Visitors to Africa enjoy a variety of experiences, but one word dominates the African holiday circuit: 'Safari'. Day after day, the circle of life plays out in parks and reserves throughout Africa.
We've researched over 200 parks and reserves sprawled out all over southern and east Africa in order to provide you the most accurate information, highlighting endemic species, unique features, accessibility, maps and more.
Visit the Serengeti National Park, the largest and most complex ecosystem on earth; the stage for a million strong symphony of migrating wildebeest. Trek the forests of the Virunga Volcanoes, home to half the world's remaining population of mountain gorillas. Cruise down the Chobe River while huge herds of elephant jostle for space on its banks. Or walk in the wilderness of the Kruger National Park.
These unique parks and reserves are beyond impressive; you'll simply have to experience them for yourself in order to understand.
"Botswana parks and reserves are diverse and pristine, and offer some of the best game viewing opportunities in Africa."
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"The parks and reserves in Kenya are some of the finest and most famous in Africa."
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"The wilderness attractions in Lesotho’s parks and reserves are mainly geared to hikers, and this mountainous kingdom affords some spectacular scenery."
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"The varied landscapes of the parks and reserves in Malawi guarantee a unique safari experience in the Malawi’s unspoiled wilderness."
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"Don’t expect to see much in the way of wildlife in Mauritius. The parks and reserves in Mauritius are more notable for their magnificent and exotic plant-life."
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"The parks and reserves in Mozambique protect many fragile ecosystems, wetlands and indigenous vegetation."
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"Namibia’s deserts and sand-seas provide distinctively different surroundings to most African parks and reserves. You’ll find many well adapted plants and animals in Namibia’s parks and reserves."
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"Rwanda’s hilly terrain makes for some of the most beautiful parks and reserves in Africa. One of the main draw-cards to Rwanda’s parks and reserves are the variety of primates that inhabit many of the forests."
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"The Seychelles parks and reserves are a haven for various exotic and endemic bird, reptile and plant species."
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"South Africa’s many parks and reserves cater for every taste and requirement - from the flagship Kruger National Park to wetlands to semi-deserts. South Africa also is the only place in the world where you can enjoy a true malaria-free safari."
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"Perhaps, what best typifies the parks and reserves in Swaziland is the remarkable diversity in scenery and terrain."
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"Tanzania is quintessential Africa and is home to some of the most famous parks and reserves on the continent. Whatever you are dreaming of, you’ll find it in Tanzania."
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"Uganda’s parks and reserves are home to some of the most diverse and concentrated ranges of animals in Africa. Animals range from endangered mountain gorillas and chimps to hippos and crocodiles in the Nile River."
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"There are many ways to experience Zambia's fabulous parks and reserves. Mokoro (canoe) trips, walking safaris and game drives are just some of the options."
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"Due to concerted conservation efforts, you can expect to see lots large game, like elephant, in Zimbabwe’s parks and reserves."
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