![]() In most instances, you must have some curiosity into the natural world as a starting point. River Crossing from Mala Mara, Photo Credit: To see all of this is more than covering the distance but rather about encapsulating the entire experience and undertaking a meaningful journey, or shall we say a safari? In recent times however, in not all but most very large tracts of Africa, Winchesters and Remington’s have been swapped for Nikon’s and Canons as the big five are shot only by the camera.Īfrica, just the word itself conjures up thoughts of adventure, exploration, mega fauna, ancient cultures and endless vistas. ![]() Originally the term “big 5” was used to describe the top five most dangerous animals to hunt in Africa. Western arrival into Africa saw the word be coined primarily as a hunting term and in fact this is where another catch phrase originated and that was the “big five”. The word has taken on many meanings since its induction into the English language in the 1850’s by explorer Richard Francis Burton. The word ‘safari’ in Swahili means ‘journey’ and this is exactly how a trip to Africa should be perceived and certainly be undertaken. In the first of a light-hearted series of bush tips, Chris Tinkler takes us on a beginner’s guide to safari, delving into the history and meaning of the word itself championing what it means to be there, in the flesh and sharing anecdotes that demonstrate beautifully why going on safari is not about ticking off the Big 5.
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