10 Travel Advice To Make Your African Safari A Memorable One

10 Travel advice to make your African safari a memorable one comes with a lot of preparation, timing, budget and then choosing the destination, of which you will travel too.

In this write up, we shall bring for you, 10 Travel advice to make your African safari a memorable one, and give you some travel tips that can make you prepare for your African safari and make your stay awesome. Whether you are travelling alone, as a family, or with friends, you will need to get some tips, and try to have a clue of what you also expect. This will enable you to make some good advance preparation, and at the end, you will be much organized and enjoy your trip.

1. Advance planning and booking

While travelling to Africa, and you would like to go for a long safari, you will need an advance planning. With Africa, you do not have to rush over things, you will need to take your time and plan well since, and you will be in totally another country. Some activities and places need advance bookings. Some accommodation facilities have few rooms, and are on demand, therefore you will need to secure them early. Gorilla and chimpanzee permits need advance permit booking for those going to either Rwanda or Uganda, and Congo.

2. Budget.

We’re travelling to another country, and you know what you wish to do, how long you will stay, you will have to allocate a budget for this trip, and what you would wish to do. Are you going luxury, mid – range or budget? You will still have to make some savings and enough budget for your trip. No matter where you’re going, you will need enough cash for yourself. Some activities are prepaid for, of which you will need to do the advance payment to have them secured. Talk to your tour operators, they will share with you and estimate the price of which you will start to plan around it. Choose which standard of accommodation that you would wish to go for, and how long you will take. Select activities you would like to do, so that your budget is able to be spread across. For example, a gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda is 1500$ and whereas Uganda gorilla trekking permitis 700$, so do you wish to do double trek, or trek in one place. Some activities cost so many dollars, of which you will have to look at your budget. You can go for a budget accommodation, stay longer, and enjoy more.

When you’re travelling in a group, you will need to share the cost, and will need to plan accordingly. The more you stay, the higher the budget. Plan activities that will fit, within your length of stay.

3. Cash, Credit card & ATM.

At any point you will need money and will have to make some payment somewhere. Even if your safari is fully paid, and all inclusive, you will still need some cash for small extra bills, like shopping and tips. Some places in Africa have credit card machines, access, and banks, while other places are completely remote. Some hotels and lodges allow certain credit cards, though we strongly advise Visa and Master cards. You will need loose cash and money, though do not carry so much money to avoid attracting thieves or risk of loss. Carry what is enough for you, not excess, your tour operator will advise you at a certain point how much to carry. Dollars, euros and pounds are accepted, though you can make some exchange and point of entry, to get the local currency.

In most cases, inform your banks about your overseas travel, as sometimes they block the credit card, thinking it is a fraud trying to use it.

4.Gear Up & Fun; Clothing’s, wears, music and what to pack

Among the 10 Travel advice to make your African safari a memorable one, is what to pack. Do not pack so heavy, as if you’re shifting to another place. You’re here just for holidays, so try to pack as little as you can. Pack clothes that are easy to wash and can be worn for long. Carry a pair of glasses, shorts, trousers, gloves, shirts and a hut. They will be of help. Carry an open shoe and closed shoe, as well as some pants and knickers. Do not forget to pack your medicines and some health related needs. Do not pack so much, try to carry two pairs of essentials, just in case of loss or breakage? Pack your headsets, novels, mp3 player, and any gadget that gives you the fine tune. You know your hobbies.

5. Communication & internet.

However, overseas, communication is more aligned on emails, in Africa cell phones are highly used for calls. Try to get a network line and load some units, so as to make easy communication with important people. You will need internet access, as some lodges have internet while others do not. If you’re out of the hotel premises you will need connection, this is reason why you will need a network connection. Some safari cars have internet connection, so you may be connected, however the connection is poor at some area.

6. Drinks, eats and bite.

We advise you to always take mineral water. They are safe and most recommended to carry enough water when going on the countryside. Around the country wide town, they are available though you will need local currency to purchase them. For fruits, be careful, and select fresh fruits. Make sure it’s well washed and cleaned. Try to make your shopping in super markets for the snacks and bites, as well eat on good recommended local restaurants, with good service standards.

7. Charity on a safari.

When planning well and you’re a charity person, you can as well pack some balls, pens, books, clothing’s, Bible and other charitable support materials, you can easily get along with. After, your operator, can organize a community, school or church meeting, where you can share a wonderful moment with the community. In case, you would wish to volunteer, with the institution or organization, prior arrangement is needed, to have this arranged. A donation of something or project, you have seen, will bring you more joy and satisfaction on your trip. Help to build a life, make your trip to have a purpose and impact to the local community.

8. Weather condition

Africa has a relatively the most beautiful weather in the world. You will enjoy your wonderful moment here. East Africa is blessed and close to the Equator, which makes it to have a stable weather condition year round. You will need to carry some rain gears during rainy season and sun gears for the sunny days, as there tend to be heat and dust.

9. Timing

You will need to time well you safari to Africa. There is peak season, high season, shoulder season and low season. The peak season and high season, there are so many tourists all over, and if you tend to avoid crows and high prices, this is not the right time for you, however, not the everywhere people are crowded, also cheap accommodation can be found. You will need also to plan well, with weather, so as to decide to come either in summer or rainy season. The peak season and high season tend to fall in summer, and low season tend to fall in rainy season, though does not rain daily, being a rainy season. Things to do with wilder beast migration, and migratory birds, needs good seasonal timing and information from your travel expert.

10. Identity, tickets, & insurance.

Have your right identification, passport valid or renewed, and book your ticket right in advance to the very specific destination, that was carefully selected. Get yourself a travel insurance cover, for just in case anything get wrong during your holiday. Always have your passport with you, in your hand bag and take good care of it.

Have all your travel documents arranged in advance, for visa application, and seek advice where need be with your travel consultant. Make copies and keep them safe.

Hope our 10 Travel advice to make your African safari a memorable one, has given you a great insight on how to go about your African safari planning. In case you would wish to book, wildlife safari, get in touch with our team at Rwanda Eco Company and Safaris, who have worked for years, and have advised a thousands of travel, on how to prepare for their safaris, which has gone quite successful with us. Let’s be your ears and eyes on ground, and make your trip a hustle free.