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12 great safaris from Nat. Geo.

by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) on Oct 4th 2009 at 9:00AM

Thinking of heading to Africa on your next big trip abroad? Planning on going on safari while you're there? Then you're in luck, because National Geographic Adventure has a list of the 12 best safaris on the continent, with some amazing suggestions on where to watch wildlife in East and Southern Africa.

Most of us already know what Kenya and Tanzania have to offer. Both countries are home to the classic safari experience on the Serengeti. That trip still gets a tip of the hat from Nat. Geo., but there are plenty of other great places to encounter Africa's diverse wildlife. For example, traveling to Uganda gives you the chance to visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home of the mountain gorillas. That safari is unique and life-changing, and every visitor contributes directly to the preservation of those noble primates.

For a completely different experience, the article recommends you head to the iconic Kruger National Park in South Africa, and go on a self-guided safari. Visitors to Kruger can rent their own vehicle, sleep at designated camp sites, and even get out of the car and trek through the wilds. Those treks do require that you go with an armed ranger however, as there are still plenty of wild animals that would gladly have you for lunch.

If you're considering a safari in your near future, then this article is definitely for you. There are plenty of great tips on where to go and what to see, and even who to travel with.

Filed under: Hiking, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Camping, Ecotourism

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thiefhunter Oct 4th 2009 4:05PM

I visited Kruger in March, but it was guided, and I can't recommend it enough. Really, the park's guides made the trip with their knowledge, folklore, tracking, and their fine-tuned sense of what each group wants. My party, all family, was three guided groups. Our guides tricked us into an impala shit-spitting contest. You gotta see the pictures! http://bobarno.com/thiefhunters/2009/04/dung/

Disha Oct 15th 2009 3:34AM

Having a wild adventure is awesome. I get goosebumps whenever i go for a wild adventure. And especially experiencing it in different parts of the country us just amazing. Similar type of adventures are found in different parts of india .The list of which is
http://www.indiatourpackages.co.uk/elephant-safari-tour-corbett.html

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