(21/31) Safari, By Any Name

21 of 31 - SOLSC 2022

Step by step guide to a safari...

• Wake up earlier than you would prefer, especially for a vacation day.
• Ensure you have all the gear you need including layers and sun protection.
• Quickly eat something.
• Arrive at the rendezvous point on time.
• Load into the vehicle.
• Notice the anticipation in the air with everyone hoping to see whatever is highest on the list of animals for that outing.
• Wonder how long it will take until you might have your first viewing opportunity.
• Bump along on the journey.
• The vehicle slows and the excitement rises.
• Guides/drivers/spotters exchange hand signals.
• The group attempts to interpret hand signals being exchanged.
• Heads swivel right and left.
• Pointing happens while guests attempt to keep their tones hushed.
• Cameras poise.
• Jump in the water.
• Wait.
• Watch in wonder as the majestic manta ray swims past.
• Repeat the last two steps with a grin at your successful observation of the targeted animal in the wild.