Discover Africa’s Best 5 Safari Parks

Experience the ultimate African safari in these incredible wildlife parks

Africa is an immense land with the world’s most remarkable wildlife viewing and natural spectacles. From witnessing the annual Great Migration to encountering the famous Big Five, there are boundless game reserves and national parks offering once-in-a-lifetime safari experiences. Read our top pick of the country’s most fulfilling national parks…

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Stretching a mega 5,700 square miles, the world-famous Serengeti National Park in Tanzania offers pristine landscapes and endless open plains. It’s the location of the world’s largest Great Wildebeest Migration where herds of zebras, wildebeest and gazelles traverse the park during their annual migration, which is one of the most captivating natural events in the world. The park is listed as a World Heritage Site, and it protects many other iconic wildlife species including black rhinos, giraffes, elephants, lions and cheetahs, as well as over 500 bird species. The Serengeti is nature at its finest with amazing photo opportunities and breath-taking African sunsets.  

South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

Set in the stunning Luangwa River Valley, South Luangwa National Park is home to one of the densest concentrations of animals in Africa, with an exciting and exhilarating range of safari experiences, including daytime and evening game drives and the renowned walking safari. Here you can spot the likes of lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos and Africa’s largest concentration of hippos, as well as crocodiles which are set within the Luangwa River and 400 bird species, including 39 birds of prey. Make sure you pack your binoculars and a decent camera to catch permanent glimpses of all these fascinating creatures.

Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

The breath-taking Maasai Mara is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world with unmissable sunsets and swaying savannah wilderness. Along with Tanzania’s Serengeti, the park welcomes the Great Migration each year, which usually takes place here between July-August and October–November, with possible river-crossing viewings. Even if you miss the migration, you’ll still experience some spectacular wildlife viewing all year round. The reserve consists of a large open savannah so game drives are popular, and you can also enjoy hot air balloon rides and camping. Prepare to spot baboons, hippos, gazelles and big cats such as leopards, lions and cheetahs. This is a true wildlife lover’s paradise.

Okavango Delta, Botswana

The immense Okavango Delta is a wetland and ecosystem where the Okavango River flows into the Kalahari Desert. This World Heritage Site is a spectacular wildlife destination protecting a large diversity of animals including African bush elephants, buffalos, hippos, giraffes, rhinos, baboons and the endangered African wild dog. In addition to the large mammals, there are lots of bird species, reptiles and amphibians to spot and 1500 plant species to admire. You can enjoy unforgettable water-based safari adventures within the Okavango Delta, as well as the usual game experiences including walking safaris and evening game drives.

Kruger National Park, South Africa

This incredible national park is one of Africa’s largest, situated in north-eastern South Africa and spanning 7580 square miles. The park is teeming with fascinating wildlife which includes the Big 5, as well as many other mammals such as wild dogs and giraffes and incredible bird species including eagles and vultures. The landscapes are stunning here, consisting of tropical forest, mountains and grasslands, and there are also picturesque river systems, cave paintings and interesting archaeological sites to admire. Self-drive safaris are popular at Kruger which is a more affordable experience, and there are also many tours catering for different types of traveller, including romantic safari experiences and family tours.

Visit Africa and look forward to a once-in-a-lifetime safari experience in one of these phenomenal nature parks.