• Your Perfect African Safari: The Ultimate Guide

  • Apr 2 2025
  • Length: 37 mins
  • Podcast

Your Perfect African Safari: The Ultimate Guide

  • Summary

  • Think you know what a safari’s like? Think again. From sleeping in luxury tented camps to sipping sundowners with elephants nearby, this episode lifts the veil on what it’s really like to go on safari - and why it’s far more than a one-time bucket list trip.

    In this episode, host Hayley Sparkes delves into the world of safari with Dickie Ashcroft, a former safari guide and current safari expert at Audley Travel. With eight years at Audley and extensive experience living and working in the African bush, Dickie shares insider knowledge about what makes safari experiences so special and how to plan the perfect trip.

    Key Highlights:

    03:57 - 08:42 - What does a typical day on safari look like?

    10:37 - 14:07 - Types of safari accommodation

    14:07 - 17:00 - Safety considerations on safari

    17:00 - 22:53 - Choosing safari destinations across Africa

    22:53 - 25:29 - Best times to travel for safari

    25:29 - 29:08 - Budgeting for safari experiences

    29:08 - 33:21 - Common safari planning mistakes

    Ready to plan your own safari adventure?

    Your Not Just Travel Consultant makes planning your safari easy.

    They’ll take time to understand your wishlist, budget and travel style, then work with Audley Travel’s experts – like Dickie from this episode – to create a tailor-made itinerary just for you.

    From choosing the perfect destinations and lodges to sorting flights, transfers and tricky logistics, they’ll handle it all.

    And if plans need to change? They’re just a call away.

    Get started at notjusttravel.com – use the postcode finder to connect with your local Travel Consultant.



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