The Serengeti: Tanzania
The
Serengeti, Tanzania's pride and joy and most notably the grand stage
for the Wildebeest migration, considered by many to be the greatest free
show on earth! For those visiting the Serengeti, the neighbouring
Ngorongoro Crater is also a popular add on safari as is Lake Manyara,
Tarangire and Selous reserves as well as various other habitats which
only complement the outstanding beauty of Tanzania. The Wildebeest
migration is the crown jewels of a safari in Tanzania, and to see these
magnificent creatures cross the Mara River into Kenya you will have to travel between September & October.
Madagascar
Madagascar
is certainly an island like no other, its entire nature having evolved
in isolation not only from the rest of the world but also from the rest
of Africa. A highlight on this magnificent island is to combine the
unique flora and fauna which includes the iconic much adored lemur with
the Crusoe islands, gorgeous beaches and of course the unspoilt coral
reefs. Madagascar is really able to draw in a vast amount of tourism
through its population of Lemurs endemic to the island and, it's
estimated to host 21% of all primate genera and 36% of all primate
families making it hands down the single most important place for
'primate conservation'.
Sossusvlei: Namibia
The dunes surrounding the salt flats of Soussusvlei
are said to be amongst the highest in the world making this region of
the country one of the highlights of a visit to Namibia. Soussusvlei is
located in the Namib Naukluft Park, the largest conservation area in
Africa and the fourth largest in the world. Tours in Soussusvlei are
especially amazing around sunrise and sunset when the surrounding dunes
all change colour from a very bright orange to a deep shade of red.
Midday here is usually extremely hot and is best spent in the shade, but
all in all Soussusvlei is only one reason to visit this magnificent
country.
Victoria Falls: Zambia
Victoria
Falls is one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world hence
its world wide appeal to travellers. The Falls are just a part of the
experience, as the outstanding beauty is complemented by micro light
& helicopter safaris, white water rafting, bungee jumping and canyon
swinging. To top it all off why not spend the afternoon in 'Devils
Pool' on the edge of the falls surrounded by hippos and Livingstone
Island (the spot where David Livingstone discovered the Falls) and then
named it in honour of his Queen, Queen Victoria.
The Masai Mara: Kenya
Kenya
is one of Africa's most popular destinations with tourists all over the
world, especially those looking for safari packages combining the Masai
Mara with beach holidays up and down the Kenyan coastline. The Masai
Mara is the continent’s most famous wildlife reserve, home to the
Wildebeest migration in the months of September & October and home
to the Big 5 including one of the highest lion densities in Africa. One
of the parks biggest draws is a chance to 'meet the Masai' in their
traditional villages and whilst a lot of the experiences with the Masai
are highly unauthentic; there are still plenty of authentic experiences
to be had if you look in the right places.
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