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Wildlife safari in Africa is an experience as the thrill of the wild meets nature. While some travellers come in to explore the wilderness and the beautiful scenery, others travel to experience the excitement of an outdoor adventure like hiking.
Well, if the highlight of your safari is to spot wild animals in their natural and protected habitat, consider adding these top 5 safari parks.
Known to be South Africa’s largest national park and game reserve, Kruger National Park was established in 1898. It is home to 147 mammal species and Africa’s big five, which include elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo.Â
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Area Covered: 19,485 km square
Best Time to Visit: May to October
Average Time to Spend: 3 to 4 nights
Operations Hours: 6 AM to 5:30 PM
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Do you know countless wildlife movies have been recorded in Serengeti? Well, for all the good reasons! Serengeti National Park is a World Heritage Site known for its annual migration of zebra and wildebeest. The park is home to over 4000 lions, 550 cheetahs, 1000 leopards, and nearly 500 bird species.Â
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Area Covered: 14,763 km square
Best Time to Visit: January to February or June to SeptemberÂ
Average Time to Spend: 4 days and 3 nights
Operations Hours: 6 AM to 6 PM
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Peak Season (16th May to 14th March)
Low Season (15th March to 15th May)
Masai Mara is a unique National Reserve popular for its natural diversity of wildlife. Visitors are attracted to this premium conservation area due to numerous reasons. Lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and rhinos freely roam in the park. The reserve is also known for hosting the Great Migration.
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Area Covered: 1510 km square
Best Time to Visit: June to October
Average Time to Spend: 4 days and 3 nights
Operations Hours: 06:00 hours to 18:00 hours
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Luangwa National Park stands as one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world and for obvious reasons. It protects numerous vegetation, birds and wildlife. Home to the walking safari, it allows visitors to experience Africa’s wilderness in its raw nature. 60 different animal species and about 400 of Zambia’s 732 species of birds, including 39 birds of prey and 47 migrant species, the park has them all.Â
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Area Covered: 9,050 km square
Best Time to Visit: May to August
Average Time to Spend: 8 days
Operations Hours: 9 AM to 5 PM
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Entry Fee: USD 100 per night/individual
Wildlife enthusiasts especially visit the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda to encounter gorillas. These wild gorillas are among the rarest apes in the world. The park spans 5 of the 8 volcanoes in the Virunga Mountains: Mount Bisoke, Mount Karisimbi, Mount Gahinga, Mount Sabyinyo and Mount Muhabura.Â
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Area Covered: 160 km square
Best Time to Visit: June to mid-September and December to JanuaryÂ
Average Time to Spend: 2 to 3 nights
Operations Hours: 6 AM to 4 PM
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Entry Fee: USD 75 to 500/nonresident individual
Various factors must be considered when selecting the ideal wildlife safari in Africa. First, you must decide on your preferred type of wildlife and the experience you want. Once you've determined your preferences, you can start researching and comparing different safari options based on their location, accommodation, tour packages, and pricing.