SAFARI ETIQUETTE
National parks and private reserves provide visitors the unique opportunity to explore the flora and fauna with an all-terrain car safari or on foot in the bush. It is an extraordinary experience and an incredible privilege to be able to observe the fauna in its natural habitat. Observing basic safari etiquette and guidelines ensures that the visitor will enjoy these environments safely and ethically. Our parks are dear to us and we wish to share them with the world for a very long time.
- Bring back only your photos and memories from the park. Leave behind only footprints!
- Do not attempt to attract an animal’s attention by imitating their sounds, clapping your hands, or throwing objects.
- Never tease or provoke a wild animal, this can cause an unpredictable and potentially dangerous reaction.
- Remember that you are a visitor to a natural habitat, so observe the animals silently while trying to disrupt their natural activities to a minimum. By speaking loudly, you risk frightening them.
- The bush is very dry, ignites easily and fires can kill many animals. So please never smoke on safari.
- Respect your ranger’s experience and expertise with regards proximity to wildlife. Do not ask him to approach too close for you to take a better picture. A vehicle can hinder the hunt or cause the animals to give up a well-deserved meal.
- Always follow the advice of your ranger – he is the expert! Never hesitate to ask questions if you are unsure of anything.
- Never attempt to approach a wild animal on foot, especially near the lodges or camps, where the animals have become accustomed to the man.
