African Safaris Companies - Discover The Best & Avoid Costly Mistakes

Discover The Best African Safaris Companies & Safaris

Want to discover the best African safaris companies?
You've come to the right place!

Find out how to find the best African safaris companies & safari deals for you.

Learn what to ask to avoid costly mistakes when buying African safaris in South Africa, Kenya, Botswana, Tanzania, Victoria Falls & more.

Since 1993 we have been on over 80 African safaris.

My wife is a local & we live in South Africa. But for us African tours and safaris remain one of our best family adventure getaways.

Our goal here is to tell you some of the questions we ask about an adventure or safari before we go on one.

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Discover The Best African Safaris Companies & Safaris
photo of African hiking safari courtesy of Wilderness Safaris

"I never knew of a morning in Africa
when I woke that I was not happy"
Ernest Hemingway

Why this guide?

We know that there are lots of safari websites offering deals that look good. And there are many, many travel agents that sell safaris that only been on one or two safaris or have not been on any! So here are the guidelines we use. We've been on a lot of safaris and want to let you in on what we have discovered. I hope this site helps you decide on the best African adventures or safaris for you.

1. If it is a private reserve, what is the size of the transversing rights?
This is an important question that can help you determine how long you should stay at a particular lodge. Transversing rights means the area that the lodge�s vehicles are allowed to drive on. Some lodges have very small transversing rights so even if you see a lion, if it is in within the lodge�s transversing rights you can�t drive over to see it.
If the lodge does not have good transversing rights or a large concession of its own then you may not want to stay there or stay there more than a night or so.

2. How do the rangers handle special interests � birders for example?

Some lodges have specialist guides, so if you have a particular interest � birders, cats, wild dogs for example, you need to know if there are guides that share that interest or have that expertise.

3. Will you be able to go on walks with rangers at no additional charge or in addition to the game drives?
Though you may not realize it now, having the option of going on a bush walk � with an armed guard � is an enriching experience. Check to make sure that is included or available.

4. Are beverages included in the rate?

This can help you compare rates between seemingly equivalent lodges. Some rates include beverages others don�t.

Finding The Best African Safaris Companies & Safaris - Other Questions We'd Ask

Here are some links to more helpful information on getting the best African safaris companies & safaris for you.

How to avoid costly mistakes when selecting online safari tours or buying a safari from a travel agent.

Additional tips if you are considering East Africa safari tour operators or East Africa safaris

Need advice? Contact us for free expert advice about your African adventures & safari holiday suited to your interests & budget. Let us help you avoid the pain of costly mistakes.

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First Name*
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How many days do you want to spend on your African vacation?*
How many days do you want to spend on your African vacation?*

What are the types of things you would like to do or experience on this vacation? Check all that apply.*
What are the types of things you would like to do or experience on this vacation? Check all that apply.*

	Admire natural beauty
	Explore culture
	View wildlife/safari
	Do adventure sports
	Go to good restaurants
	Visit tourist attractions
	Visit wine region
	Visit apartheid sites
	Visit big cities
	Beach
	Golf
	Shop
	Spas or Wellness centers

What type of accommodation do you want to stay in? Please check all that apply.*
What type of accommodation do you want to stay in? Please check all that apply.*

	5 star
	4 star
	3 star
	2 star
	large hotels, safari lodges
	small hotels,b&bs,guesthouses
	small safari lodges, safari camps
	permanent tented safari camps
	mobile tented safari camps

What is your budget per person per day? (Excluding international airfare)*
What is your budget per person per day? (Excluding international airfare)*

Do you need international flights?*
Do you need international flights?*

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From which city will you fly from and return to?

Total number of persons traveling (please include youself) *
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How many of your group are 12 years old or younger?

When do you want to travel?*
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Know your travel dates? Please enter month/day/year like this Jan 1, 2007.

What is your preferred traveling style?*
What is your preferred traveling style?*

Do you want a self drive trip?*
Do you want a self drive trip?*

	Yes
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Where would you like to go on this trip? Please check all that apply.*
Where would you like to go on this trip? Please check all that apply.*

	Botswana
	Kenya
	Lesotho
	Mozambique
	Namibia
	Rwanda
	Seychelles
	South Africa
	Swaziland
	Uganda
	Victoria Falls
	Zambia
	Zanzibar
	Zimbabwe

What else do you want to tell us so we can give you more advice? (honeymoon, anniversary?)

Would you like a free cell phone to use during your trip? (Available if you fly through South Africa)*
Would you like a free cell phone to use during your trip? (Available if you fly through South Africa)*

	Yes
	No thank you

We strongly recommend travel insurance. Would you like advice on travel insurance?*
We strongly recommend travel insurance. Would you like advice on travel insurance?*

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How We Work: The first itinerary is free & it will be based on your interests & budget. After that we offer a service where by we continue to work with you to get you the best trip for the price you want to pay. To do that we require a $150 USD deposit that is applied to your trip (without regard to the number in your traveling party). If you don�t take your trip it is non refundable. You pay that via Paypal.

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