Africa's national parks: the best safari destinations to discover a different side of the wild

By TravelWiseFeb 11, 2024 10:46 AMNews
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Africa's national parks: the best safari destinations to discover a different side of the wild
Where to go on safari in Africa. Source: Photo: Pixabay

National reserves and parks in Africa are the only places where you can see wild animals in the wild in their natural habitat. Such an incredible experience can give travelers a lot of positive impressions and the opportunity to meet animals that you might never see in zoos.

NewsBytes offers to familiarize with 5 safari destinations that are worthy of travelers' attention. You can feel free wildlife only here.

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

This park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with more than 3000 lions. In addition, you can see such animals as cheetahs, leopards, black rhinos, elephants, hyenas, jackals, foxes, zebras, hippos, giraffes and wildebeests.

Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

To enjoy the wild world and beautiful nature, tourists can stay in one of the private public reserves on the outskirts of the national park. It is home to several lions, cheetahs, leopards, and a large flock of wildebeest.

Africa's national parks: the best safari destinations to discover a different side of the wild
The Masai Mara National Reserve is located in the southwestern part of Kenya and is one of the main Kenyan attractions. Source: Photo: Pixabay

Kruger National Park, South Africa

In this city, guests of the park can stay in comfortable lodges and enjoy a vacation on 2 million hectares of wildlife. The park is home to many wild animals and birds, including elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos.

Okavango Delta, Botswana

This place is not only one of the most beautiful in Africa but also the most expensive safari. Here you can visit several reserves and find real lions, wild dogs, hippos, elephants, and exotic birds.

Africa's national parks: the best safari destinations to discover a different side of the wild
The Okavango Delta in Botswana is the world's largest inland river delta with no access to the sea or ocean. Source: Photo: Pixabay

Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

The crater has a depth of about 600 meters and an area of about 260 square kilometers. Here you can not only see hippos and flamingos but also visit the Masai village.

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