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TanzaniaBound Aug 25th, 2005 04:50 AM

Dumb Dumb about Doo Doo
 
Ok, this may be a silly question (it won't be a first), however, if you cannot get out of the vehicle in a park, how do you approach the "call of nature" during a multiple hour game drive?

Kavey Aug 25th, 2005 04:58 AM

Are you talking about a self-drive safari or a guided one?

On a guided one your guide/ driver can always stop the vehicle and let you out to go behind a tree or termite mound - keeping an eye out for predators.

On a self-drive you are strongly encouraged to make your way to the few-and-far-between toilet facilities but most of us will probably admit that in reality, you find somewhere with a good vantage point, have a REALLY good look all around you and get out, stay RIGHT near the car, have your companion keeping continuous eye out, do your business and move on. :D

sandi Aug 25th, 2005 05:01 AM

Your guide/driver will find a location - behind a bush, or the like - where you can take care of whatever nature demands. He'll make sure there are no surprises around. Just remember not to leave toilet tissue on the ground... dig a whole into which to place and recover the area. Or place in a small plastic baggie and dispose of when you return to lodge/camp.

crefloors Aug 25th, 2005 08:27 AM

Hmm, I too wondered about this. My older brother and SIL are going to Africa next year and my younger brother and I were thinking about this very thing. I was thinking pants down, cold nose..."oh, silly, not now honey".

benidormaardvark Aug 25th, 2005 09:00 AM

The best option is doing your business behind the rear of the safari vehicle. Your fellow travelers won't see you there, so you have your privacy - and it's much more secure than behind a bush and termite mound where your driver/guide can't see what's happening.

napamatt Aug 25th, 2005 09:17 AM

Like the handle. :-)


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