Well, as it turns out, it looks like I will be going on my trip to Africa alone. The other person can't make it now.

Are there any suggestions from anyone about doing a safari as a single traveller? Better yet, any other singles planning on going in January? Then neither of us have to pay a single supplement. LOL

Seriously, though, any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks all,

Shane

Where are you planning to go, Shane? Are you looking for a private safari or do you want to go with a group? In southern Africa, Wilderness Safaris has scheduled departures with small groups, usually not more than 6 or 7. Some of them, such as "Migration Routes" in Botswana - dome tents, cots with mattresses and down comforters - don't charge a single supplement. They're a great value and a wonderful wilderness experience.

I'm going by myself on a safari on Botswana in September. Not Wilderness, but a similarly well-regarded company and no single supplement.

The plan is Kenya/Tanzania. Was looking at a private, but only because it ended up that way after customizing the itinerary. Not opposed to a small group, at all.

I was under the impression that there's always a single supplement. Good to know that it might not be. Will have to check on that.

Thanks,

Shane

My first safari was alone to Kenya and Tanzania. No one else I knew wanted to go. Been going alone ever since. Bring a book for afternoon down time when you may be alone in your tent/room.

Have you posted your itinerary? Or are you that far along yet?

Group or solo you'll have a wonderful time in Africa.

Atravelynn, that was my thought exactly - alone or not, it will be fantastic. What a great time to just be introspective and enjoy your surroundings.

Don't have any itineraries set yet. Still working with a couple companies to come up with them, especially since the sitch has changed to single traveller. Will update though.

Shane

I haven't travelled solo to Africa, but I certainly wouldn't think twice about it. Well, except for the hefty single supplements.

You will have your guide(s) as well as other guests at camps/lodges to talk to if and when you feel like socializing. But the entire experience of an African safari is simultaneously so enthralling and exhausting, you probably won't be lonely.

If you're willing to rough it, you can certainly do a camping trip. In this case, you should not be charged a siingle supplement as I wasn't for my trip.