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Southern Vs Eastern Africa
Not all African safaris are alike
When planning your dream African safari, the first question to consider is: Where do you want to go? There are two main safari regions in Africa: East Africa and Southern Africa. Each destination offers its own incredible experiences and unique landscapes.
East Africa
East Africa is home to captivating parks and reserves in Kenya and Tanzania that satisfy the desires of first-time safari-goers, providing abundant wildlife sightings and excellent photo opportunities.
In East Africa, the untamed and protected lands stretch over 15,000 square miles, encompassing the acacia forests of Kenya's Maasai Mara and the golden grasslands of Tanzania's Serengeti. This cross-border region is teeming with iconic wildlife, including the famous "big five" (lions, leopards, rhinoceroses, elephants, and Cape buffalo), as well as hosting the annual Great Migration.
The Great Migration: witnessing millions of wildebeests and zebras make their seasonal journey between Kenya and Tanzania is a remarkable spectacle, especially during the dry season (June through October) and calving season (January through March), when the herds gather in the Serengeti plains.
Southern Africa
Southern Africa offers a diverse range of safari experiences, from urban adventures to dramatic topography, including river rides, sand dunes, and breathtaking mountain views, and don't forget to mention South Africa's Big 5 safaris!
In Botswana, visitors can glide through the Okavango Delta on traditional mokoros (dugout canoes), marveling at the water lilies and palm-fringed islands while spotting wading elephants, hippos, and Nile crocodiles. The dry season (July through September) is the optimal time to visit the Okavango Delta when large numbers of lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas gather.
In stark contrast, Namibia's Namib-Naukluft National Park is known for the towering Sossusvlei sand dunes, some as high as the Empire State Building. Exploring this desert ecosystem through hiking, quad-biking, or hot-air ballooning allows you to appreciate the dunes' ever-changing nature over millions of years.
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