How To Choose A Luxury African Safari

There are many things to think about when you are deciding to embark on an luxury African safari trip, and this is precisely the path I stumbled upon during the last year, when I decided that this was the kind of excursion I wanted embark on to celebrate my one year anniversary.

Safari's come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, and they are certainly not all created equal. This blog will be more about the indulgent side of safari. It's the safari experience that will make you swoon right from the moment your plane lands on the runway that is private until you finally meet the animals you've never imagined was possible.

I hope this helps you make the right decisions to enhance your Luxury Safari experience.

Type of Accommodations

You can choose to have the luxury of a suite with a private swimming pool, or the romance of sleeping in a tent at one of the many tented camps - you are guaranteed a memorable and unforgettable safari experience in many private lodges throughout Africa.

Private safari lodges give you close-up viewing opportunities, excellent accommodations, and all-inclusive rates.

There is a chance that you hear the word "tented camp" and believe that this type of facility may be an improvement from camping, but fear not. If you choose the right one tent camping could be a memorable experience.

Although both game-lodge safaris as well as tented-camp safaris are both enjoyable, I would generally recommend an tented-camp safari when you only have one night. A game lodge is the more suitable option if you only have a couple of days.

Landscape

When you're deciding on a destination for your luxury safari Africa, the most popular destinations include Botswana, Kenya, South Africa and Tanzania.

There are obvious differences between the terrains. There are vast plains dotted with animals in places like Kenya or Tanzania. In South Africa, it is more a case of often seeking out wild animals in the bush. It's still exciting and thrilling even if you think it's boring. The driver of your vehicle knows where to look for the animals and when they find them, it increases the excitement of finding them.

You should also consider whether your lodge is within a conservatory that is private, or even a National Park. Private conservatories allow you to enjoy the natural surroundings and get away from the crowds without having to manage a large number of vehicles.

Only game-viewing vehicles belonging to the lodges situated within the reserve or conservancy are allowed to drive on the land, and often, they are limited to three vehicles at any given wildlife sighting.

Consider going out to view the Great Migration in the Masai Mara and you might have the opportunity to share your experience with 50 other vehicles at the same time.

The year of the year

The Great Migration is active in Tanzania's Serengeti from November through July and in Kenya's Masai Mara from August to October.

Botswana is a popular destination all year round however it is popular in the months of September and October, when rainfall is at its lowest in many regions and game viewing is best.

In South Africa, it is recommended to go during dry seasons, usually between April and September where permanent waterholes draw animals and the vegetation becomes thinner.

A thing to bear in mind -- Even Africa's top luxury safari camps and lodges can be closed during the off-season or quieter period, ask your Travel Advisor about the differences between low and high season generally, there's not much and you may find a lower price for your luxury safari Africa if you are in a position to book out of the peak season.

Every person has their own vision of what they would like from their dream safari and it's crucial to communicate your dream with your travel consultant so that they can in ensuring the best experience for you! With all the safari's out there, my aim is to assist you in getting rid of the overwhelm and send you off to this adventure that will last a lifetime.