Africa’s Best National Parks and Safaris

White Bearded Wildebeest - Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. Photo by JULIAN MASON/Flickr

For some countries, the biggest pride is their national parks. Parks are great for citizens and tourists to visit for different reasons – leisure, exercise, and adventure. African national parks are stunning and have unique native wildlife. If you are looking for a holiday that combines all of the above, you should read the list we created for you of top national parks to visit in Africa.

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Home to East Africa’s “Great Migration,” which includes the mass movement of zebras, gazelles, and other wild animals from July through October.

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Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

home to the major “Wildebeest Migration” every December through July.

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Kruger National Park (South Africa)

Boasts 145 mammal species plus nearly 500 species of birds.

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Etosha National Park (Namibia)

Home of the continent’s tallest elephants.

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Chobe National Park (Botswana)

Visit from April through October for excellent game viewing.

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