Key Takeaways

• Listening to experienced safari guides is the most important element of staying safe in the wild.
• Tourists should never exit vehicles, touch wildlife, or leave behind trash while on safari.
• Some herbivores – such as water buffalo, elephants, and hippos – can be more dangerous than predators.
• Awareness of surroundings helps prevent accidents involving camouflaged or fast-moving animals.
• Proper health precautions, including malaria prevention, insect repellent, and protective clothing, are essential.