What is your preferred way to book a wildlife safari tour

[sanjay]

In the era of internet and online world it is easy to get things done easily. Since online booking of movie tickets, plane tickets, train tickets and many other thing is very easy and preferred therefore I am thinking about what is your preferred way to book a safari?
Since it involves many things plus significant amount of money, therefore people still book their safari through agency and local contacts. But now days there are online website which also allow you to book safari online, not only this you can also compare prices of different agencies along with facilities they are providing. So if you plan a tour, then how do you prefer to book it ?

Please explain with Pros and Cons and suggest other members what to do and what to avoid during booking of safari tour. I request specially those members who have already visited many wildlife parks in different country to share your experience Reply