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Many people dream of a non-hunting safari that combines fabled images of Africa. Like elephants, gorillas, wildebeest…Victoria Falls, ancient desert and Table Mountain. Unfortunately these are not found in the same place. Your host Stephen Bailey explains the basics so you can start thinking about exactly how to make your safari dream a possibility.

Time-Stamped Show Notes

0:39 Why it’s easy to get overwhelmed when planning a safari

2:02 Stephen’s experience in Africa

2:59 His first tip to you if you want to go on safari

3:54 How to start planning

5:01 Safari in South Africa

6:05 The best reserves in East Africa

7:29 How long you should go for

8:32 Safari in Botswana

9:56 An overview of safari options and some more tips

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Chania Waterfall, Aberdare National Park

Aberdare Multi-Day Walking Safari

Kenya
African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) is sitting in a dead tree - he is overlooking a small stream in Okavanto Delta, Botswana.

Botswana Birdwatching Safari

Botswana

Central Kalahari Mobile Camping Safari

Botswana
Maasai Safari Guide, Chyulu Hills

Chyulu Hills Game Walk With Maasai Guides

Kenya
Walking Safari, Gorongosa National Park

Gorongosa National Park Wild Africa Safari

Mozambique
Four-Wheel Drive Safari, Kaokoland

Kaokoland Four-Wheel Drive Safari

Namibia

Kwando Walking & Mokoro Safari

Botswana
A male lion in Etosha National Park, Namibia.

Lions & Rhinos Etosha Safari

Namibia
Angry Hippo, Lake Naivasha

Lake Naivasha Hippo Boat Safari

Kenya
Madikwe,South Africa - July 11,2016: Caucasian tourists are sitting in a Toyota safari vehicle during a game drive. A tracker is sitting in front of the vehicle. The driver is taking pictures of the lioness resting in front of the car.

Madikwe Safari Game Drive

South Africa
Matusadona Private Safari, Lake Kariba

Matusadona Private Safari

Zimbabwe
Elephants, Lower Zambezi National Park

Multi-Day Safari in Lower Zambezi National Park

Zambia
Ngorogoro Caldera in Tanzania.

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Tanzania
Abseiling climber over precipice looks up at rock face

Abseil down Table Mountain

South Africa
Victoria Falls, Livingstone

Explore Victoria Falls From Livingstone

Zambia
Victoria Falls Tour, Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls Tour, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

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