Safari is a swahili name meaning adventure journey or travel.Originally the word safari meant «journey» in the Swahili language, which in turn comes from Arabic س (“safara”), which means travel. The verb travel in Swahili is “safiri“, the noun travel is “safari“. In that case, these words are used for any type of travel. Initially, it was taken to be the hunting expeditions to africa but has now become eco friendly form of adventure for all ages and walks of life.
Hiking and trekking have many similarities mainly because they both involve walking and use the same gear/equipment but they are not the same.
Hiking involves long walks in a natural environment on hiking trails or footpaths for a day or overnight.
Trekking on the other hand involves rigorous walks in a wild natural environment for multiple days.
Self drive safaris as the name suggests means that you are very much incharge and in the driver's seat. You take up the steering wheel and drive out into the wild on what is typically a no- frills camping trip. This kind of a safari gives you the opportunity to travel independently and see sights off the beaten track and away from tourist trails.
The type of vehicle to use on a safari depends on lots of factors. In Kenya, there are 3 main types of vehicles we use for safaris; 4×4 land cruisers, safari vans and overland trucks. More small safari cars can be used in cases like airport and hotel transfers especially in main towns but they are not cut for the wild.
Vaccination requirements change from time to time. Most countries require advance inoculations for yellow fever and a certificate for proof. Malaria is also present in many African countries but in specific areas. Consorting your local doctor before traveling on the latest health precautions. We will however always advise you if the safari involves traveling to a malaria zone.
Booking can be done as early as 6 months especially during the peak seasons (July-August and Christmas and New Year). This makes it easy especially for those adding extensions to scheduled trips and those wishing to travel on private custom safaris.
Wild Pro Adventures Ltd was founded to provide adventure lovers with the most QUALITY and AFFORDABLE travel and tourism services in Kenya and beyond. We offer the following types of safaris; luxury tented camp safaris, wildlife safaris, beach safaris , bush safaris and self drive.
East Africa has great vacation destinations for all ages. She also offers outstanding value for families.
Simplest answer is Very Good! All meals are well prepared, the menus varied, with fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and fish amply provided depending on the expedition type, an irresistible feeling.
The answer is NO. English is spoken throughout East Africa, especially those in the tourism industry. Most of them actually speak other languages including your language. At an added cost, a tour guide who speaks your local language can be provided for the entire safari.
If you cut for the safaris, all year round is the answer unless it's specific to wildlife viewing due to migration. August has been named the best of the best though as the grass is usually dry and vegetation sparse making game viewing easy. In Kenya and Tanzania, you get the memorable opportunity of witnessing the migration of over one million animals.
The letters simply indicate the meals that are included on a safari. B = Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner. B&B refers to Bed and Breakfast.
