African Safari – Your Options For Adventure

When first thinking of a vacation to Africa, a safari is what usually comes to mind. The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience wildlife often only able to be viewed at the zoo is almost impossible to pass up. When imagining a safari, most of us think of riding in a 4 x 4 through the wilds of Africa, and do not realize that there are many other options. Depending on your level of activity, you might prefer to choose another of the several safari options. Three alternate ways to experience an African safari are by canoeing, flying, or on horseback.

As Africa has several large rivers, canoeing is an ideal choice for exploring all that the continent has to offer. One of the more popular areas for exploring with this type of African safari is lower Zambezi, which includes the Mana Pools National Park, a World Heritage Site, and Lower Zambezi National Park. As with most African vacations, the experience can range from relaxing, while staying in comfortable lodging, to an all-out roughing it adventure. In the case of more adventurous canoe trips, accommodations are typically setup camping-style on islands and riverbanks as opposed to more established housing. (more…)