Why African Safaris are a Great Alternative to Cruises
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With cabin fever running rampant across the globe, chances are the prospect of being confined on board a boat isn’t all that appealing anymore. Yet, there’s no denying that cruising offers many advantages if you’re looking for the luxury trip of a lifetime.

Keep reading to find out why a southern African safari offers all the pampering you’re missing from days spent on board, plus a few exquisitely appealing extras.

Southern African Safaris Offer Supreme Convenience

The major appeal of cruises rests on the fact that once you’ve booked and paid for your trip, and sorted out any necessary legalities like passports, you’re all set.

When you book an all-inclusive cruise, you never have to worry about sourcing meals, entertainment, or accommodation, and you never have to spend time searching for parking in an unfamiliar city.

Cruises provide all these essentials on tap for one price. While you’re on board, you’ll rarely have to pay for anything extra either.

While on safari, you’re party to plush accommodation, five-star meals, excellent amenities, and a range of unique activities for one price. The only extras you might need to budget for are some alcoholic drinks and extra activities.

Luxurious Accommodation and Exquisite Dining

On safari, you’ll stay in supremely comfortable tents, chalets or suites equipped with abundant creature comforts. En-suite bathrooms are the norm, as are high quality linens and furnishings.

Intimate seclusion is a given in the African bush, and your butler or housekeeper will see that your room is kept in pristine condition throughout your stay.

Room service means you’ll enjoy candlelit dinners under star-spangled skies with the hauntingly beautiful cries of night birds punctuating the still night air.

If you do opt for dining with the other guests, you can look forward to the same ambience. Except, you’ll also get the added benefit of getting to share your day’s experiences with like-minded safari enthusiasts and even expert game guides.

Safari chefs know how to pull off delicious local and international dishes in this isolated environment, growing fresh produce onsite and sourcing ingredient from top local suppliers.

Specialized diets are no problem for these accomplished and creative chefs. Like cruising you’ll find opportunities for dining come fast and furiously, with many opportunities to feast as heartily as you’d like.

What’s more, unique open-air picnics in the bush, and sundowner stops are almost a daily occurrence during your southern African safari.

Unmatched Exclusivity

Thanks to remote locations and limited numbers of guests, you’re assured of all the personal space and fresh air you could possibly desire while on safari.

Fewer guests and a high personnel-to-guest ratio mean you’re party to intimately personalized service and high attention to detail throughout your stay.

Activities such as game drives offer the chance to experience unique experiences with the undivided attentions of a game guide and a ranger at your service.

Thanks to the free-spirited nature of wild animals, you’re assured of unique experiences every day while on safari. If you prefer some of the regular style cruise activities, you’ll also find opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, spa treatments, and boutique shopping onsite at all the best safari camps.

Book Your Unforgettable Southern African Safari Now

Would you like to enjoy many of the benefits of cruising without the crowds? You should consider a southern African safari with options beyond your wildest dreams. Book a passage to luxury on board The Train on the Bridge hotel over the Kruger’s Sabie River or take your safari adventures to a new level amid the glistening red sand dunes of the Sossusvlei and the untamed beauty of the Kalahari Desert in Namibia.

Browse our blog for more information about what southern Africa has to offer and start planning now. That way, when things get back to normal, you’ll be primed and ready to book for an unforgettable luxury vacation.

Even better, book now for a future date and secure your spot before everyone else catches on.

 

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