Tips To Stay Safe During Wildlife Travel

Keep in mind that every place you travel to has its own norms you should respect. It is not only when you are visiting cultural heritages. It applies as well to wildlife tourism. There are strict regulations you should follow as to not endanger the nature or yourself during the trip. Wildlife travel can be exciting because you feel like you are getting closer to the nature and every living things within. However, your presence may disturb the peacefulness of the surroundings if you are not careful enough. Not to mention there is a chance for you to attract wild animals. It can put yourself in danger. 

Tips to have a safe wildlife travel

Wildlife travel is great idea because it can raise the awareness of the nature and wildlife. It can make you think twice before doing anything that can harm the wildlife. There are wildlife destinations around the world that can be visited. However, every place has its strict regulations you should always follow. Here are basic rules to have a safe wildlife travel:

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Do not disturb!

Prevent yourself from making too much noise. Keep in mind that wild animals are different from the domesticated ones that are used to human noise and all. Wild animals can feel threatened or disturbed when they hear too much noise. It is easy for you to get excited during your wildlife travel because there are many interesting things you find. However, make sure to lower your voice and avoid shouting. If you are going to take pictures, make sure to know the rules. Make sure to not use flash or stutter as to not disturb the animals. Put your camera on silent mode and deactivate the flash. 

Don’t get down from your safari vehicle!

If you are taking safari vehicles during your wildlife travel, never get down from it no matter what. It is for the sake of your own safety. The vehicle keeps you safe while exploring the wildlife. In most national parks or sanctuaries, tourists are not allowed to get down from the safari vehicles unless for particular reasons. Do not put yourself in danger because wildlife can be unpredictable. Even if you think that the animals are so far away from your reach, getting down from the vehicle is never good.

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Get comfy

Wear comfortable clothes that can make you free to move around. Also, make sure to not wear obnoxious colors for your clothes. Bright colored clothes because they may affect the animals. They may get scared or threatened. Instead, wear sober colored clothes which can make you blend in more perfectly with your surroundings. Make sure to wear necessary protection such as boots, gloves, hat, sunglasses, etc.

No strong perfumes

It is highly suggested to avoid wearing perfumes with strong scent. It is even better to not wear perfumes at all when you are going to have a wildlife travel. Keep in mind that animals have more sensitive sense to smell. Strong scent may enrage them. Therefore, avoid wearing strong perfumes or deodorant at all. Also, keep in mind to not litter the forest to preserve its pristine forms.