The exotic animals, the beautiful landscapes, the crisp air, what's not to love about a safari? So don't let it get destroyed. Just follow these simple tips to help conserve and preserve the marvelous wildlife that nature created for us to enjoy. So while you're on safari...
Keep to designated roads or tracks
Encourage your driver to stay on roads or designated tracks when visiting national parks or reserves. Off-road driving can cause extensive damage to grass and woodland habitats.
Minimize disturbance to animals
Wild animals become distressed when they are surrounded by several vehicles, or vehicles come too close to them. Keep noise to a minimum and never try to attract an animal’s attention.
Stay inside your vehicle at all times
Do not stand on the roof or hang out of the windows, and only leave your vehicle in designated areas. Remember: Wild animals can be dangerous!
Keep to the speed limit
Most wildlife areas have a speed limit of 40kph – and animals always have the right of way.
Support eco-friendly accommodation facilities
Try to stay in lodges and camps that look after their surrounding environment and support local conservation initiatives.
Never feed wild animals
Feeding wild animals can upset their diet and lead to an unnatural dependence upon people. Unless you're in an area like an animal orphanage where their diet is controlled and the officials allow you to feed them, resist the urge to throw that piece of meat.
Take care not to disturb the ecological balance
Please, do not purchase, collect or remove any animal products, rocks, plants, seeds or birds’ nests from the wild, or alter the natural environment in any way.
Take all your litter with you
Litter and garbage is very dangerous to wild animals. Keep all litter with you, and be extremely careful with cigarettes and matches, which can cause major bush fires.
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