AdvertisementThere are several things I wish I'd known before I went on my first safari in South Africa. I didn't expect to experience a wide range of weather conditions in the winter months. If possible, I'd recommend booking a guided drive to get the most out of the safari. Related Video 'Lost' golden mole rediscovered after 86 yearsBut now that I've been on over 30 safaris in South Africa, I've realized just how little I knew back then. Here are six things I wish someone had told me before I embarked on a safari for the first time.

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