The adventures of the African safari are a fascinating experience that is, mystical and one that has remained unchartered to many people. The funny thing is that much of what is known about it to people from Europe and the United States border on very wild views of Africa as a huge dangerous jungle. One would be forgiven to think Africa is a land of lions and giraffes, poverty and uncultured people who do not have a history, tradition or a way of life. It is as if animals and human beings share lead a similar lifestyle. But the opposite is true about that perception.
But those who are eager to travel on an African safari can be sure of experiencing the wonders of the beauty of this continent whose wildlife, wilderness and culture are one of a kind (Sedlack 18). Some of the most exciting expeditions any tourist is sure to enjoy are the day and night stays in the wilderness in tented camps that are far removed from the major cities and other human settlements. Staying in the African lodges, in Kenya and Tanzania is such a fascinating life a first- time tourist will experience. Life in the grassland savannas of the Mara and the Great Rift Valley is beautiful.
While visiting the African safari, I noted that the region is divided into different regions that are defined by the landscapes, attractions, features and animals found there. For instance, the East African regions boast of great mountains like Serengeti Plains, Mount Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Longonot as well as Mount Elgon. If anyone is interested in seeing the Maasai warriors and the ‘Big Five” then Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are the places to visit (Edwards 6). If anyone wants to experience the Sahara Desert, they will to the northern part of Africa, and if they want to have a glimpse of the semi- arid Kalahari Desert then Botswana is the place to visit. Namibia boasts of endless skies, and vast horizons that would make anyone think there is no end of the world and lovers of photography will experience a one in a lifetime road trip in this South African country.
Have you ever stopped to imagine what a day in the life of a safari adventure is? It is always all about taking trips around game parks and reserves in four- wheel drives because there are no good road networks. Hot air balloons are also part of the escapades if one so wish to fly high up into the sky and have their aerial views of the vast lands. The trips can be made in early mornings or late evening because most animals come out during that time and rest in the course of the day, away from the hot weather of the region.
An African safari brings together tourist from across the globe as guests often interact during meal times and when out in the wilderness wherever they meet. They also get to share about the sightings they have and through that they become well informed about what they expect to see because all of them often have different experiences almost all the time (Thomas 104). There is no wrong or right time to go out and make tours because every day and every tour makes the trips a lot more interesting and exciting. Every season turns out fabulous as there is always a lot on offer.
Works Cited
Edwards, Jason. African Safari. New York: OUP, 2001. Print
Google Images. Figure 1 and 2. https://www.google.com/search?q=the+african+safari&biw=1366&bih=609&tbm=isch source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiStti4q6nMAhUGbBoKHctkDkg4ChD8BQgGKA #imgrc=_
Sedlack, Robert. The African Safari Papers. New York: Overlook Press, 2011. Print
Thomas, Kerry. Planning an African Safari: For the Everyday Working Man. Bloomington: Trafford Publishing, 2012. Print
