The demise of the young American
woman in South Africa at a lion park underlines the need to stay safe while on any adventure. The world media has been abuzz about this but the adventurous traveller remains undeterred. It is important to remember to make safety a priority while embarking on that crazy escapade that rewards you with an amazing rush of adrenalin and the feeling of euphoria. Jovago.com brings you some safety tips to latch unto while embarking on an adventurous act:
1. Research is key
It is important to do your research before choosing the destination for your adventure. This may appear to defeat the purpose of your adventure but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Checking and double-checking the details is necessary. This would involve a few hours of checking reviews from former travelers before coming to a decision.
2. Abide by the rules
Rules are actually not meant to be broken. They are meant to keep you as safe as possible. In fact, if rules are absent at the park or beach you wish to explore, that’s a sign for you to backtrack out of there as quickly as you can. Please try to empathize with the authorities of your set location and abide by the rules and this would turn out to be mutually beneficial.
3. Be sure of the safety of your destination
This is in line with carrying out research; guaranteeing the security of whatever lion or shark park you decide to visit. Discover how quickly their emergency services respond and how much they value the lives of their visitors. Check out what the records say and let the facts guide your decision.
4. Get professional and renowned tour guides
Registering with professional tour guides who are well-versed in what they do is important. If you’re going to put your life at risk, you might as well just entrust it in the most capable hands. This brings us back to research! Do your research and make sure your tour guide would put your safety first at all times.
5. Keep your excitement under control
Don’t let your excitement get the best of you. It is understandable that you’re super-pumped for the adventure that is brewing but try to remain logical enough to make rational decisions that do not endanger your life.
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About Jovago
Jovago.com is an online hotel booking service with offices in Lagos (Nigeria), Nairobi (Kenya), Dakar (Senegal) founded by Africa Internet Group and has MTN and Millicom as its investors. Jovago.com, Africa’s No.1 booking portal, facilitates the booking process for its users to provide them with the best hotel booking experience with fast, transparent and easy-to-use services. Jovago.com has over 20,000 local hotel listings across Africa and over 200,000 hotels around the world.
