Safari destinations
Where to roam in Africa
The parks, reserves and islands that make an African safari — with a guide to each and the journeys that visit them.
The places
From the Mara’s migration and Amboseli’s elephants to Rwanda’s gorilla forests and Zanzibar’s reefs — explore each destination, then plan the safari that takes you there.
Destination
Kenya
3-7 Days recommended
Masai Mara
The Masai Mara National Reserve is one of Africa's most magnificent game reserves. Bordering Tanzania, the Mara is the northern extension of the Serengeti and forms a wildlife corridor between the two countries. It's named after the statuesque, red-cloaked Maasai people who live in the park and graze their animals there as they have done for centuries.
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2-4 Days recommended
Amboseli
Amboseli National Park offers some of the most breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and is renowned for its large elephant herds and easy wildlife viewing.
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3-5 Days recommended
Tsavo National Parks
Together, Tsavo East and Tsavo West form one of the largest national parks in the world, known for red elephants, diverse landscapes, and the legendary man-eating lions of Tsavo.
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Tanzania
4-7 Days recommended
Serengeti
Tanzania's oldest and most popular national park, the Serengeti is famed for its annual migration, when some six million hooves pound the open plains, as more than 200,000 zebra and 300,000 Thomson's gazelle join the wildebeest's trek for fresh grazing.
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2-3 Days recommended
Ngorongoro Crater
Often called 'Africa's Eden', the Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtaking natural wonder, a collapsed volcano that contains a wealth of wildlife in an area naturally enclosed by the crater walls.
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2-4 Days recommended
Tarangire National Park
Famous for its dense population of elephants and iconic baobab trees, Tarangire offers excellent wildlife viewing, especially during the dry season when animals congregate around the Tarangire River.
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Rwanda
3-5 Days recommended
Volcanoes National Park
Home to endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, Volcanoes National Park is part of the Virunga Conservation Area and offers some of the most emotional wildlife encounters in Africa.
Explore2-3 Days recommended
Akagera National Park
Rwanda's only savannah park, Akagera combines woodland, swamps, lakes and grassland in a beautiful landscape that's home to a wide variety of wildlife including recently reintroduced lions and rhinos.
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South Africa
3-7 Days recommended
Kruger National Park
One of Africa's largest game reserves, Kruger National Park is home to an impressive diversity of wildlife including the Big Five. With excellent infrastructure and accessibility, it offers world-class safari experiences.
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3-5 Days recommended
Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Adjacent to Kruger National Park, Sabi Sands is renowned for its luxury lodges and exceptional leopard sightings. This private reserve offers exclusive game viewing with no fences between it and Kruger.
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2-4 Days recommended
Addo Elephant National Park
South Africa's third-largest national park, Addo is famous for its large elephant herds and is the only park in the world to house the Big Seven - including great white sharks and southern right whales.
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Zanzibar
2-3 Days recommended
Stone Town
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Stone Town is the historic quarter of Zanzibar City with winding alleys, bustling bazaars, mosques, and grand Arab houses reflecting the island's diverse cultural heritage.
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3-7 Days recommended
Zanzibar Beaches
Zanzibar's coastline features some of the world's most beautiful beaches with powder-white sand, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and swaying palm trees - perfect for relaxation after safari adventures.
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1-3 Days recommended
Mnemba Atoll
A small private island and marine conservation area off Zanzibar's northeast coast, Mnemba Atoll offers world-class diving and snorkeling with pristine coral reefs and abundant marine life.
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