I went on my first African safari. Looking back, there are 5 things I wish I'd known before I left.

There are a few things I wish I had known before going on my first African safari.

Carly Caramanna

• My husband and I went on our first African safari last year.
• The bucket-list trip was incredible, but there are a few things I wish I had known before we left.
• I didn't realize how different each safari drive would be or that I should've packed differently.

Last year, my husband and I took a 10-day guided group tour of South Africa with Adventures By Disney.

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