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An African safari is an amazing travel experience. No other continent matches the wealth of wildlife found in Africa. Many people go on a safari in Africa to see the "Big Five" (the lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino), but do not be disappointed if you only see some of them, there are so many other fascinating things to see and experience on an African safari.
The most common way to see the animals is to go on guided game drives in open air jeeps. In some National Parks it is also allowed to self-drive, but there are strict rules for what you can do and especially not do. If you are a first timer on a safari holiday you will see and learn a lot more if you go on a guided tour. Another way to watch the animals is to go on a bush walk; this is very exciting and gives you a chance to watch the flora close up. It is not safe to go on a bush walk without a guide, and I most places it is also not allowed. In some place you can watch the wildlife from a small boat or canoe; this is especially the case in the Okavango Delta in Botswana.
Safari holidays in Africa can be extremely luxurious or more ordinary, all depending on how much you are prepared to pay. Usually you can choose between a variety of accommodations, the main categories are: a Lodge which is a permanent structure that is open throughout the year. Accommodation is usually in self-contained rooms or bungalows and most lodges have a swimming pool for relaxation in between your game drives. Tented Lodges are a blend of canvas tents combined with permanent structure, offering the adventure of camping with the facilities of a lodge. Tented lodges are usually open throughout the year. Bush Camps can either be permanent or seasonal, depending on location; they are usually more intimate than lodges.
When you plan for your safari, you should investigate not only the weather situation at different times of the year, but also the animal seasons, for instance annual migrations etc.
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