With magnificent landscapes, beautiful coastlines, stunning wildlife, diverse cultures and a variety of unique experiences, Africa is definitely a place to be. The continent is a dream destination for many people who want to experience all it has to offer.
Many people visit different destinations across the continent to experience the African safari, get up-close and personal with unique wildlife species and indulge in a wide range of adventure activities. But, Africa is massive and it features a wide range of countries and cities. It’s hard to decide when to go exactly. There are many tour companies out there that offer wonderful African safari tours designed for travelers who are adventurous at heart.
Whether you want to see the Big Five or go hot-air ballooning in the wilderness, here are some African Safari tours to choose from:
Masai Mara Safari, Kenya
Featuring a wide range of wildlife reserves and national park, Kenya offers the intrepid traveller a lifetime African safari experience. The Masai Mara National Park is located in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya and it’s one of the popular destinations for African Safari tours. The park is well-known for its wide range of wildlife species including the ‘Big Five’ – Leopard, Lion, Buffalo, Rhino, and Elephant.
It’s also popular for the annual wildebeest migration that involves over a million animals moving between the park and Tanzania Serengeti National Park. If you are visiting Africa for the first time, the best place to begin your safari adventure is Masai Mara. You’ll definitely have a memorable time!
Serengeti Safari, Tanzania
Located in Northern Tanzania, the Serengeti National Park is one of the best wildlife reserves to visit in Africa. It’s widely known for the wildebeest migration, one of the most spectacular shows on earth. During the migration, millions of animals cross from Maasai Mara to Serengeti every year to search for water and greener pastures. You can experience the migration through the hot-air balloon in Serengeti. With a wide range of wildlife species, this park offers an amazing wilderness activities, from game drives to the Maasai culture experience.
Kruger National Park Safaris, South Africa
Located in the North Eastern part of South Africa, Kruger National Park is a beautiful wildlife sanctuary that provides you with a genuine African safari experience. The park is renowned as one of the largest and oldest game parks in Africa. It offers wildlife sightings, bird watching, a wide range of attractions. The Cape Buffalo is one of the main game animals you will encounter in the park. Kruger National Park offers an African safari experience like no other!
Ngorongoro Safari, Tanzania
Just like Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area offers an array of terrestrial wildlife to see and observe. The conservation area features a wide range of attractions including the Ngorongoro Highland, which is a wide range of volcanic mountains that sit with a leg on each side of the Rift Valley slope to the east and south of Serengeti. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Ngorongoro Crater, which is a remarkable natural wonder and a stunning geological highlight on your African safari tour.
Uganda Safari
With a high number of gigantic and rare gorillas in Uganda, it is well-known for gorilla trekking on an African Safari tour. Among the jewels of Africa, Uganda is ‘the pearl’, and it offers much more than gorilla trekking. The country features a wide range of national parks such as Murchison falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. An African safari tour in Uganda will provide you with an opportunity to see a variety of wildlife species such as elephants, giraffes, Ugandan kobs (antelopes), buffaloes, hippos and crocodiles.
South Luangwa Walking Safari, Zambia
South Luangwa National park in Zambia offers an amazing safari option for first-timers in Africa. The park is popular for its guided walking safaris, which give you a chance to explore its wild surroundings. Towards the end of the season, many animals including hippos commingle around the shrinking water body, making it a must-see attraction. Although this park is not advisable for solo travellers, a guided walk into the national park at night amidst the night prowlers should definitely be on your bucket-list.
Okavango Delta Safari, Botswana
Botswana safari circuit encloses the Okavango Delta at its center. With a mesmerising view of the magical water lands, this African safari strikes a beautiful balance between the land and water. With Moremi game reserves at its heart, this place is a photographer’s paradise. The place also has luxurious and budget-friendly lodges where you can experience the wild surrounding of the safari park.
Mountain Gorilla Safaris, Rwanda
Located in East-central Africa, Rwanda is a small country with diverse landscapes, scenic terrain and a wide range of wildlife such as the mountain gorillas. The Virunga National Park located north-west of the country is home to many endangered mountain gorillas, which have become a major attraction for visitors. Rwanda Safari offers you an opportunity to see and observe the way these primates live in their natural habitat.
Black Rhino Safaris, Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe boasts a variety of vastly diverse wildlife, countless impressive landscapes, and several beautiful attractions. You will find some of its impressive landscapes in Matobo National Park which is well-known for its flora and fauna. The park is well-known for the black and white rhinoceroses, giraffes, impala, antelope, and leopards. One of the main highlights of Matobo National Park is the Black Rhino Safari, which gives an opportunity to visit the endangered black rhino is their well-guarded habitat. This is truly a unique safari experience in Zimbabwe!
With a wide range of Africa safari tour operators and the best packages in Africa, plan your adventure now! Ever been on an African Safari? Share your experience with us below.
