WILDERNESS SAFARIS


Rockjumper certainly knew what they were doing when they chose Wilderness Safari camps for our trip to Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia.  


The company has established camps in remote areas on purpose so as to give their guests a true wildlife experience.  While we missed having internet, it was wonderful not to have any contact with the outside world.  No news is good news.  Even in Livingstone, Zambia, a busy tourist area, their camp was far away from any others and in a National Park to boot.


I mentioned before that all the camps strove to have as little impact on the environment as possible.  Their decor was a mixture of rustic and luxurious.  Tree branches were used a curtain rods, trunks as bedside tables, etc.  The design of the tents was such that they were not a blot on the landscape but blended in.  But all the amenities were there too - comfortable beds, high-quality bedding and towels.  Delicious fresh food beautifully presented and served - how the high standards are maintained in the wilderness is a marvel.  Staff were well trained and professional.  


They operate their own airline so that transfers between camps are designed to limit the amount of hurry-up-and-wait times.  Staff meet you and help you through airport security and customs - smoothing the way.


Their Wildlife Trust supports a wide variety of projects in wildlife management, research, and education.  Its goal is to make a difference to Africa, her wildlife and her people.


Their 'Children in the Wilderness' program is run for rural children living alongside parks and reserves and exposes them to their wildlife heritage, builds and strengthens their capabilities to cope with life's challenges and educates them with the life skills necessary to help them realize their greatest potential.   Its aim is to create environmental leaders who are inspired to care for their natural heritage so that they will become the custodians of these areas in future.  


I would not hesitate to recommend this safari company to anyone planning a trip to Africa.  If you want to see nature in Africa, this is the company to choose.

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