There are numerous african safari choices and many ways to experience your African Safari trip all of which offer fabulous game viewing opportunities. However the best way to really 'experience' Africa is to do a walking safari. Have a read through the various types of safaris on offer to find one that suits your requirements.
Walking Safaris
This is general term used to define an emphasis on walking in game rich areas with an armed, qualified and experienced Professional Guide. These safaris usually make use of both temporary bush camps or permanent lodges as a base from which vehicles and sometimes boats will get you into areas of game activity or specific interest. From there you're led by a Professional Safari Guide.
Walking safaris range from simple trails not far from camp to full on backpacking expeditions. There are walking safaris to suit all levels of comfort and depth of pockets, however, the main point to ensure is the quality of the guide taking you. Some of the best places for walking safaris are in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. Plus, in Eastern Africa, Tanzania offers good opportunities.
Mobile Safari
Mobile safaris make use of 4x4 vehicles usually to cover larger areas or a variety of different habitats in a single trip. The relatively large distances between the prime spots in places like Botswana and Namibia make mobile safaris the ideal choice for viewing these destinations. Vacationtechnician.com employs fully qualified Professional Guides which means that some of the stop-over points will include some time exploring on foot.
Mobile safaris enable visitors to take advantage of all the accommodation options ranging from temporary fly-camps to luxury lodges but more importantly allow access to areas affected by constantly changing seasonal patterns (as in the Okavango Delta) or game movements (as in the Kalahari Desert as well as East Africa).
Fly-in Safaris
Most commonly found in in Botswana and Namibia in order to cover a large amount of territory with some very specific spots on the agenda in as short a space of time as possible. Usually the pilot serves as your guide for the duration of the safari. The camps and lodges used for stop-overs are often the most exclusive available. Six or seven night fly-in safaris are fairly popular with guests who're short on time. This is a more expensive way to go on safari, but you will get to see things that other land bound visitors don't.
Canoe Mekoro Safaris
A great way to experience Africa, especially popular at Mana Pools National Park, and the remote Lower Zambezi National Park on the Zambezi river.
Canoe safaris range from deluxe assisted trails using tented camps or permanent lodges for overnight stops to full participation canoe trails with temporary overnight camps on river banks and islands.
Mekoro canoe safaris can be easily combined with walking safaris to experience a wide selection of what Africa has to offer.
Self-drive Safaris
This is defnitely D.I.Y safari but offers the most flexibility. You hire a vehicle, plan your own route, pre-book accommodations of your choice and explore the region of your choice. Research is key when undertaking a self drive trip and you must ensure that you have all the necessary permits. Namibia is the easiest to on a self-drive basis.
Elephant Back Safaris Y
You do not need to be experienced on horseback to enjoy an Elephant Back Safari and most people agree that being on top is even more exciting than a walking safari!
Privately Guided Safaris
If money is no object and you want to go places not covered by planned trips then you can arrange a privately guided safari. Just ensure that when booking the quality of the guide and accommodation is fully understood.
Horse Riding Safari
Similar to the numerous walking safaris on offer, there are a number of operators who offer horse riding safaris. It's a great way to explore Africa although some level of basic riding ability is required, this is not the place to go and learn to ride.
*`�*-.,_,.-*`�*-.,_,.-*�
Vacationtechnician personalized luxury adventure travel transports you to the most exquisite wilderness and peaceful retreats on Earth. Conserving rare biodiversity through low volume tourism; our aim is your indulgence -at no one's expense. Plan now to be assured a rejuvenating escape at a restful pace -to an unspoiled gem in the purest sense.
.::. vacationtechnician.com = conserving the most enchanting wilderness chill out retreats on Earth .::.
About The VacationTechnician Company
The VacationTechnician Company Conservation Campaign
Posted by vacationtechnician at December 10, 2004 04:55 PM | TrackBack