African Safari Places
African Safari Places
From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa to observing the great wildebeest migration in Kenyas masai mara and Serengeti national park in Tanzania, swimming in the Devil’s pool at the Victoria falls to getting into close contact with mountain gorillas and so much more make Africa a perfect destination for any traveler. Below are some of the activities and places that are done and visited in Africa. All the countries in Africa have unique adventures to offer allowing visitors enjoy amazing experiences in each country they visit.
Planning for an African safari adventure maybe hard with so many choices at hand which is why Vibrant Holiday Safaris in this article highlights the top safari destinations that any visitor on Africa continent should not miss out. Remember most African countries are safe for travel despite the past history about the colonialism and instability.
Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park, Murchison falls national park, Queen Elizabeth national park & Kibale national park.
Uganda is a beautiful land locked country found in East Africa well known for hosting endangered mountain gorillas in its two national parks (Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park & Mgahinga Gorilla National Park). Uganda is the Pearl of Africa. This is because of its beautiful sceneries, abundant wildlife, rich culture and its friendly people. The good climate in Uganda allows travelers to tour Uganda at any time of the year unlike other countries that has climatic changes. Uganda is a home to half of the world’s remaining population of mountain gorillas the rest being in Rwanda and DR Congo.
Visitors can visit Murchison Falls National Park for the beautiful scenery at the Murchison falls and see the abundant wildlife that the park has, visit Kibale national park to track the closest human relatives, the chimpanzees and go for nature walking in Bigodi wetland swamp where birding is done, continue to Queen Elizabeth national park to see the tree climbing lions and have a boat cruise at Kazinga channel for more wildlife viewing, go gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park which the highlight of every safari in Uganda, go birding in many spots like Mabamba swamp good for the shoebill stork, visit the source of the Nile and so much more. Uganda has so much to offer and so plan to spend some more days in order to participate in more activities.
Tanzania.
Serengeti national park, Ngorongoro Conservation area, Mount Kilimanjaro, Lake Manyara national park and Tarangire national park
Featuring the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, a home to the big five and with beautiful scenery Tanzania is surely one of the top safari destinations in Africa. Tanzania has a lot of wildlife living in the protected areas like Serengeti national park, Ngorogoro conservation area, Lake Manyara national park, Tarangire national park and Selous game reserve.
There is an amazing annual migration of wildebeest, gazelles and zebras in search of pasture and this activity attracts many visitors in Serengeti National Park to witness thousands of animals moving in the same direction. You can visit the old coastal towns, relax at the beaches and go in search of birds. Tanzania has a rich culture and so on your visit remember to interact with the locals especially the Masai people to know their ways of life. Besides viewing animals on Safari game drives, experienced hikers find it more adventurous and enjoyable to climb mount Kilimanjaro which is Africa’s highest mountain.
Kenya
Masai Mara nature reserve, Lake Nakuru national park &Tsavo national park
Kenya boosts a great number of game in its protected areas especially the Masai Mara nature reserve. Safaris to Kenya allows visitors to see the big five plus the wildlife migration of hartebeests, gazelles and zebras. These move in thousands to and from Serengeti national park in Tanzania in the months of July to September. Viewing these animals crossing the Mara river is so rewarding and adventurous.
Masai Mara nature reserve is a home to animals like elephants, buffalo, giraffes, cheetahs, leopards and more. Kenya has great scenery, beautiful wildlife, amazing cultures and loving people. On a safari to Kenya, every visitor needs to visit the beautiful tribes of Kenya especially the Masai people. The other places to visit in Kenya include lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru national park, Tsavo national park the largest in Kenya and the coastal town of Mombasa.
Rwanda
Volcanoes national park, Nyungwe forest national park
Rwanda is one of the best African Safari destinations especially for travelers interested in luxury gorilla tours and golden monkey trekking. Rwanda is a small beautiful landlocked country with a lot of attractions especially the mountain gorillas found in Volcanoes national park being the top most.
Rwanda’s capital city is one of the cleanest in the world and having a city tour is amazing. You can go for gorilla trekking the major highlight of any safari to Rwanda, learn about the dark past of Rwanda by visiting the genocide memorials, go for the canopy walk and chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe forest national park, go mountain climbing and go for cultural encounters to interact with locals about their ways of living. Come tour the land of a thousand hills.
