What not to do on a safari?

13 Biggest Mistakes To Avoid When On A Safari
  • #1 Don't wear perfume! ...
  • #2 No smoking! ...
  • #4 Do not feed the animals. ...
  • #5 Don't leave trash behind. ...
  • #7 Don't call the animals! ...
  • #9 Don't wear flashy colours. ...
  • #10 Don't ignore your guide. ...
  • #12 Don't lean out of the vehicle.




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Walking safaris are safe, provided you always listen to your guide and follow instructions. Wilderness guides are highly trained and incredibly experienced, and your safety is their main concern.

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Avoid strong perfume or cologne You don't want the wildlife to move away from you because they're bothered by your foreign-smelling perfume or cologne. Rather let the animals – and your fellow safari-goers – enjoy the smell of the great outdoors.

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What NOT to Wear on Safari. Dark colours attract Tsetse flies, so stay away from dark blue or black clothing – they have a painful bite! Now that you know what to wear, make sure you know how to pack. Most safari operators will ask that you only bring one suitcase, one overnight duffle bag, and one day pack.

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Are you looking to plan a trip to Africa, but you're not sure how many days you need to enjoy a memorable African safari? For a well-rounded and rewarding safari experience, the ideal number of days for a safari getaway is anywhere between 7 ? 15 days.

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On photographic safaris and on game drives, most guides do not carry rifles but this differs from country to country and also whether the game drive is being conducted in a national park or on private land.

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As long as you follow your guide's instructions when it comes to camp, game drives, and bush walks, you should never feel like your safety is at risk. In fact, many guests are amazed at how safe and comfortable they feel their entire vacation.

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YES. Start saving now because a luxury African safari is WORTH IT. We spent about $7500 including flights, hotels on either side of our trip in Johannesburg, safari lodge, and transfers from the airport.

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Thebest safari color is khaki followed by olive, tans and browns. These are good at handling dirt. Bright coloured safari clothing draw attention to you the tourist, rather the wildlife you intend to see, and may sometimes scare away the animals. So look for neutral coloured clothing.

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Ages : 7 to 12 Most safari camps accept children in this age range, although there are many which start at 8 years, a decent number at 12 years and a few more hardcore options which start at 16 years.

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The base average African safari cost is somewhere between $125 to $1,500 per person, per day or $625 to $7,500 per person for a 5-day safari.

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We often get asked “Can you still go on safari if you have your period?” and the answer is: absolutely! Remember to bring sufficient supplies with you. If you are due to have your period on safari, please do NOT assume that you will be able to purchase tampons or pads easily.

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We've put together a short guideline on dressing for the best safari experience. This is pretty straight forward. Khaki, olive, tan, brown and earthy greens tend to be your best bets. The idea is to blend into the bush so that wildlife is undisturbed, and you can view them in their natural habitat.

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If you are travelling to an area with tsetse flies, this attracts the dreaded fly – an insect with a painful bite – so much so that fly traps are made from blue and black fabric. Can you wear white on safari? White stands out more than any other colour in the African bush and so isn't suitable for safari activities.

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