Safari Travel: What to Know Before You Go on an African Safari

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  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024

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  • @jocelynwolters293
    @jocelynwolters293 4 года назад +108

    This was honestly, one of the greatest trips of my life. I almost can't believe we really did this. It was impactful and awe-inspiring. Mark, this video is so good, informative and wow (!!) the video is bringing tears to my eyes.

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  4 года назад +10

      I thought you might like this one

    • @benjackson7872
      @benjackson7872 4 года назад +1

      Wolters World Hey I’m just curious what languages do you know?

    • @shannaweaver1407
      @shannaweaver1407 4 года назад

      Will you both be offering the itinerary for this trip on your website? like tour companies, etc

  • @andym8557
    @andym8557 4 года назад +113

    These kids have seen everything before being a legal adult

    • @erink8074
      @erink8074 4 года назад +4

      Isn't it great!!

    • @bernardoac5588
      @bernardoac5588 3 года назад

      @Stanley Saint you guys are everywhere

  • @pknee219
    @pknee219 4 года назад +23

    Mark with the massive video bank in case of pandemic. Love it!

  • @rolandodelagarza9779
    @rolandodelagarza9779 2 года назад +17

    I just like to say that your videos are SUPER helpful. I’ve visited a ton of countries and I always look at your videos before I go. I think you should look into printing pocket guide books. I wouldn’t take a trip without one. I’m thinking something like Rick Steves stuff - but for all the destinations outside of Europe. Thanks again for all the info!

  • @kayrussow8517
    @kayrussow8517 4 года назад +4

    I went in 97.. seeing this brought back so many happy memories!! Thanks! 🥰🦁🦁😎 (I used 17 rolls of film on my Safari in Kenya and Tanzania)
    We fell asleep to the sound of gnu migration (stayed in the Serengeti Sopa). Amazing sunsets there!

  • @apallok54
    @apallok54 4 года назад +5

    Mark your videos are the hero during quarantine. Thank you

  • @lewissheehan8468
    @lewissheehan8468 4 года назад +18

    Wolter I love your channel, I even love your typical dad jokes 😂 keep it up. You have inspired me to make my own channel I'm just waiting for the lockdown to be over so I can start filming

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  4 года назад +4

      I'm glad I can help inspire bad puns and jokes ;) good luck on your channel. If you want some tips I have a Playlist on my "professor Wolters" channel that talks about how to get your channel off on the right foot. Good luck fellow travel vlogger!

  • @dlast7112
    @dlast7112 4 года назад +5

    Some of those meals look amazing 👌

  • @BebeSarah
    @BebeSarah 4 года назад +4

    My dream trip, explained splendidly! Thank you so much!

  • @jrudymorganclark2072
    @jrudymorganclark2072 4 года назад +4

    I love your channel too Walter keep doing what you love, the african safaries are a great option to get away.

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  4 года назад

      The safaris are truly amazing. I knew we would like it but didn't realize how much we would love it.

  • @michelleperry7774
    @michelleperry7774 4 года назад

    African Safari is a bucket list trip for me. Hopefully someday!!!🐅🐆🦓🦏🐃🦒

  • @ericdudley4169
    @ericdudley4169 8 месяцев назад

    Yep! I visited The Serengeti, The Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangeri, and The Maasai Mara and Amboseli in Kenya Next door, and you are spot on! I stayed in the Sopa Lodges throughout for comfort (Tents sounded scary to my wife!) Great video!

  • @katedougherty925
    @katedougherty925 6 месяцев назад

    I really appreciate the honesty in your videos. No other safari video I've watched so far mentioned the "behind the jeep" thing or how to avoid the bugs. Thank you!

  • @joeneely9970
    @joeneely9970 3 года назад +1

    This was the best video I've watched so far, I have been to africa before but it was all planned and now I want to go again. I'm a bit more picky on what I want to see.

  • @Gamanachannel
    @Gamanachannel 4 года назад +3

    Very informative. Thank you, I have not been to Africa and it is on my bucketlist

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  4 года назад +1

      Glad we could help give you some information.

  • @meehoww
    @meehoww 4 года назад +2

    This is a trip goal, so beautiful! Thank you for great tips about the tours.

