If you are going on a safari holiday then the chances are it was not cheap. Very often safari holidays are only taken for special holidays or once in a while as the costs of the safari combined with the lodge and flights can very quickly add up. With this in mind, it is important to try and ensure you have the best possible experience when on a safari trip and be able to take away many happy memories.

While you may be slightly put off by the bright and early safari game drives in the mornings this is often the best time to see the animals active. Try to go on every safari trip available to you as no two are the same, each day brings different wildlife and different behaviour.

Be sure to ask lots of questions. Your guides will be the best people to explain to you about the different animals and why they do certain things. This is all part of the experience and what you are paying for.

Be sure to invest in a good pair of binoculars to take with you not just when out on safari but to use around the lodge to spot birds.