Best African Countries To Visit For Safari (Top 8 Hot List)

Africa has become a premier Destination for visitors and tourists from around the World, but which country to visit? when planning to visit African countries, many of us don’t want to visit countries with-out a good security system and ease of transport,  especially for  people who don’t understand the African culture thus; will feel very uncomfortable especially when they have never visited Africa.

Moreover, as much as they are African countries that are very secured, they are also some with really big security issues. But not all. The general ideology people have about Africa especially those from the West is usually Poverty, war, Human Right abuses, e.t.c. as much as this might be true to an extent, it still presents to deceive.

Nevertheless, In this article I will walk you through the Best African Countries To Visit For Safari and real fun. On this list am going to start from the bottom to the top. So stay with Me.

 Best African Countries To Visit For Safari ;

8)  NAMIBIA

There is the colonial touch going back to the times the Germans ran the country to the raw wilderness of Africa-good infrastructure, many places for wildlife safaris. You also have the desert and the beautiful skeleton coast. with all of this amazing feature Namibia is certainly one of the Best African Countries to Visit For Safari

Here are some Top Tourist attraction in Namibia;

* Etosha National Park

* Khaudum National Park

* Waterberg Plateau Park

* The Dean Viljoen Game Reserve

* Cape Cross seal Reserve

* Ai-Ais / Richtersveld Tranfrontier

* The Skeleton Coast Park

7)   BOTSWANA

Peaceful, pristine, the Kalahari Desert, fantastic wildlife – has become a major Africa tour destination and noted for its good infrastructure and developed tourist facilities that welcome visitors from around the world. Surely Botswana is one of the Best African Countries to Visit For Safari .

Some Tourist attraction in Bostwana;

* Mokolodi Nature Reserve, Botswana

* Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana

* Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Botswana

6)  ZAMBIA 

with its stunning Victoria Falls, which is my personal favorite to bungee jumping, white water rafting, wildlife, scenery, historic places and much more.  Another must for many travelers to Africa.

* National Parks

* Waterfalls

With this attractions Zambia is one of Best African Countries To Visit For Safari.

5)  UGANDA 

Uganda is Africa – Compressed or Condensed into one country.  It has most of the wildlife of the other countries above – but it has the added plus of over half of the Mountain Gorillas in the world, over 5000 chimpanzees, real jungle, rainforests, 26 percent of Uganda is covered by lakes and rivers, the source of the Nile the longest river in Africa flowing south to north, the snow-capped Mountains of the Moon-The Rwenzoris – the tallest mountain range in Africa – the largest lake in Africa – Lake Victoria, the most powerful waterfall in the world – Murchison Falls – the Albertine Western Rift Valley, ancient forests like Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Volcano Climbing in the Virunga Chain where you can step into three countries as you stand on top of Mount Sabinyo. Birds-Uganda has over 1040 species of Birds-a country the size of the Oregon. Swim in one of the deepest lakes in Africa, ringed by terraced farms called Lake Bunyonyi, sun on a sandy beach on Lake Victoria – enjoy Kampala – the city that never sleeps with the most vibrant nightlife in Africa. Uganda has a very temperate climate – year around holiday weather. Yes, the roads are a bit bumpy, there is dust, but all that diminishes as you see the scenery, the color of green everywhere, the welcoming people, the children – Uganda is the youngest country in the world.  This is the Africa that Winston Churchill fell in love with as he traversed East Africa. and one of the Best African Countries to Visit For Safari and real fun.

4) RWANDA  

I know many Africans will dispute this facts but Rwanda  is one of the most secured if not the most secured country in Africa and although their tourism is quite expensive to compare with the other African countries but their kivu lake

Here are some top tourist attractions you will find in Rwanda;

* Rwanda Lakes ;

Rwanda is situated in the region of Great Lakes and has many beautiful and serene lakes bordering it. Tourists from all over the world come to have a view of these serene Rwanda lakes. There are five volcanic lakes which lie on the border of Congo and Rwanda and have their own attractions. The major Rwandan lakes include Lake Kivu, Lake Ruhondo, Lake Mugesera, Lake Burera, Lake Muhazi and Lake Ihema.

* Akagera National Park ;

Akagera National Park is one of the famous national parks in the country of Rwanda. Akagera National Park is situated close to the border of Tanzania and is surrounded by the wondrous waters of the Akagera River. Akagera National Park houses the typical grasslands of the African Savannah.

and lots of mountain gorillas  is surely a very good tourist attraction.  Also in Rwanda you will be Amazed by the standard  of environmental cleanliness, very low corruption Rate. Most times you will wonder if you are still even in Africa. Rwandese are also very welcoming, and you are far less likely to be cheated on anything. Rwanda has truly moved on from the catastrophe of (1994) and has become “African Hidden Apple”  The Land of a Thousand Mountains and a million smile is definitely one of the Best African Countries to Visit For Safari.

3)   KENYA

A very beautiful country – filled with many parks to visit – an abundance of wildlife, snow-capped Mountains, sandy white beaches on the Indian Ocean – simply a great country to visit. the list of best Best African Countries to Visit For Safari is never complete with-out Kenya.

Although Kenya is slightly more expensive than most of the other countries listed here, it is still a top destination to visit in Africa

Some Other site attractions in Kenya includes

* Nairobi National Park

* Malindi

* Mount Kenya

* Samburu National Reserve

2)    TANZANIA 

Amazing and geographically well placed in Africa including the fabulous island of Zanzibar – a great country for Wildlife, climbing Kilimanjaro(the highest point in Africa) .  Tanzanian has Approximately 38% of land areas set aside in protected areas for Conservation.

Tanzania has 16 parks, 29 game reserves, 40 controlled areas like the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and even Marine Parks. Other site attractions includes Lake Manyara, Arusha, Rubondo Islands, Tarangire, Saanane Islands and the unforgettable Serengeti.

Also Tanzanian people are very Friendly, jovial and amazing to make conversation with, The tourism in Tanzania is pure class, Not so expensive standard and quality and cost of the accommodations you will find will blow you away. The food in Tanzania is great and very cheap, although most of the East African countries technically share the same cuisine.

1)   SOUTH AFRICA

The top travel destination for Wildlife, Among the main attractions are the diverse and picturesque culture, the game reserves and the highly regarded wines. – stunning landscapes and a developed infrastructure such as  comfortable roads, great hotels and lodge, fantastic game parks and the familiar site of Fast Food Restaurants many Westerners know.  Hosting the World Cup of Football introduced even more people to the country.

Here are the top tourist attractions in South Africa:

* Cape Town & Cape Peninsula

Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula up to Cape Point, are famous for scenic beauty; celebrity beaches; Table Mountain; whale-watching; world-class shopping, nightlife, food & wine; and a laid-back atmosphere.

* The Winelands

Discover the joys of SA’s award-winning wines and cuisine along any of the beautiful Cape wine routes, taking you through green valleys and historic towns.

*Wild Coast

So this are our Best African Countries to Visit For Safari

Note : 

This is our own personal Opinion based on Security and site Attractions for Tourism in Africa, you are free to list your own destinations on the Comment box below. thank you