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#2 of 8 Major Safari Countries

Botswana is a leader in low-density, low-impact tourism, with a special emphasis on exclusive, high-end safaris. Wilderness areas abound, especially in and around the Okavango Delta, which can be discovered on an unforgettable game drive or mokoro trip. Elsewhere, Chobe National Park, Moremi Game Reserve and the Central Kalahari Game Reserve are world-class safari destinations, combining stunning landscapes with exceptional wildlife. Botswana is also excellent for self-drive safaris.

#3 of 8 Major Safari Countries

Regardless of whether this is your first time on safari or you’re a safari veteran, Kenya is a fantastic place to go looking for wildlife. The Masai Mara National Reserve and surrounding conservancies get all the attention for big cat sightings and the annual wildebeest migration. But Kenya has numerous world-class parks to explore, and it’s also an excellent place to relax on a beach holiday once your safari is over.

#4 of 8 Major Safari Countries

In Zambia, you’ll be looked after on safari by some of the best guides in Africa. They’ll happily share everything they know about the local wildlife and landscape, while safely leading you on game drives, walking safaris and even canoeing safaris along the Zambezi River.

#5 of 8 Major Safari Countries

South Africa is one of Africa’s great wildlife destinations. Vast Kruger National Park has an abundance of animals and is one of the continent’s iconic attractions. For outdoor adventure, the Blyde River Canyon is the third-largest canyon on the planet, and the jagged peaks of the Drakensberg Mountains punch into the sky. Cape Town hums with an urban beat and is fringed by white sandy beaches.

#6 of 8 Major Safari Countries

In Namibia, the incredible landscapes are more than just a backdrop for the exceptional wildlife: they’re one of the main reasons for coming here. Etosha National Park is one of Africa’s finest wildlife parks, and the country’s private game reserves are also outstanding. Regions like Damaraland, the Skeleton Coast and Namib-Naukluft National Park combine intriguing wildlife possibilities with dramatic and wildly beautiful terrain.

#7 of 8 Major Safari Countries

Uganda offers a great opportunity to view a combination of forest and savannah wildlife. Top attractions include gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable or Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks, and chimp trekking in Kibale National Park and other forest locations. Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks offer wonderful savannah safaris with good wildlife viewing, with four of the Big Five present (no rhino). They can be combined with Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch to track rhinos. The more remote Kidepo Valley National Park now hosts all the Big Five, rhino included.

#8 of 8 Major Safari Countries

Zimbabwe is home to two of Africa's most remarkable tourist attractions. These are the spray-soaked, mile-wide Victoria Falls (officially one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World) and the brooding ruined city of Great Zimbabwe. This is also a wonderful destination for safaris. Most accessible is Hwange National Park, which hosts all the Big Five including some immense elephant herds. Elsewhere, the more remote Mana Pools, Matusadona and Gonarezhou National Parks offer great wildlife viewing and are ideal for walking safaris.