- Posted by: Landia Davies
- October 10, 2007, 9:24 am
African wildlife safaris have become the most popular way to spend a holiday in Africa, with many countries offering superb safari tours and game viewing opportunities.
The word ’safari’ originates from the Swahili word for journey, which in turn comes from the Arabic term for travel, ’safara’.
In English safari has been defined as an overland journey by hunters, occurring especially in Africa. The meaning of the term safari has shifted over time with less of a focus on hunting than traditionally held.
Today there is more emphasis on the journey or trip with an intention of viewing, photographing and appreciating the wildlife of Africa. Safari has more recently been defined as an expedition in search of wild game, moving away from hunting per se.
With the expansion of tourism and the increasing popularity of game viewing you can now find many kinds of safaris. Safari types include; walking safaris, safaris for singles, photography safaris, family safaris, game viewing wildlife safari adventures and the once popular hunting safaris.
Africa is the place for going on safaris, so take your pick between the various countries offering superb wildlife safari tours:
- Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
- There is also a variety of safari trips in South Africa going to various game parks, such as Kruger National Park.
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Landia Davies has recently joined Africa Travel Guide as the new online editor. A nature lover and passionate traveler she loves exploring and is always looking for new adventures. Landia hopes to become a highly accomplished travel writer and knowledgeable vagabond. Growing up on the coast of South Africa, she enjoys the outdoors and soaking up local culture.
