| One of the top three things on my list of things to do | | | | and South Africa are just a few of the big spots you'll |
| before I die, is an African safari. It's hard for me to | | | | want to look at. |
| imagine anything more adventurous or exotic. Spending | | | | As part of your homework, don't forget to consider |
| time on the Serengeti, watching big cats hunting, and | | | | seasonal advantages. As a rule, you want to avoid the |
| other big game in their natural environment would be | | | | rainy season's. Dry season has several advantages, |
| amazing. It would be the ultimate escape from urban | | | | particularly for the avid big-game watchers. During the |
| life. If you're thinking the same thing, there are a few | | | | dry season, there's a less foliage, and shorter grass in |
| considerations you may want to keep in mind. | | | | the grasslands. This makes it easier for you, and your |
| First of all, think about what it is that really entices you | | | | guides to spot wildlife. Not to mention, you'll feel a |
| to take such an adventurous vacation. What is it you | | | | whole lot more comfortable in a dryer climate. The |
| want to do, and what is it you want to see? Is it the | | | | dryer times, also make watering holes more of an |
| animals, the scenery, the people, or something else? I | | | | animal magnet. Which means for the tourist, they are a |
| think part of it for me, would be to see the chance to | | | | great place to visit and see large numbers of animals. |
| see the world unspoiled by man. The thing that worries | | | | Don't forget the logistical administrative items as well. |
| me about that though, is the longer it takes me to get | | | | Every country will have its own unique is that |
| there, the harder it will be to find. | | | | requirements, and you have to check with each one. |
| It's time to do a bit of homework. Africa is a pretty big | | | | Another important consideration, is vaccinations. |
| place, and you need to look at the different areas, and | | | | Typhoid, diphtheria, hepatitis, and yellow fever are |
| countries to decide what country can show you what | | | | diseases you don't want to trifle with. Don't forget to |
| you want to find. Some countries have more culture, | | | | top up your medical insurance as well before you |
| some countries have more wildlife, and some countries | | | | leave. In cases like this, it's best to plan for the worst, |
| are better for scenery. Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Uganda, | | | | and hope for the best. |