How To Get Ready For Travel In Africa Like A Pro?

Africa is calling! And it’s no surprise why: The magical African continent is one of the world’s last remaining rich wildernesses where huge mammals roam around the long-stretched tracts of land.

 

While we pride ourselves in being the ‘go-to’ for attention to detail, we do have a few tips that will keep your adventure on the up. Here’s how to travel like a pro during your African Safari Tours.

►When To Go

 

Planning your safari to Africa might seem daunting when you don’t know the ins and outs of the continent’s travelling seasons. Categorized by three seasons, namely High Season (also known as Peak Season), Low Season (also referred to as Green Season) and Shoulder Season, we are here to help you find the best time go to Africa.

African Safari Tours can be planned at any time of year, but you may want to avoid the rainy seasons from mid-March to late May and from late October to December. The best times of year to visit are between June and October when it’s little dry and cool or January and February when it’s completely dry and hot.

With no rain, the weather is more temperate and the dry climate ensures that animals gather around the watering holes, providing great opportunities to see high concentrations of wild animals.

►What To Eat?

 

You are going to put up a lot of extra pounds on your African Safari. The food in the camps is very delicious and rich in fats and meat. The limited exercise further cuts off fat reduction.

While in African Safari Tours you should try the staple dish known as ugali, a maize porridge that is often eaten with Nyama Choma (barbequed meat), kachumbari (tomato, onion, and chili salad), and collard vegetables. The meal is eaten together with your right hand and the ugali is rolled right into a ball to scoop up the relaxation. Africans also love a cup of milky masala tea that you must not forget to try.

►Build Flexibility Into Your Itinerary

 

“Africa Time“- is a phrase you’ll love and hate during your travels in Africa. Life runs differently here in Africa. Buses leave not when they’re scheduled but when they’re full. Africa never stands on the scheduled clock. Rather than getting frustrated by the relaxed attitude of the Africans escaping the immediacy of the west and enjoying the relaxed pace becomes a favourable option. Build time into your itineraries to account for the delays in the plans.

►Fly To And From The Bush 

 

Flying to the forest parts can save up most of your time and you get to photograph with the perfect sunlight. A drive can take 6-8 hours and might continue until its dark. By flying you can maximize your time doing what you have come for- capturing the beautiful Wildlife Safari!

►Remote Private Camps For Wildlife Proximity

 

Prefer bush camps located in remote spots where wildlife is prolific rather than the crowded lodges where vehicles depart every morning in large numbers and take you to the same wildlife all at once over and over again.

Always opt for small campsites to pursue wildlife where concentrations are greatest. Avoid utilizing larger and fuller accommodations that are nowhere near The Serengeti Wildebeest Migration and are far from the jungle beasts. 

►Sunscreen, Lightweight Long Sleeves & Hats Are Very Essential

 

You will be on malaria medication while travelling to the African countries. It ultimately results in making your skin very sensitive to the sun and heat even if you are not in the desert area. Carry along with you essential gears like a light scarf, or a shawl, hats, glasses to avoid sunburns and aloe to soothe burned skin.

►The Locals Speak English

 

Most African locals are linguists.

Africa has had a rich German history and presence which led to locals speaking German fluently. They also speak multiple languages like English, Afrikaans, and their tribal languages. English is not the national language in all countries though. It makes it easy to communicate with the locals in and outside the traditional villages.

►A Telephoto Lens Is Recommended

 

Game drives in African National parks and other reserves are incomplete without telephoto lenses. This camera lens is helpful for getting close-ups of flamingos in the world’s largest flamingo breeding ground in Walvis Bay, random animal sightings like ostrich, zebra and baboons along the roadways and sites like shipwrecks off the Skeleton Coast.

►Clothing necessities for the Safari-

 

• • Avoid white
• • Bring a change for each day.
• • Avoid the blue and black colours as they attract flies.
• • Wear cotton clothes.
• • Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants to avoid insects during dusk and dawns.
• • Carry a sweater or jacket during the dry season.

►Bag Pack The Travel Essentials For The Safari-

 

• • Memory cards for your Camera,
• • Insect repellent,
• • Hat or headband,
• • Adapters
• • Sun lotion with SPF protection,
• • Inflatable pillow and resting cases,
• • Torch and extra batteries,
• • Large zip-lock bags to protect your gadgets from moisture and dirt.
• • Antibacterial wipes,
• • Rechargeable batteries – for your camera and other electronic devices,
• • Medical kit

►Immunizations

 

As such there are no legal immunizations to travel to Africa if you are from Europe or US. However, you do need to prove your yellow fever inoculation before visiting the African rain-forests.

Some of the highly recommended vaccinations during your visit to Tanzania Destinations include-

• • Diphtheria
• • Typhoid
• • Yellow Fever
• • Hepatitis A

►Choose A Travel Agent For Your African Safari

 

Whether budget or luxury, you are definitely going to spend a substantial amount of money and therefore consulting with a well-traveled expert who can give you the best possible experience is never a bad idea.

Travel Agents help to deal with situations or issues that could save on time and effort required in travelling. Apart from this choice, the right travel agent for your trip comes with perks of the best possible travel deals.

Africa is a dream Safari destination for every traveller. Above we have mentioned some tips, which will help you to travel Africa Safari Tours like a pro. Call us (+255 754 585 555, +255 754 069 769) or visit our website silverskytravel.co.tz to learn more about being a pro-African safari planner and to book your Safari now!