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How To Avoid Ruining Your African Safari Through Preparation

An African Safari sounds like the holiday ofincidence  of  blisters  on  your  feet.
a lifetime, in fact, for many, it's been a
life changing experience. Preparation is the4. Include ample sun protection. Quality
key to enjoying an African Safari and if yousunscreen is a must as well as a large hat
think it's just a matter of loading up yourand sunglasses. Your clothing should also be
bags and heading across to this mightysuch  that  it  reflects  the  sun's  rays.
continent  then  think  again.
5. If you are on any type of medication make
For first time safari travellers the pitfallssure you have an ample supply. Better still,
are numerous. If you book a safari tour underschedule a doctor's appointment before you
the watchful eye of seasoned and experiencedleave and get a check-up. This also applies
tour operators then you'll be made aware ofto  dental  and  chiropractic  care.
what preparation needs to take place before
you even board your flight. However, if you6. Include an ample supply of bug repellant.
intend on going solo, then you need to readAs mentioned earlier, mosquitoes can be a
the  rest  of  this  article.real problem and repellant, while not totally
guaranteed, will give you a great chance of
Why Is Preparation For Safari In Africa Soavoiding unnecessary mosquito or fly bites.
ImportantGet information on the areas you are
travelling to and take particular note if
Africa has a volatile and political past.malaria is a factor in those areas. A medical
There are hotspots you should avoid. Bykit of some description should also be
researching your intended destination you'llincluded  in  your  luggage.
give yourself the best chance of avoiding
trouble. Safety should be your utmost7. Tablets to combat dehydration are a must.
consideration but an African Safari can alsoAlso, be wary of drinking the local water
be  a  physically  demading  experience.unless you have the all clear that it's safe
from respected local authorities. To avoid
What  To  Take  On  Safariany possible contamination, stick to drinking
bottled  water.
Here is a checklist of things you should
consider before you leave your country and8. One of the best pieces of advice I
during  your  trip.received was to get to know the lay of the
land...particularly the road system in the
1. Travelling light is essential when headingcountries you visit. You'll cut down the risk
off on safari in Africa. Light clothing isof car accident by understanding specific
preferred however, you'll also need to packroad rules. They will vary from country to
at least one or two clothing items which willcountry.
protect  you  against  the  cold.
9. Be careful not to have all your valuables
2. The clothing you pack should also beon you at the one time especially if you are
protective such as long sleeve shirts andtravelling through populated areas. Split you
pants. Why? Because in most cases, you'll bevaluables up and place them in different
spending extra time in the sun and mosquitoeslocations within your reach that only you
can be a problem particularly around dusk.know. Never discuss your financial situation
Also, include colors which are likely towith  total  strangers!
blend in with the surroundings such as greens
and  tans.It may sound like there is a lot of due
diligence to perform both before and after an
3. Include a good pair of walking shoes.African Safari but in reality, it's just
Here's a tip; two weeks before you are due tocommon sense. Remember, travel light but
leave, buy a pair of walking shoes and "breaktravel smart and when you get home, you'll
them in" so to speak. You'll be doing a goodhave many wonderful stories to relate to
deal of walking and by taking the "newness"friends and family about your African Safari
out of the shoes, you'll cut down theexperience!



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