South Africa Safari

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  • Travel Safety – It’s all in your Attitude

    Staying safe when abroad: it’s something that can worry people before they travel, but it’s often easier to stay safe than you might think. One of the most important things to do is to adapt thought processes to think in ‘safe’ ways, which will in turn change your body language and behaviour. It’s essential that anyone travelling abroad knows the best ways to look after their own personal safety.

    When you’re travelling anywhere at all, a good attitude to safety can really help. If you feel intimidated, it will show in your attitude. Do whatever it takes to feel confident, be it taking a self defence class, or enrolling on a course about travel safety. You should also be familiar with your destination before you travel, ensuring you know about any potential dangers to avoid, such as protests and demonstrations, pickpockets, or turbulent political situations. When you are knowledgeable and adopt a sensible, proactive attitude to travel safety, you are in a good position to look after your own safety.



  • Choosing your Next Holiday

    Holidays are the highlight of the year as a family – a chance to spend time together, to relax and unwind, and generally enjoy each other’s company. You have the added bonus of doing so in a beautiful place, where there is the opportunity to see and learn new things, or simply to spend some time relaxing and getting away from the stresses of home life.

    Choose somewhere that will be good for your whole family. You could go to a travel agent to discuss options, or you might like to look online in your own time and find a holiday destination that everyone will be happy with. If you have a particular hobby, such as golf or another sport, a holiday is also a perfect time to pursue it. Just make sure that there will be plenty for the rest of your family to do – or get them involved in playing some golf as well!

  • Picking a Place to Stay Ahead of a Holiday

    Some people who are travelling to far flung destinations might decide not to book accommodation until they get there, if they are hoping to travel around a little. This can be a good option, but often, if you are travelling as a family and have more set plans, it is better to book ahead. This will also help you to secure accommodation if there are local events happening that you aren’t aware of, and hotel rooms are booking up quickly.

    You should look for accommodation based on location first and foremost. If it is too far away from where you want to be, then you aren’t going to enjoy your holiday. If you would prefer to stay further out and save some money, check public transport links or make sure you are happy with the price of hiring a car before you book. Next, look for the facilities you want to narrow down your options.

  • Good Etiquette Whilst on Safari

    Going on safari requires a certain code of behaviour, to make sure everybody on the trip will be able to have the best experience without disturbing wildlife. If you are going on a safari, make sure you listen carefully to your tour guide and understand fully how to behave, as this will give you the best possible chance of seeing animals.

    When you do spot wildlife, it is advisable that you stay seated. People rushing around is likely to scare off animals. The seats in a safari jeep will usually be raised, so everyone has the same chance of seeing the wildlife. This means that you don’t have to worry about people in front of you blocking your view.

    If you choose to go on a safari trip, make sure you go with a reputable company. This is really important – they should be able to give you the best experience and advise you on the rules.

  • What to Expect from a Hostel

    Hostels are quite basic forms of accommodation where guests stay in private or dorm rooms. Hostels are most often known for their dorms, which will have multiple beds in them to allow more people to sleep in the room. This is the cheapest type of accommodation you will find when travelling (except possibly camping!)

    Many hostels are generally of a very good standard. They are clean, have good facilities and may even provide you with breakfast. However, some hostels are not as pleasant. Luckily, there are websites where you can look hostels up before you book and see what other travellers like you have been saying. This is a good way to get honest information and to plan your trip accordingly.

    Staying in a hostel can be a great social experience. People tend to be friendly and there are lots of solo travellers who want to meet new people. Find a hostel with a common room and go and make new friends.