Safaris Features
Safaris Features
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Top Reasons to Go
Big Game. You're guaranteed to see big game—including the Big Five—both in national parks and at many private lodges.... Read more
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What's Your Budget?
When setting a budget, consider how much you want to spend and keep in mind three things: your flight, the actual safari costs, and extras. You... Read more
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Who's Who
There's no substitute for a knowledgeable tour operator or travel agent who specializes in Africa. These specialists look out for your best interests... Read more
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Special Considerations
Most safari operators and private game reserves don't accept children under a certain age, usually under eight, but sometimes the age limit is... Read more
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Types of Safaris
Do you picture yourself zipping from camp to camp in a tiny Cessna, getting a bird's-eye view of a water hole? Or inspecting an animal track... Read more
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San Culture and Language
Also called the /Xam, the hunter-gatherer San (Bushmen) have a culture that dates back more than 20,000 years, and their genetic origins are... Read more
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