Guide to Visiting Kruger National Park – All You Need To Know
Extending across an incredible 19,485km²/7,523mi², the Kruger National Park is South Africa’s largest protected area and most celebrated wildlife destination. Almost 150 mammal and more than 500 bird species have been recorded, and it’s the last place on Earth where...
Visiting Sossusvlei: A Guide to the Sand Dunes of Namibia
The Namib is the oldest desert on earth. Hidden in what was once a little-known corner of Namibia, between the wild Skeleton Coast and the gravel-faced Naukluft Mountains, the Sossusvlei dunes come close to sand-dune perfection. For those visiting Sossusvlei, find here the guide to visiting the sand dunes of Namibia...
Guide to visiting Hwange National Park – All You Need To Know
Hwange National Park is Zimbabwe’s largest protected area, extending across some 14,650km²/5,656mi² along the western border with Botswana. It is also the country’s most popular safari destination, thanks partly to its proximity to the iconic Victoria Falls, but also because...
Guide to visiting Tarangire National Park – All You Need To Know
Tarangire National Park is the least publicized of the four main conservation areas that comprise Tanzania’s peerless Northern safari circuit. But while it lacks the spectacular scenery of Ngorongoro Crater, the migratory herds that sweep through...
Guide to Visiting Karoo National Park – All You Need To Know
Karoo National Park protects a scenic wilderness of rugged mountains and valleys near the town of Beaufort West. It forms part of the Great Karoo, a vast semi-desert region that can come across as forbidding and featureless in the harsh midday sun, but which assumes an austere beauty of its own in the softer...
Best Safari Parks and Game Reserves Near Nairobi
Nairobi is a city that lives and breathes wildlife, from the carved wooden hippos and lions for sale in every tourist handicraft shop to the real-life versions haunting the wildlife reserves near Nairobi. Kenya makes a superb base for day or overnight excursions to a diverse array...
Top 10 Best African Safari Parks & Destinations of 2026
Which safari parks in Africa are the best? An in-depth analysis by SafariBookings of 2,665 reviews was carried out to determine the finest safari parks on the continent. The World Famous...
Top 8 Best Malaria-free Game Reserves in South Africa
One of the big advantages of traveling to South Africa, compared to other African safari destinations, is that a number of game reserves where you can see the Big Five are in malaria free areas. This is fantastic if you’re traveling with small children or want to avoid taking anti-malarials...
Best Safari Parks & Game Reserves Near Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam is the largest city in Tanzania and where many people will start their trip. The coastal city is often a jumping-off point for those traveling to nearby Zanzibar and the popular northern circuit, which includes...
Best Safari Parks & Game Reserves Near Johannesburg
From Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city, you don’t need to go far to get out into the bush. There are plenty of safari parks and game reserves near Johannesburg, all within a four-hour drive of the city. Day trippers can head to reserves just an hour’s drive away, whilst those looking to spend a few days on safari...