Can I use flash photography?

No. Flash can startle animals and cause temporary blindness, which is dangerous for nocturnal hunters or mothers with young.

What if an animal approaches the car?

Stay calm, stop moving, and do not make eye contact. If you are in an open-top vehicle, tuck your limbs inside. Let the guide handle the situation; they are trained to read animal body language.

Is it okay to feed the monkeys near the camps?

Absolutely not. Feeding wild animals makes them associate humans with food, which leads to aggressive behavior and often ends in the animal being culled.

Safari Etiquette: How to Watch Wildlife Responsibly

To view wildlife responsibly, keep your distance, stay inside the vehicle at all times, and maintain absolute silence when near animals. Never encourage feeding, baiting, or off-road driving, as these actions disrupt natural behaviors and pose significant safety risks to both humans and animals.

Stay inside your vehicle. Never exit the vehicle unless your guide explicitly tells you it is a designated 'walking zone' or safe area. Animals do not perceive the vehicle as a threat, but they do perceive a human standing outside as either prey or a predator.
Keep noise levels down. Speak in whispers. Loud voices, sudden laughter, or music from electronic devices can stress animals or cause them to flee, ruining the sighting for yourself and others.
Respect the 'no-crowding' rule. If there are already more than three vehicles at a sighting, move on. Crowding prevents animals from hunting or moving freely and can lead to aggressive behavior from the animal.
Turn off your engine. Once you have reached a good viewing spot, ask your driver to switch off the engine. This reduces vibrations and noise, allowing for better photos and a more natural environment for the wildlife.
Follow the 'no off-roading' policy. Stay strictly on designated tracks. Driving off-road destroys fragile grasslands and damages nesting grounds for ground-dwelling birds and insects. If you can't see the animal from the road, it wasn't meant to be seen.

Can I use flash photography?: No. Flash can startle animals and cause temporary blindness, which is dangerous for nocturnal hunters or mothers with young.
What if an animal approaches the car?: Stay calm, stop moving, and do not make eye contact. If you are in an open-top vehicle, tuck your limbs inside. Let the guide handle the situation; they are trained to read animal body language.
Is it okay to feed the monkeys near the camps?: Absolutely not. Feeding wild animals makes them associate humans with food, which leads to aggressive behavior and often ends in the animal being culled.