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The Best Places to Go on Safari in 2024/25
With so many fantastic safari destinations to choose from,
the ultimate decision usually falls to bucket lists and desired experiences. If the Big 5 are at the top of your list, South Africa is a perfect choice, but if you want to explore a more rugged, authentic experience, Tanzania or Kenya may be a better match. From there, it’s about activities; from walking safaris and game drives to hot air ballooning and boat-based safari expeditions.
The best place for a safari in Africa is a contentious topic but ultimately timing is key.
Africa’s Green Season offers sensational birding, newborn wildlife, and is always less busy. However, it can make it a little trickier to spot game due to the lush landscapes. From May to November the weather is hot and dry, which makes for the best sightings, but also the most crowds.
To help you narrow down your ideal African safari destination, have a look at our top recommendations for safari’s in 2024/25:
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One of Africa and world's best known safari destinations is Tanzania. The East African country is a top safari safari destination, filled with a breathtaking array of wildlife across its multiple natural reserves like Singita Grumeti. Tanzania also offers unparalleled wildlife experiences at its Serengeti National Park during the Great Migration.
The landscape in Tanzania offers a different kind of safari. Magnificent plains stretch seemingly endlessly and its volcanic craters teem with wildlife. What also makes the destination unique is the possibility of combining a safari trip with a hike up the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro.
While you can see the Great Migration in both Kenya and Tanzania, the herds spend most of the year in Tanzania. Visiting Tanzania during the ‘Green Season’ between late January to early February allows you to experience the birth of the wildebeest.
Approximately 8,000 calves are born each day during the birthing season, close to the Ngorongoro Crater area. Going on safari in Tanzania during this time of the year promises an action-filled adventure as this is when it’s easier to spot predators. The peak safari season in Tanzania spans from July to October when most river crossings take place in the mighty Serengeti.
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Kenya is one of the best safari destinations in the world. It is home to the renowned Maasai Mara National Park where the Big Five and other animal species roam freely. It is also where you can see the Great Migration and its dramatic river crossings.
Every year, huge herds of wildebeest, zebra and antelope, travel around the Serengeti in Tanzania and into the Maasai Mara. The animals follow the pattern of the rains, closely watched by an array of predators. The best time to go on safari in the Maasai Mara is during the dramatic river crossings. Many herds can be seen crossing the border from Tanzania and into Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Park.
Crossings at the Mara River take place from August to October. However, natural events such as this can never be guaranteed. While this time of the year marks the peak season for migration safaris, it may take weeks for the herds to finally cross the crocodile-infested waters.
For those seeking a more exclusive safari experience, the Mara Conservancies bordering the Maasai Mara National Park offer exceptional game viewing and fewer visitors.
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South Africa is home to one of the oldest and best-known national parks in the world. Kruger National Park is where you can spot the Big Five and many other species of African wildlife. South Africa is the best safari destination for families and first-timers.
A year-round destination, South Africa provides a good introduction to the safari world. Sabi Sands particularly, is regarded as Africa’s premier game reserve.
It shares borders with Kruger National Park, allowing visitors to experience close encounters and remarkable wildlife sightings, particularly of leopards. The Sabi and the Sand Rivers running through the reserve also attract an array of animal species.
In South Africa, the unique desert-looking Kalahari attracts herds of herbivores as well as their predators and some of Africa’s rarest wildlife. This is also where you can find the malaria free Tswalu Reserve, housing two accommodation options that allow for a maximum of 30 guests at a time.
South Africa has it all and then some. Plus, you can crown your South Africa safari with some well-deserved R&R along the country’s stunning coastline.
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In Botswana, you can experience more than just traditional game drive safaris. The country is home to the Okavango Delta and Chobe River where you can go on water safaris. The lagoons and rivers also extend to the Linyanti where a large abundance of predators roam free.
Botswana is one of the best African safari destinations for adventure travellers. The landlocked country offers endless opportunities to experience wildlife like never before. You can go on a mobile safari expedition and discover the most untouched parts of Botswana as you follow the game. You can also take a helicopter ride and marvel at the beauty of the Okavango Delta from above.
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Namibia is filled with innumerable sights. Its otherworldly landscapes consist of sweeping dunes, dramatic views and unspoiled nature. Home to a rich population of cheetahs, Namibia offers matchless wildlife viewing. It is also a destination that is great to visit all year round.
Not many people immediately think of Namibia when planning a safari experience in Africa, but that’s what makes the region so special. In Namibia, you will find the world’s oldest desert, the Namib, home to some of the most fascinating desert-adapted wildlife.
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Rwanda is among Africa’s best safari destinations. It is one of the few places in the world where you can encounter mountain gorillas. These giant primates can be found in Volcanoes National Park. In Akagera National Park you can see lions, leopards, giraffes and more.
Rwanda, Uganda and Congo are three African countries where you can still find endangered mountain gorillas. In Rwanda itself, the population of this species stands at approximately 880 individuals. Today, researchers continue to study the conservation of these creatures.
The Fossey Fund is the world’s longest-running and largest organisation dedicated entirely to the conservation of gorillas. By 2022, Rwanda expects to see the world’s first permanent, purpose-built gorilla research and education centre.
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