African Safari Activities : Travelers who have never been on a safari before, its high time to start your plan. Safaris in Africa are more remarkable and the vehicles used you may assume that they are done in 4×4 jeeps with driver and a guide talking you through the wildlife adventure. However, there are so many other African safari activities that are on offer across the different destinations and parks.
According to this article, we aim to introduce some of the best ways of adventuring wildlife in Africa- be it from a car, a horse, air balloon or even on foot.
Note; Not all of the safari activities below will be offered in your chosen safari destination but if you are longing for it, get in touch and we can run through the best locations that offer it. Below is a list of some of the African safari activities.
Game Drives
Well, for the most of the safari destinations across Africa, there are most popular way to experience a safari. Depending on what type of trip you book will depend on how many people escort you on a game drive. If you decide to do self-drive itinerary, then you will have your own private /guide and vehicle throughout the tour.
Choose to go with a safari vehicle accompanied with driver guide. The best vehicle to enjoy your game drive is a land cruiser although there are a few variations in the safari vehicle itself. Some are closed vehicles which means that all of the doors and windows are in place but the roof top can be popped open to sight see the animals.
Other type of vehicle is an open -sided vehicle. In this matter, the doors and windows are all off and it is more exposed.
Walking Safaris
This is another opinion, one of the most perfect safari activities offered, A walking safari is a great chance to experience done on foot – ‘’without the protection and comfort of the vehicle you may feel more vulnerable but, the skilled guides and rangers are with you at every moment to ensure your safety and wellbeing.
A bush walk can differ in time. Some are much more casual – an hour or so walking slowly through the bush, you will be able to enjoy the footprints, fauna and flora. They are more particularly common in the Masai Mara Conservancies.
Other walking safari are best for the real safari enthusiasts. The walks can be anywhere between 4 to 5 hours and can sometimes can take few days where you walk between camps across a national park. It’s reason why Kidepo Valley National Park Uganda, Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya, South Luangwa National Park Zambia are famous for. The wildlife here has become more accustomed to seeing humans on foot. Interestingly, you can get close to the game, sometimes even seeing lion prides or leopard on foot.
Boat Safaris
This activity is thrilling for those looking to enjoy a slower safari. Boat safaris can be enjoyed in several different African safari destination such as; In Uganda -boat safari is best enjoyed in Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park, best game viewing around water areas is in Selous Game Reserve in southern Tanzania around the Rufiji River.
Afternoon boat safari, you can enjoy spotting elephants swimming, crocodiles basking in the sunshine on the shores and antelopes and buffalo coming to drink from the river bank.
Visit Chobe National Park in between Botswana and Namibia offers an ultimate boat safari and cruises. Cruise along the Chobe River allows you to adventure elephant, hippos and birds and then enjoy a sleep in a floating boutique hotel. Or take a boat cruise along Victoria Nile in Murchison Falls National Park where you will cruise near the most powerful waterfall in the world.
Horse and Camel Riding
Those looking for more of adventurous safari, why not experience a safari from a horse. Horse riding is offered to all levels – from starters to experienced riders. There are even some lodges which specialize in longer horseback safaris.
Night Safaris
Night safaris are perfectly exhilarating. These are done either before or after your evening meal when the sun has set. You set out in the safari vehicle with your driver and guide, listening to the sounds and movements of the bush. The guides will have the car’s headlights on, and using a strong long distance range spotlight to look for animals.
Once they have heard, they will point the light away from the animal so that it does not shine in their eyes, more so, it offers guests the great opportunity to see what’s happening. During night safaris you can have great chance to see the nocturnal animal active.
Other safari activities, you can engage in including Hot air balloon, Gorilla Trekking, Kayaking, Canoeing, Tiger fishing, fly camping and Mountain biking.
Ideally this article has inspired you to head out on safari and try a couple of different safari activities. For any question, please you can contact us Achieve Global Safaris we are here for you.
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