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Jealous!
awww looks amazing and sounds like you had a fab time! I am so jealous!!
How to go on a safari
It made me
feel pampered 
"A monkey stole my banana in South Africa!"
How I did it: I had a sister studying in South Africa and a couple of parents who took the both of us on a road trip to rival all road trips.
We utilized a travel agency and as a result were treated like royalty. 5 star hotels including a villa on an ostrich farm, a tree house, a Victorian era home, and Kings Camp in the Timbavati Preserve where our safari took place.
Lessons & tips: If you plan on staying in Africa for an extended stay do the safari last! It is a great last impression and very relaxing way to spend time before an insanely long flight back to the states in my case.
Bring a good book! Safari tours go out in the morning and in the evening leaving ample time in the afternoon to lounge without a television. Getting up early is part of it.
Oh and be of moderate mobility. (Being able to climb in and out of a jeep is mandatory and there is a LOT of off-roading in the Timbavati to get close and personal with the animals. (If you go to Kreuger National Park you are restricted to the roads giving you great views, however at further distances)
Bring lots of memory cards for your camera and follow camp rules! They are for your safety!
Go in December. It is summer in Africa and is quite enjoyable. PS it was amazing to have Christmas dinner amongst the animals
Keep in mind that after going on safari and being that close to the animals in their natural habitat you will never want to go to a zoo ever again. If you do, you will start with the "when I was on safari...." stories and likely receive dirty looks from your friends and small children.
Resources: Africa Travel Inc.
The residents of South Africa
My parents
My boss for giving me a month off work:)
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