'Safari' is a Swahili word, simply meaning journey. The most common term in South Africa is game drive.
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Kenya has a long history of tourism. Known as the 'land of the original safari', it was actually the first African country to offer the safari, a word derived from Arabic meaning 'journey'.
Originally the word safari meant «journey» in the Swahili language, which in turn comes from Arabic ? (“safara”), which means travel. The verb travel in Swahili is “safiri“, the noun travel is “safari“. In that case, these words are used for any type of travel.
Botswana is considered to be one of the safest places in Africa to visit. The most tourist activity is generally around Maun and Kasane which are gateways to major big game parks such as Chobe, Moremi, Okavango Delta, Central Kalahari, and Nxai Pan.
In Swahili, safari means journey or expedition. The word has been used in English since the late 19th century to talk about hunting trips to Africa, the clothing these hunters would wear, and more recently, a journey taken to observe or photograph African animals.
National Park Fees & Conservation LeviesBy paying these tariffs you directly finance wildlife conservation and give local communities a tangible incentive to help protect Africa's magical ecosystems. On the face of it, these fees can be what makes African safaris so expensive when you receive cost estimates.
Kenya may be the better choice if you're looking for a more diverse range of experiences focusing on authentic cultural encounters. However, if you're interested in trekking Mount Kilimanjaro or exploring remote safari areas, Tanzania is the way to go.