Suppose you’re a big fan of wildlife. In that case, you might have been spying on a leopard in the Serengeti National Park, you’ve noticed a sea lion messing in front of you on the Galapagos Islands, or you’ve been crawling around a sleepy koala bear in Melbourne, Australia. If not, at least you did all this in front of the television, Animal Planet, or National Geographic.
Observing the wilderness in its natural habitat is a rare experience you encounter, perhaps once in a lifetime. African countries dominate the list with their magnificent savannahs and still pristine areas among the worldwide attractions. Below is a list of 5 of the hottest African destinations if you want to admire wildlife in its own home.
1. Botswana
Its various ecosystems detach Botswana. In a wild safari through Botswana, you’re never confined to one mode of transport. Besides 4×4 cars, you can explore the mixture of salt depressions and savannahs from Botswana with the help of a mokoro (traditional canoe) and boats. Places that must not be missed include the Chobe National Park, where the largest elephant herd in the world, and the Okavango Delta, an outstanding wet area. Botswana’s huts are also top, often in the heart of the African wilderness. And if you go to Botswana, here are the best Botswana safari lodges.
2. Tanzania
A country where unspoiled beauties abound and have some of the most wanted wild attractions. Among them is the distinguished Ngorongoro Crater. As the fog rises, you will see the silhouettes of elephants, rhinoceros, lions, and buffalo appearing in front of you at the beginning of the day. The long journey through the Serengeti National Park is epic if you witness the massive migration of wildebeest. Whether you are interested in a luxurious safari trip or a safari with camping accommodation, a trip to the epicenter of the wild nature of Africa is an essential part of your vacation in Tanzania.
If you plan a visit here, have a look at these best safaris in Africa.
3. Namibia
Namibia is distinguished by its vast deserts, red dunes, and a true kaleidoscope of surrounding environments. Some of the hottest attractions are the white salty expansions of the Etosha National Park (with its flocks of giraffes), the red dunes of Sossusvlei (where you can see the Oryx antelopes), and Skeleton Coast (with its colonies of seals). Go in the two wonderful desserts: Namib, the oldest globally, and the red dunes along the Atlantic Coast.
4. Rwanda
Unlike most other countries on the list, gorillas have made Rwanda a wildlife celebrity. Rwanda is famous for safari trips among gorillas. The National Volcanic Park located in the country’s north is the shelter of the most significant number of mountain gorillas, currently endangered species. In the eastern part of the country, the Akagera National Park is abundant in wild nature – from herds of elephants and buffalo to giraffes and zebras grazing in Rwandan savannas and many species of antelope wandering in freedom.
5. South Africa
South Africa has an advantage over other countries because cities in this country have much more to offer besides safari trips in the wild: cultural activities, ethnic history, and cosmopolitan life. Kruger National Park, with its large and diversified reserves, is the place where the most important species of wild African animals are found: elephants, rhinos, buffalo, lions, leopards. Other reservations are KwaZulu Natal, Madikwe Game Reserve, Pilanesberg and Waterberg.
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