Are their opportunities to meet with local people or visit real African villages?
There are many opportunities for cultural interaction. You can arrange tours to local schools, markets, and villages. Village visits may last a few hours or an overnight with your guide may be arranged. In some cases guests may participate in daily chores such as planting crops, brewing beer, or carrying water. From carrying firewood to sitting for hours around a smoky fire listening to stories, many people feel that their lives are forever changed by this experience. You can also arrange for tours with a local traditional healer who can guide you through the bush while teaching about the medicinal properties of certain plants and roots. Please note many safari camps and lodges are located far from human settlement and offer no cultural interaction with locals.
