Safari Answers.
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Best time to go on safari
Dry and green seasons compared, month by month.
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Best country for safari
Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe side by side.
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Botswana safari
Okavango, Chobe, Kalahari and Makgadikgadi explained.
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Kruger National Park safari
Park or private reserve? How to choose.
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Namibia safari or self-drive
Sossusvlei, Etosha, Skeleton Coast and how to get around.
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Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe side, when the water is highest, what to do.
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Okavango Delta
Water, islands and the flood cycle.
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Safari by month
What each month looks like, January to December.
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The Great Migration (and what we sell instead)
Serengeti and Maasai Mara are outside our regions. Here are the alternatives.
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Green season safari
Why November to March can be the best-value time.
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How much does a safari cost?
What drives the price and where to save.
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Budget safari
Self-drive, camping and mid-range options.
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Luxury safari
What luxury means in the bush.
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Safari packages
How our packages work and what is included.
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Self-drive vs guided safari
Freedom, cost and wildlife viewing compared.
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Fly-in safari
Charter flights, baggage limits and airstrips.
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The Big Five
Where to see them and what the term means.
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Best safari lodges and camps
How to choose among 390 properties.
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Family and kids safari
Ages, malaria-free options and family-friendly camps.
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Honeymoon safari
Romantic camps and journeys for two.
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Walking safari
What a walk in the bush is really like.
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Mobile or tented camp safari
Mobile camps, tented camps and lodges compared.
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Safari activities explained
Game drives, mokoro, night drives and more.
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Photography safari
Vehicles, light, lenses and the right camps.
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What to pack for safari
Soft bags, layers and the essentials.
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Safari clothing colours
What to wear, and what to avoid.
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Malaria on safari
Which areas, which seasons, and who to ask.
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Tipping on safari
Who to tip and how much.
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Is safari safe?
Wildlife, health and travel safety.
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Visa and entry requirements
Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
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