  • @erink8074
    @erink8074 4 года назад +1

    This was incredibly informative...thank you (from Toronto!!)

  • @MorKing86
    @MorKing86 Год назад

    Such a thorough and informative video. Thank you so much!

  • @xHuge1
    @xHuge1 4 года назад +2

    Excellent video as always. I've never even considered traveling to Africa but wow you made it look really fun.

  • @NitronNeutron
    @NitronNeutron 4 года назад +1

    Nyati safari in South Africa. Best time ever. I have to come back there for safari in greater Krüger park.

    • @Ndstars1
      @Ndstars1 4 года назад

      Is 2 days/2 nights enough for Kruger (end of May (2021), so just the beginning of their winter) ?

    • @NitronNeutron
      @NitronNeutron 4 года назад

      @@Ndstars1 depends on what you mean with enough? We were at Nyati for 10 days with Safari everyday in foot or Jeep. Only a single day in Krüger park itself. We were tired by the end of it. But would I have taken the day long journey to South Africa from Denmark two weeks later? Yes I would.

    • @Ndstars1
      @Ndstars1 4 года назад

      @@NitronNeutron Oh sorry I misread your comment. I thought you were recommending a safari company called Nyati.. oops!

    • @NitronNeutron
      @NitronNeutron 4 года назад +1

      @@Ndstars1 Nyati is a camp.

  • @frednich9603
    @frednich9603 4 года назад +7

    Amazing! Never really had a desire to make that trip, but as usual, you made it sound interesting and accessible. Great job Mark, that was your magnum opus.

    • @jocelynwolters293
      @jocelynwolters293 4 года назад +1

      It is magnificent.

    • @billymarino4452
      @billymarino4452 Год назад +1

      I always seen Mark as the goofier Dad version of Rick Steves (love his books, but I can't watch his videos they're so paint dry). Even if I don't have any interest in visiting a particular place, Mark makes it fun to learn about it!

  • @chrisdimaio6796
    @chrisdimaio6796 4 года назад +3

    You should also mention about checking shoes and/or bed for Snakes because it’s a real thing out there. Also be familiar with the types of venomous snakes in that part of the world...mine in South Africa and Botswana we encountered quite a few

  • @Javajo
    @Javajo Месяц назад

    I cannot wait for my trip in Feb 2025…. I got a travel agent to set it up for me . Great info thanks …. Appreciate your advice

  • @bubsieloo9384
    @bubsieloo9384 2 года назад

    This is the most informative safari video I have come across. Thank you for all your insight.

  • @rodrigorocha2935
    @rodrigorocha2935 4 года назад +5

    Idea for the quarantine: What about a video of your favorite souvenirs?
    I was watching "What NOT To Buy When You Travel" and you mention some things you love.
    By the way, great content as always!

  • @wowzieee
    @wowzieee 4 года назад

    June 2020, guess who is watching this instead of going this year. The safari two week tour Kenya , Tanzania is on hold for another year. Stay safe.

  • @philippe88
    @philippe88 4 года назад +1

    Mark, this is really really well made. Gut gemacht!

  • @parisanna24
    @parisanna24 4 года назад +3

    Would love to visit the Serengeti! Was tossing up between that and India last year and ended up going to India, which was absolutely incredible. Thanks for the tips Mark 👍

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  4 года назад

      Thank you Anna. We are hoping for India in the next couple years so glad to hear you loved it. Hope you are well

  • @kelleycosgrove9720
    @kelleycosgrove9720 2 года назад

    Fabulous beyond words! You have me staying up half the night hooked on your fascinating Africa videos. 😂 Merci beaucoup!

  • @georgefoord7240
    @georgefoord7240 4 года назад

    I spoke Swahili when teaching in Kenya . You will get so much better service and prices if you speak a little Swahili in Kenya and Tanzania.

  • @SGriffin597
    @SGriffin597 3 года назад

    Awesome video! Great information and excellent delivery!

  • @offthebeatenpathadventures1348
    @offthebeatenpathadventures1348 4 года назад +2

    It's funny to know what simba means? I can't wait for a safari. We bring solar panels like today as we are camping.

