Countries & Parks
Discover top national parks, game reserves, and wildlife destinations across Africa including their highlights, wildlife, best time to visit and more
Top-rated Safari Countries
Uganda
Uganda offers a great opportunity to view a combination of forest and savannah wildlife. Top attractions include gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable or Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks, and chimp trekking in Kibale National Park and other forest locations.
Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks offer wonderful savannah safaris with good wildlife viewing, with four of the Big Five present (no rhino). They can be combined with Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch to track rhinos. The more remote Kidepo Valley National Park now hosts all the Big Five, rhino included.
Uganda Parks
- Murchison Falls N. Park
- Queen Elizabeth N. Park
- Bwindi National Park
- Kibale National Park
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
- Budongo Forest
Rwanda
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is the perfect choice for an unforgettable wildlife encounter. It’s challenging, thrilling and emotional, all in one package. This small but scenic country, referred to as the Land of a Thousand Hills, has a lot more to offer though.
Thirteen other primates, including chimpanzees, inhabit the lush rainforest of Nyungwe National Park, while the Big Five traipse around the savannah plains of Akagera National Park. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can head out on foot, bicycle or boat to explore the beautiful Lake Kivu region, or even conquer one of the Virunga volcano peaks.
Rwanda Parks
- Volcanoes National Park
- Nyungwe National Park
- Akagera National Park
- Gishwati-Mukura N. Park
Tanzania
Tanzania, with its three safari circuits, is one of Africa’s top wildlife destinations. The popular Northern circuit incorporates bucket-list landmarks such as Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Mt Kilimanjaro. Repeat visitors might prefer the remote wilderness vibe of the Southern or Western circuits. For some beach time, the ‘Spice Island’ of Zanzibar is only a short flight away.
Tanzania Parks
- Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Ruaha National Park
- Katavi National Park
- Gombe National Park
- Nyerere National Park
Kenya
Regardless of whether this is your first time on safari or you’re a safari veteran, Kenya is a fantastic place to go looking for wildlife. The Masai Mara National Reserve and surrounding conservancies get all the attention for big cat sightings and the annual wildebeest migration. But Kenya has numerous world-class parks to explore, and it’s also an excellent place to relax on a beach holiday once your safari is over.
Kenya Parks
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Amboseli National Park
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Samburu National Reserve
- Tsavo East National Park
- Tsavo West National Park
- Buffalo Springs N. Reserve