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Are you in the mood for an exciting, once in a lifetime
vacation? Look no farther than the savanna areas of Africa for a tour of
African animals in their natural habitat. You may see lions as they roam the
African plains along side zebras, elephants, antelopes, giraffes and more
wild and exotic life. Why settle to see these splendorous creatures from
your family room television? Partake in a wondrous tour and see for yourself
the magnificence of these areas, unequalled elsewhere in the world. An
experienced tour guide puts its guests safety and the animal’s safety first
while still allowing you get close up to wild game as you ride in a 4-wheel
drive safari vehicle.
Accommodations in these remote parts of Africa are quite modern and
delightful. Since the temperature is warm the entire year, the lodgings have
an air of freedom about them that those of us in North America seldom feel.
Open air dining and lounging areas abound. It is not unusual on these tours
to be able to sit on a lovely veranda and, while sipping afternoon cool
beverages, to be able to watch the nearby classic African animals graze and
wander at will. Depending on the lodge, you may spend the night sleeping
under a classic white netting canopy.
If you are particularly adventuresome, you may want to consider a classic
tenting safari. These elegant events are carefully planned to give the
tourist comfort and luxury while allowing the tourist the thrill of living
close to the heart of Africa for a few days. Tent camps may be permanent,
where each tent has a wooden or concrete floor as well as private bathroom
with shower. In this type of tenting adventure, the dining hall is also a
permanent structure. Since these areas are on the geographic equator, every
day is the same length all year long, with sunrise around 6 a.m. and sunset
around 6 p.m. Breakfast and dinner at the tent camp are formal affairs in
the dining hall while lunch is an informal buffet served outdoors.
Experienced camp staff caters to the tourist’s every need, so other than
living in a tent, a tent safari is Africa is not as primitive as an American
tourist might expect.
Many African countries, particularly Kenya and Tanzania, get a major source
of their revenue from tourism. These regions host a number of reputable tour
companies and partner with American tour companies to provide a quality
experience. Tour guides commonly speak English, along with hotel staff and
staff at major tour sites. A ~meet and greet~ by the tour guides at the
airport starts off most tours. These same tour guides remain with the tour
group throughout the tour until the group returns to the departure gate at
the completion of the trip.
Are you now wondering about seeing the grand African savanna? These trips
aren’t as expensive as one might think, the average cost for a 10-day tour
is about $3000 per person, plus airfare. If you’re like me, chances are that
once you’ve been there, you’ll leave a bit of your heart behind in this
wonderful place that is like none other in the world.
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