Not prepping yourself
before your trip

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Local cultures and wildlife

The more you know about the local cultures and animals, the more you will get out of your safari.

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Travel media

There's a wealth of information waiting for you in travel and nature books, in magazines and newspapers, on TV travel and nature documentaries, and on the internet.

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Been there, done that

And don't forget to pick the brains of your friends and acquaintances who have been on safaris.

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Not becoming more
familiar with the native
traditions during a safari

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Indigenous lifestyles

The closest many safari-goers come to absorbing the native traditional lifestyles is when they pay the fee-seeking natives to silently pose for photos and when they visit tourist-oriented villages focused on selling souvenirs.

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Checklist

For more meaningful and insightful understanding, you need to:

Experience bona fide native villages and dance performances.

Pepper your guide with questions about the true native way of life.

Listen to the experiences and perceptions of your fellow safari-goers. 

Learn at least a few basic expressions such as "hello" and "thank you" in the local tongue. You will be surprised how much the natives will appreciate your effort.

Costs

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Timing

Vehicle type

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Booking

Clothing

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Transfers

Binoculars

Dining

Top 5 safaris

Kenya vs Tanzania

What it's like on a luxury safari

Big 5 safari animal list

Top 10 safari animal rankings

Animal facts & tidbits

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Photo by Hamon JP - CC BY-SA 2.5

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