Guided Self Drive 4x4 Safari
WHAT IS A GUIDED SELF-DRIVE SAFARI
As the name suggests, a self-drive safari means that you are very much in the driver's seat. You take the wheel of a vehicle and drive out into the wild on what is typically a no-frills camping safari. You control when and where you go. This freedom extends into every corner of your trip. With a PRIVATE GUIDED SAFARIS, you experience the wonders of the Africa in a more unique and enriching experience.
Private guided trips can be a good option for those that want to leave the task of arranging bookings etc to an agency, while also benefiting from the expertise of a guide in the bush. You'll have the freedom to tailor your itinerary to suit your exact interests.
Your 4WD vehicles usually have everything you need to be entirely self-sufficient, including a rooftop and/or ground tent or a pop-top with rooftop sleeping area. They also have fridges, a gas stove, cooking equipment and cutlery, bedding, camp tables and chairs.
The continuity of having the same guide dedicated to your trip for your 10 or more days of wilderness adventure is one of the unique selling points of a safari, as the guide can gradually unveil nature’s secrets as they travel from destination to destination with you.
At the upper end of the self-drive market, there are options for those who want the best of both worlds: to experience the thrill of driving off-road, combine camping with stays in more luxurious lodges/tented camps, and let me, make all of the arrangements. Your guides see to all your shopping needs, cook and prepare meals for you, and even provide a massage, if so desired.
Ideally it is great to get your own group together, and you don't have to worry about group dynamics and enjoy this experience with friends, the memories are taken home and discussed over and over again - and normally leads to the planning of the next destination
