Many people worry about the safety aspect of a safari holiday but safari holidays are in general quite safe, despite the number of wild animals you may come in to contact with. This is mainly because most of the tour guides and staff members always have safety at the forefront of their mind and will not put you at risk just to get a better glimpse of an animal. They often have many have years of experience in safari trips and know where to go and where not to go. They are usually very good at looking out for signs that animals are not happy or feeling vulnerable and therefore likely to attack.

The main concern when going on a safari holiday in Africa is not the animals, it is actually the crimes committed by people. Unfortunately the crime rate in Africa is quite high and there has been some awful incidents of late where people have been followed from the airports and then mugged at gun point. Always think about how you are going to travel and try and pre book your travel arrangements rather than just flagging down a taxis.