Several people outside the African continent often think of Africa as a wildlife destination. Though there are several other things to do on an African safari, it is inevitable to talk about safaris without front-lining wildlife destinations. Here are the best destinations to consider visiting for the best wilderness experience in Africa.
- Serengeti National Park- Tanzania
Though quite debatable Serengeti could be the safari capital of Africa. It is made special by the great migration where herds of wildlife cross the Mara River annually in search for greener pastures. What makes this experience special are the predators that wait along the banks and in the water to get for themselves what to eat during this season.
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park- Uganda
Contrary to most of the parks on this list, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park stands out because of mountain gorilla trekking. It is one of the four parks in the whole world where you can find the endangered mountain gorillas.
- Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya
Masai Mara is undoubtedly the Kenyan side of Serengeti National Park. If you wish to catch something similar to Serengeti National Park outside Tanzania, then Masai Mara is the place to be. It is very popular for the big five.
- Kruger National Park- South Africa
In the league of safari game drives, Kruger National Park stands out as one of the great contemporaries of Serengeti National Park. As earlier stated, it is still debatable which one is better. But you should expect amazing wildlife experiences.
- Volcanoes National Park- Rwanda
It is hard to talk about Bwindi without sliding the Volcanoes National Park Rwanda into the mix. Though Rwanda has a smaller population of mountain gorillas compared to Uganda, it has marketed itself as the prime gorilla trekking destination. Someone always has to choose between Volcanoes National Park and Bwindi.
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area- Tanzania
It is one of the most unique destinations in Tanzania. It has a lot of wildlife but because of research, it has very limited entry making it quite expensive compared to most of the destinations on this list.
- Etosha National Park- Namibia
Namibia is one of the leading self drive destinations on the African continent. It stands out because of its desert wildlife experience.
- Chobe National Park- Botswana
Chobe is the nemesis of Etosha, it is popular for closely a similar desert wildlife experience. Herds of elephants are some of the things that make this park special.
- Okavango Delta- Botswana
The Okavango Delta offers a uniquely lush oasis within the arid landscapes of Botswana. Its seasonal floodplains and vibrant green vegetation provide a distinct safari experience that combines the rich wildlife of Chobe and the remote beauty of Etosha.
- Kidepo Valley National Park- Uganda
One of the hidden gems of Uganda’s safari experiences is Kidepo National park. It has started getting recognition since CNN travel ranked it among the top five safari destinations on the African continent. It offers a unique wilderness experience.
