10 things to do on an African safari

An African safari is an expedition that immerses you in the wild beauty of the continent, where diverse landscapes meet extra ordinary wildlife in their natural habitat.  From the savannahs of East Africa to the rain forests of central Africa, there’s no shortage of thrilling experiences waiting for you.

Whether you are an adrenaline Junkie seeking for an up -close encounter with the big five, or a birder or someone looking to explore the culture and traditions of the local tribes. Africa is a home to many countries each having national parks, reserves and sanctuaries.  Here are some of the 15 things that you need to do while on your African safari.

GAME DRIVES ON AFRICAN SAFARI

Game drives are one of the must do activities to do while on an African safari. A game drive takes you into Africas national parks and game reserves where you will be able to see various several mammals and bird species.

Game drives are usually conducted in many sessions for instance morning, afternoon, and also in the night. They are usually done with guides who will lead you in the habitants, give you detailed information and explain the behaviors of the animals.

Night game drives are also available in some African safari destinations usually done in company of ranger guides and guides. They allow you to see different nocturnal animals such as leopards, hyenas, bush babies, genets and many more.

BIRD WATCHING ON AFRICAN SAFARI

Africa is known as the best birding destination ever with over vast array of bird species. Many safari destinations in Africa provide out stunning bird watching opportunities. These birds can be seen in national parks, sanctuaries and different forests.

some of the birds to see while on an African safari include shoe bills, Black bee eater, Karamoja Apalis, Marabou stork, flamingos, Green breasted pitta, fox’s weaver, Ground horn bill, secretary birds, saddle billed stork, pelicans, cattle egrets, African skimmer, African fish eagle, yellow billed kite, pied kingfishers and many more.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES IN AFRICA

This is amongst the thrilling activities while on an African safari. Africa is exceedingly a rich continent with many countries that are homes to many tribes. With over 1000 tribes in Africa interacting with them and learning more about their hidden cultures is indeed one of the best thrilling experiences.

Some of the tribes to interact with include the Masai, Karimojongs, Batwa, the Zulu in south Africa and many more. These tribes can depict to you their cultures through music, dance and also story telling.

WILDEBEEST MIGRATION

This is one of the natural wonders in the world and is usually seen within Serengeti and Masai mara. The migration involves over 1.5 billion of animals migrating in search for new pastures and waters.  Some of the animals to see include the Zebras, gazelles, Impalas and predators

CANOE AND BOAT SAFARIS IN AFRICA

Canoe safaris

Canoe safaris are one of those must do activities while on your African safari. Canoe safaris are mainly conducted from Zambezi River above the Victoria falls.  However, please pay attention to the crocodiles and hippos.  Canoeing can also still be done along the deepest lake.

Boat safaris in Africa

In destinations such as Okavango delta of Botswana, lower Zambezi of Zambia are one of the famous places for offering unique boat safaris. A boat cruise at the source of the longest river in Africa in form of river Nile. is indeed that offers unique encounters. Boat cruises allow tourists to see various animals for example the hippos and crocodiles. There are also vast bird species that can still be sighted while on a boat safari.

WALKING SAFARIS in Africa

Embark on an exceptional safari with in the Africa and connect with nature like never before. These walking safaris are generally conducted with the help of an experienced guide and a ranger guide. They can be gorilla trekking from Bwindi national park of Uganda or volcanoes national park of Rwanda.

You can also opt to go for a guided natural walk through parks like Serengeti national park or masai mara national reserve to have a closer view to things that you might not be able to see during the game drive. Most walking safaris will require you to be at a certain degree of physical fitness to be able to endure through the physical demand of walking.

HOT AIR BALLON SAFARIS.

Discover a number of captivating attractions as you float above the earth. Different people love carrying out this experience in times of the great wildebeest migration in Serengeti national park and masai mara national park of Tanzania and Kenya respectively. Balloon safaris are popularly known to be conducted from Serengeti (Masai mara) and sand dunes of Namibia. These areas offer unforgettable memories, stunning views of the surrounding. The hot air balloon safari can still be joined with a champagne break fast.

HORSE BACK RIDING

Africa provides you with opportunities to enjoy horse back riding. It mainly entails tourists exploring the bush on their horses as thy view a variety of animals. Riding through the lush plantations, traditional villages and mystical jungles. Discover Africa’s impressive tourism activities. Horse back riding is popularly done at Arusha national park, Serengeti national park and masai mara national park of Tanzania and Kenya.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARIS

One of the best activities to take part while on an African safari is photography. Many tourists have resulted in to carrying out photography safaris since they offer a number of un forgettable experiences. Africa has many stunning landscapes, scenic views of its surrounding and wildlife that is very suitable for photography. A 5-day photogenic gorilla trekking is one of the popular custom safari packages that we offer all year round in Rwanda and Uganda.

NIGHT DRIVES IN AFRICA

Despite the fact that many safaris are usually conducted during day, Night drives are among the thrilling safaris to take place while on an African safari.  These night safaris allow tourists view a variety of nocturnal animals such as leopards, hyenas, owls, African civets and many more. Such activity is popularly done at lake manyara national park and Tarangire national park in Tanzania

RELAXING AND ENJOYING AN AFRICAN SUNSET

An African safari is more than complete with out experiencing an African sun set. Different tourists enjoy glimpsing at the sun in the evening while on their safari.  You can view the sun while on a game drive or even relaxing in the evening at the lodge. Some lodges usually organise camp fires which offer clear views of the sun setting.

An African safari is a once life time experience that offers adventures, cultural encounter, wildlife viewing, together with unforgettable memories.

Our popular safari packages

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Depending on the degree of lodging, the time of year, and the particular parks and activities included a 7-day safari in Rwanda and Tanzania might have somewhat different costs. Along with activities to do in every park, below is a sample schedule including expected expenses for middle-class, budget, and luxury alternatives.

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