Safety is a major concern for many holiday goers when it comes to safari holidays in Africa. Safari holidays in South Africa are actually extremely safe in general and there are very few incidents, and the majority of them that do happen are not linked to animals. You need to prepare for a safari holiday more so than others such as considering clothing you wear to protect yourself from the heat and insects that may be around. There will be limitations set by the safari guide as to what you should and shouldn’t do when on a safari and these should be adhered. They will often tell you what to do should you find yourself in a certain situation where you have come in to difficulty. The tour guides will often have years of experience in what they do and know the area well. They will have carried out risks assessments and set up the necessary safety process to ensure that these risks are minimised.