{"id":15950,"date":"2020-02-11T15:17:26","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T15:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/?p=15950"},"modified":"2020-07-03T06:45:00","modified_gmt":"2020-07-03T05:45:00","slug":"all-about-safari-its-a-wild-world-out-there","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/all-about-safari-its-a-wild-world-out-there\/","title":{"rendered":"All about safari: It\u2019s a wild world out there"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Do you like to wake up to your alarm daily at 5 in the morning and bury your head in your pillow with the hopes of getting at least another 5 more minutes of snooze? I am sure you would make an exception when it comes to a Safari tour\u2026. You would leap out of bed as soon as you hear the call to see the wild animals in their natural habitat. However, there are many other reasons to go on safari besides that! These are some reasons to go on a Safari that has been rounded up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Witness the ultimate Wildlife display on Earth!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">In conclusion, this reason alone should be enough! Where better to see wild animals than in their natural habitat?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Learning from the people that know the wildlife<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">What better way to learn about the animals than to see them during a safari? You could ask the professional guides (they have a wealth of knowledge) questions about anything and they would be glad to explain everything in great detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Support conservation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">All safari lodges in designated national parks charge park fees, which is directly contributed to the animals\u2019 welfare through park maintenance and anti-poaching tactics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>A safari can be an affordable experience<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">A safari offers excellent value for money. Most of the safaris include accommodation, meals, sightseeing, activities (game drives, game walks, etc), and airport pick-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Take a break from the rush!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy time-travelling at a slower pace, taking in nature, and forgetting about the daily grind. Relax, enjoy, and recharge your batteries!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Good photography opportunity<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you are a professional or a novice photographer, the sceneries and the wildlife will make memorable moments with wonderful photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color has-background has-light-green-cyan-background-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TIP<\/strong>: bring along extra Power banks &amp; storage cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Unique experience<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Each safari is different. You\u2019ll never see the same thing twice, making it an incredible experience each time you go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Explore more than just Africa<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Safaris aren\u2019t just reserved for Africa. see tigers and elephants in India, leopards and deer in Sri Lanka, as well as lions and giraffe in South Africa. With a safari holiday, you\u2019re spoilt for choice as to where you go. Try them all to see which type you prefer!&nbsp;On that note let\u2019s see some of the best places to go on a Safari tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Okavango Delta, Botswana<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the epic safari destinations. In the grassy lands, the roar of lions, the laughs of hyenas, the growl of leopards, giraffes and rhinos is a harmony of the jungle. The wetter pastures are home to hippos, elephants, and crocodiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Ranthambore National Park, India<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Ranthambore is home to many creatures, the fiercest being the tiger, the crocodile-filled lakes, and the beautiful remnants left behind by maharajas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Yala Park, Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Sri Lanka\u2019s most famous park comprises of forests and grasslands with animals like leopards, elephants, monkeys, crocodiles, and hundreds of bird species. Deep within the park, there are pilgrimage sites, caves with rock paintings and ancient Buddhist ruins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Kruger National Park, South Africa<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">One of Africa\u2019s largest game reserves, Kruger National Park is one of the best destinations for a safari. From big five animals like lions, leopards, and elephants to exotic birds, there are plenty of opportunities to spot them in their natural habitat here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Serengeti, Tanzania<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">From proud lions stalking across the open plains to beautiful birds flying above, this national park is&nbsp;a&nbsp;quintessential safari destination. Every year, the Serengeti becomes the place of migration for over a million wildebeest and zebras in the hundreds of thousands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a destination to witness lions or migrating wildebeests and zebras. The massive Ngorongoro Crater and Olduvai Gorge fossils are also a sight not to be missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Zimbabwe\u2019s largest safari destination. Get up close and personal with elephants, lions and African wild dogs in the grasslands and mopane woods found in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>South Luangwa National Park, Zambia<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">The open plains of&nbsp;South Luangwa National Park&nbsp;are home to elephants, impalas, pukus, buffaloes, hippos and leopards not forgetting hundreds of birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Masai Mara Reserve, Kenya<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">The wilderness of Masai Mara is breath-taking. Lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and hippos can be found in their natural habitat and wildebeest pass through these lands for their annual migration. It is an iconic African experience for everyone!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Etosha National Park, Namibia<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Etosha National Park\u2019s landscape in vivid colours is incredible as it is, with hundreds of animals flocking to the watering holes is truly magical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Dressing for Your Safari<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">The best clothes for a safari should be loose-fitting and lightweight, to keep you cool and dry quickly if you get caught in rain. Make sure to bring at least one jacket to ward off the chill on early morning game drives. At night, wear long sleeves and trousers to protect yourself from bugs &amp; mosquitoes. Pick neutral shades over brighter shades for camouflage in the bush. Khaki is a safari favourite: it&#8217;s cool, camouflaged and hides dirt well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Make sure to take these along too:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">A pair of sunglasses<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">sunhat<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">swimsuit<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">A pair of lightweight, walking shoes or hiking boots<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">A pair of flip-flops or sandals<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">A supply of Ziploc bags to keep your dirty laundry separate from your clean clothes<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Toiletries and First Aid<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Every camp or lodge and most safari vehicles will have at least a basic first aid kit. However, it&#8217;s always a good idea to bring a small supply of hygiene and health essentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Toiletries, including travel size shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, moisturizer, toothpaste and toothbrush<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\"> Sunscreen (minimum SPF 30+)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\"> After-sun cream<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\"> Antiseptic gel<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\"> Sanitary products<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\"> Mosquito repellent<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\"> Antihistamines for bug bites and allergic reactions<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\"> Painkillers<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\"> Cold and flu medicines<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\"> Diarrhoea medication<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\"> Antiseptic cream<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\"> Band-aids<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\"> Prescription medicines<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\"> Electronic Devices<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"tadv-color\"> Binoculars<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"has-text-color has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">If you are looking for a thrilling adventure, to see wildlife in their natural habitat through a safari, Travel Center UK has the<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" best escorted holidays (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/holiday-types\/escorted-holidays\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\"> best escorted holidays<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"cheap flights (opens in a new tab)\"><strong><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">cheap flights<\/span><\/strong><\/a> &amp; tours to any destination in Africa, India &amp; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Sri Lanka (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/the-best-off-the-beaten-paths-in-sri-lanka\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><span style=\"color:#0693e3\" class=\"tadv-color\">Sri Lanka<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. 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