The first few times will always be special. For better or worse they are unrepeatable experiences, those that remember a lifetime. How many times have you repeated yourself this "if I had known then what I know now, would dawn". As it happens with travel three quarters of the same, if not my shelf would not be filled with guide books or I would spend hours reading blogs to try not to screw up in my next destination.
If you are thinking of traveling to Africa to see wild animals hope you help these eight tips to enjoy your first safari.
A good guide makes a difference in a safari
The most important thing is that safaris see wild animals in their natural habitat. Remember that you are a rookie in these conflicts, so I do not care if you have swallowed more documentaries of the 2 that Jordi Hurtado himself, however hard they try will be very difficult to find the beasts, especially if you are in a natural park where do not let you leave tracks. In our day of safari Kruger Park in South Africa we saw the "Big 5" in less than 24 hours and that was because our guide knew the terrain like the back of his hand (Thanks Aventura Africa !).
To take pictures ... I like big
Can you imagine a trip without pictures? Now we get mobile everywhere and in almost any corner of the world people see becoming a selfie (with or without suit). In the jungle animals you see them at a distance, at first for safety (nobody wants to become a lion breakfast) and also not to disturb them. Remember you are in your home. That is why it is more appropriate to have photographic equipment with a powerful zoom, minimum 300 mm. Today there are compact video cameras with zooms acojonantes is not a bad option if you want to go light luggage. If yours are not the photos, do not forget to catch binoculars.
Camouflage clothing ... almost
What the hell you doing with that Hawaiian shirt? As if a giant car and liters of cologne you've missed you before leaving the lodge were not enough to scare off half jungle, go and get dressed as the Little Nicholas to end the spree in Madrid after. Looking like that there is no animal that has not been aware of your presence, so I have decided to run away from you like the plague. Seriously. Best dress in neutral tones and pass unnoticed as possible. If not scare the elephants or guerpardos safari experience will be much more pleasant.
Why do not you shut up!
The truth is that putting a phrase of Juan Carlos I is not very successful when it comes to safaris, they should ask if not poor in Botswana elephants. This is even more important than what not to wear Hawaiian shirts or lie liters of cologne. Silence will help the beasts do not go by foot, but it is also important for you to realize you're in a really magical place and living unique moments. Switch off your mobile, enjoy the experience and pass respects animals and your fellow car. If you talk for an African sunset you deserve to be dinner that leopard stealthily approaches there.
The early bird ... it's up best place in the car
The early mornings are the order of the day in the safaris. I think in my life I had woken at 4 at all (did not know that the clock had that option) ... except for bugs in the trip to South Africa . Start the day as early increases the chances of success of the safari, but if you're ready before you can put in the best positions of the car. In this case no doubt is much better than window corridor. Oh, and do not forget to put a little jacket or fleece for early morning ... in the jungle also cools.
Each safari is different ... forbidden blinking
The euphoria with which I arrived at my first afternoon lodge safari was comparable to that of
Never get off the car without permission ... Safety first
Excitement, enthusiasm, freedom, joy, respect, tenderness ... they are some of the words that can define the many feelings I had exploring the Kruger Park in South Africa in those cars. Danger was not one of them thanks to respect at all times the instructions of the ranger. Just we got off the car when he said he could do it. If you've seen a pack of lionesses sneak through the undergrowth you know you have to have them respect. Otherwise it would be tempting fate and end up your dinner. The safaris are very safe if you ignore the guidelines and do not play to be Indiana Jones. Also, do not forget a good mosquito repellent. You are one of his favorite dishes.
Choose a good accommodation ... you've earned it
Safari days are very exciting, but also exhausting. You usually get up very early and are constantly in tension by the desire I have to see wild animals. If you choose the lodge has hot shower and a good cook is great, but is also located in the heart of a private reserve and you can hear the sounds of the jungle at night ... it's milk. In the Kruger Park I stayed at Cheetah Plains a lodge of 10. Just do not ever go for a walk at night if you do not want to end up in the belly of one of the 'big 5'
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