We've been dazzled by enough social media to start a safari-pack list with plenty of neutral colors, but there are a few considerations before taking flight.
An African safari is a dream vacation and most know that it doesn't come cheap. A safari is often a splurge or vacation that people spend years saving for.
Imagine a day spent watching lions lounge in long grass, elephants drink at lush watering holes, and perhaps even spotting a rare leopard, stalking its prey.
While most guides will advise on what months offer the best weather at your desired destination, the climate on the African continent will play a major role.
Paul Templer now jokes that his dangerous encounter was "a bad day at the office," he knows he is lucky to be alive after an attack by a two-ton hippopotamus.