| Before stepping on that plane for a marvelous | | | | safari areas. However, during that time, it |
| safari adventure, plan like there's no | | | | will be summer in Southern Cape. |
| tomorrow. You will thank your self for being | | | | |
| precautious when faced with untoward | | | | When one prefers Indian and Ocean Islands he |
| incidents. | | | | or she can expect the seasonal trend to be |
| | | | more like of that of Southern Africa. In |
| Here are the important things you should | | | | these islands, summer rains last from |
| consider when going on a safari travel: | | | | November through April. Cyclones can also be |
| | | | experienced during those seasons. From May to |
| 1. Remember that it is one challenging | | | | October, the dry season occurs. |
| endeavor. | | | | |
| | | | 4. Choose your activities. |
| Planning a safari can be one of the most | | | | |
| exciting feats one can ever manage to make | | | | Among others, safari traveling offers these |
| happen. It is not one of the generic travels, | | | | fun-filled activities:a. gorilla trekking b. |
| usual jetsetters indulge in. Though you are | | | | sailing c. birdwatching d. participatory |
| provided with a tour brochure and a tourist | | | | camping e. self driving |
| guide, it still is better to research on your | | | | |
| own regarding the various itineraries. | | | | 5. Know what you can afford. |
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| 2. Best spots for safari should be spotted. | | | | When choosing a trip, budget constraints |
| | | | should never be overlooked. Decide on a price |
| The most suggested parts of Africa to enjoy | | | | range that you can work on. To make your |
| safari include East and Central Africa, | | | | budgeting more effective consider the level |
| Southern Africa and Indian Ocean Islands. | | | | of luxury of your safari travel, length of |
| | | | your trip, activities, accommodations |
| 3. Prepare for the climate. | | | | preferences, meals and season. |
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| It is a must to know the seasonal trends and | | | | 6. Determine your travel style. |
| how they will affect your travel. But also | | | | |
| remember that the weather is fickle-minded so | | | | Do you prefer your safari to be more |
| you can never really accurately predict the | | | | luxurious, moderate or rustic? Will you let |
| outcome of your travel if you will base it | | | | kids tag along? Are you traveling with a |
| one the weather alone. | | | | group or will you be one bold, independent |
| | | | traveler? Will you travel by air or road? |
| If you are going to visit East and Central | | | | What about your guide and your vehicle? |
| Africa, long rains start early in April to | | | | |
| early June. Short rains abound during late | | | | Answering those questions will more or less |
| November to December. | | | | improve your overview of your dream safari |
| | | | travel. |
| Southern Africa has its rainy season from | | | | |
| late November through mid-April for the | | | | Have fun! |