Africa Safari Tours – Packages & Tailored Itineraries

 AFRICA SAFARI TOURS

African countries are not only bestowed with ecological diversity but they are also awarded with captivating panoramas and each of the safari destination in Africa has its unique idyllic sceneries. Some of the safari experiences in Africa that are most desirable by travelers that come in Africa are;

The big five safaris; this involves witnessing the different social behaviors and interactions of the animals that are considered as most powerful in the African savannahs and these animals include the lions, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos and also the elephants, these animals can be found national park in Zimbabwe and Kruger national park in South Africa.

 

Why opt to visit Africa for safari.

  • Each safari destination in Africa offers un-matched experiences to tourists for example tourists that visit the Tarangire national park in Tanzania get a chance to delight in the aerial perspective of the wildlife wandering in the African grasslands.
  • Safari in the African countries is more affordable compared to other countries as the tourists usually do not have to pay for experiences and safari services independently since all these come all in one safari package that are usually discounted.
  • Tourists get to attain more knowledge about wildlife conservation efforts and different animal behaviors while on a safari in Africa.
  • Different African tribes have unparallel traditions and remarkable customs and most of these tribes are very accommodative and therefore tourists could get to interact with them and exchange cultures.
  • Some experiences such as the wildebeest migration can be witnessed by tourists while on a safari in only African countries and with this people from all over the world can get to make un-matched memories.
  • African countries also have sweeping landscapes that cannot be found anywhere else such as the exquisite Zanzibar beaches, the Victoria falls in Zimbabwe, Cape town in South Africa and the Sahara Desert in Morocco.

Africa safari tours Experiences

Gorilla trekking and gorilla habituation safaris in Africa.

Different countries in Africa have suitable habitats that are support systems for the different gorilla settlement. The two species of the gorillas which are the Western and the Eastern gorillas are all found in the distinct African countries and these two species are sub grouped as; the Western gorillas (cross river gorillas and the western lowland gorillas) and the Eastern gorillas (mountain gorillas and the Eastern lowland gorillas. You can find these different kinds of gorillas in o places such as the Bwindi impenetrable park in Uganda, Virunga national park in the Democratic republic of Congo and the volcanoes national park in Rwanda that are known for mountain gorilla trekking.

Mountain climbing safaris in Africa.

Africa is known for having some of the tallest mountains globally that are gifted with majestic scenic landscapes such as the white shiny glaciers that complement the beauty of some of these mountains at the top. Examples of these mountains are the Mountain Kilimanjaro that is situated in Tanzania (highest mountain in Africa), Mount Kenya in Kenya (second highest mountain in Africa and the Rwenzori mountains that is shared by Uganda and the Democratic republic of Congo.

 Bird watch safaris in Africa.

This is   safari involves more of the nature walking safaris and the nature photography because bird watching involves more of connecting with Mother nature. Some of the safari destinations for bird watching in Africa are the lake Nakuru national park in Kenya, Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania and Murchison falls in Uganda. Some of the unique bird species in Africa are the shoe bill, the grey crowned crane, little bee-eaters, pink flamingos and the African Fish eagle.

The great migration in Africa.

This is one of the experiences that can only be witnessed in Africa and during this experience great herds move transitioning from the Serengeti national park in Tanzania to Maasai Mara national reserve in Kenya and vice versa. This African safari experience   comprises of the calving period when the wildebeests are breeding and the dramatic crossings through the Mara River and during both experiences the tourists can be witnesses of the predator-prey relationships and excellent game-viewing.

 

Some of the top destinations for Africa safari tours

TANZANIA SAFARIS

Serengeti national park.

This park is found in Tanzania in the Eastern parts of the Mara region and it is popular for hosting the   biggest parts of the great migration comprising of the river crossings and the calving season that happens around the Ndutu area of the Serengeti national park. Serengeti national park also has a large variety of the bird species and also it has a high concentration of the big five such as the lions that are normally found around the Moru Kopjes. the best months to visit Serengeti are usually between January to February and then June to October and here are some of the experiences people can enjoy at this park.

  • Hot air balloon safaris.
  • Game drive safaris.
  • Visit of the Hadzabe and the Maasai people.
  • Tracking down the big five.
  • Great migration witnessing safaris.

 

ZANZIBAR.

 

This is a coastal extended part of Tanzania and it is known for the breathtaking white sand beaches surrounding the sapphire oceans where the different marine species such as the sea turtles and the dolphins’ dwell. Within the Zanzibar town there many other safari destinations such as the stone town, the historical slave market and the spice markets. The different cultural influences at the Zanzibar such as the Swahili culture are an attraction to the distinct tourists all over the world and here are some of the experiences at the Zanzibar coastal town one can enjoy during a safari in Africa.

