Rising demand has prompted the safari industry to kick off the African wilderness to a broader group of travelers.
Its a shift thats long overdue and one precipitated in part by the pandemic.
The reserves flagshipMalaMala Campgoes even further, with one of South Africas few purpose-built, wheelchair-friendly suites, No.
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Operators are also thinking beyond mobility.
He once arranged for a private weeklong ranger-training program for a child with Aspergers syndrome.
Still, challenges remain.
Africas approach to disability is much different from here in the U.S., Sanghrajka concedes.
But we are seeing properties implement changes to amend that shortcoming.
An experienced travel advisor can serve as a go-between for travelers and on-the-ground operators, Sanghrajka says.
