Safaris have, since Teddy Roosevelt first blasted his big gun, signified the strength and unabashed freedom of nature. The wild beauty of South Africa makes a safari even more enjoyable and exciting. You will have the opportunity of a lifetime to see animals you may have previously only visited at the zoo in their natural habitat. Not too mention the breathtaking scenery and exotic spectacle of native tribes and rituals. How completely amazing would that be?

With some many safari companies in South Africa, it may be difficult to choose which one is the best. This may require some research on your part, so roll up your sleeves and whip out the elbow grease. You can look up consumer reports and "top ten" lists from travel magazines. There are also many web sites who offer reviews and comments from travelers who have been to where you are going already. You can even email the vacationers for more tips and hints before planning out your own African excursion.

The Good, The Better, And The Others

African Routes is a rather unique South African safari tour company that caters to a specific age group, between eighteen and thirty-five years old. This company opened its doors in 1991 and has been offering camping tours to the younger student types and backpacking future "Amazing Race" contestants ever since. For anyone who prefers the really great outdoors to a comfy hotel room, this is right up your alley.

Ambula Tours is located in South Africa and offers safari tours with an added bonus; one stop, one bill, one payment. Everything, including the park fees is calculated into your package. So no need to worry if you took care of the odds and ends because Ambula has you covered. This will definitely put your mind at ease as you pack and ready for your adventure.

Bill Harop's Balloon Safari in South Africa gives you a lift of a different kind- in a hot air balloon! See the expansive African wilderness as never before; a very different kind of adventure that still puts you in the excitement of the wild. There are not any pre-scheduled flights, so you can create your own personalized itinerary. In operation since 1981, owners Bill and Mary Harop have been wining and dining excited toursists to the vacation of a lifetime. This is the oldest hot air balloon tour company in all of South Africa.