REASONS FOR A SAFARI

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As much as I don’t like to set my alarm at 5 am, I love making an exception while on a wildlife safari. Every time I am in Masai Mara I wake up much before the alarm goes off. The chirping of the birds is enough to wake me up! The very thought of hitting the bush and spending time with my favourite cats gets me fully charged even much before my coffee.

If you are not sure whether you would want to spend your next vacation in the wild amidst nature, these are my top reasons why you should. Of course there may be more reasons, but these I think are the most important.

See animals in their natural habitat

I think this should be the ‘one’ reason enough, in my opinion. There is no better way to see wild animals than in their own environment. You might ask me if it isn’t an invasion of their privacy but if they don’t like the look of you, they will run away. Having said that, it is any day better than seeing them in cages or enclosures, and that too far away in an alien country which wouldn’t suit their bodies and diet. Hurts to see the thorny acacia eating wild Giraffe fed with grass in an enclosure far away in India!

Understand animal behaviour

The guides and trackers who spend all their life in the bush amidst animals are the best to tell you about the animals they have grown up. They are so passionate and grown up with the dream of protecting animals from a very young age. This gives them a passion for their job which you just don’t see with other professions. Just ask them about anything and you get the answer with lot of enthusiasm coupled with a smile!

Support conservation

All game parks charge park fees and this directly contributes to the protection of animals’ welfare through park maintenance and also towards anti-poaching activities. While you are enjoying your game drive, you can be rest assured that you are helping to protect the wonderful animals you are seeing there.

Support local communities

Most of the trackers and staff at the safari lodges are local to the area. By going on these safaris, you will help these communities by funding staff wages, buying local crafts in the souvenir shops and eating and drinking local produce. This helps the locals and their families sustain a living.

Unique experience

Nature has many canvases and during each safari it unfolds different shades and colours. You will never experience or see the same thing again. This makes it all the more incredible. This is the reason I have been going to the same place year after year and each time is a different experience.

Relaxation

When you are not out on a game drive or after a hectic day at the bush, these safari lodges are a great place to relax. Most lodges have all activities including a pool, spa and other facilities to rejuvenate and where you can just put your feet up and unwind. There are also common areas where you can read a book, have a coffee or just chill at the bar. All are a great way to recuperate after early mornings and too much hydration the night before.

Make new friends

While on these tours, you end up meeting a very diverse group of people at your lodge. And they always have one thing in common, enthusiasm and love for animals. And being likeminded they all contribute towards wildlife and nature conservation. You also end up sharing lot of information with each other, which actually builds up your knowledge bank.

Unlimited photo opportunities

Nature and animals make fantastic photographs. If you are a photography enthusiast, then this is something you would simply love. Landscapes in these game parks are unbelievably outstanding and in case on a safari, you end up seeing no animals, you will still enjoy shooting the incredible mountains, along with the trees in the foreground and the never ending plains. Sunrises and sunsets are a different experience altogether and your viewfinder will just be excited.

Now you know where to plan your next vacation!