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Everything You Wanted to Know About Best African safari tours But Were Afraid to Ask

There is one thing that most tourists want to do, when they are going to Africa. Even if this is such a great adventure, there are some that have so many questions about this adventure.

Yes, we are talking about going to one of the best African Safari tours that you can find in Africa. Because so many are too afraid to ask a question about this type of tour. However, now you don’t need to be afraid anymore. This is everything you wanted to know about these safari tours that you always were too afraid to ask.

It is safe to go on an African Safari, even on an open truck

The first thing that most tourists want to know, is if this is really safe to go on a safari, getting the best African wildlife photography? This is wildlife, and there are so many dangers in Africa. Is it really safe, or are there a risk that animals can attack you on the vehicle?

You need to know that this is really safe. Animals don’t get close to the vehicles, and there are professional and experienced game rangers with you to ensure that you are safe at all times. The only thing that you need to know is that you should listen to what they are saying. Then, you will have the experience of a lifetime.

Is it really important to be still and silent when you are on a safari?

There are so many rumors that you need to be still and silent when you are going on a safari? That you should not yell and get excited when you are seeing your favorite wild animal. Is this really the truth, or just a myth that people belief?

This is the truth. And, this isn’t just for those tourists that are interested in safari photography that you need to be still and quiet. You need to know that there are many dangerous people out there. And, that it can come and attack if you are yelling and screaming. This is also why the game ranger will say that you should be as quiet as possible. Especially when you came across animals like the rhino, elephant and lions.

Finding the right tour guide for a safari is essential

At the end of the day it doesn’t matter if you are going on an African safari, or if you are going to hire a tour guide for a tour up Mount Kilimanjaro. You need to make sure that you are hiring someone, or going with a tour group that have the best experience and that comes highly recommended.

Many tourists do find themselves in trouble because they didn’t go on an African safari, by using an experienced tour guide.

It really is an experience of a lifetime

There are many rumors that going on the best African safari is an experience of a lifetime. Is this really the truth, or are this just for promotional purposes?

If you like an adventure, don’t mind the heat and the dust, then this is going to be an experience of a lifetime. However, not everyone likes the wild, the animals and the heat. So, by making sure that this is the type of adventure that you want to go on, you will have the time of your life. 

Africa isn’t as dangerous as what you might think

Africa. Many people say that Africa is dangerous. That there are too much crime and other dangers for a tourist to visit Africa and to enjoy African wildlife photography. Yes, there are parts of Africa that is more dangerous, but most of the places are friendly towards tourists and isn’t as dangerous as what you might think. 

With all this given information, you will now have a much better idea about African safaris. You will also have all the answers to the questions that you might have had about the Best African safari tours that you can enjoy in Africa. Now, you will be able to enjoy your holiday in Africa, going on safaris and be safe the whole time. Africa might not be for everyone, but if you love their wild, and want to experience it in their natural habitat, this is exactly what you should do.

Resources by: https://www.prlog.org/12776219-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-best-african-safari-tours-but-were-afraid-to-ask.html

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Exclusive South Africa Tour

With over 300 species of mammals, South Africa boosts of ample bird and other wildlife watching opportunities. Different topographies and climates offer a variety of fauna to explore in the open savannahs as you bask in the luxury of our handpicked resorts.

An oasis away from the city.

A journey to South Africa, experiencing fascinating cultures and viewing diverse bird and animal life, without any doubt affords an opportunity of a lifetime to any photographer. A carefully planned itinerary, will provide ample visual moments to add to your camera skills and come back with stunning images. A typical photo day commences early in the morning, with midday rests and resumes early in the afternoon. This not only provides for sufficient rest but utilises the best light and avoids the tourist crowds as well.

Starting from the staggering splendour of Cape Town, this city will provide you with the perfect start to hone your photographic skills, and strengthen your portfolio with pictures for the sterner tests ahead. Cape Point, Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch, african penguins, Addo Elephant National Park etc. will prepare you for that once in a lifetime picture, which you will be aspiring for on the African safari to Kruger which follows.

