Overview – Botswana
Botswana is the leader in low-impact upmarket tourism. This
eco-friendly approach promotes a true wilderness experience in this unspoiled
country. The beauty of the Okavanga delta is best discovered by mokoro canoe
while abundant wildlife can be encountered in Chobe and Moremi parks.
Pros and Cons
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Low-density tourism and eco-friendly lodges
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Excellent wildlife viewing in northern parks
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Beautiful and diverse scenery of dry desert, saltpans, savannah
grasslands and delta waterways
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Low population and vast undeveloped areas
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Political stability and safety
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Expensive upmarket safaris with few budget options
14 National Parks and Game reserves
Central
Kalahari GR
Chobe National Park
Kgalagadi TP
Khutse Game Reserve
Kwando Concession
Linyanti Concession
Makgadikgadi Pans NP
Mashatu Game Reserve
Mokolodi Nature Reserve
Moremi Game Reserve
Northern Tuli GR
Nxai Pan National Park
Okavango Delta
Selinda Concession
Chobe National Park
Kgalagadi TP
Khutse Game Reserve
Kwando Concession
Linyanti Concession
Makgadikgadi Pans NP
Mashatu Game Reserve
Mokolodi Nature Reserve
Moremi Game Reserve
Northern Tuli GR
Nxai Pan National Park
Okavango Delta
Selinda Concession
Overview – Zambia
A
safari in Zambia is not about ticking off the big five. High quality guides
will share their knowledge on game drives, night drives and walking safaris. A
canoeing safari on the Zambezi is not to be missed by the more adventurous.
Pros and Cons
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Excellent guiding is the norm
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One of the best walking safari destinations
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Good wildlife viewing
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True wilderness experience
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Small eco-friendly bushcamps and low-density
tourism
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A chance to see Victoria Falls
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Few other attractions to supplement a safari
14 National Parks and Game Reserves
Bangweulu
Wetlands
Blue Lagoon National Park
Kafue National Park
Kasanka National Park
Liuwa Plain National Park
Lochinvar National Park
Lower Zambezi NP
Luambe National Park
Lukusuzi National Park
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
North Luangwa National Park
Nsumbu National Park
Sioma Ngwezi National Park
South Luangwa NP
Blue Lagoon National Park
Kafue National Park
Kasanka National Park
Liuwa Plain National Park
Lochinvar National Park
Lower Zambezi NP
Luambe National Park
Lukusuzi National Park
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
North Luangwa National Park
Nsumbu National Park
Sioma Ngwezi National Park
South Luangwa NP
Overview – Kenya
Kenya is a top wildlife destination, recommended especially for
those booking a first-time safari. The Masai Mara offers excellent big cat
encounters and is the setting for the yearly wildebeest migration. Palm-lined
beaches offer a perfect place to relax after an action packed safari.
Pros and
Cons
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Excellent wildlife viewing, including the annual wildebeest
migration in the Masai Mara
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A wide variety of habitats and scenery
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Beautiful beaches with plenty of resorts to choose from
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Traditional indigenous cultures
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Excellent service and well-run tourism industry
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The main tourist attractions are often crowded with tourists
Wildlife
Except for lions, big cats generally aren’t as common as other
sizeable wildlife in Kenya, such as the giraffe, hippo and elephant. The one
place where you can see plenty of them, along with an abundance of other
wildlife, is Masai Mara. The rhino is another less-common animal, as is the
African wild dog, though you never know your luck on safari. Of course, it’s
the wildebeest and zebra who really put on a show here, with the incredible annual
migration.
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Weather & Climate
Kenya’s equatorial location rules out a distinctive summer and
winter, but it does have clear-cut Wet and Dry seasons. The wetter months
(November to May) are characterized by very warm temperatures of around
30°C/86°F, with the addition of sticky humidity down along the coast. The drier
months (June to October) have cold nights and mornings, and fairly pleasant
afternoons. The other big climatic influence is altitude, with temperatures
dropping about 6°C/3.5°F for every 1,000m/1,000ft the higher you go.
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Best Time to Visit
The Dry season (June to October) is your best bet for wildlife
watching. This is when the bush thins out, making animals more visible as they
head for the nearest waterhole. This is also when the wildebeest and zebra pass
through. The Wet season (November to May) has its attractions as well. These
include fantastically green scenery, lots of newborn animals, and cheaper
low-season rates.
26 National Parks and Game
reserves
Aberdare
National Park
Amboseli National Park
Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve
Buffalo Springs NR
Chyulu Hills National Park
Hell's Gate National Park
Kakamega Forest NR
Kora National Park
Laikipia Plateau
Lake Bogoria National Reserve
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (Laikipia)
Marsabit National Park
Masai Mara NR
Meru National Park
Nairobi National Park
Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia)
Ruma National Park
Saiwa Swamp National Park
Samburu National Reserve
Shaba National Reserve
Shimba Hills National Reserve
Solio Ranch (Laikipia)
Tsavo East National Park
Tsavo West National Park
Amboseli National Park
Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve
Buffalo Springs NR
Chyulu Hills National Park
Hell's Gate National Park
Kakamega Forest NR
Kora National Park
Laikipia Plateau
Lake Bogoria National Reserve
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (Laikipia)
Marsabit National Park
Masai Mara NR
Meru National Park
Nairobi National Park
Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia)
Ruma National Park
Saiwa Swamp National Park
Samburu National Reserve
Shaba National Reserve
Shimba Hills National Reserve
Solio Ranch (Laikipia)
Tsavo East National Park
Tsavo West National Park
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