Why is the most luxurious trip always in Africa?

In everyone's list of "things to do in life", going to the "big zoo" in Africa should be among the best.

Everyone thinks that Africa is poor, so … Yes, Africa is poor, but the most luxurious trip in the world is probably in Africa.

1935, Hemingway wrote in "The Castle Peak of Africa": It costs about $20,000 for two Americans to go to Kenya for a "decent" hunting trip.

What, 20,000 dollars? Yes, it was $20,000 more than 80 years ago. Of course, it was also privately ordered more than 80 years ago. Don't forget that European aristocrats really wanted to go hunting in Africa at that time.

Nowadays, in safari, an animal in Africa, there is really not much difference except that the tools are changed from shotguns to cameras.

Although Africa is poor, there is really no' poor travel' in Africa, and every trip is very expensive.

Plane, travel, transportation, accommodation, catering ... The trip to Africa to see animals is not the most luxurious, only more luxurious.

Luxury travel in Africa's "zoo"? What? plane

My trip to Africa started with Kenya Airways.

Whether going to Kenya or Tanzania, you can fly directly from Guangzhou to Nairobi (via Bangkok).

Kenya Airways must be one of the best airlines in Africa, with good ride comfort and meals (Chinese food is provided on the way and on the return trip, which is very considerate of China people's stomachs), especially in business class. After a glass of red wine, it arrived in Nairobi.

Nairobi Airport, the base camp of Kenya Airways, is really one of my favorite airports. All kinds of animals jumped out of the window of the airport, and from the moment they got off the plane, they began to create a rich African prairie atmosphere.

The business flight attendants of Kenya Airways are still very beautiful.

Fly thousands of miles to see the big animals in my dream:)

In addition to large flow, there is also small flow between protected areas. Small planes are highly recommended. Although the price is a bit expensive, it can really save a lot of time and reduce a lot of bumps ... And, with luck, you can see animals on the plane.

Luxury travel in Africa's "zoo"? What? stay

Protected areas, tent camps and hotels in Kenya and Tanzania will be more luxurious than you think.

This is just a tent camp. How luxurious can it be? ? Hehe, sometimes poverty really limits our imagination.

Do you know that in Tanzania, the most expensive tent camp costs nearly 100 USD per night? ...

The Selous Serena camp where I stayed was also very luxurious. Although there are only a dozen tents, the ratio of service personnel is n: 1. There are really many people who serve you alone. Only when you get here can you understand what a real wild luxury is. Tents not only have everything, but also create a wasteful atmosphere, which is absolutely suitable for couples to travel or honeymoon.

(In the inaccessible African reserve, the camp has electricity, running water, food and wine, and even air conditioning in the bathtub, which is very luxurious. )

In fact, in addition to the luxury of hardware and thoughtful service, the location of the camp or hotel in the protected area is definitely an important part of luxury.

For example, everyone likes to go to Masai Mara to watch the great migration. Mallace Lina Safari Hostel is definitely the best hotel in Marseille (there is no one), almost next to the observation point where wildebeest cross the river. Near Mara Serena, there are five main wildebeest crossing points, and you can reach any crossing point within 0/5 minutes from the hotel/kloc-. In the season of chasing great migration, it is particularly important to be close to the traffic and have a fast speed. ... living here, you can easily get the best viewing position without having to get up for hours and travel long distances.

There is also Kilaguni Serena lodge, this time living in West Chavo, where you can see the snow top of Kilimanjaro in your room. We spent the whole day chasing the footprints of elephants in the reserve and returned to the hotel, only to find that several elephants were drinking water leisurely in the pond in front of the hotel. It is said that you can get it without effort. On every clear and cloudless morning, you can sit in a hotel room and watch Mount Kilimanjaro Yun Qi.

The service of tent camps and hotels is really meticulous, and it feels that there are always more staff than guests. ..

Well, maybe we enjoyed the service that only European aristocrats could enjoy more than 100 years ago, so how can we not be luxurious? ) ...

A luxurious trip to the African zoo? What? sensitive

Kenya and Tanzania have been important battlefields for hunting by European aristocrats for more than 100 years, as well as various restaurants and delicacies.

But for me, the most luxurious food is actually in the nature reserve, the morning call of fragrant coffee and chocolate before safari leaves, the champagne breakfast at sunrise, the lunch with animals on the grassland, and the red wine dinner at sunset ...

This extremely luxurious and romantic' delicious'? No one can resist, let alone good food and wine.

A luxurious trip to the African zoo? What? fauna reserve

We went to the African Zoo, of course, to see animals, which was the most luxurious part of our trip to Africa.

So choosing to go to Kenya or Tanzania, when to go and which protected areas to go to, has become the most tangled thing ...? There are so many protected areas, national parks and game reserves in Kenya and Tanzania that it is really sad to choose a friend with syndrome …

And there is really no standard answer to this question. My personal opinion is that, in fact, whether Kenya or Tanzania, it is a good time all year round, and there are good times all year round. ? What matters is not the time and place to go, but the time to go.

