African safari holidays advices today? Africa is a awesome location if you are searching for raw nature feeling. None of the most popular safari destinations – South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and Botswana – has travel advisories against them, but check smarttraveller.gov.au for updates before you travel. Health-wise, ebola is a non-issue: the World Health Organisation declared the 2014-15 outbreak officially over early last year and it was on the opposite side of this vast continent anyway. Even if you travel regularly to developing countries and keep up to date with vaccines such as tetanus, it’s wise to see your GP or a travel specialist such as the Travel Doctor (traveldoctor.com.au) at least six weeks before your trip to discuss possible health issues in the areas you’ll be visiting.

Local gastronomy: It will definitely be a unique experience, but do not expect to be prepared. Given the low living standards of African countries, their traditional foods are simplistic, based on meat and vegetables. In Tanzania and Kenya you will find Ugali – a kind of white lobster (made from maize, maize or sorghum) served with fish, meat or vegetables. In Cape Verde, if you are a fan of fish and seafood, be prepared for good experiences: it is only in the middle of the Atlantic. In Madagascar you will eat a lot of rice with vegetables and you should not avoid the “rice cake” – their bread based on rice. If you are more conservative, do not worry, because you will find many restaurants with European specificity: many people from the old continent have retired to Tanzania and have opened a restaurant. Discover extra details at Book a Private Safari in Kenya Preparing for a vacation in Kenya: When to visit the beautiful African country: Being a neighbor to Tanzania, the climate is identical. It is best to visit Kenya during June-September or January-February, during their dry seasons. How to get to Kenya: Kenya has two international airports, served by many major airlines (such as KLM, Air France, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines etc.) – Mombassa (on the coast) and Nairobi (the capital). Mombassa is a better option, as there are numerous charter flights from Western Europe. As expected, we do not have direct flights, but there are many variants from Milan, Rome, Istanbul and London (and until then you get a low cost flight).

Masai Mara is known for its great sightings of the Wildebeest Migration that keep migrating every year from Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. Best moments are spotted during the months of June to October when wildebeest cross the famous Sand River and Talek rivers It’s very possible to extend your Safari from Masai mara to other destinations like the Lake Nakuru National Park for lesser and greater flamingos, Lake Naivasha to view the crescent island, Aberdares National Park, Amboseli National Park, waking up to the majestic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, The Samburu National Reserve to spot the special five species of the Kenyan North, or either choose to relax and unwind by the cool waters of the Indian ocean at the Kenyan Coast, Diani, Watamu, Lamu, Kilifi beaches.

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