Seeing the “Big Five” (leopards, tigers, buffaloes, rhinos, as well as elephants) will “cost you a lot of money.” Fortunately, going on a African safari in Africa does not require a mortgage. There are less expensive options available, particularly for adventure travellers.
Go Alone: Pros & Cons
Some South African safari parks are accessible not only by jeep but also by a standard car including one drive wheel. You could drive to Kruger National Park, which has an expansive road network as well as a strong hotel base, by hiring a car. Food can be brought in by the most frugal travellers; food in the park would be more expensive.
Throughout South Africa & Namibia, the highways are more or fewer decent, but in Botswana & Zambia, they are downright dangerous. In such countries, getting around in a regular car with poor ground clearance becomes simply impossible.
The absence of a guide is yet another downside of individual travel. Knowledgeable guides know so much there is to know about almost everything, from the behaviours of miniature salamanders to the variations in leopard spots. “You have a lot more to lose if you don’t have guidance. For visitors who’ve been through an African safari but have applicable literature identifying the members of the fauna and flora, going on an individual trip makes sense.
It’s also important to think about security. It can be difficult to anticipate how an animal would act at any given time. If you inadvertently block an elephant’s path with your vehicle, he can get irritated very quickly. It’s a smart idea to plan your path around highways that lead to public campgrounds. There are designated areas for parking and stopping, and the animals in the area are more common and reliable.
Advantages
What are the advantages of travelling alone? There are quite a few of them! To begin, you determine the route and pace of your movement. Second, you are not required to share your car with strangers. Finally, you have complete freedom to do whatever you want, wherever and however you want. Go in pursuit of buffaloes, or sit “in ambush” near the reservoir as well as observe the animals approaching the watering hole.
Namibia’s parks are ideally adapted for individual car travel. There are reasonably good paths and a flat, outdoor field in which even animals roaming in the distance were easier to find. There are no forests?! It’s much better than that. Behind the forest, there will be fewer surprises, but no one will unexpectedly come out onto the road behind the closest bush. Stirling suggests exploring Namibia’s National Park: “It’s simple to get into the park through a car, and there’s a river with a constant line of thirsty animals.”
Travel In Low Season-African Safari
Choose a date for your ride. This is particularly important for someone searching for ways to preserve money while travelling. Cottages in national parks of Botswana’s, reduce room rates by half during low (dry) periods, which runs from mid-November until late March. “The beginning of the low period is perfect. It’s a fantastic time to visit Africa and go on a safari. Furthermore, many species have cubs, as well as older, more seasoned animals begin to familiarise the young with the environment.
