Plan & Book Your African Safari Holiday in 5 Simple Steps

Planning & Booking a Perfect African Safari Holiday in 5 Simple Steps

You are excited about planning an African safari holiday, a journey to a place you may have never been to before but always has been on your travel bucket list. When you think of a safari in Africa, you picture that famous image of the tree in the African Savannah and remote lands of unspoiled wilderness. Thus, you have decided that the perfect vacation for you would be a safari to Africa, which you now have to plan for.

Whether the planned African safari holiday is in Tanzania or Kenya or any other country in Africa, there are differences because of dealing with different factors such as the best times to visit, wildlife, entry costs, weather patterns, seasonality, and etc.

Also, the landscape of the national parks can vary wildly. Different safari destinations may also offer different types of African safari travel and safari activities.

Therefore, a quest to Africa is rarely a journey that will be taken on the fly. This trip may require months of preparation, including obtaining the proper documentation to travel into and out of the country, and appropriate medical care and prevention for the many potential diseases and illnesses of the region.

With good preparation, you will be ready to handle all of these possible trials with ease, and be able to enjoy your trip to the fullest.

First question – Private or Group Safari in Africa?

After choosing a reliable company to plan your safari with, one of the first things you should decide on is whether you want to go with a group of people (Joining a group safari) or by yourself (private safari).

Going together with a group can be more fun, especially if you’re the type of person that loves socializing and being surrounded by lots of people. In addition, you also get to benefit from the experience and knowledge of others.

However, if you want a peaceful and intimate holiday, you might have a better time on your own. Provided your safety is not compromised and you’ve booked with a reliable safari company; a company that should provide proper guidance through your safari tour in Africa, check your progress throughout, and provide you with a medical rescue in case of emergency.

If you have been on an African safari tour before and have some experience, then you should be aware of some of the pitfalls which could befall a newbie who did not plan their trip well.

Your trip planner should be able to provide you with some advice on how you can best enjoy your trip and with proper planning, your Tanzania safari should be one of your most memorable holidays.

5 Simple Steps for Planning Your Perfect Africa Safari Holiday

We know it can be very overwhelming planning a safari to Africa when there are so many incredible places to see and experience.

We have put together a guideline of 5 simple steps to follow when planning your perfect African safari holiday, hoping that this guide will help make your planning decision a little easier.

Let’s start planning your perfect African adventure…

1. WHAT ARE YOUR SPECIFIC TASTES AND INTERESTS?

We pride ourselves on crafting Africa safari itineraries that not only correspond with seasonal wildlife patterns but that also take into consideration your specific tastes and interests.

To provide you with the most rewarding safari holiday experience possible, we will need to have an open and honest dialogue, after all, we believe that you want the best out of your African safari holiday. Some things to consider are as follows:

1. Specific animal interests – are there any animals that you are particularly interested in seeing (i.e. lion, cheetah, elephant, the wildebeest migration, birds, etc.)
2. Outdoor activities – do you enjoy short walks, long hikes, or more passive activities
3. Lodging style – do you prefer camping, simple/quaint lodges, luxury lodges, or perhaps a good mix of accommodations.
4. Safari-style – are you interested in an off the beaten path experience or would you just like to see the main highlights
5. Other personal interests (photography, geology, culture, etc.)

2. WHEN DO YOU PLAN ON TRAVELING?

Our goal is to get you as close to the action as safely possible by putting you in the right place at the right time. Wildlife concentrations are extremely seasonal and depending on which month you plan to travel, your african safari itinerary will need to be tailored to take advantage of the greatest game concentrations available.

Let us know which month you plan to take your safari and we can recommend not only the best parks to visit but also the best areas within each park to focus your safari.

If you have more flexibility in your schedule, we can certainly recommend the best months for your safari to Africa depending on your specific interests and requirements.

3. HOW MANY PEOPLE DO YOU EXPECT IN YOUR GROUP AND WHAT IS THE COMPOSITION?

Most of our African safaris are strictly private to be shared with just you and your close friends or family. Let us know the expected size and composition of your party and we can tailor your safari itinerary accordingly.

If you will be traveling with your significant other, we can focus your itinerary on the more intimate and romantic lodges and areas that will provide for an unforgettable luxury honeymoon or anniversary celebration.

On the contrary, if this is a family vacation with children, we can customize your Africa safari itinerary to include lodges and areas with family-friendly facilities and activities such as swimming pools, cultural interactions, school visits, interpretive bush walks, and ecology lessons.

Perhaps you will be traveling with close friends. Once again, customization is the key that enables us to provide the appropriate accommodations and entertaining activities that best suits your group.

4. WHAT IS YOUR BUDGET ESTIMATE?

Every custom-tailored safari is unique and costs vary significantly depending on the length of the safari, type of lodging, and month of travel. One way to plan your safari in Africa is to let us know your estimated budget and we can tailor your itinerary to fit within this amount.

Alternatively, we can run several optimal itineraries with different prices based upon your requirements by varying levels of accommodations and the number of days.

You can then make an informed decision on what is right for you as you will have several different itineraries and prices to compare. Visit our easy sample safaris section to see a few sample options available at unbeatable prices.

5. CONTACT US BY E-MAIL OR PHONE TO GET A FREE SAFARI QUOTE…

Contact one of our African safari expert sales agents to begin your adventure of a lifetime. We are more than happy to discuss with you the many options available and provide a customized itinerary based upon your specific interests – all for free.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions regardless of how far down the planning path you may be. We look forward to working with you to build your perfect African safari. We will be there for you every step of the way delivering professional service and expert advice.

Contact one of our friendly African safari specialists today:
E-mail us at info@zillaexpeditions.com
By phone or WhatsApp at +25578 306 8078