The best parks & regions in Africa
Where to start in a continent as vast and diverse as Africa? Each of the main safari countries, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia and Botswana have their known favourites and they also all have one or two hidden gems that are rarely spoken about.
For a more in depth view for each country please see the Parks & Regions section on this page but, as always, we would also strongly recommend giving us a call to have a chat through what it is you are after from your trip and we can then put together something more bespoke.
Best time to visit Africa
In general the northern hemisphere months between June and November will fit with any of the main safari destinations in Africa.
Outside of this window it can, very much, depend on what it is you are looking to see or do and so a bit more thought is needed. For example, the January to February window is one of the best times to see the wildebeest migration herds in the southern grasslands of the Serengeti. Alternatively, late April is when the first flood waters arrive into the northern parts of the Okavango Delta.
Do see When to Go on this page.
Safari & safari holidays
As mentioned above, Africa is such a diverse and interesting continent that the range and scope of the options available would take a lifetime to consider.
This being said, for the majority of first time visitors to the continent, a trip that includes some time viewing the animals and then relaxing on a beach is the order of the day. The East African countries of Tanzania and Kenya are particularly well suited to this goal with the land locked countries of Botswana and Zambia still offering the combination with Mozambique but also with a much higher price point.
Do see Best Safaris & Holidays on this page.
Africa Wildlife
As everyone knows, Africa is the home for some of nature’s most strange, specialised and wonderful animals and so is guaranteed to satisfy almost anyone.
Arguably the most famous group of animals are what is known as the “big 5” which include elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo…but these are only the tip of the iceberg as it were! Some of the more unique animals include the feisty honey badger, the serene giraffe, the regal gorilla and many many more. For those that have a specific animal in mind jump to our wildlife page for itineraries that make the most of specific animals.
Don’t miss our Africa Wildlife Guide on this page.
Get help with visiting Africa
As much as AI has changed the way we all approach our lives, there is still no substitute for picking up the phone and having a chat through the options with one of us on +44 1525 840 149
This allows us to completely tailor the property choices, costs and itinerary length to your needs…but we also understand that this is not always possible with the busy lives we all lead.
With this in mind, we have also put together a safari finder tool that should help you to narrow down the initial stages at which point we can jump in to “round off the edges” as it were.
Alternatively please feel free to send us an email with your timings, group size and rough likes and dislikes and we can get the ball rolling.
Where to Go in Africa
