African Vacation Guide
The mother continent truly makes the heart race. From snowcapped mountains, fascinating cultures, beautiful beaches, dramatic scenery to extraordinary wildlife. Africa has something for everyone. For the safari goer, here are the not to be missed african safari destinations.
1. Okavango River Delta, Botswana
The Okavango Delta is located on the territory of Botswana. This is both a permanent and temporary habitat for a huge number of representatives of the flora and fauna, and today Okavango is a popular tourist destination. Here you can find savanna elephants, African buffalo, hippo, antelope, marsh, sitatunga, blue wildebeest, giraffes, Nile crocodiles, lions, cheetahs, leopards, brown and spotted hyenas, gazelles, big kudu, black antelopes, black and white rhinos, savannah zebras, African warthogs and bear baboons.
Amboseli National Park is located in the province of Rift Valley in the south-eastern part of Kenya. The local population is a nomadic tribe of Masai, but many residents of the African continent also settle here. They are attracted by the developing economy (mainly due to tourists) and agriculture. Here oases of marshes contrast with arid deserts, which gives an unprecedented beauty and uniqueness to these places. The park has 400 species of birds, waterfowl, pelicans, kingfishers, cranes, hammers and 47 species of predators.
2. Amboseli, Kenya
Amber Mountain National Park is located in the north of Madagascar, in the Diana region. The reserve, located 1,000 km to the north of the capital, the city of Antananarivo (Antananarivo), is famous for its waterfalls and volcanic lakes. It affects its biological diversity - the park is inhabited by 75 species of birds, 25 species of mammals, 59 species of reptiles.
3. Amber Mountain, Madagascar
South Luangwa National Park is located in the east of Zambia. Some consider the park one of the largest in the world, and this is one of the main safari sites in Zambia. The reserve is located in the valley of the Luangwa River, where most of the local fauna is concentrated. Due to its inaccessibility, South Luangwa maintains a wealth of wildlife and accepts only a limited number of visitors.
5. South Luangwa, Zambia
The Kruger National Park is located in the northeast of South Africa and borders Mozambique in the east, Zimbabwe in the north and the Limpopo river in the south. The total area of ​​the park is 20,000 sq. km the reserve is divided into 14 ecozones, and the animal world of each of them is unique. Reserve, where every year rushes a huge number of tourists, is recognised as the best among the parks of South Africa.
6. Kruger National Park, South Africa
Etosha National Park is Namibia's second largest reserve of 20,000 sq km. The park is surrounded by the solonchak lake of Etosha, which attracts many animals especially in the winter dry months, because this is the only source of water in the desert. Here, tourists can watch the world of wildlife - rhinoceroses, lions, zebras, giraffes, antelope, elephants and jackals.
4. Etosha, Namibia
The Tarangire National Park, an area of ​​2,850 sq. km, is located south-west of Lake Manyara. The park is famous for its huge number of elephants, baobabs and lions climbing trees. Visitors to the reserve will certainly be able to see other animals, such as zebra and wildebeest, in addition to less familiar animals. There are also water goats, giraffes and baboons.
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7. Tarangire, Tanzania
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