When should I book African safari?

When should I book African safari? The quick answer is “ideally 9 to 12 months out”. i.e., if you are looking to travel in July/August, then we suggest you look at booking around October the year before. For some people though, this is an awfully long time to plan ahead.

How do you arrange an African safari?

How to book cheap African safari?

Is 7 days safari too much?

If you're a first-time safari-goer, we highly recommend planning a longer trip to make it well worth your while. As a general rule of thumb about two weeks (or 10 full days minimum) is a good amount of time to properly enjoy your first time in Africa.

How do I choose where to go on safari?

Why is Africa safari so expensive?

A lot goes into the cost of running a remote safari lodge, Addison added, especially when taking into consideration high taxes, conservation fees and national park levies. Generally our experience is that it takes at least five years to pay off a lodge before it even starts to make money, he said.

What time of year is cheapest for safari?

Shoulder season — the times between the high season and green season, March to May and October to December — usually offers moderate temperatures and just an occasional storm. This time can be a great option for travelers since this is when you can get better pricing while still enjoying prime wildlife viewing.

How much does a 3 week African safari cost?

An African safari costs anywhere between $125 and $1,500 per person per night. A budget safari averages $150 per night, mid-range $350 and luxury $750. The extreme top-safaris can easily go up to $1,500 per night, or more!

How much should I budget for a safari?

For a safari experience, we recommend a safari budget that typically falls between $1,000-$2,000+ per person sharing, per night. This safari budget would include accommodations, meals, internal air and most activities.

What do I need to know before booking a safari?

Some things to consider when booking a game drive Some will only last an hour or two, while some others can take the whole day. Time of the day. The very best time to watch animals is usually early in the morning or in the evening around sunset. This doesn't mean you won't see animals during the day.

How do you go to the bathroom on safari?

Toilet Stops on Safari This is one of the most common safari questions that we receive. Going to the bathroom while on safari is a little different from going at home. Actually, it's a lot different. Park entrances, picnic areas and lodges usually have bathrooms but on game drives and walks, you 'go' in the bush.

What not to do on a safari?