Here are answers to a few FAQ's. if you have any further questions about safarri our our services please feel free to contact us:
Where do I start in planning my safari?: There are a few basic steps but most important is your choice of a safari consultant who will arrange a trip that suits your wn specific preferences and requirements. More…
How do I select a safari consultant?: There are a few basic issues to consider. For starters, be sure that he or she has extensive first-hand knowledge and does not simply pick destinations from brochures or the Internet. You can do that yourself. More…
What is the best time to go?: Peak months are during our summer and the African winter starting in May and ending around October. Foliage is sparse and animals are more easily spotted. But the African summer brings its own rewards, apart from lower rates. More…
Where are the best places to see plenty of wildlife?: You have a wide choice of safari areas with different species. It makes good sense to spread your safari over several diverse destinations. More…
How do I decide between chalets and tents?: All the places we include in our safari itineraries are personally vetted for comfort and style. Even the remotest tent is rustic but regal. More…
How do I get there?: Several airlines have direct fights to major cities in Southern and East Africa while others provide convenient access via Europe. Access to safari camps and lodges is usually by smaller aircraft. More…
What is the Big Five?: Supposedly the five most dangerous animals, according to hunters. Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino and Leopard. In safari travel this mantra is bandied about to promote certain areas and destinations. Don't get hung up on this. There is much more to see. More…
What can I typically expect to do while on safari?: As we explain in our section on SAFARI 101 there is hardly anything like a "typical day" but there is a certain routine followed by most camp and lodge owners to ensure that their guests get the best experience. More…
What advice do you have for photographers?: Safari provides a feast for photographers. Nothing better than "shooting" the action in the wild. More…
Am I safe while on safari?: Your chance of getting hurt is higher on the highway to and from your local airport than on safari. You are under the care of professional field guides who have an intimate knowledge of animal behavior and will take every precaution to keep you out of harms way. More…
What do rangers do?: At all our destinations you have professional field guides or rangers to take you close to the animals, keep you safe and share their wealth of information with you along the way. More..
What is fly camping?: President Teddy Roosevelt did it. So did Ernest Hemingway. Today it is offered as an option by upscale lodges and camps. More…
What about snakes?: Very unlikely that you will encounter snakes on your safari. They prefer to shy away from humans. Stories about the notorious black mamba attacking people are based on myth. More