  • @TimetoHittheRoad
    @TimetoHittheRoad 4 года назад +3

    Oh that's amazing! I've been to Etosha National Park in Namibia and it was fantastic. I would love to visit there as well.

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  4 года назад +2

      Cool! We are thinking of heading that way in 2022. Glad to hear it was good. Cheers!

    • @TimetoHittheRoad
      @TimetoHittheRoad 4 года назад +1

      @@woltersworld I went in the end of December, it was very dry, the waterholes were dry so was hard to find the animals. But it was my first safari, so it was amazing anyway! Namibia is a great country. Many things to explore. It was totally worth it!

  • @robertjames-life4768
    @robertjames-life4768 3 года назад

    Your videos are such a great resource, we watched all of your Italian videos and what a huge help it was! Heed their advice folks.

  • @alandecker8912
    @alandecker8912 4 года назад

    Awesome video, very informative. Much more to going on a safari than I would have thought.

  • @joshua.moreno.cre1
    @joshua.moreno.cre1 3 года назад +1

    That was awesome. Loved every minute of this video. Your generosity, easy to be with, very knowledgeable and lots of great clips. Thank you for giving more clarity on planning for our safari.

  • @suzetterydalch9831
    @suzetterydalch9831 2 года назад

    thank you for the pics of camp, we are going in February and had alot of questions about the camps. This was very helpful.

  • @cflemish970
    @cflemish970 2 года назад

    Your videos are always great and give amazing insights. Before I travel I always check them out. Thank you :)

  • @DRZGP
    @DRZGP Год назад

    Brilliant video so informative! Thank you

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  Год назад

      Thank you. I tried to help out the best I could.

  • @nica1
    @nica1 4 года назад +4

    Awesome video as always, Mark. You mentioned twice that it's important to take crisp bills to pay for things. I must have missed the explanation for why this is important? Love your videos and your recent livestreams. You guys rock 😍.

    • @MoonbeameSmith
      @MoonbeameSmith 7 месяцев назад

      The US has changed the bills over the years and old bills are hard for service providers (including the border) to get banks to take

  • @garretts3619
    @garretts3619 Год назад

    Great video! Thank you for talking about prices. Almost no travel channels talk about prices and I don’t know why. 🤷‍♂️

  • @nancysantiago8082
    @nancysantiago8082 4 года назад

    Happy father's day have a great day with your beautiful family that is beautiful 💯👍

  • @Ndstars1
    @Ndstars1 4 года назад +2

    Mmm great advice as always! I'll be sure to use it when I go on my S Africa trip that I had to delay for a whole year...*cry*

  • @oldfort88
    @oldfort88 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for the Africa based videos. I can't wait to bring my family to Rwanda or Tanzania.

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  4 года назад +1

      You and they will love it

    • @oldfort88
      @oldfort88 4 года назад +1

      @@woltersworld i can't wait to see Rwanda. I admire a country that took "turn the other cheek" to an extreme, and I want to see how they live together after the tragedies.

  • @richardcaldwell3225
    @richardcaldwell3225 4 года назад +2

    Heya Mark and Jocelyn.........love from Aussie land......please come on down one and visit our country....#staysafe

  • @erikzwart5896
    @erikzwart5896 4 года назад

    Very nice video Mark! really enjoyed this one :) amazing places.

  • @fishingwithdom1657
    @fishingwithdom1657 3 года назад

    I can’t wait to visit someday! My friends and I dream about filming a documentary of safari and the experience.

  • @LifeWithAllOfUs
    @LifeWithAllOfUs Год назад

    VERY informative! Thank you!

  • @pattjer
    @pattjer 4 года назад

    Thanks so much for this video. We are going to Namibia , Africa in December 25th , we can not wait.

    • @c.h.y
      @c.h.y 3 года назад +1

      How was your trip??

  • @TheHistoryUnderground
    @TheHistoryUnderground 4 года назад

    Very cool. I've been to South Africa but not to the Serengeti. I loved it while I was there. I think that a lot of people underrate some of the African locations.

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  4 года назад +1

      I agree. So many people just wrote off Africa and they shouldn't. Its so wonderful.

