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A safari is a massive financial investment and it is therefore of utmost importance that you know exactly what to look for when searching for the perfect Safari lodge. In this article we’ll take a look at the 10 most important questions that you need to answer before purchasing your dream holiday:

1. How big is the park and what animals can you expect to see?

The size of a luxury safari lodge is extremely important. Usually the bigger the lodge is the greater the variety of animals that are viewable. Make sure you know which animals you’d like to see and ask the lodge which of these animals they have on their farm. Another good way of finding out which animals are on different farms is to check out the “Ranger’s blog” which many parks now have. These blogs include the updating whereabouts of the different animals and sighting that have occurred on a day to day basis.

A crowded coastal town over holiday season is not everyone’s cup of rooibos. The atmosphere was less than tranquil as vacationers swarmed South Africa’s popular beaches this summer.

People really looking to escape big city life after a long tiring year should consider a Kruger Park safari instead. Here’s why:

The Kruger National Park is optimised for leisurely behaviour and holiday fun, unlike Plettenberg Bay for example, where roads and restaurants are designed for small town living and become heinously congested over peak season. Shoddy service and bumper-to-bumper are not part of a recipe for relaxation.

You have the right to choose who you chill with. Instead of having to jostle for space or rub sunscreen-slicked shoulders with a saggy gran you can book a safari with a company specialising in small group tours. You and ten of your closest friends or family can occupy a Kruger Park lodge or hotel of your choice and do what you want, when you want.