African Wildlife Safari
A wildlife safari is the best way to experience the bold wilds and intoxicating beauty of Africa. The diverse and lush landscape and density of wildlife offers a wide array of sites and attractions for visitors to enjoy. Chances are that Africa will thrill and surprise you in ways you never expected. The Serengeti at Masai Mara is famous for its huge wildebeest migration where large herds can be seen at once. Kenya and Tanzania are famous for the Big Five; lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leaopard. Tanzania is also home to Mount Kilimanjaro, which is a favorite with hikers. Many hiking safaris offer visitors the chance to reach the 5,895 meter peak over a 7-day journey that presents amazing views and is sure to make for remarkable memories.
Kakamega Forest National Reserve in Kenya is home to the gray parrot, great blue turaco, blue headed bee-eater and the African broadbill to name a few and is a popular bird watching destination. Gorilla tracking in Uganda offers safari goers the rare chance to view gorillas in their natural settings. Getting into close proximity with these incredible animals will both thrill and inspire all who trek. Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe is the widest and most majestic waterfall in the world. Go strait up to the water and mingle with nature at it’s most beautiful. The Zambezi river is great for white water rafting, canoeing, fishing, and horse back trails. Go cruising on the Chobe river in Botswana and view elephants, crocodiles and more than 350 species of birds. Botswana is also home to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, the second largest game sanctuary in the world. A wildlife safari can also present pleasant surprises that seem out of character for Africa. Central Krugar is the best spot in South Africa to see huge herds of buffalo, wildebeest, zebra and impala. These numbers draw most of the park’s lions to the area.
The best snorkeling and ocean diving in the world can be found in Zanzibar. The Indian Ocean and white beaches of Zanzibar make for a relaxing end to any wildlife safari.