It seems that these days everyone talks about is safari. As if the hotels with high service are not anymore. Anyway, after my girlfriends friend came back from Africa with similar stories about safari, it was more than enough for my girlfriend to decide where we are going next. So, I need some info on all season safaris since we still do not know the exact date of traveling.
I think you should listen to your girlfriend and her friend, because safari truly is something that should not be missed, no matter what the time of your departure is. I would recommend to go for a safari in the Eastern Africa first (Kenya for example), because those trips are relatively safe and already experienced by many tourists.