Camera for Safari

[Nzyme]

We have booked to go on a safari at the end of May and would obviously like to come back with some nice photos.

I currently have a 12.2 mega-pixel compact Samsung camera picked up less than 12 months ago for under £100.

I was hoping someone could give some advice with regards purchasing something better and more suitable.

I'm a complete novice when it comes to photography and would prefer to not be lugging around a huge DSLR camera and have a budget of the order of £250.

Any suggestions and advice welcome.

Thanks

 

[Nzyme]

Looks very interesting does anyone have any experiences with the hs20 or bridge cameras generally ? I see a newer model (hs30) is also due out.

Thanks again.