Selecting destinations and planning the perfect itinerary for your Safari holiday can often be confusing. There are many experts on the ground that can help you with it, but it is good to have an idea of what you want to see and experience before starting. In this article we break down the different factors to consider in order to build the best itinerary.
Destinations
You might already have a country or specific park in mind that you want to visit. This can definitely be a starting point, but it’s good to keep an open mind about other options you may not have considered that could be combined.
Duration
The amount of time you have available for your trip is an important factor, as it will determine how much flexibility you have in terms of locations to add to your itinerary. A good safari trip can last anything from 2 days to 2 weeks depending on how much you want to see, and how much time you want to spend on the road.
Interests
Not every safari is the same, and what you are interested in should definitely be taken into consideration. There might be a specific animal you want to see, like a lion or the black rhino, or you might want to experience the great migration. Other travelers are looking for less crowded experience and would therefore add more secluded or less popular parks to their itinerary.
Budget
The piece that brings everything together is the budget that you set per traveler. In an other article, we break down the factors that make up a safari budget. Your budget will also influence your itinerary, as it will determine the types of accommodation and transportation that you can include in combination with the duration of your trip.
