Enjoying Ramadan safaris : Safaris are some of the refreshing and relaxing experiences people have or look forward to. The most amazing thing about safaris is that you can have them any time of the year you want and feel like. However, sometimes you may book a safari and you find it falls during a time an important religious season like Ramadan. Most times people are tempted to cancel because honestly, it’s a whole lot for them.
But we are here to tell you, you can actually have that safari and still observe the Ramadan fasting period.
So in this article we are going to list some things you can do to have a fulfilling safari during the Ramadan period.
- Balanced itinerary
as soon as you realize your safari falls in the Ramadan period you should ask and liaise with your tour operator or consultant to come up with a tailor made itinerary that is balanced between fun and observing your religious obligations during this period. An itinerary that has break pockets for you to allow you to observe the prayer times and all the other religious activities you need to observe during your fast.
These tailor made itineraries are easy to make and I assure you your tour consultant or operator will be happy to help you to get this done.
- Stay away from strenuous activities
Well because you are fasting, don’t try to kill yourself. Stay away from strenuous activities like hiking, trekking etc. these activities are done when you are eating and not abstaining from food.
So for you own health and happiness don’t book or even go for such activities.
- Go for all the light activities
There are safari activities that are light and still fun; these are the activities you should focus on doing during the safaris that fall within the Ramadan period. These activities include but are not limited to game drives, lion tracking, boat rides, light nature walks, bird watching and many more.
- Spread out your activities
To not wear you out, you should also spread out your activities so that they are not packed close together and overwhelming. This can also help give you some time to find resting windows as you are on the safari.
- Choose Ramadan friendly facilities
This you can ask your tour operator or consultant to do. To get you especially accommodation facilities that is Ramadan friendly. A facility that will have places for prayers and even allow you prayer in peace without interruptions or judging you.
These facilities are all over so you will be able to find them.
- Plan for your if tar and support meals ahead of time
In terms of facilities; if you are lodging at a facility is Ramadan friendly, this will be very easy. But we guess anywhere you are staying you can liaise with kitchen or restaurant to have your meals ready in time and accessible to you when you just need them.
Also the beauty with planning the meals out helps you to have a balanced diet. Because you decide what types of food you will eat ahead of time.
- Stay in the fasting mood
We know a safari is fun but when you are having it during Ramadan it’s prudent that you stay in the fasting mood. Which is staying committed to your God; be good to others, dressing modestly among other things.
- Go for Juma prayers
There are praying centers all over the region, so make sure you cut out some time on your safari and go for Juma prayers. This goes back to having a balanced tailor made itinerary that can allow you to cut out time to go for Juma prayers. You going for Juma prayers will refresh you and help you stay committed to your fast.
These are just but a few of the things you can do to help you enjoy your Ramadan safari, but there are many more out there.
