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FAQ

Frequently Asked Safari Questions, and some useful information.....

Nothing is likely to spoil your African Safari more than having insufficient, or incorrect, information….. or perceptions! Frequently Asked Safari Questions is here for information and updates… and will be a growing list. 

You want to travel with a degree of expectation, and excitement…. after all a visit to Africa to enjoy the natural beauty, and wildlife should carry with it a feeling of anticipation.

With this in mind, we have compiled some information for you, which is hopefully useful, and informative! It’s always good to know about what to wear, when to travel, modes of transport, types of accommodation - particularly as a safari can be much more than just a holiday – it can be a whole experience: sites, sounds, smells…we have also added an up to date list of the birds of Southern Africa. With birding a popular hobby, there are few better places than Southern African to indulge in it. 

If the Frequently Asked Questions section doesn’t have the answer, please contact us for information and insight.

For any African Safari/ holiday, you will always receive a full itinerary and information prior to travel, but sometimes you might feel that more information, or clarification is required….. and it is always a good idea to know up front.

Game drive, Zambia. Sighting of lions.
What is a Safari?
Cheetah family in a tree, southern Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Planning a Safari
Young lions playing with hose pipe at Zambian lodge
How safe is a safari?
Hot Air Ballooning from Shumba Camp in the Busanga Plains, Kafue, Zambia
Safari Bucket Lists
Aerial view of the Victoria Falls
Best Time for Vic Falls?
Anopheles mosquito
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Lodge interior, Okuti, Botswana
Lodge vs Camp?
C206 light aircraft in flight over the Okavango Delta
What is a charter flight?
Enjoying a rest in a hammock, at sunset, Macatoo Camp, Botswana
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Young lions at play in a tree, Okavango Delta, Botswana
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  • Home
  • Destinations
    • Botswana >
      • Botswana Safari Areas >
        • Okavango Delta
        • Chobe National Park
        • Kalahari and surrounds
      • Botswana Safari Suggestions
      • Botswana Accommodation >
        • Okavango Lodges
        • Chobe Lodges
        • Kalahari Lodges
    • Zambia >
      • Zambia Safari Areas >
        • South Luangwa
        • Lower Zambezi
        • Kafue National Park
        • Livingstone
      • Zambia Safari Suggestions
      • Zambia Accommodation >
        • Luangwa Lodges
        • Luangwa Bush Camps
        • Lower Zambezi Lodges
        • Kafue Lodges
        • Livingstone Accommodation
    • Zimbabwe >
      • Zimbabwe Safari Areas >
        • Hwange National Park
        • Mana Pools
        • Matusadona
        • Victoria Falls
      • Zimbabwe Safari Suggestions
      • Zimbabwe Accommodation >
        • Hwange Lodges
        • Mana Pools Lodges
        • Matusadona Lodges
        • Victoria Falls Accommodation
    • Mozambique >
      • Mozambique Holiday Areas >
        • Bazaruto Archipelago
        • Quirimbas Archipelago
        • Coastal Areas
      • Mozambique Accommodation >
        • Bazaruto Lodges
        • Quirimbas Lodges
        • Coastal Lodges
    • South Africa >
      • South Africa Areas to Visit >
        • Safari Areas >
          • Kruger National Park
          • Sabi Sands
          • Kapama Game Reserve
          • Thornybush Game Reserve
          • Balule Game Reserve
          • Timbavati Nature Reserve
        • Cape Town
        • Johannesburg
      • South Africa Safari Suggestions
      • South Africa Accommodation >
        • Cape Town Accommodation
        • Johannesburg Accommodation
    • Namibia
  • Safari Specials
    • SADC residents >
      • SADC Botswana Specials
      • SADC Zambia Specials
      • SADC Zimbabwe Specials
      • SADC Mozambique Specials
      • SADC South Africa Specials
      • SADC Namibia Specials
    • Botswana Specials
    • Zambia Specials
    • Zimbabwe Specials
    • Mozambique Specials
    • South Africa Specials
    • Namibia Specials >
      • Unique Namibia Fly In Safari
  • Unique Experiences
    • Horseback Safaris >
      • African Horseback Safaris
      • Limpopo Horse Safaris
      • Horizon Horseback
    • Luxury Trains >
      • Rovos Rail
      • The Blue Train
    • Birding Southern Africa
    • Chobe Houseboats
    • Hot Air Ballooning
  • F A Q
    • What is a Safari?
    • Planning a Safari
    • How Safe is a Safari?
    • Safari Bucket List
    • Best time for Victoria Falls?
    • Worried about Malaria?
    • Lodge or Camp?
    • What is a Charter Flight?
    • Packing for your Safari
    • Photography?
    • Car Rental?
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Testimonials
    • Testimonials 2020
    • Testimonials 2019
    • Testimonials 2018
    • Testimonials 2017
    • Testimonials 2016
    • Testimonials 2015
    • Testimonials 2014
    • Testimonials 2013
    • Testimonials 2012
    • Testimonials 2011
    • Guest Gallery
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