Safari boat rides are usually guided safari tours on a boat moving on a water body. These rides allow the people on them to enjoy through observation the nature and wild they are in. It’s more of a game drive on water and people observe and appreciate the wildlife and surrounding flora in the game park.
Safari Boat rides are usually done in game parks with water bodies, so you will not find safari boat rides just anywhere.
And this also clarifies, that there are other boat rides that people can take on other water bodies that will not be considered safari boat rides.
The safari boat rides are planned for in advance as part of one’s safari itinerary and are scheduled at specific depending on the game park.
The scheduling of these boat rides helps to make sure all people get their chance at the safari boat ride but they are also done according to the chances of spotting wildlife, either in the water or the surrounding.
That said, boat rides are usually done either in the mornings or afternoons; with the afternoon ones being the most interesting of them all.
Most tourists or safari goers will opt for safari boat rides to be part of their itinerary because of some of the reasons listed below.
- Safari Boat rides are quite relaxing and calming. Usually, you are seated in a boat peaceful and free, just getting time in your safari to have an activity done and yet unwind and enjoy the chill.
- Though we said they are relaxing, boat rides can also be adventurous and exciting. Especially if. You are having your boat ride on a freaky water body with some waves and interesting turns you will be amazed at the incredible adventure you will have.
- If you are such a one who is into taking in the landscape and scenic views. The boat rides will give you the chance to enjoy the landscape, flora, and fauna in the game park. Getting a front-row seat to nature itself.
- Safari boat rides are also a perfect opportunity for you to see water animals water birds and any other water creatures.
- Boat rides are like trekking experiences and unlike game drives are taken in groups so you get time or also enjoy the company with other tourists and wildlife enthusiasts.
- People have always said being on water is a freeing feeling, so on a safari boat ride you get to experience that freedom feeling.
- Boat rides can also help you appreciate the beauty of the game park and all it has to offer. Unlike game drives that are so glued to seeking out wildlife, on a boat ride you are enjoying everything.
- Some boat rides like the one on the Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, are of great historical and cultural significance that they also give you that experience as you are on them. Learning more about the game park and the culture of the people around the park.
- Some people will also take boat rides for purely personal reasons which is a good thing. Because the boat rides are you to do that.
Well, boat rides are done all around in a number of game parks including but not limited to Akagera National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, lake Mburo National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and many others.
