Nothing quite says "bucket list" like a cruise to Africa.
23.07.2024 - 20:53 / insider.com
I spent a week on safari in South Africa, visiting three different reserves.
It was a thrilling adventure I'll never forget and I got to see incredible creatures like hyenas, elephants, and lions.
It's no wonder more travelers are looking to weave game reserves into their trips. According to the most recent data collected by travel agency Go2Africa, interest in beach and safari combo trips was up 20% from 2022 to 2023 alone.
But although the trip was great, it wasn't always easy — and I had a few missteps from the planning phase to the wildlife observation.
Here are mistakes I made on my trip that that everyone should avoid on their first safari .
Nothing quite says "bucket list" like a cruise to Africa.
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