| When people hear the word "Africa" a number of | | | | Tented Safaris Mobile Tented Safaris are also |
| things come to mind - usually involving wild | | | | diverse, and they would usually be dependent on |
| animals, exotic adventure, breathtaking sunsets | | | | your personal needs and wants. This is where you |
| and hot, sunny days. If those are the pictures | | | | will be assigned a personal guide, who will take |
| that come to mind, you wouldn't be too far off. | | | | you through the best (and often secret) spots of |
| Anyone who has experienced Africa will tell you | | | | Africa. |
| that words cannot fully describe just how unique | | | | Instead of staying at a central lodge, you stay in |
| and wonderful it is. | | | | luxury camping facilities that are mobile and |
| These are some of the reasons why African | | | | migrate with you through Africa. A great example |
| Safari Tours have become so popular. But Africa | | | | of this kind of safari is Wild Lifestyles, who have a |
| is large, and your choices of Safari are endless. | | | | great pricing and also offer you the exclusive |
| There are really two main categories of Safaris, | | | | guiding of Mike Penman, who is best known from |
| though, to help you make your choice: Game | | | | the series Mad Mike and Mark on Animal Planet. |
| Parks Game parks are very popular, especially for | | | | See their website at What to Pack Pack lightly, |
| the first time visit to Africa. There are many | | | | and try to pack neutral colors. |
| famous game parks, each with their own | | | | If you dress too colorfully, it can impact game |
| attractions. | | | | viewing. Pack a hat, some comfortable but tough |
| The Kruger National Park (South Africa) is | | | | shoes, and sunglasses. Although Africa is hot, you |
| probably one of the most well known game parks | | | | do need to pack a jacket, scarf or even gloves - |
| in the world, boasting of Big Five animals and an | | | | especially for the winter months (April - August) |
| area that is roughly the size of Wales. From | | | | or if you are going to the desert. Rainy months |
| there, you may want to get a little more wild and | | | | are usually in November and December. You are |
| see what Botswana has to offer. Botswana is | | | | usually responsible for your own medication, |
| one of the most under-commercialized countries | | | | although many safari tours will help you as best |
| in Africa, but is also one of Africa's best luxury | | | | they can in this regard. |
| travel and safari destinations. Botswana has three | | | | You would only need to bring your own personal |
| game parks worth a mention - the Chobe National | | | | toiletries. Costs The costs of safaris are really |
| Park, the Okavango Delta and the Central Kalahari | | | | dependent on your choices. Low budget or |
| Game Reserve. | | | | overland Safaris can cost as low as $100.00 per |
| Each of these offer a different Africa experience | | | | person a day, including staying at a lodge or game |
| - grassland, wetland or desert. If you would like to | | | | park. But a decent, exclusive safari could cost |
| get more personal, you may want to look at | | | | from $300.00 - $450.00 per person a day. Most |
| lodges instead of game parks, although many | | | | prices are upon request, tailor made and |
| lodges are located within these parks. Mobile | | | | dependent on your personal inclinations. |