Do you like nature in its wildest state? So your destination is Africa. What a continent! One of the tourist activities that Africa offers, in different countries, is the possibility of doing safaris. Some of these safaris in africa They are hunting safaris, I don't like them at all, but others are beautiful walks through the landscapes of the black continent and those are the best.
We can say that six countries in Africa offer the best safaris and that there are many options, although he calculates that due to the variety of landscapes we can summarize the list in ten destinations that are concentrated in Botswana, Namibia, Kenya, Zambia, Rwanda, South Africa y Tanzania. Elephants, leopards, cheetahs, lions, rhinos, zebras, giraffes, unforgettable sunsets and star-studded nights, that's what it's all about. Let's take a look at some of the safaris these countries offer.
Safaris in the Kalahari
The Kalahari is a desert, but a desert with a lot of life. It has 930 thousand square kilometers and occupies three countries from the south of the continent: South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. By day you will see a numerous animal life and alive (antelopes, lions, giraffes), and at night, when the lights of the camp dim, the sky will seem to concentrate the whole universe. A beauty in which there are few camping areas, Yes indeed.
You can calculate that seven nights in the Kalahari has a price of between 3 and 5 five thousand euros with everything included, even plane tickets, although you can find variations depending on the tourism agency that offers the tour.
Safaris in Zambia
Zambia, a landlocked country, located in south-central Africa and with has several safari destinations. One of them the South Luangwa, a super hot place where it is 40 ºC and there is little vegetation. He specializes in hiking and the guides are real experts, especially buffalo experts. Be careful, you have to walk a lot so you have to be prepared but it is worth it. There are also no luxury safaris, with showers and electricity, so it is for the more adventurous. A seven-night safari in South Luangwa plus four nights in Nsefy and three in Kapani, a usual circuit, estimates that it is around 4 thousand euros.
Another destination in Zambia is the Zambezi Valley, a distant place crossed by the Zambesi river, embroidered with forests with elephants, leopards and crocodiles. This place is not a park so it is completely wild. There are few comfortable camps and you depend 100% on your guide. It can go canoeing or boating But when night falls, bonfires and torches have to be lit to scare away the hyenas. A week here with all meals included and flights can cost around 3 euros.
Safaris in South Africa
You can do safaris in the Kruger Park. This South African park is the largest game reserve in the country and the oldest national park as it was founded in 1926. The southern part is occupied with luxury camps and very exclusive where they serve you expensive wines and gourmet meals. For something really wild you must head towards the northernmost sector of the Kruger Park, right on the border with Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Here is the Camp Pafuri, on the banks of the Luvuvhu River, with capacity for between 80 and 100 people.
In this campsite in the Kruger Park there are about twenty tents that face the river and a little out of the way are the common areas. The land granted in concession is 24 thousand hectares and is the kingdom of a varied and abundant fauna including buffalo, crows, leopards, rhinos, crocodiles, lions, zebras, oxen, meerkats, elephants, wild boars, hyenas, amphibians, fish and reptiles. There are about twenty private camps and shelters for the safari industry.
Safaris in Tanzania
Tanzania is on the African coast, on the east coast, facing the Indian Ocean. Here is the Ruaha National Park, a destination still without much tourist touch. In fact it is said that Rwanda it is the only 100% African destination, still. It is a good place to see cheetahs, leopards, lions, acacias and a thousand colors as the day progresses and the sun moves in the sky.
Again, no frills so it's about Nature in its purest and wildest state.
Safaris in Botswana
Botswana is a landlocked republic in southern Africa. 70% of its territory is occupied by the famous Kalahari desert. People say that here are the biggest lions in africa and these animals have the peculiarity of hunting during the day and not at night as other lions do. There are also buffalo and you can watch them fight each other.
A good place to go on safari is Duba. The land granted in concession to the camps is 65 thousand hectares and is north of the Okavango Delta. Most of the year it is not accessible by road but it is beautiful and many National Geographic documentaries have been filmed, for example.
Safaris in Namibia
Namibia is in southwestern Africa and its name derives from the name of the oldest desert in the world, the Namib. The safaris are in the Mundulea Reserve, in its wild hills and meadows. Forty years ago the area was occupied by four large ranches dedicated to raising cattle, but today things are very different. Internal fences and fences have been removed and a private reserve organic farmingIe concerned with ecology, not only concerned with animals but also with the botany of the place.
Safaris in Kenya
Kenya is a coastal country and gets its name from Mount Kenya, the second highest mountain in Africa. The best safaris in Kenya are those that take place in the north of the country, on the border with Ethiopia and nowhere near the hippest camps. On this wild side there are only tribes and animals: lions, elephants, goats sometimes. The acacias, the walks, the night cold, the stars, the absence of sounds, that feeling of really being in a place completely removed from the modern world are back. Also, just for hippies or adventurers.
En massai mara there is a recommended camp. It works within the national reserve and is a good destination to see cheetahs, rhinos and leopards and lions. The best time of year to go is early July when the migration begins and hordes of zebras arrive, for example from the Serengeti.
Safaris in Rwanda
Rwanda has no coastline and is located in an African region known as the Great Lakes. It is a country with foggy areas. Do you remember the movie Gorillas in the Mist? It has to do with gorillas of rwanda precisely, that they live in these hills where there is usually a lot of fog. Thus, a good safari destination in Rwanda is a site called gorillas.
It must be said, yes, that Rwanda is one of the most difficult destinations in Africa since it is a very poor country, but at the same time very populated. Tourism is quite important for Rwanda and one of the most recommended camps is the Camp Mwagusi.