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General Safety Tips

If you are on a guided African safari, your chances of encountering problems are minimal. Tour operators make it their business to know the areas they travel in thus reducing risk to travellers. However, it is sensible to take normal precautions on your African safari, particularly when travelling through urban areas.

Travel Documents / Money

Always have a photocopy of your passport, and any visas. Also, have a list of traveller’s cheque numbers. These copies should be packed separately from the originals. It is never a good idea to carry large amounts of cash, and most urban centres (hotels, shops) do accept credit cards (Visa and Mastercard are most common), and traveller’s cheques. You might need cash for purchases local markets – keep this in a travel wallet, or a zip pocket.

Game Viewing

Your guide will always do a safety talk with you, whether your game viewing is to be done from a vehicle, or on foot. Wildlife is potentially dangerous, but as long as you adhere to what you guide tells you, there is very little to worry about. At viewpoints, hides and camps, wildlife is more familiar with people and less intimidated by your presence. Never tease or corner wild animals - this may cause an unpredictable response and a potentially dangerous reaction. Never feed any animals, as this can cause them to lose their fear of humans.

Creepy Crawlies

Although Africa is known to be home to a number of potentially dangerous species, especially snakes, scorpions, spiders, and insects, very few visitors are adversely affected. Snakes tend to be shy, and generally stay away from built-up areas. Lodges and camps generally have insect (especially mosquito) proofing in their rooms. If you go on a walk, it is always a good idea to comfortable, enclosed walking shoes, socks, and long trousers – just as a precaution.

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A camera is a definite must. There are places where you will not be able to get film, and down load facilities can be far apart, so bring enough film or data chips with you.

Safety on Safari

If you are on a guided African safari tour, your chances of encountering problems are minimal, since tour operators make it their business to know the areas they travel in so you are never at any undue risk.

Game Guides and Vehicles

The custom built, open, 4 x 4 safari vehicles generally used on safari, provide comfort with maximum visibility and protection. Your guide is an expert, so follow his advice and ask questions if you are unsure of anything.

General Safari Safety Tips

General Safety Tips

Travel Documents / Money

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Game Viewing

Creepy Crawlies