2) Activities and Pace

Your days can be as active or as relaxed as you choose. Activities vary by destination and season.

Common options:

• Open-vehicle game drives

• Walking safaris with armed guides

• Boat or canoe excursions

• Cultural visits to nearby communities

• Hot-air ballooning (Kenya, Tanzania)

• Scenic flights (Botswana, Namibia)

There’s always flexibility — you can skip an activity, leave earlier, stay longer at a sighting or choose a slower pace

3) Comfort and Accommodation

Modern safari camps balance comfort with immersion in nature.

Expect:

• Ensuite bathrooms with hot running water

• High quality beds and linens

• Fans or air conditioning depending on location

• Solar or generator power with charging points

• Pools, spa treatments or gym tents in many lodges

• Wi-Fi is common in main areas but often limited, a positive for many guests

4) Food and Drink

Dining is a highlight. Most camps offer fresh, seasonal menus prepared by professional chefs. A typical pattern:

• Cooked or continental breakfast

• Light lunch or buffet

• Afternoon tea

• Three-course dinner

• Snacks and drinks on drives

• Dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, allergies) are handled easily with advance notice

5) Guides and Vehicles

Guides are highly trained and licensed, with exceptional knowledge of animal behaviour and local ecology. Vehicles are:

• Open-sided for visibility

• Equipped with blankets in cool months

• Designed for stability and safe off-road manoeuvring (in private reserves)

• A great guide is often the difference between a good sighting and an unforgettable one

6) Weather and Conditions

Safari weather can shift throughout the day. Typical patterns:

• Cool mornings and evenings (10–15 °C/ 50–59 °F)

• Warm midday temperatures (25–35 °C/77–95 °F)

• Occasional showers depending on region and season

• Dust is common in dry months; lightweight scarves help

7) Connectivity and Power

• Wi-Fi is available at most lodges but may be slow

• Mobile coverage varies widely

• Power banks are useful for long drives 

• Some camps run on solar with generator back-up — electricity is usually reliable

8) Safety and Wildlife Etiquette

Your safety is always the priority. Key guidelines:

• Never walk unescorted in unfenced camps after dark

• Keep limbs and cameras inside the vehicle

• Stay quiet at sightings to avoid disturbing wildlife

• Follow guide instructions — they read situations quickly and safely

• Animals move freely through some camps, which adds to the experience but requires awareness

9) Tipping and Service

Tipping is not compulsory but is appreciated.

• General guidelines (varies by country):

• Guides: USD 10–15 per guest per day

• Camp staff: USD 5–10 per guest per day (often pooled)

10) Small Surprises

Some of the most memorable moments happen unexpectedly:

• An elephant wandering past your veranda

• A last-minute leopard sighting

• A guide spotting tracks you’d never notice

• A spontaneous detour to watch a river crossing

• These unscripted moments are part of what makes a safari feel alive

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