The Kruger national park trips are all carefully planned and researched to allow you the best possible opportunity to experience and photograph the amazing wildlife spectacles you are bound to come across. With your passion and enthusiasm, along with our expert guidance, you will make the most out of this enthralling trip. Regardless of whether you are just entering into the wonderful world of african wildlife photography  or have been clicking for years, the South African photo journey will be ideal for you.

 Day 1 – Arrive into Cape Town (also known as the Mother City) where you will be met by a representative. You will be escorted to the hotel wherein after settling down you will head towards Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens http://www.sanbi.org/gardens/kirstenbosch .

Kirstenbosch is adjacent to the famous Table Mountain National Park and together they form part of the Cape Floristic Region Protected Area. This region was proclaimed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.

One of best sunset on the Table Mount Kilimanjaro can be viewed from Bloubergstrand (Blue Mountain Beach) which is right across the bay. Dinner would be served at the hotel following a short interactive session among all the guests. A good nights’ sleep is highly recommended as there’s a long day ahead.

Day 2 – After breakfast, a short drive to Hout Bay to visit World of Birds through the picturesque Chapman’s Peak drive. A tour around Cape Peninsula, where baboons can be seen in their natural habitat, will take us to Cape Point, where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet.

You will head around the coast to Simons Town and on to Boulders Bay where we will visit the penguin ‘Honeymoon Hotel’, a protected breeding ground for African Penguins. African Penguins are the only penguins to be found on the continent and there are few places that offer as remarkable a viewing point as Boulders Beach. Some of the best pictures of African Penguins can be clicked here alongside the beautiful landscape. For lunch, you will head to Victoria & Alfred Waterfront following which you will have some time to wander around the waterfront and have a look at the seals there.

The afternoon would be perfect for a visit to Two Ocean Aquarium in V&A Waterfront where marine life from both Indian Ocean & Atlantic Ocean can be seen. Some exquisite life forms such as translucent jellyfish, the rare Knysna seahorse and giant spider crabs. All these beautiful marine life can be seen through the exhibit which is a 10 meter long glass tunnel.

For sunset, you will be whisked to Oudekraal where you will have ample photo opportunities and also interact with other guests. Dinner would be served at a restaurant (TBD) in Llundudno. After dinner you will head to hotel to relax and get ready for the next day of adventures.

Day 3 – Morning starts with early breakfast after which you fly from Cape Town to Addo National Elephant Park which houses over 600 elephants along with lions, buffaloes, rhinos, spotted hyenas, leopards, variety of antelopes and zebras, etc. The unique Addo flightless dung beetle is not found anywhere else in the world.

After lunch, a game drive would be the ideal scenario for rest of the day. Sunset in the bush with some sun downers would make this an experience to remember.

For dinner, you head to your hotel and then relax. Evening is at leisure. Day 4 – Continuing your stay at Addo, you will head out for early morning and sunset game drives which will give you almost 8 hours of photo opportunities for that perfect picture. Breakfast and dinner would be at the hotel. However lunch would be served either in a restaurant or within the game reserves. A session among the guests in the evening would be ideal so that everyone can share their experiences being the last night in Addo as you head out to Kruger National Park next.

Day 5 – After breakfast, you fly to Kruger National Park. For this you will fly to Johannesburg and then take a small plane ride to our exclusive luxury private game reserve for real African Safari photography experience. All meals, game drives, safaris would be perfectly timed for you along with photography sessions and discussions. Day 6&7 – Stay in Kruger National Park. Day 8 – After morning drive, breakfast would be served at the hotel. Following which you will take a small plane ride back to Johannesburg from where you will take a flight back home along with the wonderful memories and photographs to remember them by. 

Resources by: http://www.wildplanets.com/africa2017