South Africa
Kruger national park
South Africa is one of the fast growing countries and its highly developed than any other country in Africa. South Africa is one of the top best African Safari destinations for adventure tours, given its great wildlife, beautiful scenery, great cuisines, welcoming people and adorable activities that visitors get to engage in like bungee jumping from the highest point in the world at Bloukrans bridge.
There is a lot of game in Kruger national park with about 150 mammals and 500 bird species that visitors can see during the game drives. Some of the adventurous activities in South Africa include going for game viewing, visiting cape town, hiking the Drakensberg mountains, learn about the Apartheid and visit the Robben island, see the penguins at the Boulders Penguin colony, tour the third largest canyon in the world called Blyde River canyon, go whale watching and taste the perfect wines from the many wineries in South Africa.
Botswana
Okavango delta, Chobe national park, Kalahari game reserve
Botswana is a great safari destination in Africa. Botswana a home to the Okavango delta which boosts great wildlife and vegetation located in the Kalahari Basin. While in Botswana don’t miss to visit Chobe national park a home to the largest concentration of elephants. You get to see a number of animals along the water shores and feeding in the long grass.
Visit the rock formations at Kubu islands, the central Kalahari game reserve, Moremi game reserve and so many interesting places in Botswana.
Africa is generally safe to visit except for a few countries and take on the adventurous activities it has to offer. With any type of budget, every traveler can visit Africa.
African Safari Places
Morocco
Sahara Desert, Atlas Mountains
Morocco is one of the best African safari destinations, bordering the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. The country has snow mountains, beautiful cities, beaches, amazing culture, Arabic, European and Berber all together, great local dishes and so much more. Visit the Marrakech town to buy souvenirs to take back home with you.
In morocco visitors can engage in activities like skiing, sand boarding in the desert, visit the Tanneries in Fez, learn to cook Moroccan cuisines, eat at the Djemaa el Fna, tour the Sahara Desert, go surfing at the coast, visit the Atlas Mountains, and visit the beautiful mosques like Casablanca Hassan 11 mosque and so many more.
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Namibia
Etosha national park, Sand dunes in Sossusvlei
Bordering South Africa, Namibia is a great safari adventure destination in Africa. Visiting Etosha national park, tour the Namibia desert and climb one of the sand dunes of Sossusvlei, tour the old towns, visit the mythical skeleton coast, visit the multi colored salt works and so much more.
Namibia is a whole adventure country that you need to add to your bucket list while planning to visit Africa. The best highlights of Namibia are the Sand dunes in Sossusvlei which are the world’s largest sand dunes and the Etosha national park that guarantees wildlife viewing in big numbers.
Zambia
Luangwa National park, Zambezi national park
Zambia well known for the largest waterfalls in the word located at its border with Zimbabwe. Victoria falls also known as “the smoke that Thunders” cover over 2km in width and the water falls down a gorge about 100m high creating the beautiful scenery. Visitors can fly over the falls to get the best views, swim at the devil’s pool and explore the Zambezi river.
Visitors to Zambia need to explore the South Luangwa National park during the walking safaris, visit the lower Zambezi national park and learn more about the countries’ adventures. Through a trusted tour operator either in groups or single travelers.
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Zimbabwe
Victoria falls, Mana pools national park & Matobo national park
Zimbabwe is one of the best African Safari destinations because of the many attractions it has and the rich history it holds. Gifted with good climate, diverse scenery and great wildlife Zimbabwe should be on every traveler’s bucket list to Africa. Some of the major attractions in Zimbabwe are the Victoria falls one of the seven wonders of the world, the Hwange national park that is a home to great populations of elephants and buffaloes, Mana pools national park a UNESCO world Heritage site, Matobo national park and so much more.
Most travelers to Zimbabwe are attracted by the beautiful scenery, rich history, wildlife and rich culture. Engage in activities like bungee jumping and swimming at the Victoria falls, do game drives in parks like Hwange, visit the cultural sites and museums to learn about the history and engage in more tourist activities in this rich country.
Vibrant Holiday Safaris gives you highlights on what an African Safari is.
African Safari Places