The guide, who will necessarily accompany the group of tourists on safari, must know all routes, all possible camping sites, as well as the habitats of wild animals. The guide can show the most interesting places and tell many informative stories if he is a professional. He is also responsible for the safety of tourists.
Safaris usually go to countries in East or Southern Africa. The most popular places are Kenya, Botswana, Zambia, Tanzania, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Safaris are conducted in national parks. The tours offered to tourists differ only in the number of people in the group and the type of accommodation. That is, you can choose to stay either in a lodge or in a camp.
Lodges resemble hotels where you can rent a room. In addition, you will have cafes and restaurants located right there on the park grounds. And most importantly, lodges have electricity, so you can always charge your camera or camcorder batteries, but you will likely need an adapter for the socket, since the voltage in Africa rarely exceeds 110 volts.
If you are an extreme sports enthusiast, then in that case prefer staying in camps with tents. Such conditions are, of course, not as comfortable, but sleeping in tents gives you the opportunity to get much closer to the life of the wild. This will be especially interesting if you have prudently brought along night vision binoculars. After all, it is possible that when you step outside in the evening, you might not see antelopes or roe deer settling down for the night nearby. And do not expect silence at night, because some African animals are active at night (for example, hyenas). Camping in tents is an opportunity to feel the full experience of a real safari.
When going to Africa for a safari, it is worth considering that temperature differences between day and night can be very significant, so it is better to take clothes for both heat and cold nights. Every tourist going on a safari must provide themselves with sturdy comfortable boots and lightweight but durable sandals. Experienced travelers recommend taking night vision devices along with a camera and video camera on safari. Also, if you are going to stay in a camp with tents, then also flashlights – they will be very useful at night.
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