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When you’re planning on going on a safari holiday, you’ll need to pack well in advance because it’s important to be prepared. Here are three things you won’t want to forget when you’re going on your African safari holiday of a lifetime.

Insect repellent

Without this you could be bit hundreds of times, possibly resulting in you having to stay indoors missing out on all of the action. Skin can be sore and irritated if sprays aren’t used to be sure to pack one or two bottles.

Camera

A camera is so important as you’ll want to capture the animals in their prime. Memories are great but photos last longer so be sure to pack one with plenty of memory cards.

Suncream

The weather in Africa can change suddenly so even if you’re not expecting it to be ridiculously hot you’ll need to make sure you have suncream. If you forget, you can buy from a local shop or the airport, but try to get a quality bottle of suncream before you depart.

It’s important to make sure you’re doing all that you can to stay safe on an African safari holiday. To do this you need to make sure you have done your homework and know what is to be expected on your trip. It is not just the hot weather you have to worry about, it’s the equipment and people you need beside you. You should have a guide with you at all times, they should be a professional who knows where you should and shouldn’t be. You also need to make sure you have water on you at all times as well as sun cream and a medical kit. Of course most of these holiday packages will be catered for holidaymakers so they’ll be designed to keep you safe, but if you’re planning your trip yourself you need to make sure you get these aspects covered on your trip.

Botswana is a fantastic country to go on a safari holiday. Deep in southern Africa, you’ll be close to a range of game parks such as Moremi Game Reserve, Makgadikgadi Pans, Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Chobe National Park and of course Okavango Delta.

Okavango Delta is the world’s largest inland delta, the Okavango’s beautiful maze of islands and winding waterways provides welcome habitat for hippo and crocodile, whilst rich forests conceal lion, elephant and antelope. Chobe National Park takes you from swampland to dense forest. Here you’ll discover giraffe, lion and wildebeest yet there’s a huge elephant population too. There’s so much wildlife to discover in Botswana and that’s why its one of the most popular safari destinations in the world. If you’re yet to go on an African safari, you should consider one for your next holiday. It will certainly be an experience like never before.

If you’ve always wanted to experience Kenya in its raw form, there’s no journey better than Maasai to Maro. It’s a famous Kenyan safari tour that focuses on prime wildlife regions. You get the opportunity to delve deeper into the culture of the Maasai while exploring their homeland and learning more about their unique culture. It’s a journey many photographers take and that goes to show how picturesque it will be. Each day you spend on the adventure will involve walking the plains and the foothills, whilst you’ll get the chance to follow wildlife in your vehicle, perhaps stopping to inspect local medicinal plants or sharing Maasai lore. The Maasai to Mara tour is one many safari providers offer as a package, but choose your provider wisely because you really deserve the trip of a lifetime.

Africa is one of the most beautiful continents on earth, it’s a place many Europeans dream of visiting, but the travel costs can be quite substantial. There is, however, something you can do. Volunteering.

There’s a diverse range of organisations in Africa looking for volunteers, including charities, orphanages, animal shelters, schools and hospitals. Many of these are happy to pay for your expenses and food whilst you’re out there, and you will get some time of to relax and see what Africa has to offer. This is a great option for young people who are looking to add new experiences and skills to their CV and there are plenty of opportunities to found online. Just start yur search by searaching for “Volunteering and travel in Africa’ into Google and you’ll see plenty of possibilities.