Africa safari: Where to find
the best safari for you?
Looking for an Africa safari but no idea what suits you? We at Paradise & Wilderness will take you into this great special continent. This continent is filled with breathtaking landscapes, countless wild animals and with the highest freestanding mountain in the world: Mount Kilimanjaro. Read on to find out why you should choose an Africa safari.
The wonders of Africa
Africa is made up of countless natural wonders. From the largest wildlife park in the world to the highest freestanding mountain in the world, you’ll find it all here. Below are the wonders we think are the most impressive:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania): This is the home of the great migration. Behold here how more than 2 million animals migrate annually across the vast landscapes.
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania): This crater in Ngorongoro Conservation Area is the largest intact caldera (collapsed volcanic cone) in the world. Here you will also find the highest concentration of wildlife per square kilometer.
- The Sahara (North Africa): The largest desert in the world with an area of over 9 million square meters.
- Namib-Naukluft National Park (Namibia): Africa’s largest game park with over 50 thousand square kilometers of area.
- Okavango Delta (Botswana): Largest inland delta in the world.
- The Nile (including through Egypt and Sudan): The world’s longest river with a length of 6650 kilometers.
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe/Zambia): The widest falls in Africa with over 1,700 meters of waterfall.
- Kilimanjaro (Tanzania): The highest freestanding mountain in the world (5895) that is very climbable.
What is the Big Five
The name Big Five has nothing to do with the sizes of the animals. It is a name given in the 19th and early 20th centuries in Africa to the animals that were the most difficult to hunt. These were the times when hunting these magnificent animals was still accepted. Nowadays, only pictures are shot of the big five and the animals can once again enjoy their own nature.
What animals are in the big five and where can you find them?
- The Lion
- The Leopard
- The elephant
- The rhino
- The buffalo
How do you choose your ideal Africa safari?
Choosing an Africa safari is not easy. There is so much to see and so much to experience. We have compiled a few questions that can help you determine your ideal destination.
- What is your budget?
- What kind of wildlife do you want to see?
- When do you want to go on safari
- Want to relax in addition to the safari?
- How long do you want to go?
When is the best time for an Africa Safari?
The main reason to go on Africa safari is, of course, to spot wildlife. These animals are easiest to spot during the drought season. This is because then they seek out water sources to drink This dry season is not the same in every African country at the same time. Therefore, we take you through where in which month you have the best chance of spotting wildlife.
- January to March: Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa (Cape Town)
- April: Botswana, Tanzania, Zambia and South Africa
- May: Botswana, Namibia and Tanzania
- June through September: all of Africa
- October: Tanzania
- November: Tanzania and Zambia
- December: Tanzania and Botswana
Where can you spot which wildlife?
Every African country has its own range of wildlife. These are so many animals that it is often not clear where you can spot which animals. We have listed the most important animals and where you can find them.
The Big Five: The full Big Five are found in only six countries in Africa. These countries are: Tanzania, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Giraffes: Giraffes roam almost all of Africa. However, the largest populations roam in Tanzania and Kenya.
Zebras: Zebras can be found on almost all savannas in central and southern Africa:
Birds: For bird watchers, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Tanzania are the most popular locations.
Hippos: The largest populations of hippos settle in Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) and Kruger National Park (South Africa).
Tanzania: the ultimate Africa Safari
As Tanzania specialists, we see Tanzania as the perfect country for an Africa safari. Tanzania is one of the few countries in Africa that has no fences around its nature reserves. This allows the animals to keep their natural habitat and go wherever they want. You will also find the most extensive range of wildlife here. From the big five to countless bird species, Tanzania is the destination for a unique Africa Safari.
A real safari in Tanzania
Besides the fact that there are no fences around the nature reserves, the parks in Tanzania also distinguish themselves in the fact that there are no paved roads in them. So you really go on safari here as people have been doing for centuries. You become part of nature and you really enter the world of everything and everyone who lives there. If you want to know more about Tanzania look here.
How much time do you need for a safari?
For the length of a safari in Tanzania, you have several options. You have safaris of a few days but also safaris where you are on the road for two weeks. The choice is vast and we are happy to tailor the trip to your needs and budget. One thing is certain: no matter how long your safari takes, we will make sure you get the most out of it!
Do we need to persuade you now?
For us, Tanzania is the perfect location for an Africa safari. Here again everything Tanzania has to offer:
- Serengeti National Park
- Ngoronoro Crater
- Kilimanjaro
- The big five
- Countless other wild animals
- The great migration
- Original safari without fences and paved roads
- Easily accessible in every month
How do you organize your Africa Safari
We at Paradise & Wilderness are the specialists in organizing an Africa Safari. With all hotels and experienced guides in-house, we provide unique safaris for everyone. Get in touch to explore together the possibilities a Tanzania safari has to offer for you or have a quick look among our offerings.
Relaxing after your Africa Safari?
After a few days of busy safari, we can understand that you do need a few days to let everything land. Tanzania has a number of islands where you can completely unwind. With its pearly white beaches and extremely blue waters, Zanzibar is the destination to relax after your Safari. Discover our combination tours here.
