Five safari destinations for first-time travellers

24 Nov 2017

A fully-tailored safari is an eye-opening way to get exposed to some of nature's best-kept secrets, without necessarily having to worry about the nitty-gritty of planning the entire trip. With an array of interesting places to comb through in Africa, you can sit back, relax and immerse yourself in exciting exploration. Car hire on a safari trip is the way to go.

Here is a collection of the most memorable safaris for first-time travellers:

Chobe and Victoria Falls in Zambia Safari

Marvel at the great Victoria Falls, add Livingstone, the capital of Zambia to your 'travel conquest bag', and wrap up your foreign sojourn with an exciting river cruise through the famous Chobe National Park in Botswana. The highlight of this trip is the stopover at Victoria Falls, which holds the title of being the largest (both human-made and natural) sheet of water falling per unit area.

Five safari destinations for first-time travellers

Zanzibar Beach Luxury Safari

The Spice Island was once a crucial gateway to the greater Eastern Africa region for the early settlers, colonialists, missionaries, and traders. Today, it is a picturesque, resort-like island that boasts an array of gorgeous unspoiled beaches. Complement this with an adventure in Tanzania's impressive National Park, and you have a reason to visit East Africa.

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The Big Cat Safari in South Africa's Kruger National Park

South Africa is a fascinating travel destination in itself. It’s filled with gorgeous coastal shores, top-of-the-line vineyards, and bustling world-class harbours. South Africa is also home to the Big Five and the Kruger National Park remains one of the largest and most ecologically-diverse game reserves in Africa.

The Great Wildebeest Migration Safari in Kenya and Tanzania

Three game National Parks, namely Arusha, Serengeti, and Tarangire, come alive in June every year. Over two-million wildebeest start their migration across the famed Grumeti and Mara rivers in search of better pastures and compatible mates. In terms of animal migration, the instinct-driven migration is a rare spectacle that it is currently listed as one of the Wonders of the World.

Madikwe and Sun City Luxury Safari

If you want to experience one of the most contrasting facets of Africa, the Madikwe and Sun City safari is one expedition that you should not miss. From the lush and peaceful jungles of Madikwes protected game reserve to the hedonistic Vegas-like Sun City, you'll savour the best that Africa has to offer in a single setting.