Ten examples of
what you will learn
on my 16 safari-
mistake web pages

---

Wrong safari clothes

Very few safari-goers nowadays wear the clichéd big-game-hunter safari outfit. Those who do get deserved smirks from the rest.

---

Uncomfortable campsite

Don't book a budget campsite out of a romantic notion that it would be adventuresome. If you don't sleep well, you will doze during game drives.

---

Minivans

A safari tour in a minivan may make you feel like a sardine in a can - and your ride will be bumpy and your view, obscured.

---

Self-driving

If you decide to drive your own or rent a car, your attention will be focused mainly on driving, not on looking for wildlife.

---

Web booking

Select safari booking websites carefully. While many are reliable and trustworthy, some go in and out of business, leaving customers in the lurch.

---

Group tours

If you book a group tour other than a luxury one, you risk suffering vehicle mates who incessantly talk, argue, tell bad jokes, or irritatingly laugh.

---

Missing the best hours

Early morning and late afternoon are the best game-viewing times. During the middle of the day, many mammals take shelter in the bushes and tall grasses.

---

Dusty air

Pack eye drops, particularly if you wear contact lenses. Safari air carries fine-particle dust.

---

Not knowing your camera

Pre-test a new camera and master its basic features before the trip. It's too late for this education on a safari.

---

Camera shake

For sharp photos, don't shoot when your vehicle is idling unless your camera or lens has a quality image stabilizer.

---

Explore my
candid country, region
and other travel guides
Click links for tips & insights

©2010 HQP / Hillman Quality Publications