Try not committing these mistakes on a Safari

 

Try not committing these mistakes on a Safari

Safari to any park has certain decorum to be maintained. You have to follow a set of regulations. Whether you are a lone traveler or traveling in a group, you should abide by some rules to maintain the charm and sanctity of the safaritour. The forest is a resource and its animals, plants, birds, and even tiny insects are gifts of Mother Nature. Your concern about their well-being is as important the responsibility of the government to protect and preserve them. There are some mistakes that some of the tourists commit, knowingly or unknowingly at Safari Parks, which are avoidable.

Not listening to your local guide

This could be one of the grossest mistakes to commit. There are always some tourists on any safari who simply don’t want to listen what their tour guide has to say. This is not expected and affects the spirits of the journey. It is every time recommended to diligently listen and follow the instructions of the guide. If you want to remain safe and sound, and enjoy the thrills and subtleties of the experience, then kindly pay heed to your guide’s words. He adds value to the tour.

Expecting a tiger would be there at frequent turns

This is yet another common mistake that is committed by several tourists. A tiger is not a slave to anyone, and sighting it means you are really fortunate, because, fundamentally, a tiger hates human company of any kind. The royal beast is moody and moves in its territory according to its whims. Never remain in a wrong notion that you would be able to watch it every now and then! The tiger could not be even visible during the whole span of the tour! Please don’t demand a Cashback from the tour organizer if you can’t sight a tiger in a Tiger Reserve.

Disregarding the local culture and traditions

It is not advisable to undermine the vitality of the local culture and traditional practices, in and around the Park, which is mainly a community of a few hamlets. These communities of locals are also part of the forest. Not showing respect to them is an unwise thing to do. These people are generally friendly, helpful and simple-minded, adding an additional dimension to your traveling experience. It is natural to not feel any connection to their practices, but this does not mean you would dismiss those (practices).

Incessantly clicking photographs

Do you want to enjoy the safari through your eyes or a camera lens? Answering this question is difficult for many travelers. Some of the tourists remain so engrossed in clicking photos of animals, birds, plants etc that they forget about being physically present at the spot! Try to put the camera in your bag, or at least leave it dangling from your neck. Enjoy the marvelous nature around you in naked eyes. You would be able to feel its spotless beauty.

Avoid these mistakes in your next tour

Keep a note of the points discussed, and try to avoid the mistakes in your next tour.