Safari Etiquette

Safari Etiquette

Safari Etiquette is all about respect;

Respect your environment;
- Only take photographs and memories with you, never litter.
- Off-road driving causes erosion and encourages the encroachment of unwanted plant species.
- Do not remove any natural material from wildlife reserves.
- Do not start fires by throwing cigarettes out of the vehicle.
- Refrain from collecting or purchasing natural souvenirs, such as rocks, flowers and shells.

Respect the wildlife;,
- Never tease or corner wild animals.
- Never attempt to attract an animal's attention.
- Don't imitate animal sounds, clap your hands, pound the vehicle or throw objects.
- Never sleep outside.
- Never attempt to feed wild animals.
- Never attempt approach any wild animal on foot.
- Never tease or corner wild animals.

Respect your fellow passengers;
- Refrain from smoking on game drives.
- Respect your guide's judgment about your proximity to wild animals, he is the expert!
- Your guide is an expert, so always follow his advice and ask him questions if you are unsure of anything.
- Show consideration for others by noise levels down to a minimum.
- Drive slowly and maintain appropriate distances from wildlife (if self driving).
- Avoid flash photography.
- Turn off cell phones when on safari!
- Rotating seats in a vehicle on a day-by-day basis is a good courtesy.
- Ask before using someone else’s equipment be it binoculars or a field guide.

Respect local customs and people;
- Ask permission before taking photos.
- Rather than give money or fruit to children rather than sweets.
- Dress and act appropriately.
- Ask cultural questions discreetly.
- Do not take photographs of police and army personnel, border-posts, army barracks and / or police stations.
- Respect all customs and religions.
- Take care not to make a promise that will be difficult or impossible to fulfill once you return home.

 

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