African Safari Tour
African safari holidays are an opportunity to view wild animals and breathtaking landscape in the continent. Tourists visit Africa so that they will experience a close encounter with the Big Five, namely the buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhinoceros. It is a rare opportunity to observe these animals in their natural environment.
Visiting a continent with various game reserves, national parks, protected wildlife, and spectacular coastline is an exciting experience. Here is the list of suggested safari destinations in Africa:
• Amboseli National Park in Kenya
It is one of the tourist destinations which presents the best safari and scenic views. You will admire the wonderful sight of Mount Kilimanjaro. This majestic mountain rises to about 5,900 meters. It is the stunning background of the huge elephant population wandering in the reserve.
• Bwindi Forest Reserve in Uganda
This is a World Heritage site and the habitat of mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. The area features spectacular landscape, steep valleys, and impressive waterfalls. It is also a home to a variety of birds such as the rare African Green Broadbill.
• Chobe National Park in Botswana
This park is situated in the Okavango Delta. The ideal season to visit the park is during the dry and the cool winter months of April to October. It is also the best time to see large herds of buffalo, eland, giraffe, and zebra assemble in the surrounding area of Savuti marsh. You can reach the park by car, making it a more affordable destination than the other parks in Botswana. In addition, it provides different types of accommodation to tourists.
• Etosha National Park in Namibia
This park is home to the tallest elephants in Africa. Other species who take shelter in this park are the cheetahs, elephant, giraffe, leopard, lion, rhino, and birds, and is one of the preferred destinations for photographers, particularly in the dry season when the animals congregate in the natural waterholes.
• Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe
This is the largest protected area in Zimbabwe with different animals such as elephants, giraffe, lions, wild dogs and other mammals, and a shelter to more than 400 birds and 100 mammal species.
• Kruger National Park in South Africa
Kruger National Park is located in South Africa and one of the best safari destinations in Africa. Getting to the park needs about five hours travel by car. The park offers abundant wildlife such as Big Five, cheetahs, crocodiles, giraffes, and hippopotamus. Wild cats are sometimes difficult to see due to the lush vegetation in the area. It is one of the oldest preserved national parks in the continent.
• Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya
Kenya is the most sought after destination for tourists seeking safari adventure. Masai Mara is on the top of the list of wildlife parks to visit in Kenya. It is the perfect setting for the migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle searching for fresh rain grass. The ideal time to catch this spectacular sight is from July to October.
The variety of wild animals is due to the abundance of dense grasslands and forests. Local Masai tribes offer cultural tour such as village walks and warrior lessons so you can explore their rich and indigenous culture.
• Serengeti National Park in Tanzania
The park contains a vast area of grasslands, offering a clear view of lions killing their prey, and has a larger land area than the Masai Mara Reserve.
• South Luangwa National Park in Zambia
It offers an alternative safari experience, which involves walking in the park instead of riding vehicles during the tour. This park is home to about 60 species of animals and more than 400 species of birds. You will see several hippopotamus resting on the Luangwa River. The recommended time of year to visit the park is from April until October.
Indeed, Africa is a wonderful tourist destination where you will experience an adventure beyond compare. You can choose from the several parks and reserves in the continent to observe wildlife as they live in their natural habitat. Furthermore, its spectacular landscape and fascinating culture will surely provide a remarkable holiday.
