Whether it’s your first safari or your 15th, a little planning goes a long way. From overcoming African travel myths and understanding each country’s typical safari offering, to deciding between public parks and private reserves, learning the safari lingo and packing like a pro, consider this your one-stop-shop for all things safari.

Do your research, pack light, dress the part, bring a sense of adventure and leave the diet at home. As they say in Swahili, safari njema, have a good journey.

@clairetrickett
&Beyond Editor & Travel Blogger