New Camera for a safari?

I'm going to Tanzania (East Africa) for 4 weeks this summer. I'll be at a local village, going to cities and on safaris. I'll also be spending a week on the beach. I'd like a digital camera that will be good for taking photos in all of these activities. I don't know much about digital cameras (which are best, most reliable ect.) I'm looking to spend no more than £250. I've been looking at the Nikon L120 which was recommended but i really have no clue. Need a bit of advice please… (sorry this was so long) - Thanks!

For this trip you need to think about power supplies. If the camera takes a dedicated battery you need at least one spare and a means of charging it; is there mains power in the village. If it takes AA batteries you can take a pocketful and swap them as needed. "Energiser Ultimate Lithium" last a long time in most cameras; I think they are a better all round option than rechargeables.

The camera you buy will somewhat depend on whether you're a keen photographer or not. The L120 is fine for snapshots, but won't give you the manual control you want.

I would personally be looking to buy a Fujifilm HS20, which takes AA batteries, and has a lot of versatility, while staying within budget.