When booking a safari holiday cost is often a huge aspect. Many people would love the opportunity to go on an African safari holiday but simply cannot afford the prices the agent is quoting them. To save yourself a bit of money you can do some of the research yourself and try and make up your own package that will suit you, but this can be risky especially if you do not know the areas or parks and you may end up disappointed. When going to an agent, they may only offer you packages that are set out by the big companies. These prices are often pretty rigid and you won’t have much movement on the price. If you do a bit of your own research and contact some of the companies directly then you may be pleasantly surprised to find that they can offer you a much better deal. Booking direct with a Safari company can cut out the cost of the middle man but can still give you peace of mind that you are in the hands of an experienced company who do this all the time. Trying to book accommodation, safari trips and places to visit all by yourself can be a nightmare and often leads to things being forgotten.