 

  • Dine at the Rock restaurant (known as the floating restaurant).
  • Explore marine life at the Mnemba Island.
  • Boat cruising at the ocean.
  • Explore the old slave trade routes and visit the big turtles at the stone island.

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK.

This park in Tanzania is known for having some of the largest elephant population in Africa and it is situated in the Manyara region. Unlike most of the parks in Tanzania that are dotted with acacia trees the Tarangire national park is dotted by the ancient baobab trees that contribute to the sustainability of the wildlife like the different bird species in the Tarangire national park hence the travelers have a wide opportunity of bird watching, this park also has a different kind of lions that are tree climbers in its expansive savannahs. What are some of the other experiences in the Tarangire national park?

  • Hot air balloon safaris.
  • Game drives.
  • Picnic meal setups in the Tarangire national park.
  • Landscape and wildlife photography.

 When is the best time to visit Tanzania for a safari?                                                              

All the different kinds of safari such as game viewing, bird watching and the Zanzibar safaris are all best in the period from July to October and from January to February when the weather in Tanzania is stable and the rains are less hence this creates the conducive environment for these activities. The great migration in Tanzania is also evident during this time of the year.

When is the worst time to visit Tanzania?

The most challenging period to visit Tanzania is during the months of early March, April and May when most of the parts in Tanzania are receiving heavy rains which makes most of the roads in accessible and the animals also get to disperse in the different directions at the many water troughs that are created during the rainy season and because of the flooded parts in some of the regions of the distinct animal sanctuaries in Tanzania, some camps/ lodges tend to not operate. Most safari destinations in Tanzania such as Zanzibar are also usually affected because activities such as boat cruising and diving at the coast are usually disrupted or even cancelled during this period.

KENYA SAFARIS.

I This is another East African country with a large ecological community of the big five and other endemic species that are worth a safari exploration in Africa. The country is also rich with impressive scenic sightings such as Mount Kenya and the Mombasa coastal town.

 

Maasai Mara national reserve.

This reserve in Kenya boarders the Serengeti national park in the Mara region and it is the second place in Africa where travelers can get to witness the great migration bust most it is the startling river crossings as the predators make thrilling attacks on the animals as they make their way through the Mara River.

 

Although these two parks have are in the same region they both have their unique safari adventures.

The Maasai Cultural tours is also one of the prominent activities that are done at this reserve as part of the reserve is conserved by the Maasai people. What travelers should expect to experience at the Maasai Mara national park.

 

  • Bush diners and sundowners.
  • Maasai Mara hot air balloon adventures.
  • Game viewing.
  • Maasai village tours.
  • Witnessing river crossings at the Mara River.

 

HELL’S GATE NATIONAL PARK.

 

This is one of the few safari wildlife destinations in Africa where safari tourists can get to discover different geothermal experiences like how electricity is generated because inside this park there’s a geothermal power station at Olkaria. the park also has other geothermal features such as the geysers and the hot springs however these are not the only tourists’ attractions in the park as the park also has wild animals including the popular big 5. What are some of the other experiences at the Hell’s gate national park.

 

  • Hiking through hell’s gate park.
  • Visiting the Hell’s gate Gorge.
  • Birding safaris at hell’s gate.
  • Game viewing safaris.

 

Lake Nakuru national park.

 

This is one of the Parks’ in Africa that is   the best safari destination for the bird watchers because of the variety of bird species most especially the pink flamingos at the alkaline lake that is within the park. The park also has breathtaking vistas and other wild animals. therefore, activities like game drives, boat cruising and many more can be carried out within the park.

 

The best time for the Kenyan Safaris.

 

Safari in Kenya are best from early June to early October and during this time it is easy for the tourists to get the best accommodations and also encounter the best game viewing experiences and other safari ventures in Kenya.

 

When is the worst time to visit Kenya?

 

The months of April, May and early November are considered the worst period to visit Kenya because most of the days during these months are filled with heavy downpours and because of the weather some of the domestic flights for  in Kenya could be aborted  hence tourists that could have booked a pre-trip to Kenya might be inconvenienced.

Other outdoor expeditions such as trekking the Mountain Kenya become hazardous because the trails become slippery and boggier which can led to injuries to the travelers hence its best not to visit during this time.

UGANDA SAFARIS.

