The Logbook. April 2021.

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FROM THE SAFARI TO THE PILLOW. Why a Good Night Sleep is So Important in a Safari JorAfrica founder explains

Not always high on the priority list of safari adventure essentials, getting a good night sleep during a tour is nevertheless a crucial element to getting the best out of your trip. As a company who have taken this to heart and understand the value sleep plays in creating the “perfect getaway adventure”, we spoke with Joris Smit, founder of the prominent safari company JorAfrica. A Netherlands based business, offering tours in Africa and working with European and international clients, JorAfrica have set themselves apart as offering the highest possible standards for their clients. Which include thinking about the smallest details.

Joris Smit, who founded JorAfrica in 2011, believes that the secret to offering a great safari experience is understanding how clients react to being taken out of their comfort zones. He explains that wildlife tours take a toll on guests, so time has to be planned into every trip for a break and a recharge, be it with lunch, with water breaks or just a chance to stretch their legs and have a sit down.

“One of the most important things is to find that balance between the high excitement


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