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Spotting big game in Africa is one of the great travel adventures. You'll be overwhelmed when you spot your first lion, elephant, or giraffe. It’s magical, but it also can be dangerous. No matter where you go in sub-Saharan Africa, there are rules you must follow when in the bush.
Here are some basic rules:
From Botswana to Kenya, South Africa to Uganda, rules vary depending on the landscape and wildlife. But they are aimed at keeping you safe, keeping the animals safe, and providing the best possible experience for visitors.
One of the true great experiences of being on a safari is sleeping under the stars. Falling asleep to the roar of a lion, the chattering of hyena or the grunt of a hippo is unforgettable.
But along with the joys there are risks. Here are the rules to follow:
If you think these rules are a bit extreme, wait until you see the footprints around your camp the next morning.
Being in the wild will bring you in contact with a variety of possible infections: malaria, yellow fever, and dysentery are just a few of the diseases you can pick up. Make sure your vaccinations are up to date, and follow these precautions against insect bites:
The best game parks don’t have fences – they are sweeping plains where animals roam free. So, spotting a lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, or cheetah is not guaranteed. Here are some ways you can increase your chances:
Kenya is a photographer’s dream, from the lions, rhinos, elephants, and giraffes you’re likely to see to the colorfully dressed tribes of the Masai Mara, You don‘t want to get substandard photos or miss that epic shot because your battery has died or you spook the wildlife.
Here are some simple tips to get you started:
Each of these safari destinations in Kenya is unique and will provide you with an unforgettable experience.
Kenya is the end point for the famed Great Migration – an event of such epic proportions that it has cemented its place in David Attenborough documentaries.
Each year, at least 2 million wildebeest are joined by zebras, gazelles and other antelope species to migrate from the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, crossing rivers along the way to the rich grasslands in the Masai Mara National Park in Kenya. In hot pursuit are the predators like lions, crocodiles, hyena, and wild dogs taking advantage of the abundant food which gives any safari seeker an opportunity to see a kill in action.
Best time to visit: Wildlife can be seen all year around but June to October is generally the best. If you want to catch the height of the Great Migration, visit during September-October.
The largest protected area in Kenya, Tsavo is home to the big animals like hippos, rhinos, giraffe, elephants, lions, and prolific bird life such as secretary birds, hornbills, ostrich, hoopoe and many more.
Best time to visit: During the drier months – January-February along with July to October.
The second most-visited park after Masai Mara, this is where you can get those magnificent shots of Mount Kilimanjaro with elephants hanging out in the foreground. Four of the Big 5 live here (sorry, no rhinos) and if you love those grey giants (elephants) this is the place to see them.
Best time visit: January-February and June to September.
Tip: If you want that spectacular Kilimanjaro/animal photo, it's best taken in the early morning.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this alkaline lake is famous for its vast flocks of flamingos. Tens of thousands of these flamboyant pink birds call the lake home.
This is also the place to see black and white rhinos, the endangered Rothschild giraffe, hippos wallowing in the water, and predators like lions and leopards.
Best time to visit: July-February.
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