The South Africa Safaris Tip Guide
A lifelong dream for many, a South
African safari can take as many forms as the multitude of creatures
you encounter in the wild.
From a remote escape in a bush camp to a luxurious resort, the range of experiences can suit all tastes and budgets. And just like a giraffe picking and choosing amongst the canopy of leaves for the perfect snack, you’ll be rewarded for taking the time to create a safari that’s perfect for you.
# Kruger National Park. -The national
park for a memorable South Africa safaris for every budget. It's Africa's oldest established wildlife park (1898)
and offers one of the best safari experiences in Africa. It's situated
north of Johannesburg and takes about 5 hours to get to by car. It
boasts the highest variety of wildlife in Africa which includes the "Big Five",
hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, cheetah and much more other right reasons for a quite South Africa Safaris. With its remarkable infrastructure, your tour for an african safari is just about to be blown away with every complete revolution of your 4X4 wheels.
There's wheelchair accessibility at most lodges and specialized safari vehicles for those with mobility impairments.
Accommodations: Kruger Park has a range of accommodation options in the main rest camps with chalets, cottages, bungalows tents, caravan and camp sites or bush veld camps. These accommodation options vary in price and style; from rustic to luxurious. On the park's western borders you'll find a host of excellent private game reserves which you can also book.
# The West Coast National Park. -Lies 120 km north of Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is 27,500 hectares (106 sq mi) in size. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the west and the R27 coastal road, and runs from the town of Yzerfontein in the south up to the Langebaan lagoon. The breeze that comes with it brings out more relaxing environment as you sun bask.This park adding flavour to South Africa Safaris experience is particularly well known for its bird life and for the spring flowers which occur in the months from August to October, especially in the Postberg flower reserve section of the park.
The park, with the islands in Saldanha Bay, has been identified by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area.This is a great experience for those who love birds, because as we all know, they come with all different sorts of colours. Some are so beautiful you will just want to have them in your house, so bring your cameras and lets keep memories of these beautiful experiences.
Accommodations : -Permanently moored floating chalets, Fully catered or self catering, Hostels and camping facilities are available for all; youth, children and couples. It will add a twist to your South Africa safaris with a more open view of nature's scenery.
# Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. -Combines lush scenery with all the expected wildlife.
Located in the heart of Zululand, the famous culture of the namesake tribe
is prevalent. Beaches along the nearby Elephant Coast are among South Africa’s safaris
finest, so you can see wildlife and go for a dip. The park is especially
noted for its network of hiking trails that include multi-day itineraries
and camping deep in the bush.
Accommodations:-There are self-catering facilities within the park. For instance, Muntulu and Munywaneni are up-market bush lodges comprising four separate en suite bedrooms with secluded verandahs overlooking the Hluhluwe River. A rest in the luxurious resorts after a full day of wildlife engagement in the park would be the only thing to do to sum up your South Africa Safaris.
From a remote escape in a bush camp to a luxurious resort, the range of experiences can suit all tastes and budgets. And just like a giraffe picking and choosing amongst the canopy of leaves for the perfect snack, you’ll be rewarded for taking the time to create a safari that’s perfect for you.
Here are several tips to plan and enjoy the best trip, be it a South Africa safaris, Kenya safaris, Morocco safaris and so on:
1.
When to go
For wildlife watching, winter (June
to September) is ideal as many trees and shrubs are leafless, which aids
spotting while cruising the parks during the safaris. Limited food and water also means that animals are out in the open
more often foraging, hunting or grabbing a drink at a waterhole, a more suitable time for your South Africa safaris . South Africa’s
summer (December to February) sees the countryside at its most lush, but
animals can be lost in dense shadows. Most common at this time are holiday
makers from Europe, who come in herds for the hot season.
2.
Choosing a National Park
South Africa has over 600 parks and
reserves. You can find one offering any kind of experience you want, from utter
desolation, to verdant savannah rich with life in all forms. You can join
guided South Africa safaris, set out on your own or find serenity at a campsite far from
others. They also cater to travelers on all budgets which makes them both
affordable but also often crowded in parts. Most have good roads you can tour
in your own rental car. For your first South Africa safari, three parks stand out and considered among the top parks with breath-taking nature experinces:
You want the best, go get it from the best!
There's wheelchair accessibility at most lodges and specialized safari vehicles for those with mobility impairments.
Accommodations: Kruger Park has a range of accommodation options in the main rest camps with chalets, cottages, bungalows tents, caravan and camp sites or bush veld camps. These accommodation options vary in price and style; from rustic to luxurious. On the park's western borders you'll find a host of excellent private game reserves which you can also book.
# The West Coast National Park. -Lies 120 km north of Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is 27,500 hectares (106 sq mi) in size. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the west and the R27 coastal road, and runs from the town of Yzerfontein in the south up to the Langebaan lagoon. The breeze that comes with it brings out more relaxing environment as you sun bask.This park adding flavour to South Africa Safaris experience is particularly well known for its bird life and for the spring flowers which occur in the months from August to October, especially in the Postberg flower reserve section of the park.
The park, with the islands in Saldanha Bay, has been identified by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area.This is a great experience for those who love birds, because as we all know, they come with all different sorts of colours. Some are so beautiful you will just want to have them in your house, so bring your cameras and lets keep memories of these beautiful experiences.
Accommodations : -Permanently moored floating chalets, Fully catered or self catering, Hostels and camping facilities are available for all; youth, children and couples. It will add a twist to your South Africa safaris with a more open view of nature's scenery.
Accommodations:-There are self-catering facilities within the park. For instance, Muntulu and Munywaneni are up-market bush lodges comprising four separate en suite bedrooms with secluded verandahs overlooking the Hluhluwe River. A rest in the luxurious resorts after a full day of wildlife engagement in the park would be the only thing to do to sum up your South Africa Safaris.
3.
Choosing a private reserve
There are two main reasons not
to choose a private wildlife reserve: cost and too much comfort. These are not
places for people on a tight budget, nor are they places for travellers who
want to live frills-free – at some private lodges ‘roughing it’ means the
champagne served post-safari comes without fresh strawberries. But for people
who want the ultimate safari-experience, a lodge in a private reserve offers:
- Close proximity to wildlife. Not only do you avoid long drives before your safari starts but that bump you hear in the night may be an elephant looking in your window. Sabi Sand, which adjoins Kruger National Park, is widely considered to be the best place in South Africa for South Africa Safaris, and better yet in Africa for spotting animals.
- Fewer crowds. Safari jeeps may hold only six people compared to a dozen or more in big parks, guides will be able to give you individual attention and when, say, a pride with lion cubs is spotted there won’t be a feeding frenzy of jeeps.
- Luxury. Some of the private reserve lodges are merely comfortable but others, such as Ulusaba in Sabi Sand are the retreats of the famous, such as the owner Richard Branson, and feature every amenity.
- Customisation. Since you’re staying amidst the wildlife, you can easily create your own menu of activities on the fly for your safari (South Africa safaris) , such as guided walks through the bush or tours that focus on particular species. At Samara Private Game Reserve in a verdant valley amidst desert in the Eastern Cape, there are treks to track cheetahs on foot.
