Tips on How to Do an African Safari
Although flying on charter aircraft between lodges, parks and game reserves saves time, road transport allows excellent view of the country including the local people. You should respect the park rangers and strictly follow their instructions, rules and regulations. Bearing in mind that only a few gorillas are remaining on earth, you should always keep a safe distance when viewing to avoid human contact which may cause diseases hence putting their life in danger.
Whether you are traveling alone or in a small group, you should decide which parks or countries you want to visit before you begin your safari of Africa. Africa being big continent and having many countries you need to do a thorough research online to ensure an ideal safari package that will satisfy all your needs. Vaccination against diseases like yellow fever, typhoid, meningitis and anti-malaria tablets are vital to your health and precautions should be taken before your departure. For wildlife viewing, South Africa and East Africa are the best places to spot the big five.
The best time for safari in Africa is during the dry season, this is because most water sources will have dried up and you will easily find many animals gathered in one water hole quenching their thirst. In addition grass and vegetation will have dried up making it easier for you to spot wild animals. In the Serengeti in Tanzania and the Masai Mara in Kenya, December to March and June to September is the best time to watch the annual wildebeest migration where get to view about 2 million wild animals. This is one of the greatest adventures you will probably live to remember. Viewing animals in the early hours would be the best time given that animals are most active during morning hours. You will also be able to view animals in the late afternoon especially the shy animals such as leopards and cheetahs.
The best time for safari in Africa is during the dry season