Although younger travellers may enjoy the thought of taking an energetic African safari where they will be avidly tracking African wildlife during the day and night and enjoying the nightlife in the local bars, for those wanting a more sedate safari experience there are plenty of choices out there.

For older travellers, or silver travellers as they are affectionately called, the desire to seek out the tranquillity and relaxation that comes from getting off the beaten track into the African wilderness is real. Safaris are an ideal opportunity to experience all that a safari has to offer without the strenuous physical activity that many think comes hand in hand with such a holiday.

A typical day when on an African safari usually starts with an early morning game drive as this is usually the perfect time to spot the amazing wildlife on the reserve. Following a late breakfast there is usually time to relax in the comfortable surroundings of your chosen safari holiday accommodation in your own room or in the sumptuous lounge areas. After a delicious lunch there is usually the opportunity to venture out on another game drive for those who want another chance to see the wildlife.

Evenings are usually spent socialising with other guests over dinner if this is something you enjoy but as the early morning reserve outings are popular many older travellers prefer to head for their rooms ready for an early start the following day.

Travellers to Kenya may be surprised at the contrasts that the country has to offer because along with the wide expanses of grassland and nature reserves that are widely pictured there are also towering snow-capped mountains to be admired. Bustling cities and beautiful beaches add to the eclectic mix of this tourist destination and explains the popularity of safari holidays to the region.

It is even thought that human civilisation began in Kenya and evidence of this is seen in fossils and primitive tools that have been uncovered.

A holiday to Kenya therefore can be anything you want it to be, and many people combine two or more experiences in one holiday. A popular choice is to have a week on safari staying in one of the superb safari lodges and visiting the nature reserves to spot rhino, elephant and big cats and then to head for the coast where there are beautiful hotels that offer the luxury that is expected from high-quality accommodation. Glorious sandy beaches provide sunworshippers with the kind of location that they crave whilst the chilled-out beach bars offer deliciously cold beer and cocktails. Head out in the evening to dine at one of the local restaurants where you can sample traditional fare in a welcoming atmosphere.

If you are considering going on a safari holiday then South Africa is probably your first choice of destination. South Africa is the perfect climate for a safari holiday but also has so much more to offer.

South Africa is situated in the southern part of Africa and is surrounded on three sides by coastline. These coastlines have beautiful beaches allowing you to combined a safari holiday with a beach holiday. It is bordered in the north by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. South Africa has three capitals, Cape Town, Pretoria and Bloemfontein.

Tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors in South Africa and the country attracts thousands of visits from afar year up on year. South Africa has a popular of over 50 million people and is extremely diverse. Eighty percent (4.4 million) of African people are white, black population is 4.2 million and Asian and Indian population 1.2 million.

South Africa has an extensive road infrastructure including national highways and secondary roads. Speed limits are set at 120 kilometres on highways; 100 kilometres on secondary roads and 60 kilometres in urban areas.

South Africa also has some fantastic traditional markets for you to explore as well as a stunning night life in the main towns.

Some people are not fazed by travel and are quite happy to pack a bag and jet off to a new country even if going it alone. But when traveling abroad you should always consider safety. Unfortunately there are many countries where it can be risky to travel alone and you need to be constantly on your guard when moving from one location to the next.

You need to try and think ahead about your travel arrangements and where possible, book in advance so you have time to check out the company that will be transporting you and have some sort of contact details to pass on to friends or family so they know where you are supposed to be going and who with.

If you book a taxi with a reputable firm, many of them will even let you know who your driver will be and what car they will pick you up in prior to travelling to ensure you get picked up by the correct person.

Travelling in couples or groups is better if possible as safety in numbers is often try, but even if this is the case you still need to be aware of your surroundings and be careful not to get too complacent.