Safari a great way to vacation in 2019
As the new year begins, we usually find ourselves thinking about our plans and dreams for the upcoming year. We’re sure there are a few of you out there already thinking about what you’ll be getting up to in 2019, so here are four of our top recommendations for experiencing a unique safari experience in 2019. Follow the Great Migration Very few lifetime experiences can beat that of watching over a million wildebeest plus hundreds of thousands of gazelles and zebra – followed by their predators – embark on their 1,000 kilometre-long circular trek through the unfenced Masai Mara and Serengeti in search of seasonal pasture and water. The Great Migration is an epic adventure to embark on in 2019 – and if your luck and timing are impeccable, you’ll be fortunate to experience the high drama of the river crossings. Choose the right camp and the right time of year, with plenty of lead time, and you’ll be rewarded with an experience that will stay with you forever.
Sleep Beneath the Stars You need not give up the comforts of a bed to experience a night you’ll not soon forget. Many camps throughout Africa have introduced ‘star beds’ where you’ll spend a night in a million-star hotel still in the lap of luxury. Also recently introduced are new ‘stargazing tents’ that allow you the flexibility to roll your bed into the meshed area for a magical experience of sleeping with the galaxies glittering above you while you dream about the day’s adventures.
Go on a Walking Safari A walking safari is one the most intimate ways to experience the bush. Walking safaris can be enjoyed with an experienced armed guide and local tracker. Eye-to-eye with the wildlife, your senses are heightened and the sights, sounds and smells of the bush come alive. Experience amazing adventures on foot in classic walking destinations such as Zambia or Ruaha National Park in Southern Tanzania. View Wildlife by Helicopter Getting up in the air can open a whole new world of safari viewing. Unbound by the geography of the ground, helicopter game viewing gets you close to the wildlife, wherever they are, and finding a new awe for the vastness of the landscapes. You can even transfer from camp to camp by helicopter for a unique and fast way to relocate to your new destination.