Going on safari is on most people’s lists of things to do before they die. The experience of being at one with such extremes of nature, dangerous animals and wild plains, is enough to make even the most introvert people feel alive. Though apart from the most obvious places, where else in Africa can you go to see other fantastic examples of nature and wildlife in its natural habitat? Well that is what this article is all about, so if you are thinking of making the trip of a lifetime, take note of the following places and make it a holiday you will never forget.
Kenya – At around 600 square miles, the Masai Mara game reserve in Kenya is certainly not the biggest game reserve in Africa, but it is still one of the most popular. It is possible to see the big 5 (lions, elephants, rhinoceros, leopards and buffalos) mammals in their natural habitat and provides one of the best safari experiences possible. Strict vehicle regulations and continuous ranger patrols means that the wildlife and habitat are preserved better than many of the other reserves in Africa.
Uganda – Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, is one of the most beautiful countries in Africa and contains some simply stunning natural wonders such as waterfalls, lakes and forests. One of the most fascinating places to visit in Uganda and a place that every person on the planet should see is the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest contained for the most part in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. To put is simply, if you want to see mountain gorillas, this is the place to go.
Zambia – One of the most famous wildlife havens in the world is the South Luangwa National Park in Zambia. Playing host to an almost incomprehensible number of species of wildlife, the South Luangwa National Park is actually one of 3 parks located in the Luangwa River basin in Zambia. It holds some 9,000 square kilometers of woodland savannah in which some amazing animals live such as huge lion prides and colossal buffalo herds.
South Africa – One of the largest and probably the best maintained national park in Africa is the Kruger National Park in South Africa. The Kruger National Park is over 17,000 square miles in size, making it one of the largest parks in the world and can boast more species of mammal than any other reserve in Africa at 147 species. It is possible to see all the big 5 mammals in their natural habitats here.
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