Tips to keep Ramadan rituals on a safari : Safaris are amazing, any time of the year you have them, whenever, wherever you have them. However sometimes your safari plans may fall during a season of spiritual concertation like Ramadan, so you may be tempted to cancel your plans. However, in this article we share some valuable tips to help you keep your Ramadan rituals on a safari. This is of course if you decide to take your safari during Ramadan.
So, before you go for the safari you need to inform your tour operator that you are observing Ramadan during this safari so they can make necessary arrangements for you. Then also carry your prayer mat, Quran, and other necessary items for your Ramadan rituals. With the help of your tour operator, schedule your safari activities around the Ramadan prayer times and fasting times.
When you take on safari activities, please take one light activities that will not drain all your energy for the day, to make you weak and want to un-fast. Space out your activities so that they don’t drain you being compacted together. Also do physical activities during cooler parts of the day; the cooler weather helps your body to adapt to the activity at hand.
When you are to un-fast, make sure you drink plenty of water to hydrate and to avoid dehydration during the day. Also choose nutritious foods that will replenish your energy, body and health.
During your safari, make sure you and your tour operator find suitable locations for prayer that are quiet and scene enough to accommodate your prayers. If you don’t know how long your activity will take, make sure you carry a compact prayer mat to game drives where you can prayer at prayer spots in the wild.
To make your safari experience even more spiritual, use it to reflect on your faith, to grow in your faith and to spread the good deeds to others in connection to Ramadan. If you are doing having a safari with a group use it to connect with fellow Muslims to encourage each other in the faith. You should also use your safari to learn more about Ramadan
When choosing an accommodation spot, ask the tour operator or accommodation staff to arrange for a room that’s convenient for prayer and meditation. A place quiet enough without distractions to allow reflection. You have to inform the kitchen or kitchen staff or the person planning your meals about your dietary needs during Ramadan; so that you have the right meals.
As you take walks and do your activities, be mindful of your physical condition, if you feel tired rest or abort the activity until the next day. If the temperatures are high, hot, humid etc and making your activities strenuous abort the activity. And this calls for a well-organized itinerary that allows rest days or gap days that help you to resume your activity if you didn’t finish it on the previous day.
If you feel sick please don’t hesitate to seek medical help. The safari places have medical staff and a basic health facility to give you the basic care you need at a time and if your condition requires more attention you will be take to a more equipped facility to handle your condition. On top of the many things to do on this safari, use the safari to take in and appreciate the beauty and wonder of nature and the wild. Most of all use your safari time to connect with your God and grow your spirituality; and have fun – that’s an essence of a safari.
