We went on an African safari for the first time. Our trip would’ve been better if we’d known these 5 things before we left.
September 19, 20240
The problem with cramming too many activities into any trip is that you wind up needing a vacation after the vacation.
Jackie Longo
We tried to see a lot on our trip, but I wished we’d taken our time and stayed two to three days at each property.
I especially regretted only spending one night in the Ngorongoro Crater because we didn’t get to see its famous packs of lions. Animals are on their own schedule, and you can’t control when they will be visible — all you can do is wait.
I also recommend having downtime between each stop to avoid safari burnout. Fortunately, many lodges have pools or relaxing activities like yoga classes.
