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|  Safari Trips Tips Safari has been originated from an Arabic term safar, a journey, which is currently used in English for the caravan and equipment of a hunting/ non hunting expedition especially in jungles. Most of the best safari parks are in the tropical region of the world, where the diversity of beasts and poisonous creatures are also high, as well as the life threatening danger at every step. Although game viewing is highly enjoyable throughout the year, the ideal time for game viewing in Africa and Asia will be superb during the winter for couple of reasons, such as; (1) canopy cover gets open in winter; in the wildlife areas, most rain falls during the summer encouraging lush vegetation and making game difficult to see, (2) extensive accessible dry routes available to stroll around (3) pleasant and tolerable ambient temperature for the people living in the temperate regions.From August through to mid October in tropical Africa and from Oct to Feb in tropical Asia were considered the best months. The last months of the dry and cool season when game tends to concentrate near water holes often makes them ideal game viewing areas. But it’s highly recommended to google the best month/s to visit certain area and also to gather some important information before traveling. Here I compiled few safari trips tips for the reason you never have to say “if only I knew then what I know now”..... which could make your safari a very pleasant and memorable one.  Plan a safari trip • Make sure you pick a reputable company as the wrong choice can be financially disastrous. • Make sure you know what the touring company provides and what not, e.g. sleeping bags, toilet paper, mosquito nets, first-aid kit etc. • Safari companies usually have baggage weight and/or size limits. Find out what those are. • Ensure you know before departure how many people are going on your safari and that the vehicle is big enough ... or you might find yourself constantly fighting for the sun-roof viewing area and window space. • Inform your tour guide if you have any allergies or other serious medical condition like diabetes/epilepsy. • Provide emergency phone numbers of your tour company/guide to someone back home and vice versa. • Choose a responsible safari trips travel operator with policies protecting the environment and who offer fair working conditions to their staff and supports local projects. • I personally prefer to learn something about behavioural biology of common animals of the jungle I plan to visit. It has some advantage in avoiding dangers. For example, Rhinoceros are poor far-sighted and big-body makes them difficult to steering on sides, so one can take advantage of these weaknesses when chased by a rhino by running zigzag and for some nocturnal predators your body size matters, does not matter you make yourself tall by holding a long piece of bark over your head. Before you go - Think about safari trips travel insurance: if you're planning to take part in adventure activities like bungi jumping, rafting and quad biking ensure your policy covers this. Make sure you have a comprehensive medical insurance policy to cover you for all emergencies. Don’t travel without it! Take required immunizations for the country/area yellow fever, malaria, etc. If you are on any form of medication, remember to take enough with you to cover the length of your stay and a note of what you are taking, just in case you have to buy more. If you wear contact lenses, take glasses too, as dust can irritate the eyes, and if you wear glasses, take a spare pair. Just in case! If you are going on a longer trip, see you dentist for a check-up before you leave. -Learn about the country's history and current affairs to better understand people's behaviour. -Read about wildlife before you go - it will enrich your game viewing experiences, e.g. you can really appreciate the thrill of seeing one of the world's rarest animals - if you know how few there are left on earth. -To save a bit of money, consult your library for travel guidebooks before you buy - they often have great ones you can borrow for free. Once you are there • You can exchange money/travellers cheques at banks or money exchanges and put enough local currency in the safe pockets (don’t rely on your credit cards). • Drink plenty of fluids in hot weather. • Always ask permission if you wish to photograph people - not everyone is keen. • Save precious nature resources (water) and respect local etiquette - even ways of being polite differ from country to country. • Don't feed animals or get out of the vehicle near them: wild animals are unpredictable and can be dangerous. • Don’t try to pluck any fruit hanging from the trees from a moving vehicles or elephant back. • Avoid to smoke and drink while strolling within jungle. • Give a good look at the map before heading to the game viewing destination, particularly give focus on the direction of spot from the camp. In case you happened to left alone in a jungle it’s often suggested to follow tired imprinted trail/road back to the camp/lodge. If you see big animals in front of you better let them disappear first. Don’t try to run when a beast sees you. You cannot beat a four legged animals with two legs as they do have a turbo boosting mechanism with their hinder legs, the best way to protect yourself is to climb a closest tree with a BHD (breast height diameter) more than 1.5 feet. Be careful don’t try to climb a tree with spines (I tried to climb acacia tree once and tore my clothing and injured myself  ). Unembroidered tips • Do not wander off on you own, particularly in the dark. In fact stay in your tent at night. • Be patient, friendly and sensitive - remember you're on holiday in "safari time". Leave only footprints, take only photographs. Keep noise to a minimum to avoid disturbing wildlife. • Keep your tent zipped up. In the evening, when it cools down, a still warm tent and sleeping bag is an attractive place for snakes. • Don't zip your sleeping bag on safari, you may need to get out in a hurry. Also, remember animals shy away from unfamiliar noises. • Never leave food in the tent unless you want a close encounter attacks from monkeys. • Don't feed the animals. If you've ever seen what an elephant will do to get a few green leaves from the top of a tree you'll know why. • Try to prevent any insect bites by wearing long sleeves and trousers after sunset and apply plenty of insect repellent. Tips on how to avoid malaria are to use Insecticide sprays and Insect repellents. Also, which is probably one of the most important and easiest precautions is to cover up your arms and legs in the evenings and wear light-colored clothing. Sleep under a mosquito net whenever you can. Various reports suggest that Vitamin B, particular thiamine, discourages the mosquito as it modifies the smell of perspiration. Prevention is better than cure! • Don't forget the camera, camcorder and a plentiful supply of film and spare batteries.A pair of binoculars will greatly enhance game viewing while a torch to find your way around camp after dark is a good idea. Sometimes carrying hand held GPS has some advantage, but my personal preference is too carry a strong walking stick, as I like to turn the things on my path with a stick…lol When is the best time for game viewing? Early morning and the evening time are the bets time to view animals. But for nocturnal animals, and in the park where animals are baited for the large beasts, the safari company will provide a separate arrangement to the baited sites at the night hour after dinner. What to wear Summer clothing is worn throughout the year, although at times a jacket and light raincoat may be necessary. On dawn and dusk safaris, a sweater is likely to be needed. On safari, wear neutral colours, such as brown, beige and khaki - bright colours may alarm the animals. -Sensible walking Shoes are also recommended. -Sunglasses and a hat for protection against the sun are recommended and swimsuits should be packed for the swimming pool or beach. Topless sunbathing is often not permitted. WISH YOU A PLEASANT AND SAFE SAFARI TRIP/S WHEN YOU HAD ONE
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