Safaris were not my thing — then I tried the South African alternative
20-04-2025 09:00 via metro.co.uk

Safaris were not my thing — then I tried the South African alternative

Going on a safari on your own in your thirties is a humbling experience — I’d do it again (Picture: Adam Williamson)Do animals exist?
Well, broadly; yes. But the top-rung ones you haven’t seen, specifically?They’re one of the first things you’re taught about as an infant, but what happens if three decades later you’ve never personally laid eyes on the big ones?Before you point it out: I’m not one for zoos. I’ve never felt the urge to see Africa&rs
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