When booking any sort of holiday, it is important to read plenty of independent reviews. Obviously, the resorts and tour operators will always paint their accommodation and setting in the best possible light, but unfortunately this is not always an accurate representation of what it is like.

These reviews will give you the best overview of what you can expect. This is true for safari holidays but you do need to bear some things in mind when delving into reviews.

Firstly, safari holidays vary drastically depending on where you go, the time or year and the type of safari you go on. Each safari trip is unique and no two trips will be exactly the same, so what someone experiences one day may be very different to what you experience. Part of this is simply due to the wild animals and weather etc which we have no control over. When looking at safari reviews there definitely are some points to look out for. Reviews for the accommodation and food at the accommodation can be very useful as this is likely not to change all too often. Another interesting point to consider is how the tour guides interact with you and how they treat the wildlife and natural surroundings. If they seem to have respect for them then this is a company you want to book with.