Two Hippos among weltand flowers in Murchison Falls, Uganda.

African safaris
Travel Guide

Nowhere else in the world offers a safari on the level that Africa does!

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If you know you want to go on an African safari but haven't yet worked out exactly where, then our first blog post is the one for you! We also have a post that tells you where to head for the best chances of seeing lots of lions. And you'll be astonished if you read our post on the Big Five of Africa, as we bet you never knew just how incredible these creatures really are!

Two zebras in a lush bushy landscape
The 5 best African safaris

Want to go on an African safari, but not sure where exactly? These five safari destinations across Africa are world-renowned as being the best wildlife destinations!

Lion cubs in the savannah, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Africaโ€™s best national parks for seeing lions

So you want to see lions on your African safari? Of COURSE you do! They're the kings of the jungle, after all. Here are the eight African national parks and reserves that offer the highest chances of seeing lions so you can plan the best safari possible.

Black rhino and calf standing in grassland in Kenya
Mind-blowing facts about the Big Five of Africa

The Big Five โ€“ which is lions, leopards, rhinos, buffaloes and elephants โ€“ is a major drawcard among safari goers. We tell you how this term came about, where in Africa you can find the Big Five, and some fascinating details about each of the animals.

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Lioness in Tarangire National Park
From $2,595

Visit the Serengeti

This trip takes you on adventure to the main safari attractions northern Tanzania has to offer, which include the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.

5 days

(5.0)

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest gorilla
From $3,600

Visit mountain gorillas

Rwanda is the best-known country for visiting endangered mountain gorillas. It also has the most accessible gorilla park.

4 days

(5.0)

Pride of lions, Maasai Mara Reserve, Kenya safari
From $2,270

Maasai Mara safari

The Maasai Mara is a world-class safari destination and one of the best places in Africa for big cat sightings! This trip runs from October to June.

7 days

(5.0)