Safari365 Guidebook to Best in Travel
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Drawing up a travel wish list can be a daunting task – with so many beautiful destinations in Africa, how do you decide where to go? What are the best places to travel? Looking at popular destinations is a great way to start narrowing down your choices. When it comes to the best in travel, a few key aspects typically stand out, including top destinations, unique experiences, logistics, ease of access, and different accommodation types. While Africa is home to a number of fantastic places to visit, we have featured a few of our favourites in Southern and East Africa:
Kruger National Park | South Africa
There is a reason why Kruger National Park is our most popular travel destination and is on our best in travel hot list. Kruger is a premier wildlife game-rich destination in Southern Africa. Offers unparalleled safari experiences. This quintessential safari getaway is South Africa’s largest protected wilderness area. Kruger is home to an abundance of wildlife including the famed Big Five. There are a variety of accommodation options, including private game reserves that offer a world-class, secluded getaway, expert guides and genuine African hospitality in a breathtaking environment.
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Enjoy a morning game drive when wildlife are most active.
Cape Town | South Africa
Every year Cape Town draw millions of visitors. Cape Town is one of the most vibrant and diverse cities in the world, offering a wealth of experiences for travelers. It effortlessly combines vibrant city life, local culture and history, world-class cuisine, and exciting outdoor activities – all set against picturesque coastlines and mountain ranges. Cape Town offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and modern amenities. Whether you’re an adventure seeker, a history buff, a foodie, or simply looking to relax, Cape Town has something to offer everyone.
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For a best in travel highlight, make your way to the top of Table Mountain (either by Cable Car or by hiking) for unforgettable views.
Franschhoek | South Africa
Just outside of Cape Town are the Cape Winelands. Towns such as Franschhoek are renowned for being home to a multitude of stunning, award-winning wine farms. Known as the “Food and Wine Capital” of South Africa, Franschhoek boasts some of the country’s best vineyards and wine estates. The region is famous for its world-class wines, including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir. Franschhoek is home to several award-winning restaurants offering diverse culinary experiences. The town’s food scene is a blend of local flavors and international cuisine, with many establishments featuring farm-to-table dining and tasting menus.
Top Activity:
Visit one of Franschhoek’s wine farms to sample some of the region’s best vintages.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park | Uganda
One of Africa’s most moving and memorable wildlife experiences is found in the misty highlands of Uganda, where a gorilla trek is a true wildlife adventure. As a destination, Uganda offers more than just the treks, it is home to beautiful national parks, great wildlife viewing and the reputed source of the Nile.
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Embark on a gorilla trek under the guidance of an expert tracker and witness the largest of all primates and rarest subspecies of gorilla in their natural habitats. A truly moving wildlife experience – this is definitely worth it!
Okavango Delta | Botswana
Botswanais one of the most naturally beautiful destinations in Africa. The winding waterways of the Okavango Delta offer a unique inland delta with rich wildlife. It is a haven for wildlife and offers Big Five safari experiences combined with world-class accommodation and a strong focus on conservation. The Okavango Delta is one of the world’s largest inland deltas. Unlike most deltas that empty into a sea or ocean, the Okavango flows into the Kalahari Desert, creating a lush, water-rich oasis in an otherwise arid region. The annual flood cycle, driven by distant rainfall in the Angolan highlands, transforms the landscape, creating a dynamic and ever-changing environment that supports a wide range of plant and animal life.
Top Activity:
Take a trip in a mokoro safari (a traditional dugout canoe) and watch the wildlife as you meander through the labyrinth of rivers, streams, and lakes in the Okavango Delta.
Zanzibar Islands | Tanzania
Just off of mainland Tanzania is the idyllic East African beach paradise of Zanzibar. Renowned for its beautiful beaches and historic Stone Town. Zanzibar is a unique African beach getaway. It has all the makings of a classic island destination: tropical weather, palm fringed beaches, and warm Indian Ocean waters. Zanzibar offers all of this and more. It is also home to lush spice plantations, indigenous forests, and a rich culture and history.
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Explore the winding streets of Stone Town; a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is full of intricate Arabic influenced architecture and historic charm.
Serengeti National Park | Tanzania
The Serengeti National Park is an iconic safari destination in Africa. The seemingly endless plains filled with wildlife are usually the first image that springs to mind when people imagine a classic safari. Home to an astounding amount and variety of wildlife and birdlife, stunning scenery, expert guides, as well as a range of accommodation to suit all budgets, the Serengeti is popular for both first time and return safari go-ers. A major draw for a visit to the Serengeti is the chance to experience the Great Migration. The massive herds of the Great Migration travel across the Serengeti’s plains on their annual journey in search of fresh grazing and water.
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Witness the impressive scenes of the Great Migration, where each year, over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle move continuously across Tanzania and Kenya.
Victoria Falls | Zimbabwe and Zambia
Known as Mosi-oa-Tunya (the smoke that thunders), the world-renowned Victoria Falls are a magnificent sight to behold. The falls are the largest sheet of water in the world and run across the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Various lookout points on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides offer excellent vantage points for watching the sunset. The Knife Edge Bridge and Danger Point are particularly popular. Victoria Falls is a complete destination offering adventure activities, cultural excursions, and beautiful national parks.
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The best way to experience the impressive falls is from above. Take a scenic helicopter flight and enjoy a unique perspective of the spectacular falls.
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