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Top 10 Safari activities you must experience

The Team at Luxika Africa • Aug 20, 2022

1. Minibuses

In Africa, game drives are used for game viewing. Closed or open 4 by 4 vehicles are used. Closed vehicles have hatches and normal windows while the open ones have shades. Minibuses are not used for game-viewing but are used in the afternoons and mornings while the animals are inactive.

2. Walking Safaris

Walking is common in Africa. You can, therefore, have a nice bush experience, unlike a game drive. Walking awakens your senses now that no engine sound draws your attention. Therefore, you can hear, see, and smell things that you could have missed if on a vehicle. You also exercise more when trekking mountains or on normal walking safaris.

3.Riding Safaris 

Camels, elephants, and horse-riding safaris are only limited in certain countries in Africa like South Africa, Kenya, and Botswana. These countries also provide different options that can suit your bush exploration experiences. Different camps have stables rendering riding safari options, therefore, making your exploration flexible.

4. Species Interests

Africa is greatly endowed with wildlife viewing with the main species being; white and black rhino, elephant, gorilla, big cats, wild dog, and chimpanzee. You can also focus on the birds and mammal species because they can capture your passion. However, not all species can be guaranteed in different safari destinations because they are rare.

5. Cultural Experiences

Africa’s enriched culture is diverse and famous for its colorful people, wildlife, and other holiday sites. The people can render some exciting memories. Whether traveling to the beaches or national parks, you will meet the locals and learn a lot about their daily lives. The local communities also have distinct ways of doing things and interacting with them will be more interesting.

6. Water-Based Safaris

Africa has many great lakes, lagoons, and rivers that support canoes, wildlife, and boats. These water sources attract tourists over the holidays who come to enjoy the fantastic species viewing. Therefore, you can view crocodiles, hippos, water birds, and otters. Others living on land like elephants, antelopes, buffalos among others depend on these water sources to quench their thirst.

7. Africa’s Air View

Game-viewing only happens on the ground, but the aerial positions can demonstrate the exquisite African scenery. You can enjoy perfect views of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Zambia, the Namib Desert, and other famous local landscapes.

8. Watersports

East and South African countries like South Africa, Madagascar, Tanzania, Mauritius, Kenya among others offer the best snorkeling and diving opportunities. The coat is tidal, therefore, promoting the best watersports and fishing activities.

9. Adventure Activities

South Africa renders the best outdoor adrenalin sports like paragliding, tubing, abseiling, rock-climbing, white-water rafting, and bungee jumping. Victoria Falls and Livingstone are Africa’s most adventurous capitals

10. Mountain Climbing

Africa has some of the highest mountains in the world including; Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and Mt. Kenya in Kenya are the greatest tourist attraction sites you can visit and explore. Reaching the peaks should be your target, and the experience will be memorable.

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