How to plan your dream African adventure

A safari is always an expensive trip, and no destination in Africa is an exception, therefore you may wonder how to plan the perfect African dream adventure that would fit your budget.

Planning a safari is also difficult due to the many factors you need to consider and the abundance of questionable advice available online.

Considering one of the packages from Safari Link SA may be the first step to ensure that you get that dream adventure in Africa, at an affordable price and with the least hazzles and stress.

So, when beginning the process of planning the trip of a lifetime to Africa, what should you keep in mind?

Below are the  10 things that you should consider when you start turning that dream into reality:

• Decide on a realistic budget for your trip by doing research on the prices of your flights, accommodation types at the destinations you want to include on your holiday, and other travel-related costs like transport, visas, vaccinations, Determine the length of time you plan to spend in Africa as well as the kinds of activities you would like to take part in during that time. Remember that you can buy a package with a set itinerary that include visits and experiences to most of the popular attractions, but you may always encounter additional activities that you want to participate in too, like hot air balloon trips or cultural experiences.
• Decide on the countries or regions you want to go to and do some research on the specific sites and landmarks that you are interested in seeing there. If you don’t have long enough time, it may not be viable to visit everything at once, and you should perhaps consider a second holiday in that region.
• What vaccinations or health precautions do you need when visiting the country? Do your research to find out which are compulsory or recommended for the region that you will be going to, and make sure you have them long enough in advance. Many parts of Africa are malaria zones, so also get to know what other precautions you can take to avoid being bitten by mosquitos.
• Research the methods that are both the most secure and the most time-effective for travelling inside and between African nations, like whether self-drive will be viable or if you should rather buy a package from a reputable operator like Safari Link SA.
• Before you head off to any of your destinations, do some research on the different types of accommodation that are available there.
• When planning to travel anywhere in Africa, it is important to familiarise yourself with recommended safety precautions. Prepare to exercise common sense.
• Do some research on the different kinds of food that are available at each location and figure out which meals you will need to improvise for.
• Get information on and try to familiarise yourself with the history, culture, and traditions of each place you visit so that you can behave appropriately in that environment.
• It is highly recommended that you purchase travel insurance to cover any unexpected medical costs or delays that may occur while you are away from home.
• Last but not least: make sure that you adhere to all the Visa and Passport requirements to enter the countries on your list of destinations.

A reputable operator like Safari Link SA can assist you with all the above.

Also read: Your year-round guide to the Kruger National Park