For The One Who Has Fear, Everything Rustles
Safari guides and rangers spend most of the day surrounded by wild animals.
If you ask us whether safaris are safe. Look. No, and Yes. No, if you do as you please. Yes, if you follow the minimum recommendations and safety measures that exist. Although few incidents are reported, some certainly exist. Most of the time, they are related to excessive confidence, carelessness, and violations of safety measures. For your safety and for the safety of the other members of the group: Always follow the rules of the parks you visit and the accommodations where you stay. On a safari, especially if you sleep inside the park, it is normal for lodges and campsites not to be fenced. You must be constantly vigilant and follow all the rules of the place. Exercise caution at night. Avoid leaving your room or tent. And if you have to, call the security person to do a surveillance round and accompany you.
Follow the instructions of safari guides and rangers. Safari guides and rangers spend most of the day surrounded by wild animals. They know perfectly the behavior of the animals and when situations can become really dangerous. Their job is to prevent them and make your safari an unforgettable experience. Never get out of the vehicle except in designated areas. If, for any major reason, you have to get out of the vehicle, do not do so without looking around again and again, and as much as possible, ask someone to stay vigilant. Wild animals are experts in the art of camouflage. Never stand up in the vehicle, stick out your arms, or use photography equipment. This could attract the attention of the animals and alter their behaviour.
Always keep your distance from the animals. Although this applies to all animals, special care must be taken with rhinos and elephants. Especially when there is a female elephant with her calf. In a safari, there is nothing more dangerous than an animal that feels threatened or in danger. They will not hesitate to attack. Keep quiet. The African savanna is like a sanctuary. A silent and peaceful place. Try to keep quiet or communicate without making any noise. Turn off your phone, radio, and vehicle engine when you stop to see the animals.
Never feed the animals. If you do, you will be sentencing them to death. Not only that, they will become aggressive to get more food from humans. Never leave the marked routes. If they are not marked, there is a reason for it. Only if you are willing to follow the rules… It’s here
With love, Mavi P.S. The great Sophocles said, ”For the one who has fear, everything rustles.”
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