  • @joangravelle8455
    @joangravelle8455 4 месяца назад

    great informative video

  • @minkyann8132
    @minkyann8132 2 года назад

    I traveled with Shadows of Africa when I did my safari in Tanzania. Great safari tour company. Your video is awesome.

    • @moade4612
      @moade4612 2 года назад

      Hi Minkyann, I was thinking about going with the company for a safari tour. I wanted to know how long was your stay snd how where the tour guides and accommodations?

    • @minkyann8132
      @minkyann8132 2 года назад +1

      @@moade4612 Hello Mo, For my Tanzania trip, I think I stayed for 9 days/8 nights. I made sure I hit the places I wanted to visit. My tour guide, Isaac, was amazing. He knows the route and places to go. He made sure that we maximize the day in order to see as much animals in the Serengeti. Accomodations were nice. If you want the luxurious accommodations, you just let them know. I took the medium-luxury accommodations during this trip. I used Shadows of Africa when I went to Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya. They never failed my expectations. Hope this is helpful. 🙂

    • @moade4612
      @moade4612 2 года назад

      @@minkyann8132 thank you so much the company sounds amazing. I will definitely contact them!

    • @minkyann8132
      @minkyann8132 2 года назад +1

      @@moade4612 Awesome Mo. I hope you have an amazing safari. I'm planning my trip to Botswana with SOA. Be safe!

  • @Gleyi07
    @Gleyi07 3 года назад

    Such a pro!! Thank you!!💕

  • @billyruben6540
    @billyruben6540 4 года назад +1

    I'm so far behind on your videos. I've been a slacker. This was great, though. Well done!

  • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
    @LincolnintheAdirondacks 4 года назад +1

    I'd love to see a vlog from y'all of this trip. haha All the info you provide combined with vlogging would be awesome!

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  4 года назад

      We used to an occasional blog here and there and they would get 10% of the views our other videos would so we stopped making them on a regular basis. Its weird because so many people have asked for vlogs I would have thought it would have been more popular

  • @MrBlackretreat
    @MrBlackretreat 3 года назад

    Thanks for your channel

  • @ibusmith9428
    @ibusmith9428 Год назад

    What vaccines did you get before going for Safari? I'm overwhelmed reading the info online, planning to go to Kenya (Masai Mara), flying directly from the US.. Thank you so much for your videos. They're so helpful and fun to watch!!

  • @sarahgarcia1674
    @sarahgarcia1674 4 года назад

    Terrific video!!!!

  • @HelpfulHarry
    @HelpfulHarry 4 года назад +2

    I love your videos, so nice to have honest videos and not this instacrap lol

  • @kevingedge5486
    @kevingedge5486 2 года назад

    Thanks for the info 👍

  • @Ahmad_ali_3112
    @Ahmad_ali_3112 3 года назад

    excellent video

  • @glendamccaleb847
    @glendamccaleb847 2 года назад

    Great video!!! I have the Sony a 6400. What lens did you use?

  • @Chasworth
    @Chasworth 4 года назад

    First! Hi mark👍

  • @ghuldorgrey
    @ghuldorgrey 4 года назад

    Love your videos wolter

  • @pittan86
    @pittan86 5 месяцев назад

    thanks

  • @juanzuniga5976
    @juanzuniga5976 2 года назад

    Very nice video, what your company did you use. I’m planning a trip next year

  • @EpisodesofaTrip
    @EpisodesofaTrip 3 года назад

    I can't wait for my travel to Tanzania (November this year). Any tips for those who are going on a self-drive safari, besides luck with the time and good hands to drive? ahah

  • @2curiousbirds
    @2curiousbirds 4 года назад

    Safari is one of my bucket list, but my partner doesn't wanna go safari hahaha..

  • @jimmyuk007
    @jimmyuk007 4 года назад +1

    So Tanzania had same plugs as UK?

  • @tracywalker244
    @tracywalker244 4 года назад

    Thank you so much for this video I’m planning on doing a safari in 2022 God willing. Where did you store the bulk of your luggage at??

  • @glenncamp733
    @glenncamp733 4 года назад +3

    Mark & Jocelyn, We are going to Botswana in June 2021, "Inshallah". Are there any different recommendations you would make for the Okavango and that northern area of Botswana. We are going with a very experienced guide and plan on spending a few days in Cape Town either before or after the safari. Any recommendations?

