Safari route planning rules that prevent wasted days
Safari performance depends on transfer timing and overnight positioning near park access points.
Use these guides to decide whether safari is a core trip block or a short add-on.
- Avoid stacking long transfer + safari in one day
- Match park choice to route direction
- Decide safari intensity before locking final budget
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