Which is the best African safari?

Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with an African safari holiday

SafariA safari holiday is an experience that everyone should enjoy at least once during their life. Seeing your first safari animal peaking through the undergrowth is a simply unrivalled experience, and one which will stay with you forever. In order to ensure that you see as many safari animals during your African safari holiday as you can, there are a few tips to consider; although, game viewing will always heavily rely on luck.

Southern Africa is awash with safari parks, but when it comes to the question of which is the best African safari, it really is a matter of personal choice. More important is the time of year. Both wet and dry seasons have their advantages. The dry season means water is at a premium, so safari animals are more concentrated and easier to find around watering holes, as are others on safari holidays. The wet season sees young animals arrive into the world, but the lush bush makes game viewing more testing.


Top Three Safari Holiday Destinations

Kenyan Safari HolidaysKenyan Safari Holidays
The abundant wildlife and beautiful African scenery of parks like the Masai Mara and Amboseli make Kenyan safaris the most popular in the world. The nearby tropical beaches are a huge treat after a morning's game viewing too.

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Safari Holidays in South AfricaSafari Holidays in South Africa
South Africa is a rising tourist destination, with an extraordinary range of attractions and sites that simply couldn't be recreated anywhere else. The famous Kruger National Park is just the tip of the iceberg of South African safaris!

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Safari Holidays in TanzaniaSafari Holidays in Tanzania
The range of African safari holidays in Tanzania is quite astonishing. Whether you are looking to explore the Serengeti in absolute luxury, camp out in the Ngorongoro or drift across the Selous in a hot air balloon, Tanzania has it all.

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Once you have selected a safari park, accommodation is the next most important decision. Taking your own private game cottage puts you right in the heart of the action, and if you are lucky, you may wake up to zebra, giraffe or even warthog wandering in front of your kitchen window. Staying in a safari park over night is a magical experience. The night sounds are sensational, and the early morning and late evening are often the best time to see safari animals, and you don't want to travel too far in a morning if you are going game viewing at dawn!

Travelling independently also gives you the complete freedom to explore the other wonders of your chosen country. In both South Africa and Kenya, there are stunning stretches of coastline very close to the safari parks, which offers a sensational alternative to a day in the park during your African safari holiday. It also gives you the flexibility to continue trying to spot any animals that remain on your wish list should the end of your safari holiday seem to be closing in too quickly!

You can also arrange for local guides easily in most cases upon your arrival, who will give you the best possible chance to see all that you have come to see, as well as providing inside tips including choice of clothing and approach and the avoidance of noise and strong scents.

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Luxuryvilla Soleil with pool, 200m to the beach, 360m²,incl.Staff and Kook
Africa , Kenya , Kenya Coast
If you are looking for a holiday far from hotels with hundreds of tourist, dozens of chairs next to each other, loud children in the pool and big lines at an evening buffet, then you are perfect here. Your villa, 360 m² has 3 bedrooms with double ... [full details of property 516048]

Niro's Place: Gorgeous Beach House with private pool and house staff
Africa , Kenya , Kenya Coast
Niro's Place is an exclusive new beach house on the most beautiful white sandy beach of the Kenyan South Coast. It has 4 spacious AIR-CONDITIONED bedrooms, all with ceiling fans and mosquito nets, of which one luxury masters bedroom with private ... [full details of property 88025]

Niro's Paradise, brand new luxury villa with private pool and jacuzzi.
Africa , Kenya , Kenya Coast
Niro's Paradise is a brand new luxury villa at on only 150m from the most beautiful white sandy beach of the Kenian Southcoast. The villa has a direct private access to the beach without crossing a street ! The villa has 4 air conditioned bedrooms... [full details of property 82948]

Uniquely Designed House for renting In Great Rift Valley, Kenya
Africa , Kenya , Rift Valley
Our luxury and unique four bedroomed house is situated within the prestigious Green Park development, providing breathtaking views over Lake Naivasha, the Aberdare Mountains, the Great Rift Valley and the adjacent championship golf course. Set in ... [full details of property 411225]

Affordable luxury on Kenya's southern coast
Africa , Kenya , Kenya Coast
Topi Villa stands in a secure gated compound within a larger secure development. There is a half acre of mature tropical garden with a private swimming pool and poolside bar. There is a large verandah. The accommodation comprises two double bedroo... [full details of property 65447]

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