Small herd of elephants walking along grasslands

Safari Trip Advisory

This is where you will learn about tips, tricks and animals for your adventure

A pair of lions relaxing

Safari Trip Advisory

This is where you will learn about tips, tricks and animals for your adventure

A leopard relaxing on a tree

Safari Trip Advisory

This is where you will learn about tips, tricks and animals for your adventure



5 Helpful tips you can use!

See below for some tips for your Adventure

Tip 1

One way to make sure you are safe on a safari is to always follow the rules and instructions of your tour guide, as your safety and your enjoyment is what all tour guides want!

Tip 2

Make sure to take lots of good pictures and videos, because if you forget now you can remember your experience all over again!

Tip 3

Remember you can ask your tour guides questions, there is a good chance that they know a lot about the animals and location than you do! 

Tip 4

This is your safari and the tour guide just wants to make sure you are safe and well having a blast, so don't be afraid to ask the driver to stop so you can take pictures and admire the animals!

Tip 5

There is a good chance you know this but don't ever taunt the animals, remember they are wild animals, you are in their home, they can hurt you and are probably just as afraid of you as you are afraid of them.

Animals you might meet on your journey!

Hover on each image to discover information about them

Lion

Lion

Panthera Leo

If in contact with a lion, stand your ground, retreating very slowly, continuing to face the lion while clapping your hands, shouting and waving your arms around to make yourself look bigger. Most charges are mock charges, so you will usually be fine. And hold your ground! Never run or turn your back.

Impala

Impala

Aepyceros melampus

The impala is one of the most common and most graceful of all Africa's antelopes and is no threat to humans. A slender, agile creature, it can clear formidable obstacles and run at speeds faster than 60km/h. Most young impalas are born around mid-day as this is the safest time to give birth since most of their enemies are resting.

Zebra

Zebra

Equus quagga

Zebras are far more aggressive and a lot more dangerous than you think. Zebras have been known to kick each other to death, they will viciously bite any human that comes too close, and there are even many accounts of zebras killing lions, so make sure you stay very far away.

Painted Dog

Painted Dog

Lycaon pictus

Reportedly painted dogs are not known to attack humans, however they are still to be considered dangerous animals that travel in packs, Simply avoid them and do not approach them, remember they are not your typical dog.

Cheetah

Cheetah

Acinonyx jubatus

Bring along with you recorded lion and hyena calls, these can dissuade them from following you, if this doesn't work try intimidating it by waving your arms above your head and yelling at it. Or clap or whistle loudly at the cheetah. If you want to be armed use pepper spray, it is non-lethal, remember they are still endangered.

Giraffe

Giraffe

Giraffa

Giraffes, which are the tallest mammals in the world, are not usually aggressive but have been known to go on the attack if they feel threatened. Their main weapon is their head, which they swing at enemies like a wrecking ball. Their legs can also be dangerous. A kick from a giraffe is capable of killing someone.

Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus amphibius

Don't try to outrun a hippo. Seek cover immediately. If no buildings or vehicles are in sight, use natural cover and obstacles like trees, rocks, hills, and termite mounds to slow the hippo’s momentum. If a hippo charges you, it's because you have intruded on its territory. So once you gain enough distance, it should give up the chase.

Elephant

Elephant

Loxodonta

Slow down as soon as you see the elephants. Do not go closer than 50m to the animals and switch off the engine. If the elephants are comfortable, you can sit quietly and enjoy the experience. If there are young ones in the group, you must be extra cautious and keep an extra safe distance.

Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros

Rhinocerotidae

Rhinos have poor eyesight, so if you’re still, they'll think you're a tree and move on. if this doesn't work, try to climb a tree, run for a thorny scrub, shout or yell, run in a zig-zag pattern. If the rhino misses while it is chasing you one way, turn and run in the opposite direction. They rarely continue attacking in the opposite direction.

Ostrich

Ostrich

Struthio camelus

Ostriches typically avoid humans in the wild, and, if approached, often run away. However, ostriches may turn aggressive rather than run when threatened, especially when cornered and may also attack when they feel the need to defend their offspring or territories. So definitely do not approach.

Warthog

Warthog

Phacochoerus africanus

Warthogs are not aggressive animals and, therefore, usually pose no threat to humans. They are still wild animals, however, and humans should respect them as such. A warthog that feels threatened or cornered may attack to defend itself.

Leopard

Leopard

Panthera pardus

Leopards are scared of humans, so unless they feel they have no other option, they will run away. It's best to avoid forming large crowds around a wild animal because that will just make it panic more. Avoid forming large crowds, because this will make the leopard panic.

Hyena

Hyena

Hyaenidae

Don't move away until after the hyena does. When you do move, do it slowly, continuing to face the direction of the hyena. If the hyena attacks you, stand your ground and fight back by poking with a stick or kicking and punching its head.

Wildebeest

Wildebeest

Connochaetes

Wildebeest are not known to attack humans and such an attack is considered rare. They only attack if they are held in captivity and a human comes into their territory. Millions of wildebeest are known to travel every year to give birth to young, which makes for a spectacular event to witness, from a distance of course.

Mountain Gorilla

Mountain Gorilla

Gorilla beringei beringei

Gorillas are neither aggressive nor dangerous. Gorillas are amongst the most gentle of animals in Africa and these primates are known for their kind, affectionate nature. That said, they are also an endangered species, with only 900 left!

Nile Crocodile

Nile Crocodile

Crocodylus niloticus

Crocodiles are highly dangerous especially if they get you underwater but if you encounter one, the best thing to do then is to back away slowly and not make any sudden movements, an adult croc can run as fast as an adult human, so your best option is to be extra cautious of bodies of water.

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