You're probably familiar with the standard safari circuit, with its check lists of animals to spot and its tourist-filled 'Mecca's'.If this doesn't sound quite like your type of safari holiday and you're looking for something more adventurous then Africa has a huge number of safari-worthy destinations to suit your needs.
When people dream of going on an African safari, the image they have in their mind is often very close to reality in Botswana. If you want to take a 4x4 across arid sand dunes in search of big game, or if you want the chance to become part of the indigenous culture and experience what it is like to live in one of the world's harshest environments like the famous desert bushmen, then Botswana is the place for you.
In Botswana you can learn first-hand about the plants and wildlife of the African outback, be taught how to lay traps and hunt for food, and be guided around some of the most striking and remote regions of the continent.
If you're more of a numbers person, then you should check out big six safari options in Uganda. What's the big six you ask? Well, when you take a safari you'll almost always guaranteed to be taken to see the big five (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard). Uganda's trump 6 card is the mountain gorilla.
When you're on safari, it's all about the experience and one of the most important things is to feel like you're out there on your own - which means absolutely no queuing for jeeps. Choose your travel company wisely, make sure they know the area well. Bespoke travel companies are often a safe bet. Take a chance with you operator and you could end up as part of the herd!
By Emma Boyle
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