Even though different days bring different experiences, safaris follow a general pattern, which is consistent throughout your travel.  Typically, a safari day includes two major activities per day – one beginning early in the morning and the second starting in the mid-to-late-afternoon and continuing until dark. If you are staying in a private concession or community area the afternoon activity may extend into a night drive up until two hours after sunset.  The day starts with a wakeup call at around 5h00 to 5h30 depending on the season of travel, but normally before sunrise with tea/coffee and a light snack taken in camp before the first activity. The mornings are the best opportunity to follow fresh tracks and see game interactions, as some of the nocturnal animals are still active. The game activity normally lasts 3 – 5 hours depending on what you see.  Morning activities are usually over by late morning (around 11h00) and guests will return to camp for a full breakfast/brunch. The early afternoon is spent resting and relaxing in camp as this is the hottest part of the day and animal activity is minimal.  At around 15h00-15h30 pm high tea is taken before departure for the afternoon activity (usually around 15h30 – 16:00). The game activity starts in the late afternoon providing you with another opportunity to see game in the daylight. If you are in a national park, park regulations require your guide to have you back at camp by sunset, however if you are in a private concession or community area, you will often enjoy sundowners out in the bush before experiencing a night drive en route back to camp. On arrival back at camp you may sit around the camp fire and enjoy drinks while waiting for dinner. Please note water activities and walking also need to end by sunset for safety reasons.  After dinner, drinks may be enjoyed around the fire however most people find they are tired from the fresh air and early start and are in bed by 22h00.  On transfer days where you move between camps the itinerary may be slightly different depending on the daily flight schedules. Your guide and the camp managers will discuss and plan your days with you.