Although there are many restrictions still in place especially across much of Africa regarding travel, you can still plan ahead for your safari holiday. Ideally the best time to book a safari holiday is at the very least a year in advance. Space is often very limited at the more exclusive resorts, so booking last minute may mean you have very limited availability as to where you can go.

Many companies are now offering discounts if you book your safari ahead of time in place of last-minute discounts. This allows hotels and lodges to be able to manage their books properly and plan.

Do not rush in to booking anything too quickly. As safari holidays are often not cheap it may be that you only get to do it once so you want to make sure it is right. Rushing into a safari holiday may end in disappointment and you may find that you do not get to go everywhere or do everything you wanted to. It is always better to delay it for a few months to give you time to do your research than rush into it and regret it. Read plenty of reviews before committing to a booking to be sure you have chosen the right company to go with.