Conquer the Jungle: 5 Reasons to Choose a Luxury Safari Holiday

For many of us, holidays are all about having new and exciting experiences.  Luxury holidays give us the ability to head out on adventures during the day but experience the best that the world’s hotels and camps have to offer at night.  And what better way to do just that than take on a luxury safari?  You might head to Africa to experience the best and most beautiful wildlife scenery around, but there are plenty of other safari destinations whether you’re interested in the ocean, the forest, or the desert.  Here are five reasons we think you might enjoy a luxury safari holiday.

1. Adventure – A safari is probably the most adventurous holiday you’ll ever embark on.  You could get up close and personal with a huge number of exotic and dangerous animals.   When else might you spot a lion sunning itself on a rock or stalking a gazelle? Imagine riding in to your camp on the back of an elephant, undetected by local wildlife which goes about its business naturally with you observing to your heart’s content.  You could also reserve a couple of days for exploring on your own away from the big game parks.
2. Variety – Safaris will get you visiting a huge variety of places you might not travel to yourself in one trip.  You can travel up and down the country if you stay long enough, choosing from a lovely range of safari lodges, eco resorts, and even luxury camps.  Africa’s different countries vary wildly in climate and you might find yourself travelling through rainforest one day and the desert the next.  It’s totally worth the experience.
3. Photography – If you love to take pictures, then you can hardly miss out on a safari.  What photographer wouldn’t relish capturing wild animals and exotic plants in their natural environment?  Just imagine the extraordinary landscapes and close-ups you might get from your safari.
4. Romance – If you’re a couple heading away on holiday together, don’t miss out on the opportunity a safari offers for romance.  Having adventures together is always better than having them alone.  Feeling like you’ve risked something – even if you’re totally safe the whole time – will bring you closer together and inspire a little extra urge for romance.
5. Roughing it – If you’d rather sleep on the ground than in a luxury tent, safaris can accommodate that too.  Some people love the idea of roughing it on their holiday, getting off the grid and living without electricity (although I think very few of us are willing to go without running water!).  While the idea of this goes against the luxurious grain of our blog, we know there are plenty of people out there who are eager to experience nature to the fullest.  If that’s you, then a safari would be a dream for your holiday.