In many parks, vehicle safaris are the only option due to park regulations. In the northern parks, vehicle safaris must be done in a ‘closed’ vehicle, which means a vehicle with closed sides, although there is almost always an opening in the roof that allows you to stand up, get a better view and take photographs. These openings are sometimes just a simple hatch that flips open or comes off, or (better, as it affords some shade) a pop-up style roof.