African Safari Tours

Popular African safari Tours types

1. Serengeti Migration Safari (Tanzania) – Witness the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras, one of the most iconic wildlife spectacles on Earth.

2. Kruger National Park Safari (South Africa) – A classic Big Five safari destination with excellent infrastructure and accessibility.

3. Okavango Delta Safari (Botswana) – Explore lush wetlands by mokoro (dugout canoe) and see abundant wildlife in a unique ecosystem.

4. Masai Mara Safari (Kenya) – Known for its dramatic predator-prey interactions and as a continuation of the Serengeti migration.

5. Gorilla Trekking Safari (Uganda/Rwanda) – A bucket-list experience to see endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

6. Chobe National Park Safari (Botswana) – Famous for its massive elephant herds and river-based game viewing.

7. Namib Desert Safari (Namibia) – Explore surreal landscapes, towering dunes, and desert-adapted wildlife.

8. South Luangwa Walking Safari (Zambia) – The birthplace of walking safaris, offering intimate wildlife encounters on foot.

9. Etosha National Park Safari (Namibia) – Known for its salt pans and excellent game viewing around waterholes.

10. Sabi Sands Private Reserve (South Africa) – Luxury safari experience with high chances of leopard sightings.

11. Victoria Falls & Safari Combo (Zimbabwe/Zambia) – Combine a visit to the world’s largest waterfall with nearby game parks.

12. Amboseli Safari (Kenya) – Famous for large elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

13. Kalahari Desert Safari (Botswana/South Africa) – Discover desert wildlife and unique cultural experiences with the San people.

14. Selous Game Reserve Safari (Tanzania) – A remote and less crowded option with boat safaris and diverse wildlife.

15. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Safari (Uganda) – Another top destination for gorilla trekking with lush rainforest scenery.

Best Times to Visit Popular African Safari Destinations

• Serengeti, Tanzania

  🗓️ Best Time: June–October

  🦓 Highlights: Dry season, Great Migration river crossings

• Masai Mara, Kenya

  🗓️ Best Time: July–October

  🦁 Highlights: Wildebeest migration, predator action

• Kruger National Park, South Africa

  🗓️ Best Time: May–September

  🐘 Highlights: Dry season, best wildlife visibility

• Okavango Delta, Botswana

  🗓️ Best Time: May–October

  🛶 Highlights: Flood season, mokoro (canoe) safaris

• Chobe National Park, Botswana

  🗓️ Best Time: May–October

  🐘 Highlights: Large elephant herds at the river

• South Luangwa, Zambia

  🗓️ Best Time: July–October

  🚶 Highlights: Walking safaris, dry season

• Etosha National Park, Namibia

  🗓️ Best Time: June–October

  🦒 Highlights: Wildlife at waterholes, dry season

• Namib Desert, Namibia

  🗓️ Best Time: April–October

  📸 Highlights: Cooler weather, great for photography

• Sabi Sands, South Africa

  🗓️ Best Time: May–September

  🐆 Highlights: Excellent Big Five sightings

• Amboseli, Kenya

  🗓️ Best Time: June–October

  🏔️ Highlights: Clear views of Kilimanjaro, dry season

• Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

  🗓️ Best Time: June–October

  🚤 Highlights: Boat safaris, fewer crowds

• Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

  🗓️ Best Time: June–August, December–February

  🦍 Highlights: Best for gorilla trekking

• Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

  🗓️ Best Time: June–September

  🦍 Highlights: Dry season, gorilla trekking

• Kalahari Desert, Botswana

  🗓️ Best Time: May–September

  🐾 Highlights: Cooler temperatures, desert wildlife

• Victoria Falls, Zambia/Zimbabwe

  🗓️ Best Time: May–July

  🌊 Highlights: Full flow of the falls, safari combo

Top Safari Activities by Destination

1. Serengeti (Tanzania)

• Game drives (especially during the Great Migration)

• Hot air balloon safaris

• Cultural visits to Maasai villages

• Photographic safaris

2. Masai Mara (Kenya)

• Big Five game drives

• Witnessing the wildebeest river crossings

• Hot air balloon rides

• Maasai cultural experiences

3. Kruger National Park (South Africa)

• Self-drive safaris

• Guided game drives and bush walks

• Birdwatching (over 500 species)

• Night safaris

4. Okavango Delta (Botswana)

• Mokoro (dugout canoe) safaris

• Walking safaris

• Boat cruises

• Birdwatching and fishing

5. Chobe National Park (Botswana)

• Boat safaris on the Chobe River

• Elephant viewing

• Sunset cruises

• Birdwatching

6. South Luangwa (Zambia)

• Walking safaris (pioneered here)

• Game drives (day and night)

• Birdwatching

• Photography tours

7. Etosha National Park (Namibia)

• Game drives to waterholes

• Self-drive safaris

• Night drives (in private reserves)

• Stargazing

8. Namib Desert (Namibia)

• Dune climbing (e.g., Dune 45)

• Scenic flights over Sossusvlei

• Desert wildlife tracking

• Photography of surreal landscapes

9. Sabi Sands (South Africa)

• Luxury game drives

• Leopard tracking

• Bush dining experiences

• Spa and wellness retreats

10. Amboseli (Kenya)

• Elephant viewing with Mt. Kilimanjaro backdrop

• Cultural visits to Maasai communities

• Birdwatching

• Scenic photography

11. Selous Game Reserve (Tanzania)

• Boat safaris on the Rufiji River

• Walking safaris

• Fishing

• Game drives in remote areas

12. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Uganda)

• Gorilla trekking

• Birdwatching (over 350 species)

• Nature walks

• Cultural visits to Batwa communities

13. Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda)

• Gorilla trekking

• Golden monkey tracking

• Volcano hikes (e.g., Mount Bisoke)

• Cultural village tours

14. Kalahari Desert (Botswana)

• Wildlife tracking with San Bushmen

• Stargazing

• Desert-adapted wildlife viewing

• Cultural experiences

15. Victoria Falls (Zambia/Zimbabwe)

• Viewing the falls (multiple viewpoints)

• White-water rafting

• Helicopter or microlight flights

• Sunset cruises on the Zambezi River