African Safari: Exploring the most beautiful national parks in Africa

An African safari is mostly on every ardent travellers’ bucket list. Nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers too can’t miss out on an African safari. The country is undoubtedly a hub of all things natural and is home to some of the most endangered and amazing animals in the world. These jungle safaris make for a lifetime travel experience one can have.Africa is noted for its population of the ‘Big Five’ (lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros). Totally awesome if you get to witness all at one place! Let’s checkout Africa’s some of the most beautiful and best national parks and reserves.

Wildlife lovers generally visit the Volcanoes National Park to spot wild gorillas. These mountain gorillas are among the most gorgeous and rarest apes. As per reports, there are only about a thousand of these majestic creatures left in the world. To spot these, one can opt for a guided gorilla tracking safari.

South Luangwa is counted among the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in Africa. The park is noted for uncrowded wilderness and guarantees an amazing wildlife adventure. The whole place is absolutely beautiful as well with the presence of the Luangwa River. You can witness the elusive leopard and wild dogs here.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Serengeti National Park is the oldest and one of the most popular national parks in Tanzania. The park is noted for its yearly Great Migration (also known as Wildebeest Migration), wherein more than a million wildebeest and over 200,000 zebras and antelope species cross the Masai Mari and the Serengeti for survival. During this time, you might even get to see a kill.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Okavango Delta is another must visit wildlife park in Botswana, Africa. The delta is noted for its wildlife sightings and is also famous for its safari lodges.

Maasai Mara or Masai Mara is Africa’s most prominent safari destination. A National Reserve belonging to the Maasai people, this park has the most amazing ecosystem which is home to more than 95 species of mammals and around 570 species of birds. Lions and cheetahs can be easily spotted in the wilds of Masai Mara.

This place is a haven for birdwatchers! One can see millions of pink flamingos here feeding on the algae present in Lake Nakuru. Besides, white rhinos, cheetahs and giraffes can also be easily spotted inside the park.

Kruger in South Africa is known for its population of ‘Big Five’. Established in the year 1898, this national park is a must visit for wildlife lovers as here they can easily spot rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalos, and leopards in their natural habitat. If you want, you can also choose to go on an elephant back safari.

The park is home to more than 400 species of birds and over 47 species of raptors. Amboseli National Park is counted among the best places in the world to spot exclusive birds and animals. This is the place where you can witness elephants parading in the backdrop of the beautiful Mount Kilimanjaro.