What animals would you wish to view?
- Big 5: This includes lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant. You can watch all these animals in one single trip. The parks that are famous for them are the Masai Mara in Kenya, the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and the Kruger National in South Africa.
- Gorillas: Head to Rwanda, Uganda and Gabon if gorillas interest you the most!
- Chimpanzees: Best destinations to watch the wild chimpanzees are the Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania and the Okavango Delta in Botswana.
- Lions: He is the king of beasts and no wonder you want to watch him from close quarters taking his majestic strides. In East Africa, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and in South Africa, the South Luangwa National Park deserves special mention for the abundant lion population.
- Black Rhino: Black rhino is rare…but this is the reason why getting a chance to see them is exciting. The Etosha National Park, the Kruger National Park and the Chobe National Park will offer you an exciting view.
- Hippos and Crocodiles: With numerous lakes and rivers flowing through East and South Africa, enjoy a closer view of hippos and crocodiles while on a Canoeing Safari in Zambezi River. Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania and Liwonde National Park in Malawi also offer plenty of viewing opportunities.
There are more animals to watch like wildebeest, zebra, giraffe… but the list above includes the primary points of interest.