Safari Destinations
African Safari Destinations
Compare 12 African safari countries — from Kenya's Masai Mara to Rwanda's gorillas and Botswana's Okavango Delta. Find the right destination for your wildlife dream.
Choose Your Safari Country
Most Popular
Kenya
Great Migration & Masai Mara
Big FiveGreat MigrationMasai Mara
from $250–$1,200/dayExplore →
Best Wildlife
Tanzania
Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Zanzibar
SerengetiNgorongoroBig Five
from $300–$1,500/dayExplore →
Self-Drive Friendly
South Africa
Kruger, Big Five & Malaria-Free Safaris
Kruger ParkSelf-DriveMalaria-Free Zones
from $200–$1,800/dayExplore →
Ultra Luxury
Botswana
Okavango Delta — Exclusive Luxury
Okavango DeltaChobe ElephantsWild Dog
from $800–$2,500/dayExplore →
Bucket List
Rwanda
Gorilla Trekking Capital of Africa
Mountain GorillasVolcanoes NPGolden Monkey
from $600–$2,000/dayExplore →
Best Value Gorillas
Uganda
Pearl of Africa — Gorillas & Chimps
Bwindi GorillasChimpanzeesTree-Climbing Lions
from $350–$1,500/dayExplore →
Photography Haven
Namibia
Sossusvlei Dunes & Etosha
SossusvleiDesert ElephantsEtosha Park
from $200–$1,200/dayExplore →
Hidden Gem
Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls & Hwange Elephants
Victoria FallsHwangeMana Pools
from $300–$1,400/dayExplore →
Off The Beaten Path
Zambia
South Luangwa & Walking Safaris
Walking SafarisLeopardsWild Dog
from $450–$1,600/dayExplore →
Culture & Wildlife
Ethiopia
Ethiopian Wolf, Simien Mountains & Omo Valley
Ethiopian WolfGelada BaboonAncient Culture
from $200–$800/dayExplore →
90% Endemic Wildlife
Madagascar
Lemurs, Chameleons & the 8th Continent
107 Lemur SpeciesTsingy Rock ForestBaobab Trees
from $200–$800/dayExplore →
Safari & Beach
Mozambique
Gorongosa Safari & Whale Shark Diving
Whale SharksGorongosaIndian Ocean Beach
from $250–$1,200/dayExplore →
Quick Comparison: Which Safari Country Is Right for You?
If you want to...
First safari ever
→ Kenya or South Africa
Best infrastructure, direct flights, Big Five guaranteed
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See the Great Migration
→ Kenya + Tanzania
Masai Mara (Jul–Oct) then Serengeti (Jan–Mar)
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Gorilla trekking
→ Rwanda or Uganda
Rwanda for luxury, Uganda for value ($800 vs $1,500)
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Maximum luxury
→ Botswana
Exclusive camps, no crowds, Okavango by helicopter
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Self-drive safari
→ Namibia or South Africa
Best roads, affordable, independent travel
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Safari + beach
→ Tanzania + Zanzibar
Serengeti then 3 days on Zanzibar — perfect combo
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Unique wildlife
→ Madagascar
90% endemic species — lemurs, chameleons, fossas
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Walking safaris
→ Zambia or Zimbabwe
Birthplace of walking safari — South Luangwa & Mana Pools
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Budget safari
→ South Africa or Kenya
Kruger self-drive and Kenya's mid-range options are most affordable
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