What is a safari and do we need a Polish guide
"Safari" is a word from Swahili meaning a journey or travelling. Today it is used all over the world to describe a particular kind of travel: a journey into the wild, often to watch wild animals in their natural habitat.
So you don't watch a safari. You go on one. It is a fascinating journey, full of adventure. Safari is a popular form of tourism, especially in African countries, where it offers the chance to see wildlife such as lions, elephants, rhinos, giraffes and many other species. A safari can be either independent exploration in an off-road vehicle or a trip in the care of a safari guide.
Today the term "safari" can also refer to other kinds of travel, such as birdwatching or walking through wild areas, not only to the traditional safari by car. Safari has therefore become a symbol of fascinating experiences of discovering wild nature and adventure.
In Kenya, safaris take the form of trips to national parks. They always come with a driver, and tourists travel in a closed, safe vehicle with a pop-up roof. In the car you are safe even if animals come right up to the door.
Some companies offer travel by van or by jeep. We recommend travelling in a comfortable jeep that seats up to 7 people (plus the driver). The programme (see the programmes) includes the so-called "game drive", meaning a drive into the park in search of animals. The car is driven by a qualified driver who knows the national parks and animal habits inside out and knows where to look for them. A national park in Kenya is not a zoo, so there is no guarantee you will see all the animals you dream of. Even so, if you spend more time on safari, for example a morning and an evening game drive, you have a very good chance of a fully satisfying trip. Safari with Polish guides – do you need a Polish-speaking guide?
Kenyans don't speak Polish. Amazing, isn't it? 😊 The official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili. Some guides and drivers know a few Polish words. But even if your driver doesn't speak Polish, don't worry. Our jeeps have internet, and you can communicate freely with the driver and staff using an automatic translator. You can be sure you'll understand each other.
You simply speak Polish into your phone and it translates your words into English. The driver/guide replies in English and you hear the answer in Polish. If it works without a hitch in Japan, it will work all the more in Kenya, where English is an official language. All you need is internet access. And you have that with us throughout the whole trip.
If, however, a Polish guide is an absolute must, get in touch with us. We will try to organise your trip so that, subject to availability, it includes a Kenyan who speaks Polish (more than just lion, giraffe, beer). You're welcome!