Going on a safari is something on a lot of people’s bucket lists. You get to see all kinds of animals, big and small, in their natural habitat. You get to observe impartially, with a camera in one hand, all from the comfort of a vehicle. Essentially, you have the ultimate travel experience, with the sun overhead and blue skies to welcome you, surrounded by sights, sounds, and smells you’d never get at home. There’s a lot of holiday experiences out there, but one of the most iconic (and often cited as one of the best), is a safari.

But do you know how to behave? You’re in a wild area, surrounded by wild animals; just how safe are you? Well here’s a quick checklist to run yourself through. Now’s the time for you to put on your wide brimmed hat and your summer shorts, get in the back of a Jeep, and tour your way through the most extensive National Parks, knowing you’re behaving perfectly, and are perfectly safe as a result.

Keep Your Expectations Realistic

Safaris are always going to have mixed results to them, and you’re never going to see everything that you want to see on your first trip around a desert plan or a preserve. Because of this, make sure you’re never too hyped up for seeing a pride of Lions or a herd of giraffes; if you come back for another trip, you have a much better chance of coming up and close and personal to them!

Not to mention your tour guides and drivers will do their best to show you the best sights and animal hot spots without going dangerously out of the way, so trust them rather than hop out of the vehicle and wander off. Companies that offer packages such as Tailor-Made Sri Lanka Travel are going to be best for value here, especially considering repeat journeys and finding an experienced guide  to help you out.

Stay in the Car

Only ever leave the car or vehicle when your guide tells you it’s safe to do so. You don’t want to intrude on an animal that’s peacefully grazing away or lying down in the shade of a tree, simply because you thought they were distracted enough for you to snap the perfect angle of them. You’re going to be putting everyone else in danger as well, so keep arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times!

Keep Calm and Quiet

You’re driving your way through natural habitats of all kinds of animals, and you never know if a certain species is going to be used to human interaction or not. Because of this, make an effort to keep your voice down and your movements slow; you don’t want to accidentally cause a stampeding herd of Elephants simply because you started a joyful Mexican wave!

Safaris are a goldmine of a holiday activity, so make sure you’re treating your chance for one with respect and the admiration it deserves! Have fun! 

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