Sunday, May 20, 2012

The Many Advantages Of African Safari Tours

By Miguel Rivera


For many thousands of tourists each year the African continent holds a promise of exotic experienced that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. African safari tours have seen a tremendous growth in popularity. There is much to do and to see. The wildlife is unique and exciting, the landscapes are beautiful and the facilities are superb.

Most foreign visitors will fit in at least one visit to one of the many magnificent game reserves on offer. The variety of flora and fauna to be seen is truly astonishing and there are always qualified and knowledgeable guides to make sure that the experience is unique and rewarding. There can be no argument that the wildlife offered by this continent is unsurpassed anywhere else in the world.

It is not only its natural treasures that attract hordes of tourists to the continent. The region is rich in culture, many different languages, indigenous art and history. Many tourists enjoy interacting with other cultures and to learn their ways of doing things. Visitors are even able to stay with a traditional family and to share in their daily lives.

It is not only the wilderness that attracts tourists from all over the world. The region offer many modern cities that can compare to any other major city in the world when it comes to the nightlife, shopping opportunities and arts and culture events. Then there are the many world class beaches and the wonderful weather. The continent offers everything from lazy walks in beautiful surroundings to extreme adventure activities for the young at heart.

A misconception that the continent is primitive, dangerous and disease ridden still persist. As in other regions of the world there certainly are some areas best left alone, but they are few and far between. Tourists can look forward to sophisticated societies that offer excellent financial services, world class communication systems and extensive transport networks that make traveling the vast areas easy.

Holidaying on this continent can be extremely economical. Exchange rates normally favor those tourists from Europe and the Americas to the extent that they can often afford luxuries that they would not be able to indulge in anywhere else in the world. A good meal at a decent restaurant, for example, can cost less than a third of what the same meal would cost in a major European city.

Nowhere else in the world is it possible to see the natural wildlife that can be seen while on African safari tours. The sheer majesty of the vast expanses of land is awe inspiring and many visitors feel a renewed spiritual connection with the creation. The sheer variety that is available to visitors is amazing and has all the makings for a holiday of a lifetime.




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