Although sharing a safari experience with friends and family can be enjoyable, sometimes the best travelling partner is yourself. There are many advantages to being a solo traveller, with greater flexibility when it comes to travel arrangements allowing you to see the holiday destination on your own terms.

When considering where to travel alone, consider safaris which operate on a small group basis. You will be meeting like-minded people who share the same passion for travel and the natural world as you do. It is important to remember that many safaris charge single supplements which is an extra charge for travellers booking a room to themselves, rather than sharing with another person. As most rooms are designed to be shared by two people the single supplement is a way for proprietors to recoup the money that they would lose from having one person in a two-person room, but it can make it more expensive. There are many safaris to embark upon that do not charge extra for accommodating those travelling on their own so make sure you check carefully before booking.

Safety is a concern for solo travellers on safari, so it is important to make sure that you stay with the group when touring the reserve.