Log on to the Internet to learn more about African safaris that focus on lions. Determine what country in Africa has a safari that meets your interests. The Explorer Kenya website at Explorerkenya.com explains that most safari companies will send guides to the local airport to pick up arriving guests.
Visit your local post office to apply for a U.S. passport and a visa. Schedule the safari trip and pay the partial deposit required to secure the reservation.
Make a list and purchase all items needed for the safari. The Explorer Kenya website recommends that an individual have one main backpack as well as a smaller waist pack. A selection of clothes is recommended in addition to sunscreen, insect repellent, a camera, a flashlight, a first aid kit and spending money.
Call your physician and schedule all necessary immunizations. The Explorer Kenya website explains the yellow fever, cholera and malaria vaccinations are required in addition to any other shots that the doctor recommends. Get a form from your physician that outlines all of the vaccinations you receive so you can present it during the customs check when entering the country.
Call your insurance company to discuss foreign health insurance coverage as well as travelers insurance. The Tanzania Wildlife Safaris website explains that purchasing temporary travel insurance and verifying personal health care coverage is recommended before going on a safari. It is important to be adequately covered before leaving the United States.
