Where Are the Best Places for an African Safari and What Animals Can Be Seen There?
The countries that provide the best opportunities to view wildlife are primarily in the eastern and southern regions of Africa. Kenya, probably the most progressive African nation in terms of economic and tourism infrastructure, is the country most famous for safaris, but neighboring Tanzania, the home of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, is equally rich in wildlife and safari opportunities. South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia are also rich in bird- and wildlife and offer a wide range of safaris to public and private reserves. (Runner-up: Gorilla-tracking trips in Uganda are rapidly gaining popularity among tourists.) Kenya National parks in Kenya are more visited than those in Tanzania or Zambia and are especially good for visitors who want a short, accessible and inexpensive safari. The main bases from which to take a safari in Kenya are Nairobi, a major city with excellent air connections to the rest of Africa and the world, and Mombasa on the east coast. Kenya’s most p
