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Top Ten African Safari Tips

If you are planning on going on your first real African Safari, read this list of top ten tips to help you get the best out of your African vacation!

  1. Taking the lead early in Safari, this often means getting up while it was still dark. We will be glad you did, because wildlife watching them improves.

2. A good pair of binoculars is essential for a safari, so make sure you have yours. Some safari companies do, but perhaps a little worse for wear after extended use and can be frustrating to have to pass them on to the next person when in fact they still want to watch lions stalking prey.

3 If lions are a lot of patience is required because they spend most of their time asleep during the day. But if you see them just might be rewarded by hunting or impromptu appearance of cubs from the forest floor or a similar tragedy. Patience is the key word here.

4. If you take pictures using film, remember to bring at least two cylinders for each day will take you to the safari and extra batteries for your camera, because it goes flat at the worst time and do not want lose once in life because of this photo. You should be able to recharge the batteries in most safari areas. Electricity in Africa is 220 - 240V AC50HZ.

5. Night Safari Drive is a great opportunity to see nocturnal animals will never see during the day, but remember that a strong light goes on around her eyes burning Bush and also attracts insects, so that they may think twice before volunteering to maintain it.

6. The animals are most active early morning and late at night because it is fresh and nocturnal species, up or sleeping then the chances of detection are usually much better. Safari is not only a great game. Take pleasure to the environment and all the wildlife you see because if you take the "big five" tick list exercise you might be disappointed. There are so many insects, birds and small animals that can be just as interesting, if you take the time to look and see more.

7. Use insect repellent at night to avoid the annoying mosquitoes and be sure to leave a little skin exposed as possible with the use of long pants and socks with a house to cover the ankles. During the day, is much less active that does not have to worry then.

8. Any good safari operator has some kind of medication available but you might consider some of your own with the basic "just in case": Anti-malarial pills, anti-diarrhea, sickness medication if you have this movement, repellent insects and sunscreen.

9. Generally, the dry season is a time when we are more successful in identifying game because the vegetation is sparse and wild animals are forced to congregate in areas where surface water is always available.

10. It is not uncommon for safari vehicles for analysis, because most of the dirt roads of cars and tracks to beat all day. Any company worth its salt should carry spare parts and the driver or passenger should have some experience in mechanics. Bruce Whittaker much larger African safari tips, advice and recommendations to the African Safari Journals. Win 3 days walking tour to the Kruger National Park in South Africa, the conclusion of the safari holidays in open competition.