What is a walking safari?
A walking safari is a guided wildlife experience conducted on foot rather than from a vehicle. A trained…
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Safari FAQ and guide articles answering common traveler questions.
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What is a game drive on safari?
A game drive is a wildlife-viewing excursion through a national park, reserve or conservancy in a safari vehicle,…
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How many game drives do you do per day?
Most African safaris schedule one or two game drives per day: typically an early-morning drive and a late-afternoon…
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How long does a safari game drive last?
A typical scheduled safari game drive often lasts about two to four hours, although the exact duration varies…
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Are morning or afternoon game drives better?
Morning game drives often have a slight advantage for cool temperatures, tracks and predator activity after the night,…
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What time of day is best for game viewing?
Early morning and late afternoon are usually the most productive periods for game viewing because temperatures are cooler,…
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Can you guarantee wildlife sightings on safari?
No ethical safari operator can guarantee a particular wild-animal sighting in an open natural ecosystem. Animals move according…
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Where can I see the Great Migration?
The Great Migration is seen across the wider Serengeti–Mara ecosystem, primarily in northern Tanzania and southwestern Kenya. The…
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Where is the best place to see chimpanzees in Africa?
Uganda is one of the strongest all-round destinations for chimpanzee trekking, led by Kibale National Park and complemented…
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Where is the best place to see gorillas in Africa?
For most travelers choosing a mountain-gorilla safari, Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park are…
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Where is the best place to see hippos in Africa?
Some of Africa’s strongest hippo viewing is found on major rivers, channels and lakes in Zambia, Uganda, Botswana,…
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Where is the best place to see giraffes in Africa?
Kenya and Tanzania are among the easiest destinations for seeing giraffes on a classic safari, but the best…
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