Many people dream of going on an African safari, but few actually jump on a plane, fly over and do it. Indeed, to experience the heart of wild Africa seems like a far-off impossibility for most of us, but the truth is, embarking on a trip to one of the most astoundingly diverse continents really isn’t that difficult. In the melodious language of Swahili – the lingua franca of the African Great Lakes region – ‘safari’ translates to ‘long journey’. When you plan your African adventure with Bench, the process is anything but.
When you think of the word ‘safari’, what images come to mind? For most, it will be wide-open African savannahs, exotic bushland, crystal lakes and perhaps an open-top vehicle carrying khaki-clad passengers wearing wide-brimmed sun hats. For the most part, that’s true (though it’s up to you whether or not you choose to wear khaki!) but what’s missing from this beautiful picture?
Animal magic
Though visitors come to Africa to immerse themselves in the richly diverse cultures, try local foo
Many people dream of going on an African safari, but few actually jump on a plane, fly over and do it. Indeed, to experience the heart of wild Africa seems like a far-off impossibility for most of us, but the truth is, embarking on a trip to one of the most astoundingly diverse continents really isn’t that difficult. In the melodious language of Swahili – the lingua franca of the African Great Lakes region – ‘safari’ translates to ‘long journey’. When you plan your African adventure with Bench, the process is anything but.
When you think of the word ‘safari’, what images come to mind? For most, it will be wide-open African savannahs, exotic bushland, crystal lakes and perhaps an open-top vehicle carrying khaki-clad passengers wearing wide-brimmed sun hats. For the most part, that’s true (though it’s up to you whether or not you choose to wear khaki!) but what’s missing from this beautiful picture?
Animal magic
Though visitors come to Africa to immerse themselves in the richly diverse cultures, try local foods and view the extraordinary scenery that cannot be replicated anywhere else on the planet, those who come for a safari do so mainly for the broad array of wildlife that roams this corner of the Earth.
Some animals that you can watch in their natural habitat during an African safari seem to be synonymous with the continent itself – great elephants, charging rhinos, grazing gazelles and fierce lions.
However, there is also a raft of fascinating birds that you may never have even heard of drifting across your camera’s lens, and curious reptiles and fish making their homes in Africa’s many plains, deserts, rainforests, lakes and rivers. This is one of the great pleasures of going on a safari in Africa – you’re never quite sure what you may discover next.
A tailor-made trip
Taking a safari is so much more than simply jumping in a truck, driving through the bush on a predetermined trail and blindly hoping that you might see something. Though primitive safari providers may have relied on such methods, at Bench Africa, we’ve seen the experience go through a real evolution since our founding way back in 1969. Though the open-topped 4×4 is still a staple of any safari, there are several ways in which we can tailor your trip to suit your specific needs.
For example, you’re not confined to the road with Bench Africa – you can take to the skies in a modern comfortable Cessna Grand Caravan to view the broad expanses of eastern and southern Africa from the clouds above. If you’re interested in the geography, history and culture of the continent, it’s possible to join group tour packages led by experts on the subject. Perhaps you’re looking for a honeymoon that’s a something of a break from the norm – an African safari could certainly fit the bill.
A flexible choice
This is perhaps one of the main reasons that Bench Africa has been providing top-notch safari packages for as long as we have – our flexibility. We want you to have the most memorable time possible, and that means creating the perfect, personalised travel itinerary across any one of several African nations, including Kenya, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, Rwanda, Uganda and Namibia.
Take a look at the list below, which details some of Bench Africa’s safari tours and accommodation packages. There are plenty to choose from, but which appeals specifically to you? Once you’ve decided, our friendly expert team will put the wheels in motion on your fantastic African holiday package.
Why choose Bench Africa for your African safari?
Our experience, knowledge and know-how of Africa is unparalleled in the industry, mainly because we’ve lived, travelled and explored in many of these countries extensively ourselves. We can answer practically anything that you might want to know about going on safari in Africa, including where to go, what to see, and everything in between.
Because we have offices on the continent, we can always point you in the right direction or give you handy hints with the wealth of local knowledge at our disposal. Ensuring that our customers come away from their safari complete with memories that will linger on forever is what keeps us smiling, so get in touch with Bench today to find out what we can do for you.
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