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4. Wear insect repellent in the evenings to ward of those pesky mosquitoes and
make sure you leave as little skin exposed as possible by wearing long trousers,
long sleeved shirts and socks to cover the ankles. During the day they are a lot
less active so you don't have to worry about them then.
5. Any good safari operator will have some form of medication available but you
might consider taking some of your own with on a "just in case" basis: Anti
malarial pills, anti-diarrhea medicine, motion sickness medication if you suffer
from this, mosquito repellent and sunscreen.
6. If you are taking photos using film, remember to bring at
least two rolls for each day that you will be on safari and bring spare
batteries for your camera because they will go flat at the worst times and you
don't want to miss those once in a lifetime photo opportunities because of that.
You should be able to recharge batteries in most safari areas. Electricity in
Africa is 220 - 240V AC50HZ
7. When it comes to lions, a lot of patience is called for because they spend
most of their time during the day asleep. But if you watch them for awhile you
might be rewarded by an impromptu hunt or the appearance of cubs from the
undergrowth or a similar drama. Patience is the watchword here.
8. Night drives on safari are a great opportunity to see the nocturnal animals
that you will never see during the day but remember that the powerful spotlight
which illuminates the surrounding bush and the glowing eyes also attracts a lot
of insects so you might think twice before volunteering to hold it.
9. Generally the dry season is a time when you will be much more successful at
spotting game because the vegetation is sparse and the wildlife is forced to
congregate in the areas where there is still surface water available.
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