A Typical Day on Safari

A typical day on safari usually starts around 6 a.m., since animals are most active in the early morning. After coffee, tea and rusks (breakfast biscuits), you’ll set out in your four-wheel drive vehicle, on foot, or by power boat in search of wildlife. You might stumble upon a pride of lion finishing their feast from last night's kill, or a family of warthogs running home, tails in the air. Hyena may lope by, cackling and in search of the remnants of a leopard kill.  The day will begin to warm midmorning, and you can shed your sweater or jacket.  Depending on what you see (and there is no schedule) you’ll return to camp and will be welcomed with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice and lunch or brunch.   

After your early start and active morning, you’ll be ready for a leisurely nap. If you prefer, read a book in the shade on your veranda or if your camp has a pool, go for a quick dip! At 3 p.m., the drums sound for tea, and then you’ll head into the bush for more wildlife encounters. With the sun low on the horizon, your driver pulls over for a Sundowner! He’ll set up a bar on the tail of your vehicle, uncover some tasty treats from the camp’s kitchen, and pour you your favorite drink. You might use special spotlights on the way back to camp to catch the glowing eyes of a nocturnal species, such as civets and genets. Rinse off the bush dust with a hot shower, before strolling over to the main dining area for cocktails, dinner, and coffee by the campfire. Retire to your comfortable bed and let your toes find the hot-water bottle (bushbaby!) that was placed there by your camp’s friendly staff. Get a good night's sleep; there is still more adventure tomorrow!