Although the chances of being hurt on a safari are low, it’s important to stay safe, and keep yourself protected at all times. There are a small number of people killed by wild animals in Africa as well as in National parks, so take this into consideration when you’re on your safari.
You have to put trust in a safari guide, and even the most experienced guides can’t always prevent dangers, so the smaller your tour is the better. A privatised tour will ensure your guide has full attention on your and at least then you will not be in a party that’s out of the guide’s comfort zone.
It’s important to be especially safe on night time safaris. Animals are completely different at night, and they will violently attack any individual who makes them feel uneasy, and it could just be a persons’ physical presence that makes an animal lash out. Just remember while the majority of safari holidays have no problems, a small majority do so remember this on your safari and be careful.