A slow safari is incredibly good for you, allowing you to completely switch off from ‘normal’ everyday life and completely let go of stress as you adjust to a more relaxed pace where you can choose how to spend your days.
That’s the secret of slow travel ‐ it’s a mindset, not a way of traveling!
Time ‐ the one thing you need more of!
So, how slow IS a slow safari? That very much depends on you and how much time you are willing to donate to what’s going to be a really in‐depth African experience. You could choose to spend two weeks in one place, or four weeks in four different destinations.
What we don’t recommend is anything less than five nights anywhere! So the longer you have in one place the better. (And if you have the time to spend a long time in several different places, then that’s just fabulous and gives us a lot to work with!)
When it comes to the ultimate slow safari, it’s a good idea to choose one country and select different safari destinations within that country. This gives you the unique opportunity to really absorb the essence of just one African nation, spending quality time exploring it, getting to know its people, its sights and sounds, and what makes it special.
Of course, you’re on safari, so spending multiple nights in some of Africa’s most legendary safari hotspots allows you to properly experience the meaning of being in the wilderness. It also gives you an understanding of how ecosystems work and offers an intimate view of the incredible wild animals and plants that call them home.
Lose the check‐list
Traveling more slowly means everything is less frenetic. The itinerary is simpler because you’re reducing the number of places by spending longer everywhere you go. There’s less to organize, less to worry about, and no rigid checklist to adhere to. You can forget the restrictive pressure of ‘if it’s Tuesday I have to catch a plane here… On Wednesday we have to be here at this time…”
Instead, kick back, unwind and forget what day of the week it is. You don’t have to go on every single game drive through the hurried fear of missing out… You can sleep late and spend more time at the pool… You have time for that community visit you were intrigued by… You can indulge in different activities like birding, or fishing, or a walking safari…
