Favourite smells of an African Bush Safari

A very important sense that really aids the enjoyment of the safari experience and is the sense of smell. We questioned a number of seasoned safari goers and these were their favourite smells of the African bush. If you have been lucky enough to go on a safari in Africa I am sure catching a whiff of any of the below is bound to bring back memories and reignite a desire to return.

Mosquito repellent

Rain after a thunderstorm

A smoky campfire and how it clings to your clothes

Dry grass

Diesel from the vehicles

Wild sage

Gin and tonic with lemon

Morning dew

Animal dung

Paraffin lamps

Humidity and wet vegetation

A midden (A midden is a communal latrine, where numerous impala will collectively deposit their dung. Rhino and wildebeest also use middens)

Potato bush

Morning coffee

Muddy rivers

Dust

Sunblock

Biltong

Veld fires

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