  • @PipinhoSnow
    @PipinhoSnow Год назад

    HY!! Tks for the vlog. Do you know of any companies that do good/budget safaris for families? Thanks.

  • @sleepnomore6065
    @sleepnomore6065 Год назад

    is safari price indicative of the food hygiene practices? I worry about foodborne illness in a tented camp where clean water access is limited

  • @mckenziewilson656
    @mckenziewilson656 2 года назад

    So helpful!
    What safari company did you end up going with? Also, you reference the different price tiers/experiences. What price range would you say applies to the budget, mid-price, and luxury?
    Thanks!

  • @pat_diesel
    @pat_diesel 8 дней назад

    What safari company did you use?

  • @jimmyuk007
    @jimmyuk007 4 года назад +1

    One day! Need tick boxes!

  • @mahavirbhatt
    @mahavirbhatt 2 года назад

    Hey , please let me know which companies are Good for middle budget tours . I want to do whole Tanzania Uganda, a custom made tour for 2 of us or a small group like 2 to 3 more people . Please guide

  • @lauraelena3001
    @lauraelena3001 2 года назад +1

    PONER. SUBTÍTULOS. EN ESPAÑOL. CON. LETRA. GRANDE POR. FAVOR , GRACIAS. !!!

  • @Blogspot966
    @Blogspot966 3 года назад

    nice

  • @britishcrisps
    @britishcrisps 3 года назад

    Does anybody have some
    recommendations for a tour guide?

  • @MyEnime
    @MyEnime 4 года назад

    was this from last july or this year? there is another video with you on safari from 11months ago...

  • @evamarievillarin4933
    @evamarievillarin4933 Год назад

    If you only have 6 days for safari, what would you recommend.

  • @Its_Peanut_Butter_Jelly_Time
    @Its_Peanut_Butter_Jelly_Time 4 года назад

    Have you guys been to Thailand? I'd like to see a video on that, or Indonesia.

  • @Uji_Metal
    @Uji_Metal 2 года назад

    Did you take antimalaria medication ? Worried about the side effects.

  • @christiki295
    @christiki295 3 года назад

    Amazing video. Sounds of Safari? What was your company?

    • @alphadeantoursandsafaris
      @alphadeantoursandsafaris 3 года назад

      There are very many safari companies.
      You can opt for a local tour operator or one from abroad.

  • @TracyBirds
    @TracyBirds Год назад

    What time of the year did you travel?

  • @anderspaulsson
    @anderspaulsson 4 года назад

    finally

  • @lbunnygordon1133
    @lbunnygordon1133 4 года назад

    Can you suggest the cheapest destinations please?

  • @rjdodgerz2776
    @rjdodgerz2776 Год назад

    What does it cost per person for a trip like this? More or less

  • @DaleGDavis
    @DaleGDavis Год назад

    You can no longer get a Kenya visa when you land. It must be done within 3 months of arrival and done on line.

  • @TreeCity43
    @TreeCity43 3 года назад

    I wonder what zebra taste like I'm surprised it isnt part of the cuisine

  • @tee_toe7898
    @tee_toe7898 4 года назад

    👍👍👍

  • @tessat338
    @tessat338 4 года назад

    At least everyone will have plenty of face covering masks and be used to wearing them when all this is over and we can travel again. African nations need to keep strong on their vaccination and inoculation requirements.

  • @asam9203
    @asam9203 4 месяца назад

    I prefer Serengeti

  • @cyel26vlog32
    @cyel26vlog32 4 года назад

    Hello friends

  • @BaggieT
    @BaggieT 4 года назад

    How do you go about hand hygiene after doing your business by the jeep 🤠

  • @benjamindunnill3496
    @benjamindunnill3496 4 года назад

    Walter Samuel the former inter Milan centre back ?

  • @aidanseal5103
    @aidanseal5103 3 года назад

    How would you go about toilet

  • @NitronNeutron
    @NitronNeutron 4 года назад +1

    Also if you see a Rhino dont share pictures of it on social media. Poachers scan for pictures.

  • @jogo927
    @jogo927 3 года назад

    0:17