African Safari

African Safari (Source)

Safari, an overland journey into Africa for the purposes of either hunting (not my choice), photography (my choice) or exploration (also cool). Meaning "Long journey" in Swahili and and introduced into the English language by the explorer sir Richard Burton, , one of Africa's first European explorers.

Luxury safari accommodation.

Today, a safari usually means a visit by tourist, either by air or by overland vehicle to undeveloped areas in Africa where game is still abundant.  Tented camps with permanent facilities such as showers and comfortable beds are easily accessed through tour operators.

Overland truck adventure group

Things have changed a lot since those early explorers ventured deep into darkest Africa with their quinine and long rifles. Now you will be pampered and have the finest cuisine available each evening while you sit around the campfire swapping photographs and stories. That is of course if you choose to go the luxury route. There are other much more affordable options. My personal recommendation would be to join an overland safari group, say Xama adventures and safaris who take groups on safaris throughout Southern Africa. Places like the Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Namibia and the great Kalahari desert. A more affordable alternative and lots of fun. It's always so much more fun to travel with a group.

Air medical rescue (Source)

Most places will accept dollars or the local currency and should you find yourself in need of medical assistance, there is always a way out.
Africa is an amazing place to go walk about and the best way to do that is by joining an overland Safari.

A safari game drive in open Land-rover.

Tourism is a growing industry in Africa and since most people who visit our continent would love to see our animals in the wild, going on Safari is the route to go. Go on, take a break and come on safari with real African adventurers, you won't be disappointed. Remember, Memories last a lifetime, what a story to tell your grand children, "I went on Safari to Africa." If not, keep reading :)