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re: Saving for a safari trip
Posted on 12/1/20 at 10:58 am to AllbyMyRelf
Posted on 12/1/20 at 10:58 am to AllbyMyRelf
I want to do a DIY African Safari. People, my lovely bride included, tell me I have lost my mind but folks do it and survive more often than not. Being herded around like a bunch of cows is not what I consider enjoyable.
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Posted on 12/1/20 at 12:00 pm to Gtmodawg
You may be in an open air vehicle with 9 people max. You could easily get less.
I don't know all safaris in all areas, but it's a regulated industry from what I can tell. On public lands, like Krueger, you can't drive off trail. Plus finding certain animals are what he experts are for.
On private lands, you aren't getting permission to DIY.
I'm curious where you can do the private lands experience of off trail on public lands DIY. Would be interesting.
I don't know all safaris in all areas, but it's a regulated industry from what I can tell. On public lands, like Krueger, you can't drive off trail. Plus finding certain animals are what he experts are for.
On private lands, you aren't getting permission to DIY.
I'm curious where you can do the private lands experience of off trail on public lands DIY. Would be interesting.
This post was edited on 12/1/20 at 12:01 pm
Posted on 12/1/20 at 12:14 pm to Gtmodawg
You can easily do DIY in Kruger or any other of the South African parks (rent camper truck, camp or rent cabins) or the Mara in Kenya.
Posted on 12/1/20 at 5:19 pm to Gtmodawg
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I want to do a DIY African Safari. People, my lovely bride included, tell me I have lost my mind but folks do it and survive more often than not. Being herded around like a bunch of cows is not what I consider enjoyable.
The best of both worlds is finding the right tour and making sure it is very small. I would never want to be on a big bus full of folks, but small tours with 4-8 people can be very good.
Posted on 12/5/20 at 4:54 pm to Gtmodawg
I have done Tanzania twice. Group of 3 and group of 5. Used Good Earth Tours for private safari..just your group and your driver/guide. They'll plan a trip with you. They are based in Arusha but have a US office. Get your travel agent to work with their US rep. Moderate pricing. Highly recommend them. I like Tanzania much more than Kenya. Excellent trips..nothing like it!
This post was edited on 12/5/20 at 4:56 pm
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