So you plan Safari holidays on a yearly basis. You've already enjoyed the best African safaris that money can buy and now you are tempted to see what is on offer throughout the rest of the world. This is a great idea, but before packing those bags you should see what is waiting for you on the other side. Now this article is not meant to scare you off safaris, as these are extremely safe when done through professional and reputable companies.

This is a guide for the lone wolf. That person who feels that they have watched enough Bear Grylls to survive the end of the world carrying only a knife and a half-used roll of toilet paper.

Survival is not as easy as it seems on Ultimate Survival though - and there are creatures out there who were built to thrive in the conditions that we are unable to live in. If you still insist on getting lost in the wilderness on another continent, here are some of the animals that you should stay very, very far away from.

• The King Cobra:

Yes, you have seen hundreds of snake charmers hypnotise the king of all snakes, but don't be fooled. In many situations, the snakes they are using are milked of their venom or have had their fangs or venom glands removed. The simple fact is, this is the world's longest venomous snake and can grow up to 5.6m in length. Its scientific name translates to "snake eater" - and no, this is no fancy terminology, it literally means that it consumes other snakes. Although the King Cobra does not have the most toxic venom, it is able to inject a whole lot more into its target which is the reason for its deadliness. Once it strikes its famous pose and sinks its fangs into you, your time on earth will be up in a short while unless you are medically treated. So fatal is its bite, that it can kill an Asian elephant within three hours if it bites a sensitive area. The King Cobra is found throughout south and south-east Asia.

• Death Stalker Scorpion

Luckily most scorpion stings are relatively harmless to human beings. A lash from the tail of the Death Stalker, though, is not as forgiving. Healthy adults will be able to survive this extremely painful sting, but children, the elderly or those with health issues won’t. Its venom causes intense pain which can be followed by fever, then a coma, convulsions, muscle paralysis and even death. Beware of this creature in North Africa and the Middle East.

• Brazilian Wandering Spider:

Also commonly referred to as the Banana Spider, this eight-legged beast of doom appeared in the 2007 Guinness Book of World Records as the most venomous spider in the world. It is also responsible for the most human deaths relating to spider bites. What makes them so dangerous is their adventurous spirit which sees them hide in populated areas during the daytime. The bite causes extreme pain and can also result in priapism, which are uncomfortable erections that last for hours and can eventually lead to impotence.

• Poison Dart Frogs:

Who said that frogs can't be scary? The colourful hoppers of Central and South America can be deadly. As one of the most poisonous animals on earth, the golden poison dart frog produces enough venom to end the lives of ten adults. American Indians of the past used to rub the tips of their blow darts in the frog's toxic skin secretion to kill while hunting. If you touch the skin of these frogs, sickness and death are a real possibility.
These are just a few of the deadly animals that you could see on a home-made safari holiday, and the ocean is home to a number of other, and possibly deadlier, creatures. Book your African safaris with top operators and enjoy a combination of luxury and nature, without worrying about locking horns with these creatures.