Africa really does know its way around wildlife and adventure, there is no equal on the world stage. It boasts everything form arid desert lands, dense jungles to lush Savannah plains, and with huge river systems and mighty mountains too, you have every habitat and climate on Earth available to an enormous variety of animals and birds. With such marvellous species on display, ranging from African animals like the lions, zebras, elephants, and gorillas it’s no wonder there are such spectacular world-class national parks that allow you to enjoy an African safari holiday of a lifetime! If you book a safari holiday in Africa, then you are able to see the animals of Africa in their natural environment and enjoy African animals and African cultures all year round, please see below for some of the best African National Parks to enjoy.

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Quite possibly the most renowned park on Earth; the Serengeti, along with large portions of the rest of Africa, contains enormous flat grassland plains that are abundant with game and birds of all shapes and sizes. What is even more magnificent about the Serengeti is that it is home to “The Great Migration” where millions of individual animals of wildebeest and gazelle travel across the African plains hoping to feed upon the plains grass available and at this time the Serengeti lions are abundant with prey, in the form of smaller species. You may also witness crocodiles and cheetahs within this huge park; and nothing on the Earth can match seeing such a monumental herd roaming wild like on this safari adventure and you are able to explore the Serengeti via car safari, balloon safari or through the lenses of a photographic safari.

Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

One of Africa’s most praised national parks neighbours the previous park, and hence it makes a portion of the large Serengeti ecosystem. It is home to thousands of elephants, lions, leopards and buffaloes and is often deemed one of the best places in the world to go if you wish to witness “The Big Five”; the same as in Serengeti, the Maasai Mara also plays host to a large portion of “The Great Migration” which allows great amounts of animals to witness but this park is arguably the greatest for seeing the African cultures and traditions of the Maasai people.

Kruger National Park, South Africa

The 2 nd biggest and quite possibly most known wildlife park on Earth, the Kruger contains thousands of game animals throughout the African landscape. You have the choice to go on numerous types of safari such as a guided safaris, car safaris or even walking safaris. It is home to elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes and rhinos with lots of different types of birds roaming across the vast plains that surround the mountains where many different types of tree have managed to thrive; Kruger is arguably the ultimate destination if this is your first African safari experience.

Chobe National Park, Botswana

With more elephants than any other African National Park, the Chobe National Park in Botswana is another holiday hotspot for safaris; especially for African safari holiday makers that can view this vast number of elephants on boat safaris through the massive Chobe River that makes up the bulk of this park. The park is also abundant with crocodiles and hippos, but the number of elephants and the river are by far the biggest draw to this breath taking African National Park.

Etosha National Park, Namibia

One of the largest national parks on the African continent; the Etosha National Park has an enormous salt pan which can be seen from space! Around this, huge amounts of animals like rhinos, elephants and lions may be witnessed congregating at the water-holes that are scattered all around. The animals that roam across the plains can be seen for miles, ranging from elephants to zebras to giraffes and rhinos and this park will give you countless photo opportunities.

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

One of Africa’s most incredible national parks contains an enormous amount of diverse species but by far the most famous for tourists here is the mountain gorillas. By trekking through the dense forests that make up the slopes of the Virunga mountains between Uganda and Rwanda you are able to get extremely close to the endangered mountain gorilla, this experience is simply unforgettable; and if that doesn’t tempt you there are other exotic African animals like golden monkeys available, as well as volcanoes which you can even climb.

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Not only the biggest national park in Zimbabwe, but one of Africa’s most renowned parks, Hwange National Park holds millions of game animals, from lions and elephants to rhinos, and buffalos and even a whole herd of giraffes might be blocking the path to your camp, as a whole. The game animals that you witness at this park will ensure an incredible time for any avid photographers and many animals are seen at the watering hole.

Amboseli National Park, Kenya

If it is elephants you have come to Africa for then look no further than the Amboseli National Park. Set with an inspiring background of Mt Kilimanjaro, herds of hundreds of elephants walk across the dusty African plains every single day and you are able to obtain many stunning photographs here from your safari, as well as lions and hyenas among other impressive African animals.

Hints for your safari holiday in Africa

If you intend to take a safari holiday in Africa then it is a good idea to wear clothing in neutral colors as animals can be easily spooked; wear sun cream and if it is particularly sunny, where a hat, make sure you have enough space on your camera memory cards for the thousands of photos you are expected to take and pack plenty of spare batteries. When enjoying a safari in Africa always stick closely to your guide as the priority is safety. Booking an African safari holiday during the dry season will be recommended as you will usually find greater concentrations of game around watering holes, though you may be surprised by the variety of African animals that can be found throughout the year in each park. Finally, please show a great deal of respect to the environment and the African animals that surround you during your African safari holiday.

Conclusion

In Africa National Parks offers a fantastic and inimitable wildlife safari experience, from witnessing The Great Migration across the Serengeti to walking with mountain gorillas in Rwanda all national parks have an overwhelming and unequalled spectacle to offer. National Parks not only afford the visitor with a real feel of the wilderness but they also help contribute in the preservation of endangered species and their habitats. Africa wildlife safari are truly a trip of a lifetime.