Africa,
the second largest continent in the world has several things to offer in terms of
tourism, and wildlife is certainly poplar among them. With a landscape carpeted
with vast stretches of forests and presence of Big 5 and other animals, the
continent is able to offers some great safari experiences. Here we give a
lowdown on best safari
experiences in Africa.
Kruger, South Africa
Synonymous
with Big 5, Kruger Park in South Africa offers a host of experiences not only
in terms of wildlife but also in terms of accommodation and dining as well. This
one of the most celebrated parks in South Africa welcomes a large number of
travellers who come here in pursuit of watching elephant, lion, rhino, leopard
and buffalo in their natural setting. Guided tour to the park is available for
vacationers. The park also boasts some luxury accommodation options. The
visitors can board flight
to Johannesburg which is gateway to
the park.
Duba, Botswana
Situated
on the northern reaches of Botswana's famed Okavango Delta, this private
77,000-acre reserve may be a year round destination but it is accessible
through aircraft only. And perhaps its
remoteness that makes it all the more interesting. With several channels and an
array of islands, the park is a great place to see wildlife from close
quarters. Elephant, red lechwe, antelope, hippo, crocodile, kudu, impala,
mongoose, warthog and tsessebe are some of the common inhabitants of this park.
Excellent staying options are available at this park.
One of the biggest draw cards of Tanzania, Ruaha National Park is complete
wilderness with great landscape and diverse wildlife. Known for its raw beauty
diverse landscape constituting hills, plains and rivers lined with acacia
plants, tourist find it hard to stop then falling in love with this place. The
park is a treasure trove of birds, animals, amphibians and reptiles. Kudu,
lions, leopards, cheetah, giraffes, zebras, elands, impala, bat eared foxes and
Jackals are common inhabitants.
Maasai Mara, Kenya
Situated in South West Kenya, Maasai Mara is one of the most prominent
wildlife reserves in Africa. The park is blessed with gently sloping grassland
making animal spotting easier. Together
with Tanzania's Serengeti, it makes a perfect setting for famous migration. The
park is frequented by people for a great safari experience and having a
cultural interaction with local Maasai communities. Apart from big 5, the park
also has a great concentration of other animals as well.
Considered
as one of the greatest wildlife reserves of the continent, South Luangwa National
Park in Zambia is well known for its high concentration of animals. The park
houses 60 species of animals and 400 species of birds. The visitors can spot a
large number of hippos and lions on their visit.
In
addition to these, there are a good number of national parks and wildlife
reserves to give you a great safari experience.
Description
With
diverse landscape and an array of plant and animal species Africa is a great
destination for wildlife safari. Here we list some of the best destinations for
you.