Are the game drive vehicles permitted to go off road to follow animals?
Even in private reserves the animals are wild. And sometimes just as you get close enough to see them they decide to run off. If you really want to get as close to the animals as possible, you may want to consider going to a lodge on a private reserve. Since these reserves permit their rangers to drive off road if necessary to get you really close to the animals. Many national parks forbid off road game drives. The reasons are to protect delicate flora and to give the animals a break as well. Private lodges that are within some national parks compensate for this by enabling you to walk off road. This is a stunning opportunity. It is a markedly different experience compared to riding in a game vehicle and you should do it. Want more advice? Or want help?
