When one thinks of an African land safari, countless pictures come to mind—game drives across vast landscapes, wildlife encounters by the dozen, unique experiences to fill the memory bank. Just as diverse as these images are the different types of land safaris to be had, from a guided game drive to self-drive and mobile tented safaris.
Opting for a guided game drive safari gives visitors to the continent a greater opportunity to marvel at the wondrous wildlife. The local guides and trackers have a vast knowledge of the fauna and flora in their area with countless hours spend crisscrossing the landscape. There are a handful of positives when visitors to Africa should choose to go it alone on a self-drive safari. It is less expensive and will suit the budget traveller while there is also more freedom to explore at a self-set pace and go where and when it is most suitable.
A mobile tented safari is an adventure and caters to those who are after a rare kinship with Mother Nature. Far from the madding crowds and exploring the lesser-known spots of the continent, an experience such as this is often repeated because of its enticing nature and guaranteeing excellent sightings in silence.
Whether going on a guided game drive, self-drive or mobile tented safari, the African continent is the ideal location to experience each uniquely. From South Africa and its neighbours in the region, all the way up to East Africa, the opportunities for a land safari are endless.