Masai Mara or Serengeti

Masai Mara's trip to the kingdom of heaven is really thrilling, but I also have friends who went during the peak period from June to September and saw nothing. On the contrary, I went to June+10 in 5438 and saw wildebeest crossing the river …

On the issue of choosing a protected area, if you go to Africa from June to September, you should still choose Masai Mara (of course, you have to endure the competition with countless old wizards from all over the world, and you may even scare off wildebeests from crossing the river because of too many people and cars). The rest of the time, maybe you can go to Serengeti, Tanzania, where the area is ten times that of Masai Mara.

(Popular Science: Actually, between Serengeti and Masai Mara grassland, there is a great migration of animals all year round, but in different months and places. From Serengeti to Masai Mara, the migrating troops crossed more than one river along the way, and the crossing of the kingdom of heaven in Masai Mara is famous because there are always fierce scenes in which many crocodiles prey on wildebeests. )

Xichawa is not a very popular protected area, but the red clay elephants here are really famous.

We also photographed Kilimanjaro from a very good angle here. ...

Besides Masai Mara, the most famous protected areas in Kenya are Amboseli and the elephants under Kilimanjaro Snow Mountain, which are the iconic pictures here.

It's a pity that the weather was bad when we were here. There is no Kilimanjaro, but there are many elephants. ...

Nakuru (Recently, all flamingos in Nakuru flew farther north to Lake Boglia. In fact, there are not only flamingos in Nakuru, but also many other birds, as well as the largest number of rhinoceros and other large animals in Kenya. The chances of seeing rhinos here are much higher than those in other parks. )

And Tanzania, in addition to Serengeti, there are also

Selous: Located in the southeast of Tanzania, Selous is the first and by far the largest nature reserve in Africa, and its area is even four times larger than that of Serengeti.

Selous is rich in aquatic plants, numerous lakes and Rufeiji River, the longest river in East Africa, so it is rich in animal resources. It is said that the number of many animals ranks first in the world. However, because there are many shrubs and jungles in Selous, searching for animals requires sharper eyes and more patience.

Without human interference and exploitation, Selous is more primitive and the animals are more fierce. In Selous, we really met crocodiles that prey on impala. The crocodile that suddenly attacked the impala dragged it into the water without even realizing it, followed by fierce biting and pulling between crocodiles, and even twisted the impala's neck into a twist. Crocodiles in Selous show us the bloody hunting and the cruelty of the animal world.

Ngorongoro reserve

The biggest difference between Ngorongoro and other protected areas is that it is located in the crater. Standing on the observation deck at the top of the mountain, you can see magnificent scenery and strange landforms here, such as lakes, grasslands and forests. In volcanic basins, swamps and lakes nourish grasslands, which are pastoral areas for animals. Compared with the animals in Serengeti, the animals here live in heaven, without migration or fighting.

(But it is said that there are more and more inbreeding animals here because there is no intersection with the outside world, and the consequences are worrying ...)

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A luxurious trip to the African zoo? What? go on a hunting trip

Safari is not a real English word. In Swahili, its original meaning is actually' travel', which was later extended to' hunting trip'.

What is the most important factor in Safari? Lucky weather? Neither. The most important thing is the guide. I even think that a good tour guide basically determines the number and kinds of animals you see.

The animal process in the safari park is sometimes a pleasant surprise, sometimes a thrilling one, and sometimes a dangerous one ... It is a surprise to see the lioness feeding her cubs, and it is a thrill to see the cheetah preying on the antelope, but if the rhinoceros is interested in the jeep you are riding, it is really' dangerous'. ..

Since the development of Safari, there are more and more ways to hunt. People changed various ways to go deep into nature and Africa, and had a close contact with animals, witnessing the primitive beauty of African grasslands and the wildness of the animal world.

Travel by car

This is the most convenient and quick way to hunt. In Kenya, it can be a four-wheel drive jeep or a modified minibus. In Tanzania, it must be a jeep.

What animals you see in safari can only depend on the luck and character given by God. No hunting company can guarantee that you can see any animals, especially "big animals" like Africa V.

Hot air balloon travel

It has become an increasingly popular hunting method. Take off at sunrise, see running animals in the gorgeous morning glow and experience the vibrant morning in the grassland. Beautiful beyond description. If you are lucky enough to overlook the great migration of animals in the air, then your hunting trip is perfect.

Helicopter exploration

Similar to a hot air balloon. Overlooking the animal world from God's point of view. Generally, hot air balloon and helicopter safari are in the morning. .. Remember when I suggested that the traffic between protected areas should be called a small plane? Equivalent to a trip:)

Cruise ship? Safara

Not all waters can be used as safari. Hippopotamus is the most common animal in boat travel. Hippos look stupid, but in fact they are alert and fierce. As long as they hear the motor sound of the cruise ship, they dive into the water, only leaking their eyes and ears, so we named them' secretly observing'. Seeing the scenery in the river (lake) naturally has a unique style. Similarly, you can't make any noise.

Ride a horse

This may be the closest way for European nobles to hunt 100 years ago. Riding a fine horse and listening to a tour guide tell stories about African grasslands, animals and tribes is definitely a different experience.

hiking

Guided by tour guides, tourists can hike and hunt in some areas. ? Of course, most of the time we are far away from animals, but the feeling of walking in the grasslands and bushes in Africa still makes us feel deeply. After all, we are' down-to-earth' walking on the land of Africa.

With such close contact with nature, animals and African native culture, how can such a trip to the African Prairie Wildlife Park not be called a luxury trip?