Africa is hot
There are some places that are hot like Ethiopia, Botswana… But it'll be wrong generalizing Africa as a hot continent. The equator divides Africa, it cuts across Kenya, Uganda, Congo and some other countries. All the countries touched have equatorial climate it has almost similar temperature ranges all year round. These temperatures are very comfortable and much from the purported hot. This shouldn't stop anyone from enjoying a safari in Kenya.
By visiting one park, you've seen all of them!
The wildlife habitats and sanctuaries are different and diverse . Each ecological system is completely different from one another . for instance Masai mara in Kenya is completely different from Samburu national reserve. The animals are totally different species too. While in other parks you'd see the masai giraffe, in Samburu you meet the gorgeous reticulated giraffe.
Safety in Africa
This is one among the foremost exaggerated facts about Africa. While the past hasn’t favoured the image of Africa, it's today an area you'll visit comfortably. Like everywhere else within the world, sense applies which means it's always good to hunt advice from the locals about where safety is a problem . Travelling in the dark isn't recommended, or walking in dark alleys in the dark . Night lifewithin the big towns is comparatively active, but always consult your agent about what and what to not do. The worst you'll do is to not consult.
Africa bugs continent
Another grossly misconceived fact. the reality of the matter is that African has many natural bugs. what's exaggerated is that the bugs are everywhere . that you simply turn this manner and you meet thousands or many bugs, so untrue. There are bugs, yes. Are they everywhere? No. within the natural areas, the parks and reserves, expect to ascertain some insects and differing types of flies that are a part of the natural ecology. Without them, there would a deficit within the natural balance. what's important to notice is that the majority of them aren't dangerousin the least . But if you scared of bugs or allergic to some like bees, some repellent would do. But don't exaggerate the utilization of those chemicals either. in the dark you hear many insects busy going about their business and this adds to the natural African sound.
That no kids on safari
I have done many safaris with children. i really like to show children about nature. I even have had many questions on coming with children to Africa. There seems to be an enormous misconception about taking children to Africa. you ought to not let this dissuade you from enjoying a safari together with your children to Africa. Let the youngsters see the animals in their natural habitat and learn a thing or two about them and about their conservation. That way we create a future generation of friends of nature, who are going to be the tomorrow’s’ conservationists. But aside from that, let children enjoy being call at the wilds. Consult your safari agent to possess your trip specifically crafted such you'll have an itinerary tailor-made to suit the ages of your children.
Safaris are too expensive
Let me explain in very simple terms. When you travel in first class, and I travel in third class, we eventually get to the same destination. Right? It isn’t the same case here though. Depending on your budget, you can find a service that fits your pocket. With some patience and consultation, you will eventually land a safari that is affordable. Take time; evaluate the lodges given in your itinerary, read review until you are finally comfortable. Just because your friend or work mate did a million-dollar trip doesn’t mean you do it the same way when you can’t afford it. But be careful when you go too on the budget. There are some figures that will not change for example park fees, which is a government fee whether you are in a 6-star boutique camp or budget camping. Remember, whether in a 5-star lodge or 1-star hotel, we could be watching the same lions at the sightings. So don’t let budget limit you from enjoying nature, especially when it is the one thing you love.
You are not on safaris unless you camp or rough it up.
Roughing it is just one of the ways of enjoying your safari. Just the same way that some like drinking coffee while others prefer tea, the way you enjoy your safari holiday depends on your style of doing it and your budget. You can choose from a variety of camps and lodges and enjoy your safari your way. While camping or roughing it up has its own advantages, it doesn’t have to be it to make your adventure a real one. However you choose to enjoy your trip, at the end the day what matters is you enjoy your holiday, enjoy nature with your loved ones, whether in five star lodges or camping
Safaris are for the hardened travelers
Who said? Many previous adventurous have written a lot about safaris in Africa. They were not wrong. But what most have written about is their personal experiences. Safaris are not for hardened travelers alone. On the contrary, there are many safaris that very comfortably arranged and even avoiding extraneous drives or long hours.
That game drives are boring for children
How children enjoy nature depends sometimes on how we as parents do enjoy nature. They don’t necessarily have to love natureas much as we do. But what we can do is teach them to appreciate nature and all what is in it. Bring your children for safari and work with a company that encourages children to be taught about nature. It doesn’t have to be boring for them. Have your itinerary crafted in a way that fun time is mixed with the game drives. Fun-filled nature-like classes, both in the hotel ground and in the vehicle during game drives, and it will not be boring for them.
Safaris have to be many days
A safari can range from a half in Nairobi National park or 20 days all over Kenya. There is no limit to how many days you can do a safari. It doesn’t have to be many days as many have stated. What is agree is the fact that to experience much, yes do need a couple of days, but there’s no limit to the number of days. It will be wrong to feel under pressure just because someone else did 12 days, yet you can afford time for 2-3 days. You will still have a great adventure and enjoy the beauty of nature.
You always need a guide
The fact is, it is recommended to take a guide, especially if it is your first time. To have a feel of it, it is great to move around with someone who has knowledge of the place especially with in the reserves. Some parks are manageable without a guide. This is mainly because the tracks are marked and you can always read the sign posts and be directed where you are want to go. Off course you may get lost here and there, but eventually the signs will guide you. Basically, you don’t necessarily need a guide, but it is highly recommended for first timers, even if it is for a day.
Safari is one time experience
I have seen many a times communications to the effect that it is a one-time experience. How so untrue…. It is an experience that is actually fun-filled and very educative. More than 30% of the safaris that I do are actually repeat clients. And this is actually a way of life especially for nature enthusiasts. It is not a one-time experience as many have put it. Nature has no end, the more you travel, the more you love. And if you crazy about that wild thing, you will be at home in the wilds, because no matter how many times you do it, you will never get enough of it.
Hyenas are purely scavengers
This is one of the most common myths that almost all safarigoers believe. It is a myth that is so famous that it is almost believable. The truth of the matter is that these ugly looking creatures are so advanced in their survival tactics and very capable of making their own kills. And they do these quiet often. Their position in the balance of the ecosystem is so important such that at of the day, you get to see a very complicated survivor, who is capable of making their own kills, despite what myths revolve around them.
Africa is full of diseases
Africa has been related to dirty and disease infested black continent. While this was probably true decades back especially the disease part, today the continent has some of the most beautiful clean places in the world. Yes there are some places that could do with some face lift and cleaning, but let’s not exaggerate about the dirt and diseases that have been associated with Africa. A lot has been done over the years and the health sector greatly improved.
That Africa is a country
Africa is not a country. It is a continent with 54 fully independent countries. Having been to one African country, don’t assume you have seen it all. Each country is totally different from each other, and with different traditions, ways of life and even governance. In addition, some are coastal desert like Namibia, while others are ever green tropical regions like Uganda. Many people before travel think that Africa is one big country, and nothing could be so far from the truth.
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