 

This country is globally renowned as the pearl of Africa because of its unique natural gems such as the source of the Nile and its jaw dropping landscape scenic views like the Rwenzori mountains. A safari in   gives an opportunity to the tourists to witness the wildlife diversity richness of the country and the distinct civilizations of the cultural groups in Uganda. here are some of the top safari destinations in Uganda.

 

Mount Rwenzori.

Situated in the South western region of Uganda is this extra-ordinary mountain that has rich bio-diversity comprising of different forms of flora such as the lichens, mosses and different forms of fauna such as the different kind of bird species and mammals such as the bush bucks here are some of the experiences people can enjoy at the Mount Rwenzori.

 

  • Nature walking.
  • Mountain climbing.
  • Bakonzo cultural visits

 

BWINDI IMPENETRABLE PARK.

 

 

Uganda is African country that has a high concentration of the mountain gorillas and   they are found in the evergreen tropical rainforests of the Bwindi Impenetrable park that is located in the Western parts of Uganda. The gorillas are usually in groups and they are led by the dominant male that is referred to as the silver back gorillas that are usually made priority by different gorilla trekking safari tourists because of their unique body features and how thrilling they exhibit themselves in front of the different tourists. Other safari activities that can be experienced in the Bwindi impenetrable park include;

  • Visiting the Batwa village.
  • Nature walks.
  • Safari cycling.

 

When is the best time to visit Uganda for a safari?

The dry months from early December to February and early June to August are the best safari periods in Uganda offering better wildlife viewing and also during this time the trails and pathways in the different safari destinations in Uganda are easily navigable and accessible.

 

When is the worst time to visit Uganda?

 

Some of the experiences done by tourists in Uganda such as gorilla trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable park become challenging in the months of March, May, September, October, November and December because during these months the rains are abit heavy and tracking down the mountain gorillas becomes hard since the trails and pathways are hard to navigate and the mountain gorillas are usually hidden in the thick bushes. Most of these safari destinations in Uganda have rainforests that are usually harbor mosquitoes during this time because of stagnant water areas in the parks hence visitors that come during this time are at a risk of getting malaria.

 

Places to visit and tourist attractions in Africa.

Volcanoes national park.

This safari destination in Africa is situated in Rwanda and it is renowned for gorilla trekking, gorilla habituation and golden monkey tracking   activities because of the evergreen rainforests that are a habitat within the park that supports the settlement of these mammals. Other safari activities that can be done at the Volcanoes national park include;

  • Iby’iwacu village tours.
  • Hiking the Mount Karisimbi.
  • Cycling tours within the Volcanoes national park.
  • Tours to the Dian Fossey tomb.
  • Tours at the Musanze caves.

When to visit the Volcanoes national park in Rwanda for safari.

The best time for the safari in the Volcanoes national park is from early June to the end of September and also from December to early February since most of the activities in this park genuinely involve hiking, this period is suitable since most of the park trails are dry during these months making it easier for the travelers to traverse through the tropical trees and it is easier to track the mountain gorillas during this time because of the thin vegetation.

When is the worst time to visit Volcanoes’ national park in Rwanda.

The  worst time to visit Volcanoes national park is in  the months of  March, April and May  because  hiking  the mountains becomes difficult during this time and  sighting the mountain gorillas is  also  made difficult by the  dull weather and the  forests that become more thicker during this time. For safety of trekkers, the Volcanoes national park might also limit the permits issued during this time.

Victoria falls.

This is a magnificent water veil that is shared in between Zimbabwe and Zambia and it is one of the greatest waterfalls in the world and its gorges create a stunning dramatic landscape and it also has other unique features such as the high-end infinity pool that is popularly known as the devil’s pool. The falls are accompanied by a diverse range of the flora such as the shrubs and the ferns and also fauna of all kind including the different bird species, wild animals such as the buffaloes, lions and also different fish species. Some of the activities experienced at the Victoria falls include.

  • Bungee jumping.
  • Exploring the Victoria falls.
  • Water rafting.
  • Flying over the falls by use the helicopter.
  • Exploring the culture of the local people of Zimbabwe and Zambia.

 

When is the best time to visit Victoria falls?

The best time to visit the Victoria falls from either Zimbabwe or Zambia is from late June to late September because this is when their clear skies hence it is easier to capture all the beautiful movements of these enormous falls as it is more visible during these periods of time.

 

When is the worst time to visit Victoria Falls?

 

The worst period to visit Victoria falls is in the months from early   October to the end of November because of the rains received during these periods   are heavy hence  the waterfall  downpour increases making it less  visible  for the observers who would have come  for a safari at   the Victoria falls during this period.

 

Africa safari tours Packages and itineraries