Dispelling Myths
Dispelling Myths
About Travel On The Dark Continent
Many Prospective Travelers To Africa Seem To Think That If They Go On An African Safari They May Have To Stay In Mud Or Grass Huts Or Little Pup Tents And Eat Strange Foods. Nothing Could Be Farther From The Truth!
Almost All Of The Top Parks And Reserves Covered In This Guide Have Deluxe Or First Class (Class A Or B By Our Grading System) Lodges Or Camps (With Private Bathroom Facilities) Serving Excellent Food, Specifically Designed To Cater To The Discerning Traveler's Needs. Going On Safari Can Be A Very Comfortable, Fun-Filled Adventure!
Many Prospective Travelers To Africa Have Voiced Their Fear Of Being Overwhelmed By Mosquitoes And Other Insects, Or The Fear Of Encountering Snakes On Safari.
However, Most Travelers Return Pleasantly Surprised, Having Found That Insects And Small Snakes Are A Much Greater Problem In Their Own Neighborhoods Than On Safari. In Over 18 Years Of Travel To Africa, I Have Only Seen About Five Snakes — And I Had To Look For Them!
The Fact Is, Most Safaris Do Not Take Place In The Jungle, But On Open Savannah During The Dry Season When The Insect Populations Are At A Minimum. In Addition, The Best Time To Go On Safari For Most Of The Countries Is During Their Winter, Which Is When Many Snakes Hibernate. Also, Many Parks Are Located Over 3,000 Feet (915 M) In Altitude, Resulting In Cool To Cold Nights, Further Reducing The Presence Of Any Pests.
In Any Case, Except For Walking Safaris, Most All Of Your Time In The Bush Will Be Spent In The Safety Of A Vehicle Or Boat.
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