Guide to a Summer Safari : The Summer is upon us, time to safari and enjoy the wild. It’s the peak season of all safari activities because of the good weather, the kids are off school, the families are on vacation together. Generally, there’s no excuse to not have fun or enjoy yourself in the summer.
Well because of the popularity of the summer safaris, people are always asking questions for clarity and to help them as they prepare and go on the exciting summer safari.
So, in this article we highlight and respond to some of the most frequently asked summer safari questions.
- which places are the best destinations for summer safaris?
The East African region offers great destinations for safaris whether it’s the summer or any other time of the year safari. These destinations include but are not limited to:- Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park and Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda. Bwindi national park, Mgahinga national park, Kibale national park, kidepo national park, queen Elizabeth national park, Murchison falls national park, lake Mburo national park and others in Uganda. Maasai mara game reserve, Amboseli national park, Tsavo national park, lake Nakuru national park, Nairobi national park and others in Kenya. Serengeti National Park, tarine national park, mt Kilimanjaro National Park and many others in Tanzania.
- what should I carry for a summer safari?
Well, what you will carry depends on the safari activities you’re doing during your safari. Most people will do some of these activities in the summer hiking, mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, game drives, boat rides, nature walks and a number of recreational activities.
For these you will carry your comfortable safari clothing that is between light and hard, neutral colored not to affect the animals, hiking equipment, of course your gadgets for capturing all your memories.
- is there a way to stay cool and hydrated during a summer?
Of there are many ways you can stay cool and hydrated on your summer safari, first make sure you are carrying a water bottle with you that has water for you to keep drinking while you are on your safari activities. Then put on light breathable clothes that allow the air to cool you and also you can do activities like swimming that are cooling for you. When you are not doing any activity in the park or something. Take advantage of the shades.
- How do I find the best tour operator to organize my summer safari?
Well, most tour operators can organize a summer safari perfectly so you have a strong pool to choose from, however when we talk about organizing for you your best safari, you need to look at your budget, tastes and preferences and settle with a tour operator who will organize a safari with all your wants and desires considered. That’s the only way you will achieve what you are looking for in your summer safari.
- Between the primates and the savannah animals which ones should I see in the summer?
We say all animals should be seen the summer. There’s just a difference about the summer that makes the wild and the wildlife just so beautiful. So, if you have to choose, choose both. But to ask your question we shall say, choose what you have been yearning to see most first, you will be fulfilled, also other people will choose the package that fits in their budget most.
- Is a summer safari safe?
Of course they are! All safaris are safe there are a number of precautions taken or put in place to help you stay safe on your safari, plus the summer safari is during the dry season most trails are dry and safe.
These are some of the few questions about the summer safaris, there are many more and we advise that you share them with your tour operator before you go on that safari.
