{"id":10831,"date":"2019-04-06T07:29:05","date_gmt":"2019-04-06T07:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isibindi.co.za\/?p=10831"},"modified":"2023-04-03T05:30:49","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T05:30:49","slug":"preparing-for-that-safari-you-have-waited-for-your-whole-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isibindi.co.za\/blog\/preparing-for-that-safari-you-have-waited-for-your-whole-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for that safari you have waited for your whole life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kylee\nRyers gives some helpful advice to people who may have dreamed their whole life\nof going on an African safari …<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have always wanted to explore the beauty of the Maputaland\nCoast, or to take part in a fun safari at Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, then there is\nno time like your senior years to do so. A recent AARP Travel Survey <\/a>showed that the percentage of baby boomers (aged 55-75) who travel\nto relax and rejuvenated is as high as 49%. Seniors are as much into nature as\ncultural travel, with wild beach holidays and African safaris considered an\nideal way to enjoy a slice of adventure without scrimping on luxury. Whether\nyou opt for an exciting safari at Rhino Ridge or you prefer to wind down and lie on\nthe pristine shores<\/a> of the Maputaland\nCoast – home to Thonga Beach Lodge – you can enjoy the magnificence of getting\nup close to animals – on land or at sea – and feel younger and more vital than\nyou have in a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Having a Health Check<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before leaving home, visit your doctor a couple of months before\nyour departure date. This will ensure you are clued in on any vaccinations you\nmay need. Your doctor will also give you the go-ahead in terms of your\npreparedness for an active holiday. Safaris aren\u2019t physically taxing (you will\nmostly be in a jeep while viewing amazing animals like white rhinos<\/a> up-close), but some (including walking safaris) will require\nyou to be more active. If you opt for a wild beach holiday in Africa,\nmeanwhile, you definitely will want to enjoy a bit of snorkeling. Provided you\nare used to exercising regularly and you have no health conditions that\npreclude you from being out and about all day, there is no reason why you can\u2019t\ntake part in organized activities. Many seniors are in better shape than they\nmay have been in their working years. Indeed, early retirees make health a priority<\/a>, dedicating time to health and fitness in a way that may have\nbeen difficult when they were working 12- to 14-hour days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoiding Jet Lag<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safaris normally have a set series of activities you don\u2019t want to\nmiss out on, so don\u2019t let jetlag stop you from enjoying a single day among the\nmajestic animals. Seniors\u2019 circadian rhythms take longer to adapt to new time\nzones, so you may notice the effects of jetlag<\/a> for\na couple of days. Ideally, you might want to visit a major African city and\nstay for two or three days prior to heading to your safari lodge. This will\nenable you to feel completely refreshed and ready to brave the day\u2019s activity\nlist as soon as you check in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considering Local Communities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you love fundraising, you are good at arts and crafts or you\nhave supplies that are light and you can easily take along with you, research\nbeforehand into local communities and schools that may love having these items.\nItems that are always well loved by children include pencils, pens, coloring\nbooks and crayons, etc. You can always ask the guides who take you on safari\nabout communities that may need donations, funds, supplies, etc., reserving a couple\nof hours of your holiday for a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Making creative use of the new art supplies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Taking the Right Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If by any chance an issue such as joint pain is stopping you from\ntaking crisp and clean images of the animals you encounter, a gimbal (which you\ncan purchase for around $140) will help ensure stability. This device\nessentially has built-in sensors and motors that enable your phone to stay\nsteady. It is made for movement, and works perfectly even when used inside a\nmoving jeep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safaris are a fantastic way to enjoy a holiday in the Great Outdoors\nwhile getting up close to exotic animals you have always dreamed of viewing up\nclose. Seniors can opt for luxury accommodation that will enable them to have\nthe best of both worlds – relaxation, and adventure. Ensure you are relaxed and\nenergetic on the first day of your safari, resting before your first day out\nand taking all the devices you need to capture images of this\nonce-in-a-lifetime trip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Kylee Ryers gives some helpful advice to people who may have dreamed their whole life of going on an African safari … If you have always wanted to explore the beauty of the Maputaland Coast, or to take part in a fun safari at Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, then there is no time like your senior…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10489,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[53,146,67,105,57,80,120,620,458,578,822,824],"yoast_head":"\nPreparing for that safari you have waited for your whole life<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Read Isibindi Africa's article on Preparing for that safari you have waited for your whole life\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, 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