However it costs less overall to book all inclusive Safari packages that include several game drives, accommodation, meals and flights from Arusha.
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Regarding the cost of Game drives in Serengeti, prices start from USD 75 per person per gamedrive and in case you wish to have an exclusive vehicle hired from the camp for a full day drive the cost will be US$ 300 to US$ 550 per vehicle depending on the camp. Well, the meaning of a safari game drive is an adventure excursion by vehicle into a wildlife area such as a National Park or Reserve, for example Serengeti, with the purpose of exploring the park and seeing a variety of wild animals in their natural habitat.Īs for how long is a Safari game drive is, typically in Tanzania, the drives last 2 to 3 hours per drive in the morning and afternoon hours, with morning timings usually scheduled from 6.30am to 9am and afternoon timings being 3.30pm to 6.30pm, though travelers may sometimes opt for a full day gamedrive generally from 10am to 4pm, in which case the excursion will include a packed picnic lunch to be had inside the Serengeti National Park at a designated picnic spot, during lunch hours anytime from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. And then the lights go out and you fall asleep to a chorus of the night noises of Africa.So what really are ''game drives'' in Serengeti or during an African Safari, as anyone thinking of booking a Safari in Tanzania for example will have seen gamedrives indicated throughout the itinerary. When it comes time to return to your tent or room, chances are that you’ll be escorted by a camp attendant with a torch, just to make sure that you don’t stumble upon an elephant, lion or buffalo that may be hanging around camp at night. In some camps, there may be a pre-dinner lecture by a naturalist or some form of cultural entertainment. Before and after dinner – which in most camps and lodges is the main meal of the day – there’s usually an open fire burning where you can take your evening drink to stare into the fire or talk with other guests. More often, a change of clothes is more about comfort than dress codes.
In the more luxurious lodges and camp, you may be expected to dress for dinner as you might in a high-class restaurant. Whenever you arrive back in camp, you’ll be given time to freshen up, and change for dinner.
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Another advantage of these conservancies is that, day or night, your driver may be allowed to drive off-road as they try to find wildlife. While this could be all kinds of species that you can also see during the day, a night drive opens up a whole world of other possibilities, including rarities such as aardwolves, civets and aardvarks. In such cases, you’ll return later to camp on some nights, taking advantage of the opportunity to spot nocturnal species using an animal-friendly spotlight. If, on the other hand, you’re staying in a private or community-run conservancy, there are fewer (very often no) restrictions about driving after dark. If you’re visiting a national park, you’ll need to leave the park (if you’re staying outside) or be back in camp (if you’re staying inside) before the sun sets. Stepping out of the safari vehicle in a scenic spot for a 'Sundowner' is a safari tradition © Dave Hamman / Getty Images If your safari experience includes the option of a visit to a local village or some other non-wildlife excursion, then it will most likely occur around this time.
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Whatever you call it, this meal is often followed (and sometimes preceded) by free time – have a siesta, laze by the pool if there is one, or simply find a vantage point from which to contemplate the beauty of wild Africa. A more substantial breakfast or brunch usually follows, although sometimes this meal is served a little later as lunch. On most days, you’ll be back in camp by mid to late morning. Boat excursions are another possibility in some areas, such as the dugout canoe ( mokoro) trips in the Okavango Delta, Canadian-style canoes on the Zambezi in Zimbabwe (Mana Pools National Park) and Zambia (Lower Zambezi National Park), or the powered sightseeing boats in Botswana’s Chobe National Park or Tanzania’s Selous Game Reserve. Large boats are a fixture for wildlife watching within Botswana's Chobe National Park © Peek Creative Collective / Alamy Stock Photoĭrives in 4WD vehicles are the most common ways to explore, though walking safaris are sometimes a possible alternative if you're staying in a private conservancy outside of Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa, walking options are rarely permitted in national parks.
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