If you think of Africa, you will immediately come across images of wildlife. Whether they are strange animals you've never heard of or traveled from, and why not, after all, the vast continent is world famous for its wildlife safaris and known as the land of the Big Five - the African elephant, the African Lion, the Black Rhino, the African Leopard and the Cape Buffalo.
The big five are wild animals, and the term refers to the five most difficult animals in Africa that can hunt on foot. The day is over when hunting for hunting is acceptable, and now we are loading our cameras instead of cannons.
The best known countries for African safaris are Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. Prepare for the best African safari experience in one of the following national parks.
Head north to Tanzania for a classic safari destination. Serengeti National Park has one of the largest mammal populations in the world.
The annual wildebeest migration is one of the main attractions of the park, when a large number of ungulates are seen from December to July.
The Big Five of Africa can easily be seen here, and you can see lions in their glory and abundance. The Serengeti National Park offers a unique African safari experience.
Located in the north of Botswana, Chobe National Park is known for the largest wildlife concentration and a variety of ecosystems that support a rich diversity of flora and fauna. The huge elephant herds with over 40000 are one of the main attractions here.
Drive along the Chobe River and enjoy excellent wildlife viewing. The Savuti wetland in southwest Chobe offers the highest concentration of animals throughout the year.
The untamed Okavango Delta is a top destination in Africa.
The Kruger National Park is another top destination for safaris and known as the most beautiful wildlife park in the world. It is home to the unparalleled diversity of wildlife in the untamed shrub.
There are more than 145 species of mammals and 500 species of birds. Kruger is home to Africa's Big Five, and you can also see crocodiles, hippos, wild dogs, antelope and giraffes. The easily accessible wildlife paradise is well maintained.
The rising mountains and vast savannah make Kidepo National Park one of the most picturesque in Africa. The park borders the northern border district of Kenya and Sudan.
It is considered the least explored and most remote park. Visit the haunting ruins of a lodge and enjoy the fantastic wildlife viewing like never before.
The Masai Mara National Reserve is considered the largest wildlife park in the world. Do not miss this epitome of safaris, where the vast savannah forests are full of wild animals.
Every year, the legendary nature reserve hosts the great migration The Great Migration, where millions of zebras, wildebeest and gazelles flock through the plains looking for greener grass. The park also offers large predator populations such as lions, cheetahs, leopards and jackals.
Another highlight of the Masai Mara Reserve is the local Maasai tribes, which are seen in their bright red robes.
Etosha Park is considered one of the best national parks in Africa. Its strikingly beautiful settings provide the best wildlife viewing at waterholes and some of the best photos in Namibia.
Here you can observe rare and unusual wildlife as well as the Big Five of Africa. Find the highest elephants of the continent in the dense forests and lush meadows of the park. The ideal time to visit the park is from April to October.
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