South Africa
South Africa, located at the southern tip of the African continent, is a country renowned for its diverse culture, breathtaking landscapes, and complex history. With a population of over 60 million people, South Africa is a melting pot of ethnicities, languages, and traditions, reflecting its rich heritage shaped by indigenous tribes, colonialism, apartheid, and the struggle for freedom. The country boasts a stunning array of natural wonders, including iconic landmarks such as Table Mountain, Kruger National Park, and the scenic Garden Route. Its varied geography encompasses expansive savannas, towering mountains, lush forests, and picturesque coastlines, making it a paradise for nature lovers and adventurers alike.
Jungle Safari
A is an overland journey, usually a trip by tourists to Africa. In the past, the trip was often a big-game hunt, but today, safari often refers to trips to observe and photograph wildlife—or hiking and sightseeing, as well.
The Swahili word safari means journey, originally from the Arabic meaning a journey; the verb for “to travel” in Swahili is kusafiri. These words are used for any type of journey, e.g. by bus from Nairobi to Mombasa or by ferry from Dar es Salaam to Unguja. Safari entered the English language at the end of the 1850s thanks to Richard Francis Burton, the famous explorer.
The Regimental March of the King’s African Rifles was ‘Funga Safari’, literally ‘tie up the March’, or, in other words, pack up equipment ready to march.
In 1836 William Cornwallis Harris led an expedition purely to observe and record wildlife and landscapes by the expedition’s members. Harris established the safari style of journey, starting with a not too strenuous rising at first light, an energetic day walking, an afternoon rest then concluding with a formal dinner and telling stories in the evening over drinks and tobacco.
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