| African safari holidays offer the intrepid traveller | | | | destination. Watching the incredible wildebeest |
| an experience that will never be forgotten! The | | | | migration from the Masai Mara Game Park will |
| huge continent of Africa is rich in resources, | | | | have your heart pounding with excitement, while |
| diverse cultures and incredible terrain. From the | | | | the Great Rift Valley with a depth of 1000 |
| breath-taking scenery of the great Serengeti in | | | | meters will literally take your breath away. |
| Tanzania, to the rough and rugged countryside of | | | | A safari through Kenya will also take you through |
| the world famous Kruger National Park game | | | | many tribal villages where you can meet the |
| reserve in South Africa, there are numerous | | | | friendly, colorful Masai people. Other must-see |
| types of African safari holidays to give you the | | | | attractions are Mount Kenya (5200 meters high), |
| adventure of a lifetime! | | | | the village home of Barrack Obama's father, and |
| African safari holidays don't just involve game | | | | Kenya's beautiful beaches. |
| drives to see wild animals, although you'll certainly | | | | Included in the array of safari holidays is the |
| want to include a number of game drives in your | | | | ever-popular safari through Tanzania - the largest |
| itinerary in your quest to see Africa's BIG 5 - lion, | | | | country in Africa. This is where you can marvel at |
| elephant, leopard, rhino and buffalo. There are | | | | Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, with |
| many other outdoor activities and adventures | | | | its peak always covered in snow. Follow in the |
| that form part of African safari holidays. | | | | footsteps of the Great White Hunters and other |
| You may prefer to do your safari the luxurious | | | | legendary explorers. Tanzania is also home to the |
| way and indulge yourself by staying at one of the | | | | massive Serengeti Park where millions of wild |
| many beautiful safari lodges that offer all | | | | animals roam freely. |
| amenities while still giving you that real Africa | | | | Tanzanian game lodges offer a unique African |
| experience. Other popular accommodation choices | | | | experience. They are located in Tanzania's many |
| are the many privately owned lodges and camps. | | | | game reserves and national parks, where wildlife |
| At these establishments you can enjoy true | | | | and natural beauty abound. While staying at these |
| African hospitality while learning about Africa's | | | | game lodges you can enjoy many activities such |
| stunning environment. | | | | as guided walks and hikes, game drives, canoeing, |
| More adventurous African safari holidays are | | | | bird-watching and, of course, watch the famous |
| called 'walking safaris'. If you opt for this type of | | | | Serengeti migration. |
| safari, you will really get up close and personal | | | | Safari holidays to Zambia are also hugely popular |
| with Africa. Guided hikes of about 5-8 miles every | | | | with tourists from every corner of the world. The |
| day will give you the chance to visit remote areas | | | | main attraction is the thundering Victoria Falls. The |
| where you can see plenty of wildlife. During the | | | | Falls span an incredible 1708 meters, 1200 meters |
| hikes there are lots of breaks for you rest while | | | | of which is in Zambia where the giant curtain of |
| taking in the beautiful landscape. | | | | water starts its plunge. More than 545 million cubic |
| Then there's a 'drive' safari. Travel through Africa | | | | meters of water falls every minute - that's 9 |
| at your own pace in a tough 4x4 vehicle and stop | | | | million liters per second! Little wonder the man |
| every night at various places along the way. You | | | | who discovered the Victoria Falls, Dr David |
| may even want to set up camp under the great | | | | Livingstone, said "... Scenes so lovely must have |
| African sky. Of course, if you do this, you will | | | | been gazed upon by angels in their flight". |
| need the proper camping equipment. And you will | | | | When considering African safari holidays, you can't |
| have to have a map that clearly indicates the | | | | rule out a safari through Namibia. This expansive |
| location of safe camping sites. In Africa you can't | | | | country used to be part of South Africa but it |
| just pull off the road and set up camp! | | | | proudly gained its independence on 21 March 1990. |
| One of the most popular African safari holidays is | | | | Namibia is a country of stark contrast where the |
| a visit to Uganda. Known as 'the pearl of Africa', | | | | spectacular dunes of the world's oldest desert, |
| Uganda boasts the highest mountain range in the | | | | the Namib, meet a stormy coastline. |
| continent. This mountain range is called the | | | | A safari tour through Namibia is the ideal way to |
| Rwenzoris and is home to half the world's | | | | see this unique part of Africa. Yet another stark |
| population of gorillas. You'll find the mighty White | | | | contrast is seen in Namibia - the hot dry coastline |
| Nile River in Uganda and more than 1000 different | | | | meets up with the icy cold water of the Atlantic |
| species of birds. | | | | Ocean. This unique ecology is not seen anywhere |
| And of course, there's Kenya. In recent years, | | | | else in the world. |
| Kenya has become East Africa's premier tourist | | | | |