The thought of going on safari is like a dream for many of us. Having the experience of being in such close proximity to the largest and most dangerous land mammals in the world, along with some of the strangest, in their natural habitat, is something that every person should do before they die. Choosing to spend your holiday on safari is the easy part; planning and detailing every last minute of your holiday may take a little more effort. In order to make this a little easier for you, this article is aimed at informing you as to some unconventional destinations for your safari adventure.
Kenya – The Masai Mara (Masai being the name of the local inhabitants and Mara meaning spotted, referring to what it looks like from afar) is one of the most famous game reserves in the world. The Masai Mara is actually a continuation of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania which connects to the southern border of Kenya. Although it is not the largest game reserve in Africa, the Masai Mara makes up for this by providing some of the most authentic experiences possible for visitors on safari.
Uganda – If you want to go a little off the beaten track and experience something that is simply awe-inspiring, visit the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. The park is a World Heritage Site and contains one of Africas richest and most diverse ecosystems providing habitat for (amongst many other species) half of the worlds population of endangered mountain gorillas.
Zambia – One of the most famous wildlife havens in the world is the South Luangwa National Park in Zambia. Playing host to an almost incomprehensible number of species of wildlife, the South Luangwa National Park is actually one of 3 parks located in the Luangwa River basin in Zambia. It holds some 9,000 square kilometers of woodland savannah in which some amazing animals live such as huge lion prides and colossal buffalo herds.
South Africa – Covering over 18,000 square kilometers, the Kruger National Park in South Africa is not only the biggest game reserve in Africa, but also one of the biggest in the entire world. What makes this such a great place to go on safari is the huge number of species of mammals in the park. At 147 it is home to more species of mammals than any other reserve in Africa.
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This is just another way for those of you that like adventures, to try something new. Travelling to a country to go bungee jumping or sky diving is a massive experience; however it is different all the same. Being out in the open with some of the worlds largest animals in the wild, is quite a brilliant experience.
Here are some of the greatest possible places to enjoy a Safari holiday
There is the Masai Mara! This is by far the most popular of all the Safari destinations. The Mara is best known for its group of animals known as the “Big Five”. The Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and the Lion are the Big Five that live in the Mara. There is one simple reason that these animals got this name, and it was because many years ago they were considered the most difficult and dangerous to hunt and kill! There were TV shows based around Kenya and the Masai Mara as well, one of them called Wild At Heart. Probably one of the most popular places in Africa to visit now. Kenya Safari holidays have received much more publicity recently.
The Serengeti! This is runner up, but not by much, there is debate if this should be the number one place, although it is missing some of the key factors that make the Masai Mara number 1. There us a more diverse volume of animals in the Serengeti, and many more animals in general, spread over a larger distance. The Circular Migration is something that can only be experienced in the Serengeti, one of the ten natural wonders. This is where over two million herbivores all gather into one massive herd and travel across the Serengeti! The Serengeti is home to many different natural wonders of the world, including the Ngorongoro Crater, a massive 610 metre deep Volcanic Crater with its floor covering more than 250 square kilometres! Safari holidays are becoming more and more popular, making Tanzania safari holidays a more likely attraction!
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Lying across 580,367km2, Kenya is one of the grandest tourism destinations in Africa. At the time when tourism is at its highest, more than 1.8 million foreign tourists visit annually. Tourism is the country’s best earner of foreign exchange. continue reading »
Since 1913 when explorer Stewart Edward White called it paradise, Serengeti’s natural atmosphere like fine wine has gotten better with age. The Lion King – a Disney animated movie, was inspired by it. Situated in Northern Tanzania, Serengeti extends over the Maswa Game Reserve, Ngorongoro Conservation area and Lake Natron. continue reading »
Located in the South Western part of Kenya the 1530km2 Masai Mara Game Reserve is Kenya’s richest reserve. This natural marve is shared by lions, Masai warriors and different browsers; it’s the embodiment of multiple cycles of life, death and regeneration. It’s famed for its vast plains, abundant distinct wildlife and the Great Migration. continue reading »
Every year, the popularity of safaris increases. For those who want excitement and thrills from a trip away, and who want lots of great stories to tell, a safari really is ideal. Safari’s provide an opportunity to experience nature first hand, in a way that just is not possible on any other kind of trip. continue reading »
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Resident Evil 5 or Biohazard 5 in Japan was released earlier this year and is of course one of the many games in the Resident Evil survival horror franchise. continue reading »
If you have managed to get over to Disney World you will know for a fact that they have a big ride over in Animal Kingdom known as Kilimanjaro Safari and of course it is supposed to be a bit like the real thing. Is this ride just a really bad adaptation of the African Safari or is just something that you can actually compare.
The ride itself is very good as it feels like a real safari so it is very cool if you cannot afford to gety over to Africa for the real thing. continue reading »
For many people it will be the first time they will ever go to Africa and quite possibly the last and it will be simply because of the football. Why on earth is football a big deal? There are so many other reasons why you should go to Africa next year? continue reading »