Location: South Africa, Africa
Recommended by Me, The Directionally Challenged Traveler
How do I know it’s ethical?
A safari should be an adventure where you see wild animals. If an animal safari promises to spot wildlife or utilize food to get the animals into a certain location, then it is unethical. Guided safaris should be led by a local guide who knows the territory, wildlife, and environmental impacts.
Description of the Experience
South Africa is home to one of the largest game reserves in the world – even Google calls Kruger National Park huge!
Since Kruger is a national park, there are strict rules as to where visitors can go. There are private game reserves that surround the park with fewer restrictions. There are no fences between the reserves so the animals have free range of the area. However, the safari guides all work together to bring you the best experience.
Since the guides were all working together, we were able to spot all of the big 5 safari animals in South Africa! Tour guides also limit the time with the animals so they aren’t overwhelmed by a giant crowd.
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A safari on South Africa has been on my list for a long time and I fully appreciate your ethical sentiments as I feel the same.
A safari in south Africa is high on my bucket list. I’m glad that they let the animals wonder freely and limit the time spent with them.