The best African safaris can be found everywhere in Africa. In fact there are so many countries that offer safaris that selecting the right safari for you will be based on several factors. Those factors might be: type of safari, cost, time of year and country. Here are our recommendations for the best African safaris.
An east African safari in Kenya that we recommend is on that takes place is Tsavo. Easily accessible, Tsavo is a favorite for those who want to combine their safari with a relaxing beach holiday. When on safari in Tsavo you are likely to see elephants, giraffes, hippo, buffalo, warthogs, zebras, cheetahs, monkeys and lions.
A lion country safari on the Serengeti in Tanzania is about more than lions. The wide open grasslands of the Serengeti National Park ensure that you will spot a wide variety of wildlife. If you're lucky you'll see a black rhino, a leopard and its kill. There are a number of excellent safari companies, with experienced guides, who will ensure that your safari experience will bring you back time and time again.
Safari west occurs in Ghana as part of a package tour. This is probably the only tour that will see you traversing an aerial walkway 1000' long over 150' above the ground. You might also stay at a "Boatel" on a lagoon where there are platforms and walkways to help you spot crocodiles, monkeys and exotic birds.
On a South Africa hunting safari you may use either a rifle or a hunting bow. There are different package deals that include a specified number of days for hunting, one or two days of relaxation, and the trophy fees for the specific animal trophies you are guaranteed to get. The only fee not included is that for taxidermy work, and the packing and shipping of the trophies.
African hunting safaris in Namibia are designed to give you the ultimate hunting experience and to go home with a trophy that is likely to reach NAPHA Gold Medal standards. This is the place for a Leopard hunt and other dangerous game hunts. There are also safari companies in Namibia who specialize in bow hunting and bird hunting.
An Africa hunting safari in Zambia is what you are looking for if you want to bag a lion or leopard. Sable and buffalo are often taken while hunting in Zambia. It's also the place to hunt for hippo and crocodile. There are plains hunts as well as hunts in the Bangweulu Swamp where you can hunt for such trophies as sitatunga, black lechwe and the tsesebee, to name a few.
Nile River cruises in Egypt, while not labeled as a safari, are excellent opportunities to experience the temples and tombs along the river. These floating hotels allow you to float by the mudbrick homes of the locals who still live the way they did 5,000 years ago. These tours will introduce you to the pyramids, museums and antiquities to be found in Cairo, Abu Simbel, Luxor and Aswan.
Self-drive South Africa tours and safaris are a great way to see this beautiful country at your own pace. Many of the game reserves and national parks are easily accessible by road. This is a great way to take a budget photo safari in Africa. Just make sure you abide by park rules and never go off-road.
If you've never heard of a water safari, then a trip to Malawi will let you experience an unusual safari. From the deck of a boat you can watch hippos wallow in a languid lagoon, or get close to an elephant standing in the head-tall grass on the bank.
A night safari in a South African game park is the perfect way to experience a delicious frisson of fear mixed with the excitement of seeing animals not often seen during a daytime safari. This is a great chance to see black rhino and her baby, zebra and Cape buffalo. You might see the elusive bat-eared fox, corkscrew-horned kudu or a couple of ostriches dancing in the moonlight.
The best African safaris are just a few of the amazing adventures to be found on the "Dark Continent". Check back often to learn about some of the other things to do in Africa.
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