion, then this is the place to be, this is where they are most plentiful in one area, but you have to keep your wits about you. There is also a great night safari available to anyone who embarks on this safari!  Kenya Safari holidays have become th most popular in the world.

 

Next is a truly majestic safari, the Zambia Classic Safari. What’s also great here is that this safari crosses through several parks two of which are the Zambezi and Livingstone Park. This safari is even better for tourists because there is so much to see. Well there is the Elephant, what an amazing animal, this is by far one of the most popular animals in the world. This is one of the most amazing features on the entire planet, the Victoria Falls, known as one of the Seven Wonders, this simply looks like a waterfall that disappears into the land. Diving holidays have been very popular here for the falls have a hidden secret called the Devil’s Armchair.

 

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What could be better than a Safari holiday? - The Zoo?

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Many people will have the argument, you don’t need to fly around the world to see some animals, just drive down the road? The animals in the zoo will behave very differently to those in the wild, so you don’t really get the real thing. So let’s try and clear a few things up, let’s look at the advantages and disadvantages of the two.

 

We’ll start with the Zoo. A Safari holiday will be considerably more expensive than heading to the zoo. These animals are great, and the zoo gives everybody the chance to meet them, although they are behind bars or a sheet of glass. The chance to see these animals is rare, but a zoo offers this chance to everybody, in some cases you can actually interact with these animals (probably not the dangerous ones). It isn’t exactly that far to travel either is it. Let’s go to the zoo, sounds easy and it is, easier than going on Safari. The zoo is a great place for you to take your children and a great lace for you and the family to have a day out.

 

So now let’s take a look at the Safari. If you want an idea of how amazing these holidays, then consider this, they are utterly amazing, life changing and unforgettable. This is a holiday that you only really need to go on once, but after you have been, you will want to go back again. The chance to see these animals in their true habitat and to experience life like they do. Imagine the feeling of sitting in your bed knowing there are Lions or rhinos walking around outside. Although they are quite expensive it is worth every single penny, and it is not recommended for young children either, mainly because they like to touch things. You will hear astonishing stories that your guide will tell you about and some of them are considered luxury holidays.

 

Think carefully when you go to the zoo the next time, the more you see these animals in captivity the more you will want to see them in the wild, you never know you might end up wanting a Kenya safari!

 

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