I suggest discovering this on your own as it is just part of the fun.
Some ways make it challenging while others make it a near joke of how easy it can be. As you play the game and use my strategies and tips it will be clear to you that it doesn't really matter how you start.
As I have seen many guides on this dilemma already I will tell you this. It can be overwhelming when Far Cry 3 first puts you out on your own.