A Typical Day on Safari in pictures!

 African safari - it sounds so romantic!..isnt it?.. absolutely for the following reasons!....its a place whereThe mind conjures up images of wonderful African sunsets, nights around the camp fire and, of course, exciting close encounters with Africa’s wildlife. You may have it all pictured in your mind, but until you have actually been on Safari for the first time you will probably be wondering how you will be spending your time each day
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Before we go any further, I must just say that there is actually no such thing as a “typical” day on Safari, so our heading is a little misleading. Every time you step out of your tent or suite you will be embarking on a brand new adventure; every single excursion into the wilds holds the promise of a new and unique magical moment in Nature; every Lodge or Campsite has a different atmosphere and stunning location, making each and every Safari day different and special. Having said all that, there is a certain comforting routine to your days on safari, so for the benefit of all the first-timers I will try to give you an idea of what to expect from your Game Drives and your Camps or Lodges.

Sunrise:As the first tendrils of red start to appear on the horizon, you will get your wake-up call. In summer this could be as early as 5am; in winter it will be around 6am - the morning game drive gets underway as soon as the Park gates open at 6 or 6.30 am. 

Mid-Morning – Mid Afternoon:When it starts warming up around 10.00 – 10.30 am you will generally return to your camp for a hearty breakfast, brunch or lunch. (This varies from Camp to Camp, and some of the luxury camps will offer to serve your lunch on your private deck, if you prefer.) This is the best time for you to relax and enjoy the amenities offered by your Camp or Lodge - lounge around the pool, review your photos, read a book or enjoy a Spa treatment (if your Lodge offers this facility), or have a nap.

Late Afternoon and Evening:The evening game drive is everyone’s favourite! Anticipation runs high – this is the time that the predators will be setting off to hunt, and you never know what lies around the next bend in the road! After an hour or two you will usually stop for sun-downers; your ranger will choose a great vantage point for you to stretch your legs and watch the sun paint the sky a myriad of colours as it drops below the horizon. Raise your glasses and drink a toast to Africa the Beautiful!

Campfire Time:Depending on what you see along the way there will usually be time for a refreshing shower before pre-dinner drinks, followed by a sumptuous dinner and excellent wine. In some instances your Camp may surprise you by arranging a Bush Dinner in a location under the stars...very romantic! Then it is time to gather around the campfire to share stories of your days’ sightings with fellow guests before retiring. Most people are pretty tired by this time and go to bed early, mindful of that dawn wake-up call, which will herald the start of another “not so typical” African safari day.

Game Drives - What Exactly Is a Game Drive:For the uninitiated, I should perhaps explain what a “game drive” is! You will be taken out into the bush in a 4X4 game-viewing vehicle. Depending on whether you are on a group or private safari, this could be a large “truck” with 3 or 4 rows of seats, accommodating up to 10 people or you could be in a much smaller van for up to 6 people. (On some specialized photographic safaris the number of people per vehicle is limited to 1 person per row of seats, to provide optimum photographic opportunities).A “typical” game drive will last about 2-3 hours, depending on what you come across along the way.

love Safari...hope to be there some day with my Lolo during our honey moon!