Top Activities to do While on Safari

Top Activities to do While on Safari : What kinds of activities are accessible during a safari, then? Your safari experience should be greatly improved by each of the following activities. Seize the chance with both hands. Look at this:

 Game Drives

This is nothing new. However, I couldn’t overlook either of these, could I? Ultimately, this is how the majority of you will enjoy your safari. It will either be on a walk with a certified guide, if available, or from the back of a game drive vehicle. All safaris include game drives in either open or closed (with pop-top) 4×4 vehicles, which can be done in a private vehicle with your own driver/guide or as a group activity with other camp visitors.

Guided Walks

Most camps and hotels that permit walking also typically provide guided walks. The majority of safari walking is done in the mornings with a certified and armed guide, and it usually lasts only a few hours. Be advised that some of the walks advertised are actually just nature hikes and are either inside or close to the camp.

Trail camping and walking pathways are also available. The actual walking track, which involves travelling from camp to camp, has been substantially simplified in recent years. The safari now largely consists of a walking camp, from which wildlife drives are provided although walking is the primary activity. There aren’t many actual walking trails left.

The incredibly practical walking safaris in Kenya‘s Laikipia and Loita Hills offer a slight variety. Here, local Maasai guides will lead you across the wide savannah while a string of camels (or mules) will carry all of your camping equipment for the night.

Canoeing, Kayaking.

You should surely think about any of these possibilities if you’re the more daring among you. Each provides a very different animal experience. Imagine moving through the channels and open water while drifting softly downstream, searching for wildlife, amazing sunsets, open skies, and excellent birdwatching. What’s not to enjoy?

Above the Victoria Falls, on the Zambezi River, are canoe safaris. However, the most thrilling multi-day canoe excursions are found in the Lower Zambezi (below Kariba dam). From luxury camping (big tents and serviced by waiters/cooks and camp personnel) to participation camping (e.g., setting up your own tent and preparing your own food).

You must get over your fear of crocodiles and hippos before engaging in this thrilling adventure activity, which I heartily suggest! Every canoe safari has knowledgeable river guides, and mishaps are rare.

Kayaking and Rafting

Although it’s not your typical safari sport, you can raft the Kunene River in Namibia or kayak along the Orange River in South Africa. White-water rafting at the Victoria Falls is among the greatest in the world if you’re going there.

Mokoros.
We must be referring to the Okavango Delta if it’s a mokoro, or dugout canoe. Although you might see something similar in Chobe, areas of Zambia, or along the Zambezi, it’s the only location that uses these classic dugout canoes. An experienced “poler,” who must be familiar with the network of channels, is typically responsible for “poleding” the mokoro along. Don’t pass this up.

Boating (Including Houseboats)

Motor boats and boating activities are available anywhere there is water. Many safari operators provide game viewing by boat, while occasionally boats are solely used to transfer visitors to and from camp. These include the Zambezi River, Lake Kariba, Selous GR, and the Okavango Delta, to mention a few. Compared to driving or walking, it provides a completely different viewpoint and frequently enables you to get much closer to the wildlife.

Houseboats will also be covered here. They’re a great alternative lodging choice that lets you live on the water and discover hidden places to stay overnight. The Chobe River in Botswana’s (and Namibia’s) far north and Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe are two of the best places.

Balloon Safaris

Safari is, in my humble opinion, one of the best places to take a balloon trip. It’s among the most enjoyable safari activities. Take a balloon ride over the Namib Desert’s breathtaking sand dunes in Namibia or the vast grass plains of the Masai Mara or Serengeti. And soon above the Okavango Delta’s gorgeous seas.

Top Activities to do While on Safari
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Horseback Riding.

The chance to see some of Africa’s wildlife up close on horseback may be the ultimate delight for a serious equestrian rider or even a skilled weekend getaway. If this appeals to you, you should look for a reputable equestrian safari company with knowledgeable guides and well-trained horses.

The Okavango in Botswana, Laikipia, the Chyulu Hills and Masai Mara in Kenya, Kwa-Zulu Natal, the Kruger, and the Cape region in South Africa are all excellent places to visit. In addition, there are several lodges in South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Tanzania.

Helicopter and microlight flights.

Small charter planes can transport you between game reserves (like Samburu and Masai Mara in Kenya) or between camps (like Okavango Delta) while on safari. You should always have your camera on hand because these flights provide an amazing aerial perspective of these areas. A polarizing filter, if you have one, a fast shutter speed, and a minimum exposure of 1/500.

However, I highly recommend a microlight flight if the chance presents itself. Or a helicopter flip (available throughout Botswana’s Okavango Delta with prior agreement). Another choice is to plan a comprehensive helicopter tour of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley. It was a thrilling event with some absolutely amazing photo chances.

Quad Bikes and Mountain Biking.

You could assume that neither of these would fit on safari. False! These are fantastic safari activities! Quad bikes are a fantastic experience in some places where they really shine. For instance, the greatest way to travel directly onto the Makgadikgadi Pans in Botswana and experience total solitude and openness is with a quad bike. Quad bike paths are also available for wildlife drives in certain of Namibia’s Kalahari game reserves. Additionally, you can plan quad biking excursions on the neighboring dunes in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.

Mountain biking, typically accompanied by an armed ranger or guide, is available on very few game reserves. These include Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana, Mihingo Lodge at Lake Mburo in Uganda, Remote Africa Safaris in South Luangwa, Zambia, and several private reserves in the Eastern Cape region of South Africa.

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